COUPLE React to The First Medal of Honor Ever Recorded | OFFICE BLOKE DAVE

[@heathertucker4360]

The cold likely kept him alive way longer than he otherwise would’ve been (slowed blood flow)..A true hero. Thank u for reacting to this.🙏

[@Wobu27]

As a retired Veteran i like to think it was his love for his brothers and country. I think i will always feel that way.

[@sealteamtwix]

​@@Wobu27 he stayed up long enough to support his brothers in arms

[@gphillimo]

More likely adrenaline

[@jjc5871]

@@gphillimoThat would have killed him faster. Adrenaline makes your blood pump faster, which would also make you bleed out faster.

[@tharegular]

@@jjc5871good point

[@GhostyToasty24]

The craziest part about it for me was the fact he had 16 different bullet and shrapnel wounds, and the only way they could take him down was a shot through the heart. This just goes to show how much of a drive he had to keep going and wasn’t going to stop until the main thing keeping him going was stopped, Chapman had a huge heart, you can just tell. Thanks to all who have served and who are serving in the military. Your sacrifice won’t go unnoticed

[@justsoicanfingcomment5814]

If only he had a steel plate instead of a ceramic one...😢 I keep telling everyone those ceramic plates will save you from a single shot. But if you're getting shot you probably not getting shot just once.🫡

[@jjc5871]

@@justsoicanfingcomment5814With all the other gear that these guys carry, steel plates would weigh them down way too much. And shit would ricochet in random directions putting everyone else around you in even more danger.

[@justsoicanfingcomment5814]

@@jjc5871 That's why they put in a rubberized layer to catch the ricocheting metal. When you're talking about these special forces teams. They can afford to invest in titanium plates. The only thing the ceramic plates are good for is stopping a single sniper round. Or 3-5 standard smg rounds before failing.

[@freecandynvan2816]

Superman has a poster of John Chapman hanging in his room.

[@UMADtouchgrass]

lol, John chapman was a true warrior.

[@jdbroders64]

Thank you for this. I'm a US Navy veteran and every time I watch this I get emotional. MSgt Chapman (US Air Force) was a true bad@ss and a hero and represents everything we former and current military aspire to. RIP Master Sergeant Chapman. You did your duty with the utmost honor. Bless you mate.

[@italianpaintbrush9370]

Thank you for your service and may god bless you and MSgt Chapman!

[@scottdarden3091]

I'm a Navy veteran also and while I totally agree with he earned the second Medal Of Honor. Not so sure about the first. He exited the helicopter and went the wrong way endangering the team. We had night vision they did not when he charged bunker 1 all Al-Qaeda could see was the muzzle flash of the team leaders rifle and concentrated their fire on him. Allowing Chapman to advance.

[@jaytm6719]

@@scottdarden3091If you were a Navy Veteran, I feel like you would know he only received 1 CMOH. The US hasn’t awarded multiple CMOH’s since WWI

[@scottdarden3091]

@@jaytm6719 if you were a veteran, you would know it's not the CMOH, Congress has no say in it! It's the Medal Of Honor. Period and several Vietnam veterans and the two Delta Force operators in Magidishu, Somali received the Medal Of Honor.

[@scottdarden3091]

The mission was a rescue. Petty Officer Roberts fell out when they attempted a previous landing. They went back to Base and the SEALs said we are going back. Chapman didn't have to, they even told him to stay and he said hell no I'm going with you.

[@davidpoole5595]

Fact they had to use two helicopters to remove his body from the mountain, one for his body and one for his gigantic balls

[@chrisbolliger5717]

Keep in mind the he was only awarded a single medal. His actions met the criteria for a second.

[@susancrouthamel760]

I cry everytime I watch this. He is a true hero of all the military I have read the book n again I cried.

[@msdarby515]

The quote goes: Civilized men sleep soundly, Because rough men stand ready To do violence on their behalf. While none of them are attributed to having said it, pieces came from Churchill, Orwell and Kipling

[@davidsuttles101]

I’m a former Army attack helicopter pilot with combat experience. The Medal of Honor is no joke…thank you for your reaction.

[@NoneYaBidness762]

Former attack wrench bender checking in.

