MSG Roy Benavidez speech 1991

For educational purposes only.
**For those who are having trouble understanding, this speech was given, as the title suggests, in 1991. While it is true that Reagan was not president in 1991, that portion of the video is simply the citation and presentation of the MOH to MSG Benavidez which was played to introduce him to the stage prior to the speech.
Notice a few things that should help clarify:
During the citation, the setting is outside. During the speech, it is inside.
During the citation, MSG Benavidez is wearing his full Class A uniform including his beret. During the speech, he is downgraded to a Class B uniform (no jacket) and is not wearing his beret.
During the citation, President Regan is present. During the speech, he is not.
The reason for all of these massive and obvious differences is that the speech was not given in 1981 when Regan was president. It was, again and exactly as stated in the title, given a decade later. In 1991.

[@cethegeek]

I met Roy when I was a security guard at the Holiday Inn BWI. I was doing my usual rounds and checked in with the bartender to see if there were any problem children around. I noticed a man sitting at the far end of the bar and asked "Nick, that guy looks familiar. Who is he?" and Nick answered "Roy... and I finished it by saying "Benavidez". Roy hear this and waived me over. When I stood next to him he said "Son, not to many people know me, how do you know me?" (or something like that) and I replied "I read your book" and he looked stunned and said "You are the first person I have met who has read my book Before meeting me, usually they read it after meeting me" and we laughed. He invited me to drink with him the next night and I sat with two other SF soldiers and listened to them talk. It was great and I am blessed for being in such great company!

[@oc4026]

AMAZING story! Glad you met him this way, it probably made him feel good knowing his books were making a difference with people he'd never even met.

[@andrewwhite1985]

@PACOIMAxG way to be a jealous dick head for no reason. Don't be a douche your entire life, sound good? Sounds good to the rest of the people you meet in the world.

[@Mangk89]

Yeah "that happend"

[@robsdeviceunknown]

Oh man what a rare treat. Never forget those real men.

[@zes7215]

no such thing as gx or not

[@JeremyRichard82]

Never bring a knife to a gunfight. Unless you are MSG Roy Benavidez.

[@charlidog2]

Love it.

[@irtheLeGiOn]

Never bring an army to a Roy Benavidez fight.

[@Septicshites]

@@irtheLeGiOn facts the congs found that out the hard way

[@fastestfail2645]

There can literally never be a movie about him because people would thing it's fake. He was a true warrior and American.

[@eligebrown8998]

I was thinking this should be a movie. Then i read your comment and have to agree.

[@hoffpbass]

I would appreciate if Mel Gibson and others with the Sound of Freedom movie would try, though 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@locomoco2012]

Rambo

[@lmAIone]

@@locomoco2012Rambo could only wish he had half the titanium balls Benavidez had.

[@johnscanlon2598]

They had to cut a bunch of heroics out of the life story of the soldier they made hacksaw ridge about I forget his name but Hollywood said they couldn’t put in all the things he did because the audience would think ut was fiction

[@HighGear39]

I used to teach officer survival classes to young police recruits. I used Sgt. Benevidez as an example of how the fight isn't over just because you got shot. The mental toughtness and resolve of this man is an example of how we can overcome setbacks and personal / physical damage to achieve our goals. He was a true war hero, and an example for generations to come. I salute you sir!

[@whitetiger5181]

It's crazy because medical standpoint they say stay still you will lose blood ... there's something else happening when you keep going and don't give up. Unexplainable by science

[@adakcelina]

@@whitetiger5181 adrenaline.

[@goldman77700]

@@adakcelina yep.

[@mrgroessl]

Thank you to your grandpa. If he is still alive, please pass it on. Arltrue American hero!!

[@xInsertGenericBandNameHerex]

​@@adakcelinaAdrenaline is a motherfuckin' hell of a drug. Makes moms lift cars off children, soldiers fight beyond their mortality and people jump out of planes thousands of miles in the air.

[@whiskeyactual.]

Sickens me that people idolize worthless celebrities, but not people like Benavidez.

[@allenbold4861]

I agree with you 100% brother

[@ericpledge1]

LOL

[@--TOM--]

people arent informed very well about these real life events. you can blame the shit social media for that

[@Patriotusa44]

If given a choice to meet a group of celebrities or some MOH warriors, the decision is clear. They amaze me so much. 🇺🇸

[@supaapache2952]

For real exactly what I was thinking. People look up to celebrities and actors and those marvel movies as hero’s but theses guys are real life hero’s that did Stuff you won’t believe this guy is a badass

[@laurencesumagui9244]

Chuck Norris makes coffee for Benavidez

[@chuckthetech]

LOL!!!

[@user-dc1dr9kr8x]

Good one

[@josephbragg5445]

Chuck norris wishes he made coffe for him.

[@jamesharrison1681]

Roy would spit out Norris' coffee and call it too weak...

