Mt. Everest: A higher calling | Nick Gibson | TEDxEmory

[@DanielGomez-ds8uk]

What a wonderful moving speech thank god we still have people like you around to keep us all humble. Your speech was very moving and highly motivating I recommend this video as a must watch to all people from all walks of life.

[@transistic]

The Sherpas Are the true Hero’s!!! No man could make the Everest Summit without the Sherpas!!! God bless you sir for this Ted talk!!! God bless our men and women who serve us in the military!!! Thank you!!!

[@rae8457]

A moving and important message delivered by a wonderful man. I've watched lots of talks and documentaries about Everest, but this one is about so much more than the mountain.

[@Mila_Brearey]

What a wonderful man!! ❤❤❤

[@kimberlyheestand8415]

Nick, I accidently stumbled across your video while perusing Mt. Everest documentaries, something I often do as a way to dream of something I know I'll never be able to do. But, three minutes in, by the time you're wearing your uniform, I was awe struck at where you were taking this. I realized I wasn't watching a documentary about Everest at all, but about something much greater than even the highest place on earth..... the struggles you, and all of our honored veterans are facing within themselves. I was and am still just so impressed, humbled, stunned, grief stricken and feel a calling now to do something to help yours, and their cause. The eloquent way you weaved your climb with the uniform and then subsequently your office attire was brilliant, perfectly brilliant. You obviously are a very brave, honorable, talented, bright, driven, compassionate, humble, and loving Man. I wish you all the luck in the world, and I want you to know that although I am not a veteran, I come from a family of vets(my Grandfather, Father, Uncle and 2 cousins were ALL Air Force), so I've always had the utmost respect for the Armed Forces. Thank you for your bravery both overseas, and particularly on that stage, for you raised my awareness and I am going to do something about it. I'm going to be a "Sherpa", to use your analogy, and help people, veterans. I have a degree to do so, and many years of mental health/behavioral health professional experience. I'm just going to switch the population I serve now....thanks to YOU. See....one person can make a difference, and for me, that one person was you. Now I hope to help even one vet, and if I do, I will thank you for that. Thank you, and God Bless. Kimberly

[@nickgibson7023]

+Kimberly Heestand Thank you so much for your kind words and supportive feedback. Your connection with my talk warms my heart and helps me to feel that there is hope in inspiring even one person. Thank you for caring and acting on it. - Nick

[@theoderoide5632]

Kimberly Heestand aaa

[@tyehegre]

Great presentation and thank you Nick for your service!

[@rohank9292]

Proud of you Sir. Good job at getting up to such a high height and also highlighting the issues of PTSD faced by the brave personnel.

[@scottm247]

Beautiful. I'm in tears. Lord help me to be a sherpa when I need to be.

[@arothko8939]

It’s an amazing feat to be able to turn around on Everest just short of the summit even though 800’ of vertical in the death zone is a mountain in itself. Many would still be alive if they had that wisdom/ability to turn around. Much respect.

[@caspiandamari1046]

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[@deekshasinghal5050]

I love to stalk Everest News, and recently started with TED talks on Everest, came across this account lesser did I know that I wont only be taking a dive into hidden facts of Everest but also will discover something more then just following a dream... but also for being a supporter, to know that even if you are a veteran you are allowed to look down and receive help and offer help ! ! Very nicely put together ... Respect to you sir for such condemning words.

[@janedough8733]

Thanks for sharing your video as I came across it searching things to watch on Mt Everest not knowing it hit on many issues close to home.Coming from a long family history of sering the military. Which my son served in the Army and also comitted suicide shot of his 26th birthday. Thank you for your service Thank you for what your doing

[@matthewcollins5344]

Thank you for your service. Proud of you.

[@loveistheonlyword]

Great video! I’d love to see it incorporated in our VA employee trainings as it hits many topics.

[@Grace05.06]

Thank you for posting this video.Love from Nepal.

[@cpnstbn1266]

I'm not American and I don't know any US vets, but there isn't one person out there who isn't affected by mental illness, either personally or through someone they know. And there is definitely stigma and overall ignorance about it. Case in point, I was not aware of the statistics involving PTSD and suicide. I think it's very important what you're doing. Personally I suffered with mental illness for years because I was embarrassed ( what a stupid reason). There is no shame or weakness whatsover in requiring and seeking help. To the contrary, it is the incredibly smart and courageous thing to do, to abandon your current path and come back home, if it means saving your toes or your life. We need to assist our brothers down that mountain before it's too late. Cheers

[@LisaMichelleMcGalliard]

Thank you for sharing your experiences; what an amazing journey you've had and example you've set. Thank you!

[@nickgibson1514]

Thank you, Lisa!!

[@DrewNorthup]

Nick, while I am sure you have heard many thanks for your service-and that many have seemed very hollow-you clearly have shown that your desire to serve your brothers and sisters did not end when your formal service to your country came to an end. I will relay what I know my grandfather would want you to know: Go to your local VFW and find your brothers and sisters there, and encourage your fellow veterans to do so. They know there of what you speak and will not think you strange for feeling continually out of water. I did not serve in the military, in part as I was not able, but I do know what it is like to wake up at 0400 each morning, 25 years later, like clockwork, for the calamity that no longer happens. I know what it is like to see-thankfully briefly-several times a week something that happened a quarter century earlier, and I am no old man. It is something which I hid from for too long, trying desperately not to understand. Your words will help some small group further conceive a small grain of knowledge about that which many have lived, for many reasons. Best of Luck to you, and do remember that staying strong often means knowing when it is safe to curl up into a ball and cry.

[@Lelenium]

god bless you brother my sherpas today were the Brazilan thashman that helped so much and i made sure a sherped them back as much as i could cos hardship toguether bonds simple like 1+1=+1

[@ArmaNilam]

The incident he mentioned about the incident of Sherpas with famous climbers was ueli steck incident the year 2013 along with Simone moro and the other British photographer climber.

[@oneactionman]

Good talk. Glad your safe.

[@sunsetlights100]

One of best

[@elrikranamagar6784]

I see there “Laung dorje sherpa”. RESPECT !!

[@miltama7035]

Nice video Nick ..we all need Sherpas nice said

[@shabaddeepsingh6577]

Wow. I just wanted to say thank you for making this awesome video. it really brought tears to my eyes when I hear how many veterans do suicide in this country. I also wanted to say thank you so much for saving lives as a Pararescueman. I actually am joining the Guard too become a PJ. if you don't mind me asking what made you join Pararescue? any advice about joining Pararescue? Thank you.

[@nickgibson7023]

+ Shabaddeep Singh Thank you for your great comment! My desire to help others was my greatest motivator and my family being in the Air Force led my down that path. As for advice, spend as much time in the pool as possible. Join a masters swim team and swim as much as possible. Good luck!!

[@shabaddeepsingh6577]

+Nick Gibson thank you that is what I'm doing right now I'm swimming as much as I can before leaving. If you also dont mind me asking are you in Guard? If you are can you be full time in the Guard as a PJ

[@shabaddeepsingh6577]

Also thank you for messaging me.

[@jabman549]

2-3 months only to be stuck behind slow climbers......