[@kenmahoney5255]

Today is the 12th of November. Yesterday the 11th we here in the states celebrated veterans day. So to all that served and are currently serving in our armed forces in the UK and the United States. Our greatful nations say thank you for your service ❤

[@kevinprzy4539]

I think remembrance day in the UK is the 11th as well so they more than likely recorded this yesterday

[@CorrionReap]

​@@kevinprzy4539Canada too is November 11th remembrance day

[@kenmahoney5255]

@@CorrionReap to our friends up north. America thanks you all for having our backs in times of need! 🇨🇦🇺🇸

[@kevinhope561]

A bit late, but November 10th was the Marine Corps birthday which trumps all. Also, who gives a shit about the British. They surrendered their rights a long time ago. Wankers.

[@gk5891]

Yes, we chose different names when we stopped calling it Armistice Day.

[@jbj2316]

"People Sleep Peacefully in Their Beds at Night Only Because Rough Men Stand Ready to Do Violence on Their Behalf."

[@Somm_RJ]

There was some politics on this event. Chapman is a Combat Controller, thus, from the Air Force, attached as an specialized operator to the Seal Team. He is specialized in communication with the air support and extraction. The Navy high command tried to stop awarding Chapman the Medal fo Honor because it will give light to the fact that the rest of the Seal Team, which are special operators of the Navy, abandoned an Air Force operator.

[@liftme225]

Yes this is truth

[@fuq1nutube]

He broke protocol. He should've rendezvoused with his team leader, but he took off like a one man army. He put everyone in danger because they would've been able to retreat and try a diffent strategy. Instead his actions forced them to fight uphill in deep snow, against embedded enemies with belt-fed machineguns. No politics were needed to realize he did the wring thing

[@Boo1776x]

@@fuq1nutube hard to regroup with your homies when you've been shot twice, he did the best he could in a fubar situation

[@twohorsesinamancostume7606]

​@fuq1nutube So regroup to confer with your team leader while a bunker has two people opening up on you and your entire team with no cover whatsoever? What protocol tells anyone to do that? Name it. I'll wait.

[@Somm_RJ]

@@fuq1nutube What? Yes, he broke SOP. However, I don’t know why you made it sound like he put everybody in danger. It’s wrong, they are in danger even before he broke SOP. one, they already got struck that’s why their teammate fell. Remember, this is a hasty attempt to return and recover their teammate. Two, they were already under fire from multiple direction before he broke direction. They land very close to the target on a helicopter, do you think the enemies won’t know they arrived and only because of him, they discovered they are there?

[@chuckhilleshiem6596]

I am a combat veteran ( Vietnam ) You can not possibly know the good you have just done. thank you for this and God bless you both. Oh that was a MAN.

[@xdaniedx]

I was in Afghanistan when this happened. I was an F-15E Crew Chief (pretty much a jet mechanic) and I was deployed to Bagram Air Base. We didn't hear about this till after it happened of course. But Msgt Chapman was a bad ass!

[@bobasdfsdf]

Were you there with the Chiefs? (335th)

[@michaelbradley7529]

Both inspiring and heart breaking.

[@Mr.Constitutionalist427]

American's never leave a man behind, even if he is slain, he must be recovered and honored.

[@meridius-]

Thank you for doing this one on veterans day. Much respect for you two, 👍👍

[@ItsMe-cz1pi]

Remembrance Day is Nov.11 here in Canada. Thank you to all who have served.

[@MrMcGiblets1]

Strongly recommend you read the book "Alone at Dawn" there is so much more to this story including details that will infuriate, inspire, and bring you to tears. Chapman is a hero, the SEAL leadership and Slabinski (the team leader) should be ashamed for their actions after the event.

[@williamthomas7509]

I can not put into words the deep affect it has beyond that it changes you. A must read.

[@MrMcGiblets1]

@williamthomas7509 you might like "Nevermind We'll Do It Ourselves". It has a direct relationship to the Chapman story. It's about the CIA and USAF team that made Predator what it became and it was their team that was flying over Takur Ghar during the battle.

[@domi69ify]

Yeah, that’s why it took Chapman more than a decade to even be considered for the Medal of Honor… The Navy Seals didn’t want to admit they left him behind to die. They wanted to cover it up to protect their reputation and image. So sad it took so long to even consider this heroic airman for the MoH even with all this proof…

[@kevinl8440]

3 guys with small arms fighting uphill against multiple fortified bunkers with heavy machine guns would just result in 3 more deaths. SEALs made the right call to retreat

[@MrMcGiblets1]

@kevinl8440 retreating wasn't the issue, not taking Chapman with was a mistake, saying he checked on him and that he was dead was a lie. Actively blocking the MOH from being awarded to Chapman because it would have embarrassed the SEALs and the Navy was tragic.