[@islandchief2572]

😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@yukkiriko]

I think a word like "legend" "HERO" ARE NOT ENOUGH for this man HE'S WORLD MASTERPIECE

[@swapmeetsheriffdonknottexp3046]

Yes

[@R8GT]

I’ve never heard anything like this in my life… my father in law was a Airborne Ranger and was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for a similar scenario, but this man’s experience is on an entirely different level. God bless them all and this video should be made required curriculum in every school across the country. Just amazing…🙏

[@JasonWester]

This man was killed three times before he finished his job. Fortunately for him, nobody bothered to tell him.

[@samuelanigbata4916]

More than a Hero

[@Pllm30]

What do you mean?

[@johnmcclintock8004]

and " fortunately for US, nobody bothered to tell him " !

[@michaelafrank56]

😂

[@louis1443]

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@MMASulu]

If Hollywood made a movie about him, they would have to pause every few minutes to remind the audience that this was a real man and this really happened

[@HeavySixer]

Agreed....and shocked a movie hasn't been done. Come on man, what a story he has to share!

[@strumvappyii161]

Ever seen Rambo? Yeah that’s basically the same guy

[@frisiidescendant2200]

@@strumvappyii161 the inspiration for Rambo was World War II hero Audie Murphy - but the core of it all is that Rambo depicts heroic soldiers such as Audie Murphy, MSG Roy Benavidez and others.

[@felixdom9693]

No people rather make a movie of cgi hero a fictional hero wich has no power to rescue a real human. what a joke & hollywood never make a movie of the real hero like Sergan Roy

[@strumvappyii161]

@@frisiidescendant2200 aaaa I love audie! I’ve read to hell and back so many times

[@user-fb8jw9cl5w]

I could listen to this man everyday. His service and mindset is what keeps us free. I will not forget him.

[@robertmills3830]

This man is the embodiment of what it means to be an American. A true leader, took control of the situation and saved 8 men, a true Man who was ready to sacrifice his life for his people and his beliefs. God bless you Sir, wherever you are.

[@dman8973]

When Roy Benavidez comes walking. Chuck Norris steps to the side

[@JAMES-xk4os]

Your comment made my year.

[@bambam72overton52]

Hell yeah

[@knapples5526]

Chuck norris (trembles with fear) as benavidez walks past

[@orangejoe204]

I like to think THIS is what would happen: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJizqIuiibeoftU Nah, jk, Norris is just an actor and martial artist. MSG Benavidez is a real life hero.

[@ikechukwui2561]

Roy Benavidez: "Chuck Norris? Never heard of her"

[@ndnbbbear]

this guy is so stubborn he even refused to die...

[@diligentone-six2688]

He Faced Death into the Eye and Bitch slapped him cause he said: *"NOT TODAY MOTHERFUCKER!"*

[@lycan2494]

@@diligentone-six2688 cringe

[@deeachterberg-nl4ct]

What an amazing man....such a strong will to live and a stronger will to save others. God has certainly smiled upon him.

[@jaredrichards7094]

"Thats just too much for one day." gave me chills.

[@ZanarGaming]

Definition of badass right there

[@trilechedelarosa4898]

lol is weird see a fellow gamer in this place of honor i know i know i song like a asshole but i just happy of see a gamer like you here i love your videos :D!

[@Marvin_Ave]

@@trilechedelarosa4898 "i song like a asshole" bro what are you saying?

[@bigbirdmusic8199]

"I sound like an asshole" Autocorrect/Context. Not that hard.

[@Marvin_Ave]

@@bigbirdmusic8199 no shit man

[@dwizzleusa4202]

The man is more America than America

[@realnesstv]

I'm still waiting on his movie...

[@michaelneely4851]

Not even Hollywood can depict this bad ass man.

[@bobporch]

No one would believe it!

[@HockeyFan430]

@@michaelneely4851 the SOG and SF books from Vietnam blow any movie out of the water. I suggest Across The Fence: The Secret War in Vietnam (J. Stryker Meyer)

[@dalepalmer3771]

Somebody call Mel Gibson...

[@OmgWydStepBro]

Its called Rambo

[@timwaldron7599]

What an amazing man, they don't make them like this very often, and I'm very proud to live in a country that men like this served so valiantly. RIP Roy, you've earned it.

[@steventrostle1825]

I don't remember the exact date but in the early 80's I saw this MAN walking down the road in El Campo TX. I stopped and told him it would be My Great Honor to take him where ever he wanted. He said he was headed to get some lunch so I was VERY HONORED to buy him lunch and drive him back to his apartment. He was a very nice and humble man and I will always remember. It was truly My Pleasure to meet and thank him for his service.

[@satan2703]

"When Chuck goes to sleep every night, he checks his closet for Roy Benavides."

[@mkn.567]

...and he apologizes, "I'm sorry they think i'm the toughest, Roy, really I am."

[@orangejoe204]

And Roy says "Nah, I'm not tough. I just did my job. They tell me I did pretty good."