[@fudg3ynugg3ts11]

2 things, 1. in the cold your body increases blood supply to vital organs and decreases flow to places like your hands which definitely helped keep him alive longer. 2. Chapman was a member of the Air Force Special Warfare and after this happened the training annex where all new Air Force recruits train was renamed to "John A. Chapman training annex" to honor him. also Pararescue is a unit inside AFSW and they are the most decorated unit in all of the military, they go on suicide missions and just call them missions theres great videos on these guys if you want to check them out

[@Cubs-Fan.10]

I can't watch this video without tearing up.

[@joelmoreno4223]

We sleep safely in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night, to visit violence on those who would do us harm. Sometimes attributed to George Orwell, but there's no actual record, written or recorded, of who actually said it, just some vague recollections. Ash (?): I'm very surprised you're aware of this 'quote'.

[@fairgorn]

That is what a hero is, few are there in this world like him.

[@angrygrim1394]

John wasn't trap on the Mountain with enemies.. The Enemy was trap on the mountain with John. RIP John

[@Mega-y5d]

your right he was a godsend

[@roncypert8255]

Thank you so much for sharing this. My family is filled with amazing men who fought for our freedoms. My father and two of his brothers who were Silver Star recipients during WWII.. Two others saw battle during the Korean War. My brother and first cousin served in Vietnam…. Proud soldiers who to a man said, I just did what I was called upon to do. Fierce love and respect for each one of them!

[@dvmnarkos3591]

It's important to note that the Rangers fought on that ridge for an additional ~16 hours too.

[@nebidiaswift5200]

Many in all walks of military I’m sure go above and beyond the normal call of duty and like Chapman they all deserve to be recognized in some way but they all deserve as much respect. the thing that blows me away as a citizen of USA is that I have yet to see a loving MOA recipient who didn’t give all credit to comrades and the fallen. Thank you for all who serve and served.

[@anthonyramirez9003]

Its awarded to a soldier for uncommon valor above and beyond the call of duty. I used to have a book of all the MOA recipients. But sadly I lost it.

[@scotthill1600]

Chapman is a good example of going above & beyond the call of duty

[@scotthill1600]

@@anthonyramirez9003I know what I’d ask for, for Christmas!

[@anthonyramirez9003]

@@scotthill1600 I know it has to be around, might be at one of my families houses. We often share things. Trade books and what not. Hopefully I'll see it again.

[@steveker5084]

Very special people.

[@jerpanils8875]

Like I have seen many survivors veterans say: A survivor goes home, A hero does not.

[@McMannis505]

The helplessness felt by the combat controller and delta guys on the nearby summit had to be gut wrenching. Knowing my friend is there, alone, wounded and outnumbered and not being able to get to him…shit.

[@warrendavis9262]

When I talked to Vietnam vets as a youth, they told me about "Blast my pos", short for blast my position, calling artillery fire on themselves to kill the enemy. I figure these SEALs were in this state of mind...

[@jobymahon2871]

Seeing that "stiff uper lip" buckle breaks my heart alnost as much as Chapmans sacrifice...

[@waterbeauty85]

9:06 The team's helicopter was hit, and Neil Roberts was thrown out. The badly damaged helicopter crash landed back at the team's base, and the team immediately got another helicopter and returned in hopes of rescuing Roberts alive. It is believed that Roberts did survive his fall from but was executed by the enemy before the team returned.

[@JH-sj4pf]

If there's any bright spot, it's that before he died, he knew his comrades hadn't forgotten him, and they were coming to get him.

[@joshnieskens1920]

Forgetting the fact is was for his brothers in arms that will always go unnoticed by the civis. But will be always loved and never forgotten with us that served 70th MTD Scorpions

[@BrbReactions]

Brother I respect your girl so much, 12:28 as a USA citizen I said take me as long as you take them.. Then your girl said that. so amazing I love yalls reactions!👍

[@JohnBaptist-v7y]

Brave, so brave as to be remembered in each rising sun.

[@tanker2051]

The American saying is “Sleep in peace tonight because the Wolfe protects your door”.

[@Mobius1akarob]

I dont remember the person who said the statement, but what you are looking for is "We sleep soundly in our beds because rough men stand ready to visit violence upon those who would do us harm."

[@labronco7511]

She is so spot on the analysis of the situation and other factors! I would watch her reaction to military videos all day, every day. You need to lay off the tweek my bro.

[@ydoucare55]

Originally, he was only awarded the Air Force Cross, but someone recommended it be upgraded to Medal of Honor after new video analysis was done. The USNSWC tried to block the upgrade because they would have to admit that he was left behind alive.

[@lookatchu6523]

Retired from the Air Force last year after almost 27 years. I remember when this happened and what it did to that Spec Ops community and the Air Force. Thank you for reacting to this and giving exposure and respect to a true American hero. Thank you.

[@gabby15107]

Ian McCollum is an absolute encyclopedia of knowledge. 👍

[@Stepperg1]

Thank you for taking the time, it means so very much.

[@curtayars7344]

USA!!!!!!!!! Thank you to all of our American soldiers as well as the soldiers of our Allies around the world!!! Men like John Chapman are the very reason why we're the leaders of the free world and the reason why our freedom won't ever be stripped from us by our enemies!!! I personally have never been in the military but my Uncle King volunteered and served 3 tour's in Vietnam and was awarded 5 Purple Heart's and he's hands down my hero!!!!!

[@DavidHames-j7d]

We and your British and Scottsman and Irish come to a point when they, "f#ck this, it ends here. Love ur channel.

[@briansearle6868]

India also played a huge part in feeding Britain. People tend to forget this, and i believe around 1 million Indians died as a resulting famine that happened after a bad couple of years from farm production, mainly because of Japanese invasion of Burma which displaced lots of people and air raids, but the British got like 30% of their food from Indian farming at that point, British Raj at the time

[@larryg7126]

What is not seen in this video is the real high definition view that the military sees from these drones. They have given a rough view that's narrated but not the actual view they have. I have seen this video numerous times & it still shakes me to the core. There are giants that walk among us, that we will never know because it would put their families at risk to retaliation from those that fight them. God Bless all the militaries around the world that fight to keep their citizens safe.

[@parkeydavid]

I watched a documentary on D-Day back in the 90s and a British veteran gave the quote of quotes. He said about the falen, "They gave up all of their tomorrows for your today." To me that is the true definition of a hero. God Bless All of the Fallen and their families, may you rest in peace now that your war is over. My family gave up two sons to war. Leonard McDonald in WWII and his baby brother William Earl McDonald in Vietnam.

[@davidmyers5916]

Thanks for this. I am a USAF Vietnam Era Vet. I have seen this video of Chapman many times and each time it brings me to tears. Two things that puzzle me are the outlook on Chapman being alive or dead, and whether or not they knew where he was. Before I comment further, let me say that in no way am I criticizing the SEALS; these are honest questions, so please bear with me. The SEAL team leader was in bunker one with John when he was shot and collapsed, so how could they not know where Chapman was? They did know. Also, did the team leader check for a pulse? Even under fire, that should have been possible. I can accept that it may not have been possible to go back and rescue him under those conditions, but that doesn't address my questions. Finally, once he recovers and starts fighting again, they definitely knew he was alive. What did they do? Please, again, I am simply puzzled. They are on a mission to recover the body of a dead colleague, did they try to rescue a live one? If anyone knows the answers to these questions, please let me know.

[@1perfectpitch]

I've often wondered the same thing.

[@Cjbman]

Read the book. The seals tried to sweep this whole mission under the rug because of this fact. They had to fight for a few years to get him his medal.

[@unclebounce1495]