[@marksanchez7585]

Satan 😂😂😂

[@jesusislord7772]

Satan you do realize satan hates you, even if you love and worship him, he lies to you about everything and wants to kill you

[@terricampbell3179]

Zambie Slaya2016 worse, he/she/it wants to capture the souls of all humanity and torture them for eternity until whatever is next. Sataniel worshippers make me laugh I dont even have to insult them because they are already looking pretty fucking stupid, in a smart intelligent persons eyes.

[@youngjaelee8336]

I've always wondered," Why is America the strongest country in this planet ? " And today, finally I find out the answer. RIP Roy Benavidez

[@texteacher7706]

Contact your congress or senator representing you. Tell them Fort Hood should be renamed after a Texan and real hero.

[@stantoncich2092]

Yup!

[@AlexAndra-iy5zu]

This might be the 30th time I watched Mr Roy B. It is not my last time. Anytime I am feeling weak, depressed, lonely or sorry for myself I watch this video. I am not dead and I am not in jail so what the hell do I have to cry about? Not a damn thing! I kid you not anytime I want to have a princess party I watch this video. Before you know it I am ready to move forward and shrug off my nano issues.

[@robertisham5279]

@@texteacher7706 no way

[@bobsaturday4273]

think before you talk nonsense , then think how GOD allowed you all to have that piece of real estate , the richest on the planet , thats why , not because of any man , let alone a soldier that had no business participating in the genocide of 6 MILLION VIETNAMESE

[@williamshea4193]

I don't think I've ever heard a more humbling speech from anyone in my life. I have the utmost respect for not only this man's service to The United States of America but also his sacrifices but also both the sacrifices and service of all of Armed Forces of The U.S. I truly respect his humbleness in not thinking that he is a hero but he will always be along with his fellow Medal Of Honor Recipients hero's in my eyes

[@xciteful]

Roy is an example and treasure beyond belief.

[@jwhartwayne]

What a speech; what a hero…what a human being. Never saw this until today and am truly humbled.

[@randymarsh6253]

Every US citizen should know who this man is and what he did.

[@theMann89channel]

Agreed this is inspirational and breeds patriotism

[@theMann89channel]

God bless America!

[@judyprice2001]

True Green Beret.

[@mauroortiz9180]

It should a high school graduation requirement to writea paper on the Master Sgt.

[@joesmith9265]

Amen

[@BlueRedGooGoo]

You will never convince me that this isn't the strongest man that ever lived.

[@magicpyroninja]

Roy was remainder of the type of man that we used to have but sadly they are a rare breed these days

[@texteacher7706]

Contact your congress or senator representing you. Tell them Fort Hood in Texas is named after a confederate traitor. You want it renamed in Honor of a Texan and real hero.

[@BlueRedGooGoo]

@@texteacher7706 i don't know about renaming an entire city. But I can appreciate the sentiment.

[@senatorjosephmccarthy2720]

@@magicpyroninja , Don't the comments show that.

[@bobsaturday4273]

think before you talk nonsense , then think about Jesus Christ

[@918kickinwing]

I really like how he has humor within this story. Graphic as it is, he still shows he's maintaining his positive attitude. A great mind and very great person that the United States has awarded.

[@johnschmitt5259]

What a humble man and his devotion to this country and his fellow soldiers is absolutely legendary! We lost a beautiful human being when He passed away. Rest in peace soldier and I'm sure God had a special place in heaven for you sir!

[@brianMcGranahan0311]

I had the honor of meeting this man before he passed away. Folks, this man did what Hollywood couldn't mimic. His Medal of Honor write up reads better than any embellished story of war. Roy, where ever you are, this beer is for you.

[@uorner1]

I know where hes at, he up at that FOB in the sky checking God perimeter while settting trip line every 50 ft. May God bless and keep you sir.

[@jellesmaling887]

I am truly in awe of this man. RIP Sir.

[@TheThemattyo1]

He was reading off nothing , that is how genuine that speach was .

[@DJWONTONho]

his stories are awesome!

[@noelpagan4657]

A real person

[@57whizzer]

Exactly!

[@bobm3434]

@Life's Happy or Trump... While this guy was doing this incredible act, Trump was having his Dr write bullshit about his foot. The foot that was sooooo bad he could not serve, but was able to be on his college tennis team. Not one person named Trump has EVER served in the military. But the Trump family was successfully sued in Court for embellezement of funds they raised for wounded Vets. Hence they can never again be a part of a Charity in NY.

[@jakedizzle]

@@bobm3434 orange man bad... plenty of presidents before trump did the same. He lives rent free in your head

[@computerz009]

Thank you for having this video available for us to watch. This is one of the single most inspiring stories I have ever heard.

[@tenshi19871]

I remember watching him receive the medal of honor live on TV and felt a massive amount of pride for our men and woman in uniform and I still am proud

[@mykylc]

"Hero" is a word that is thrown around way to easily these days. THIS is a hero.

[@johncunningham650]

+Porfirio .Diaz boooooooooooooooo

[@hfontanez98]

+mykylc dude... show more respect. Hero can't begin to describe what this great man is. All kidding aside, this is a TRUE HERO and the truest definition of a BADASS. I almost got the chance to meet this man. I think I missed him by about a week or so. But, while in the Army, I learned of him during a Hispanic Heritage Month promo prepared by the Army.

[@mykylc]

+hfontanez98 I have no idea how you read my comment...but you did it wrong. let me put it easier... the word hero nowadays it's thrown around so easily. It seems all you have to do is join the military and you're instantly a hero, join the fire department, join the police department, you're instantly a hero. THIS man is the definition of a hero.

[@hfontanez98]

mykylc I think you missed the part where I stated "all kidding aside."

[@mykylc]

+hfontanez98 I sure did...sorry about that.

[@jeffreydarwin2523]

Gunnery Sergeant 1972- 1982 USMC I spent my time in the jungle chewing dirt with some very tough men. But we didnt hold a candle to this man. He was the epitome of everything we were taught about Honor, Bravery, Determination and the love of our great country. He was a great man and a great soldier. May he gaurd the gates of Heaven, waiting for our arrival. Semper Fi Roy Benividas you will always be remembered and cherished. OORAH

[@Gpacharlie]

🇺🇸 Thank you Jeff. 🇺🇸 Thank you Marine.

[@Feyser1970]

BENAVIDEZ, WRITE DOWN HIS NAME CORRECTLY

[@RG-mk9fn]

God Bless you Sir!

[@bassface14]

Thank you for your service, gunny. Cheers from a ranger. 🤟

[@roscoe4092]

Thanks gunny

[@tjm11015]

Legend doesn't do this man justice, I will never forget

[@georgewashington3393]

What makes me tear up about his speech is that my dad was hospitalized in 1968 at 6 years old after having a tumor removed from his brain. My grandpa was hard on him but made him get up and learn to walk again one little inch at a time😔I wonder if if this man was doing the same thing at the same time. Powerful speech.

[@martialmusic]

Thank you, Roy Benavidez. Rest in Peace

[@simonagwa9526]

Robert Morecook no .. how

[@albertocorral9851]

simon agwa oh you like that other guy kyle idiot

[@albertocorral9851]

tejasss baby only tejanos

[@paulbaxter1725]

God bless E9 Sergeant Roy Benavidez, Army. Most decorated Army Sergeant.

[@jamespunderson6714]

This should be shown at every school in our country.

[@wizard_mainiac5261]

Yup

[@angelbenitez8430]

Why Hollywood does do he's life story never heard about this man. people need to know about this man NOW! DAMIT

[@seanf4567]

Kids don’t give a crap these days. They are lost.

[@johnhawkins589]

😎👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@stantoncich2092]

Not ‘should be’, it MUST BE’ until these scumbag kids get it. Until they ‘get’ what a real man, a real American looks like.

[@planejay]

The highest compliment I can pay as a service member and American is a single word. Legend. This man deserves more, but in my book, MSGT Roy Benavidez is LEGEND!

[@jorgealvarez3315]

Heroes get remembered but LEGENDS never die.

[@michaelwest9608]

I've never watched this without a significant amount of tears flowing forth. What a hero and I pray there are many more like him out there. Thank you MSG Benavidez.

[@orangejoe204]

7 AK-47 wounds, 37 shrapnel wounds, both arms slashed to the bone with a bayonet, his jaw dislocated and nine teeth knocked out from the butt of a rifle, one lung ruptured and a 7.62x39 bullet literally resting against his heart. 6 hours he'd spent alone on that battlefield, a lonely shepherd holding off ~500 well-armed wolves to protect his 8 wounded brothers. Nobody should have survived that. And yet he did... not even allowing himself the luxury of passing out until he was absolutely sure he'd saved everyone he could. Sweet jumping Christ. The sheer glory of it. "Bravery" doesn't do it justice; lots of people are brave, Roy Benavidez was The King of Infantrymen. Unbreakable in body and fearless in spirit, his willpower would not let him die until his men were safe. He will rule in Valhalla, where all true warriors go. I wish I had been there to see him pass, as I've never seen an actual Valkyrie and I bet it was impressive. HOO-AH Master Sergeant.

[@netzoned]

+Alex Tocqueville A quote from his daughter, Yvette Benavidez: (Much later, after his discharge.) _Sitting in the backseat of their car as a child and, noticing that blood was dripping from the back of her father's head, and mentioning to him that he was bleeding._ *"And he would reach back there and literally pull out a piece of shrapnel that was making its way through his skin. And he would just throw it away; you could hear the click."*

[@roybenavidezfan5472]

netzoned I did

[@donaldzlotnik505]

Do you know what male bovine excrement is?

[@philgar7786]

You're kidding, right? Roy's valor is 'bull shit'?

[@tornadobob9261]

Phil Gar are you questioning this man's valor during his combat experiences.

[@sojournern]

Roy Benavidez, one of the toughest and bravest of soldiers in our history, was descended from a Mexican American father and a Native American mother. We should take into account how America is made great by the contributions of people from all different backgrounds and ancestry. That's what makes America what it is.

[@dennisyoung7363]

It is not about ethnicity, it is about courage. That's what makes America what it is.

[@shoopoop21]

Considering they died before he was an adult, I'd say he was probably great in spite of those two, as opposed to the other way around. I'm not making a racial thing about it, but that's certainly the subtext I got out of that. White, black, green, if your parents die when you're young, you're in for a ride.

[@adiacampos7719]

thank you very much for your service

[@adawg3032]

Yeah true I guess if it was relevant

[@matthiasthulman4058]

@ALX 8721 if the values remain the same, the diversity can work. Otherwise, no, it is a detrimental issue. Surely you can agree with this

[@jefferydraper4019]

Met MSG Benavidez in 1985 at Texas Tech when he came to speak to our ROTC department. Much respect to this man. RIP.

[@austincraig8711]

As a grown man this is the sort of shit that tears me up. With the odds stacked against him, he's still willing to put his life on the line for his brothers

[@professormancaptain4210]

This is the kind of shit that tears me up as well. Integrity and selflessness are an indescribable strength.

[@jovetj]

We should all be so humble, determined, and tough.

[@jessemiranda326]

That's just what they do . The beret tells of how he is trained. Real badass men 😎 I'm glad we have men and women such as these

[@hassonian]

He lived an interesting, if nothing else, life. A bad man, in my estimation.

[@michaelhennegan9637]

There’s something in my eye now.

[@tlaloc5260]

When they named a school and a freaking battleship after you then you know you have gain EVERYONE’s respect! Legend R.I.P.

[@captaincaveman471]

Also a highway and national guard armory here in his home town.

[@Burning_Babylon]

Battleship is better than any other Honor

[@Mexicano1768]

theres a few schools named after him

[@captaincaveman471]

@@Burning_Babylon Ever noticed how we named all of our most bad ass military fighting vehicles after Indian tribes?

[@mglagrla]

G.I. Joe made a Benavides action figure.

[@KaSinoCashGrind]

Just watched this video after a tough character-building day. This man inspired me to keep on going and never give up. RIP Mr. Benavidez

[@keithstrutter63]

I have listened to this speech serval times and it always shows why he received the highest award and how humble of a person he was. MSG Roy Benavidez Thanks for your service!!!

[@yung_bonsai]

"I didn't wanna leave anyone behind" he says after he accidentally loaded up 3 enemy soldier's bodies while his intestines were hanging out.... What a fucking legend.

[@FrostyyMcToasty]

I think he didn't accidentally do that, i think he loaded them in because he thought they had sensitive US intel

[@mrbrummett89]

@@FrostyyMcToasty I agree, Recon teams often checked enemy casualties for intelligence.

[@ChrisSmith-gy9zp]

This man is an absolute legend. Chuck Norris asks him for permission to piss.

[@alanhardy3374]

Why use the Fword ? Show respect

[@yung_bonsai]

@@alanhardy3374 why do you care? Lol. Talking about respect when you can’t mind your own business

[@hammer6238]

There’s no sports star, no movie star, and no politician we can’t do without, but we can NOT do without real American hero’s like this gentleman. God Bless.

[@judymanuel4314]

God bless all our soldiers, past and present.

[@allyncampbell8773]

Thank you for your incredible service

[@MrPete1955]

Incredible story of what a person can do if they do not give up. Words can't describe why he, and all our combat vets are owed so much by all of us.

[@texaswader]

I'm proud to say that he was my friend and I miss him very much.

[@skualo530]

What an honor you had !!

[@VinnyS9143101982]

Holy shit.

[@sonnyberry1836]

You knew MSG Benavidez? What a great man. I am soon to share his story with my son...what a true role model.

[@texaswader]

Yes I grew up knowing him. He worked for my Dad for a while and we would jog together later when he was rehabilitating after his wounds and surgeries. I miss his laugh and his humor. He was just all kinds of tough but the nicest guy you would ever meet.

[@VinnyS9143101982]

Well I imagine that's nicer than being his enemy.

[@borgullet3376]

THE REAL RAMBO

[@edgarbarrera3871]

The real life Forrest Gump fym

[@rcdogmanduh4440]

Rambo shines his shoes

[@xavierlopez8646]

yo this guy rite brought the fire!!!

[@jasonramirez6136]

this is why I stand by the logic that real life is waaay better than shit u see in movies

[@belgiumgaming4806]

Jamir Gomez I'd rather be in a movie than in this hell staff seargent benavidez was in , you are crazy boy

[@MM-nj2hi]

I've watched this speech several times and never gets old. What a great AMERICAN! MAKES ME SO PROUD TO HAVE WORN THE SAME UNIFORM. Hope our country returns to being great again.

[@danielobrien5159]

Read his story in readers digest as a teen. I have never forgotten his story and am humbled watching this video. Thank god for men like him.

[@ruck27]

What an outstanding individual. Brave. Intelligent. Tough. Great speaker. Humorous. Patriotic. What a legend.

[@thebeachguy6697]

This speech should be required listening in schools today.

[@charlesslatton5918]

Such gratitude! I an grateful to have served with you@

[@mraaronhd]

Thank you, Simple History, for telling me about this man. A true American hero.

[@jquiznos2283]

Same here.

[@Mach5Johnny]

mraaronhd I’m praying Count Dankula makes an Absolute Mad Lads episode on Roy Benavidez.

[@MarcoelOsito]

😢 man I wanna be like em

[@eniklisnihm4565]

@Alex Gomez Ya, why, Hollywood is so Open to everyone, but I feel like they don't really believe it!

[@picotesmartinez8823]

Mexico american. Not only american

[@carlsmith3322]

You can tell by his speech, that if you have ever served, HE IS THE EXAMPLE of what we strive to serve with.

[@texteacher7706]

Contact your congress or senator representing you. Tell them Fort Hood should be renamed after a Texan and real hero.

[@Hollylivengood]

He's so quiet. And you can see him shedding tears over the guys who died, while his own heroics are being named. Man's an example to everyone.

[@AK47HEAVYMETAL83]

He didn’t have a written speech, that was a genuine speech

[@JHRUSMC]

This is the calibre of man that America needs now, more than ever. Man, what a tough S.O.B! He would have made an outstanding Marine. The Army was damn lucky to have him. Semper Fi, and rest in peace, MSGT Benavidez

[@johnnyroxx8513]

Agreed as a marine...Semper fi

[@jaynix4408]

This is, and will always be, my favorite video on KZbin.

[@judyduckett1225]

Sir I love you! Wishing you love and peace for you. Bless you from Tasmania, Australia.

[@chuckstewart2196]

As a 26-year combat veteran, he paved the way for me and my career! A hell of a man, soldier, patriot. God Bless him and your family!

[@oldironsides4107]

That’s along time. Out of all those lands USA has had war. Which ones were. Success

[@deborahhenderson8547]

​@@oldironsides4107 j

[@abelramirez7320]

As a 4 1/2 year CPL, I wish I had more combat veterans as leaders. I feel like shit might go down soon.

[@OperationLove2000]

​@oldironsides4107 all of them, the us started the wars, funded the terrorist organisations, even started some and get profit from all the drugs and oil they steal

[@OperationLove2000]

​@@abelramirez7320 nah they tend to be moron zombies

[@jamesshearman2904]

one of the baddest men ever to wear the uniform. period.

[@hammerbro1947]

IKR!? Badass!

[@maryraybon2036]

👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🦅🦅🦅

[@jfkbestpresidentever7036]

I agree

[@ldunbar4131]

I’m watching this for the first time. Very inspiring man. What a difference compared to todays world and it’s politics in 2022. This video should be shown in every school in the nation.

[@YvetteAnderson111]

Wow! My heart is full due to this man. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@briangilliland6127]

I have served in the British Army for 12 years and have met many brave men and women but MY GOD it would be such an Honor to meet this man as he is THE definition of a HERO.

[@witty2898]

He's dead now

[@david80905]

I met this honorable man when he was a guest Speaker at our Hispanic Heritage Month celebration in Japan in the 90s. He was the most humble and genuine man I've ever met. As a member of the council I was privileged to attend a private dinner with him and the other council members. MSG Benavidez visited and spoke to every single person at that dinner, over 20 attendees. Rest In Peace MSG Benavidez, if ever there was an American Hero that deserved a movie be made about his actions in war, this is the man!

[@robertstotesbury8005]

God bless you Sir! You forever have my admiration and respect! I can truthfully say I love you!

[@BrianBoese-im8jm]

We go to work everyday for years..thank you!!

[@antoniovera6484]

I met this man with my father when I was 12 and joined the Army 5 years later, his stories were all inspiring and humble. Watching him now 30 years later I’m renewed over his authenticity to his honor to help others!! God bless you MSG. Roy Benavidez

[@raulmedina9473]

It was a honor to serve with you my brother we grew up together in Texas I miss you to this day Roy RIP my brother you will always be remembered we had a good time growing up I love you always

[@garyowens7454]

@@raulmedina9473 Next to the Archangel Michael, MSgt Benavidez is a Patron Saint of Army Airborne.

[@snowsurfr]

You’ll probably appreciate this story about Roy. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4uak2Siar6EY7M

[@snowsurfr]

@@raulmedina9473 You’ll probably appreciate this story about Roy. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4uak2Siar6EY7M

[@K-11609]

The fact that this man was hit with a land mine, then later on shot multiple times and beaten so gruesomely and is still able to stand and walk to receive his Medal of Honor just amazes me

[@bradennichols3154]

He also got his jaw broken by a rifle butt. His eyes were so bloody he could barely see. And when he got back to base his eyes were swollen and dried shut. The dr said he wouldn't make it and spit in the drs face. Dr changed his mind. This man is pure strength!

[@texteacher7706]

Contact your congress or senator representing you. Tell them Fort Hood should be renamed after a Texan and real hero.

[@pamelatabor8040]

Thank You for Your Service Master Sergeant! If We could only make Copies of You!

[@FernandoMartinez-iv6zb]

He is the greatest man to ever receive the Medal of Honor. He was my friend. May God’s Grace bless him always! 5:38

[@rickg2706]

I met him in bay city tx at our junior high school in the late 80,s not far from his home town of el campo. When he spoke everyone respected him and listened. I wish I would have took his advice and joined the military. Much love

[@adamporter3742]

Also Desmond doss

[@charlesdobbs4570]

I didn't want to leave anyone behind. WOW, This is what a MAN looks like.

[@texteacher7706]

Contact your congress or senator representing you. Tell them Fort Hood should be renamed after a Texan and real hero.

[@danwhyte3524]

This is what a man looks like that's a great reply couldn't have said it better myself!

[@charlesdobbs4570]

@@danwhyte3524 Be Safe. Godspeed.

[@bobbiewhite1647]

And hes American... a real American..

[@ohhlook2328]

Unreal isn't it.

[@MeeksOrtiz]

Can't believe this man is not recognized more. Definitely a top war hero in American history.

[@richardsmith7131]

I can't love this any more than not liking and loving this and sharing! His life is worth sharing and his ambition is also inveous of everyone!

[@timcbaldwin]

I watched this for the first time years ago. I was shocked, amazed, inspired at that time. Watching it again, it is still just as amazing what this man did. The courage, bravery and strength he showed in the hospital room, pushing himself every night so he could walk again, then more pushing his body to pass special forces training to become a green beret, then the hell he went through being back in Vietnam that day, it is hard to comprehend that it really happened. Then, after all of that, he is humble instead of self serving, and speaks of love for his brothers in arms, the young kids and staying off drugs, and to his love of this country. God Bless this man and may he rest in peace.

[@3YearsApart1613]

I don't know if there was anyone more worthy of the Medal Of Honor than Roy Beavidez. It's amazing that he was able to receive this honor while still living.

[@adamporter3742]

Desmond doss

[@johntrujillo2968]

He almost didn't. Because they thought he would die before the CMH paperwork went through, he was put in for a Silver Star. I found out after he died that he and my Uncle Carlos were friends in the 11th Airborne. He even got a mention in Roy's autobiography. Small world.

[@SMcCaskill]

From Ronald Reagen no less. 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@swapmeetsheriffdonknottexp3046]

How many "men" in the world can say the experience hand to hand fucking combat with another man!

[@swapmeetsheriffdonknottexp3046]

The GI forum

[@adammarsh4278]

They say Chuck Norris was born from this mans ball hair.... I'd believe it.

[@northerndivision7094]

+Adam Marsh LOL, good one.

[@xerodav1911]

Jajajajajaj!!! ur right

[@StevenEveral]

When the Boogeyman goes to sleep at night, he checks his closet for Chuck Norris. When Chuck Norris goes to sleep at night, he checks his closet for MSG Benavidez.

[@zeta2741]

Adam Marsh good one!😂

[@marcuscheko2226]

chuck norris aint shit compared to this real man , how dare you compare a pussy to this real man !!! that pisses me off and fuck chuck norris !!! ......he said !

[@michaelwray4359]

❤❤❤ thank you so very much sir for all your service

[@edhaskell469]

What an amazing, beautiful human being. Thank You Sir, you are the epitome of A GREAT MAN. I hope my grandkids will be able to understand how you accomplished all you did. SALUTE THANK YOU SIR.

[@frod043]

When I was in Special Forces, MSG Roy Benavidez was considered a real living legend .....he was that and so much more , ya a real bad ass...an original

[@Hunterpizzeck]

Roy Benavidez ladies & gents. He is probably your hero's, hero.

[@MrBugsy915]

True.

[@dustinyeilding6106]

well said

[@jamesdikes7927]

I've heard a few comments complementing "Chesty" from a guy that served under him. But this is the first time I've heard his full story. Thank very much. I thoroughly enjoyed your video.

[@towdjumper5]

Great Stuff!! “All The Way…” Airborne! True HERO.!! Thank you for sharing! We need more “ posts’” like this.

[@juanvillarreal9233]

My stepmother lived next to the Benavidez family while growing up in El Campo, TX. She has always spoken highly of them and has shared some funny stories during their childhood. A true American hero and a Texas treasure! I salute you MSG Benavidez!

[@zhanshimushi2447]

Been to his grave at Ft Sam Houston National Cemetery. I was in tears because of both pride as an American and Texan and because of the man he truly was.

[@swapmeetsheriffdonknottexp3046]

a true worrier

[@joneszer1]

warrior?

[@fratello42]

Men like him shouldn't exist....

[@zhanshimushi2447]

fratello42 Why?

[@fratello42]

Steve Conkey wow totally blew my comment out of context thinking what i said is an insult. The man was extraordinary, even for this life time. But ill let you have your kudos bro cause " the screw the john " joke was funny. Implying you were trying to be funny right? seriously you neck beards on the internet will fucken argue about anything.

[@jimvenegas8168]

Thank you for your service and God bless you 🙏

[@davidruffin2049]

What a class act. Thank you for your selfless service. This country owes you more than you’ll ever know. It would truly be an honor to meet you. God bless you and your family. I wish only the best for you.

[@justin4360]

Mexican, Native American, American. It doesn’t matter what color you are, language you speak, religion you practice. What makes you American is what you do for your country. This man is as American badass as you can get. Respect and thank you for your service.

[@ottereformicus782]

Babylonian Fake Schizo Identity of a "Nation" it will collapse and fail eventually.

[@erickenner4847]

Yes Sir, with all due respect.

[@jaygocrazy7061]

Well in all fairness Mexicans are known for having balls of steel in combat sports so I can see how it translates on the battlefield

[@Maples01]

@@jaygocrazy7061 Many Latinos join our military and protect this nation, they show it more respect than those who are from here, regardless of where he was from, or his nationality, he IS a true American.

[@VNOMOUSDYALISIS]

im still proud of being Mexican and theirs nothing you can say to discredit Benavidez of his honor and erase the fact he is of Mexican roots. blax can be blak and proud of Mlk well we can be proud of our people too.

[@johnkillough5814]

I read his story as a lowly private. Motivated me to be the best Soldier I could, I did 23 years 7 deployments. I never added up to this man.

[@firstbornson5514]

Thank you for your service. From a grateful American

[@citisoccer]

Trying is all our nation ask of any soldier, and your service is appreciated. Very few will ever amount to what this man did in one day, and he acts as though he's a simple, common man. Just beautiful.

[@SpeedyWings2323]

I’m not sure any soldier will ever add up to this man however he will forever inspire the next generation of American servicemen

[@indyfernandez9073]

@@SpeedyWings2323 every Medal of Honor recipient is cut from the same cloth. MSG Benavidez is just one in a long line of truly great men. 🇺🇸

[@Gpacharlie]

🇺🇸Thank you John. Thank you Soldier. Thank you. 🇺🇸

[@scotttucker5331]

A real Inspiration! Always remember what he went through twice! So when you're going through tough times ,life may knock you down it's up to You to stand up and continue on.

[@georgelee5610]

I couldn't begin to make a comment worthy of this great man. May he coontinue to be an inspiration to those serving in the military.

[@josemezatorrez]

And today at work I was mad and tired because I had to stay late at work, now I feel like a pussy after watching this great mans acts in war and me bitching about staying late.

[@mosj9876]

Jose Luis Meza Torres i knew a guy named jorge who fell 200+ ft hitting 3 platforms and then onto the concrete , he got up with a few broken bones he didnt know about and went back to work.

[@josemezatorrez]

Der Kommandant racist coward.

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

Der Kommandant actually you are not

[@littleteethkeith]

+Jose Luis Meza Torres I said the same thing to myself. The smallest hair on that man's body is more of a man than I'll ever be.

[@kennethcrandall5557]

+Der Kommandant MSgt Benavidez was born in the US, dumbass.

[@Seekingtruth-mx3ur]

People with rough childhoods usually come out as strong as diamonds.

[@halojump123]

JustPassinBy Hitler, was beaten by his father Stalin, was beaten by his father. Tesla, had a loving family.

[@bsallre]

Indeed, halo jump, but, there are also people who make a lot with a little. One can choose to see the good or the bad.

[@mikegoodwin2386]

Really tough people were forged in a fire somewhere. Whether it was a rough childhood or something else, they've met extreme adversity somewhere and came through it stronger rather than letting it break them down.

[@dusty_five_2]

Or in jail...it goes both ways

[@the.living.man.]

Yes we do.

[@bruce7709]

I’m a army vet and proud to serve. Every time I watch this I’m proud and emotional he was a true man’s man and a total patriot along with a great speaker I envy men like this RIP brother you are a true roll model. Hopefully this generation will watch and understand what it means to serve our country. God bless heroes like this it’s a privilege to hear there stories.

[@appollosharris6319]

I served 21 years and yes, I would. The love for this country to follow in my dad’s footsteps. CSM Benavidez thank you for your service.

[@pk7422]

What an incredible man! Gone for 30 years and here we are, still listening to his words and being inspired by his example. Just an incredible man.

[@JomerTB]

There are some people who get awards for just being in the wrong place at the wrong time and rising above and beyond the call of duty. This guy CHOSE to be at the wrong place at the wrong time, injured multiple times, and still managed to accomplish feats no ordinary human being could've possibly done.

[@theofficialdiamondlou2418]

JamMasterJB well said. Your absolutely right.

[@CapitolGain]

True love it

[@marcosavellan2405]

True he chose to be there, and he is a true hero certainly one of the greatest. But having seen precarious situations before, I can tell you the folks "at the wrong place at the wrong time" can choose to rise up to the challenge - or not. There is plenty of merit to those who take the challenge.

[@madmexican1002]

Adrenaline is a helluva thing my friend.

[@davidloss2608]

57 wounds to be exact