WIth minimal knowledge (keep that in mind) I suspect the team lead either was a coward or was at least afflicted with a momentary weakness of cowardice. They droppped down and immediately got swarmed by a hail of 360 degree gunfire, taking refuge on a mostly open mountian incline and entrenched only in the 3 feet of snow on the ground. Chapman took the risk and moved up and rushed toward the heaviest gunfire. Chapman did what the team lead should've done: trailblaze through the snow for the team to follow. Chapman and another guy in the bunker stood up fighting (and dropped) while the team lead stayed behind and/or remained secured in the bunker. When the second brave soldier dropped, the lead called a rapid withdrawal and air strikes. I think this is why the seals tried to hide this. he was an american hero and they cowardly abandoned him to save themselves. however, to advocate in their defense as an alternative possibilty, it's possible he did not know chapman dropped unconscious. Things are hectic in a collapsing firefight. Saying he was mortally wounded is BS. If he had gotten first aid, he probably would've lived from the initial wounds. Not sure what "mortal wounds" allow you to live for 45 minutes with no medical support but couldn't be livable with first aid. This wasn't even really a controlled retreat and closer to a frantic route (but their ego would never call it that), even though they were slipping and sliding at full speed and crying for uncontrolled air strikes for cover. In that situation, IF he did not know he was unconscious (only wounded), then it's possible the team lead thought Chapman was just one of the guys as all raced to retreat. So, it's possible it's just bad luck/circumstances and poor team awareness. Of course, either way, they had to cover it up because the USAF guy showed them all up in bravery, skill, determination, and sacrifice - had to hurt their seal-ego to admit that, then on top of that admit they abandoned him (possibly willingly) when they had a fortified bunker and air support they could've slogged through with reasonable success. The call "it's untenable" sounds very much like cowardice to me. After all, they route-retreated because of overwhelming opposition? IMO, sounds like cowardice call and frantic cowardly retreat. If it was so untenable and overwhelming for a team of elite forces to hold it for even 5 minutes, how did one guy alone hold it for an hour? Smells ike really pathetic performance of the other elite, which is likely why they buried it and tried to steal this man's honor to do preserve their own - double shame all around. Shame they absolutely deserve (for stealing honor to save their own)

[@davidmyers5916]

One report said that when they wanted to check for a pulse, he was too far away. So, does that mean the team leader left Bunker one before Chapmen had fallen? It makes no sense.@@1perfectpitch

[@davidmyers5916]

I absolutely agree.@@Cjbman

[@ACTiVEjoshh]

its crazy.. chapmans heart was in the fight until it was physically not... RIP and thank you for your service and sacrifice.

[@unclebounce1495]

Great reaction guys. Chapman deserves as much recognition and respect as possible, especially since he was backstabbed by his own teammates later. WIth minimal knowledge (keep that in mind) I suspect the team lead either was a coward or was at least afflicted with a momentary weakness of cowardice. Yes, they droppped down and immediately got swarmed by a hail of 360 degree gunfire, taking refuge on a mostly open mountian incline and entrenched only in the 3 feet of snow on the ground. Chapman took the risk and moved up and rushed toward the heaviest gunfire. Chapman did what the team lead should've done: trailblaze through the snow for the team to follow. Chapman and another guy in the bunker stood up fighting (and dropped) while the team lead stayed behind and/or remained secured in the bunker. When the second brave soldier dropped, the lead called a rapid withdrawal and air strikes. I think this is why the seals tried to hide this. he was an american hero and they cowardly abandoned him to save themselves. however, to advocate in their defense as an alternative possibilty, it's possible he did not know chapman dropped unconscious. Things are hectic in a collapsing firefight. But saying he was mortally wounded is BS. If he had gotten first aid prior to the retreat, he probably would've lived from the initial wounds. Not sure what "mortal wounds" allow you to live for 45 minutes with no medical support but couldn't be livable with first aid. This wasn't even really a controlled retreat and closer to a frantic route (but their ego would never call it that), even though they were slipping and sliding at full speed and crying for uncontrolled air strikes for cover. In that situation, IF he did not know he was unconscious (only wounded), then it's possible the team lead thought Chapman was just one of the guys as all raced to retreat. So, it's possible it's just bad luck/circumstances and poor team awareness. Of course, either way, they had to cover it up because the USAF guy showed them all up in bravery, skill, determination, and sacrifice - had to hurt their seal-ego to admit that, then on top of that admit they abandoned him (possibly willingly) when they had a fortified bunker and air support they could've slogged through with reasonable success. The call "it's untenable" sounds very much like cowardice to me. After all, they route-retreated because of overwhelming opposition? IMO, sounds like cowardice call and frantic cowardly retreat. If it was so untenable and overwhelming for a team of elite forces to hold it for even 5 minutes, how did one guy alone hold it for an hour? Smells ike really pathetic performance of the other elite, which is likely why they buried it and tried to steal this man's honor to do preserve their own - double shame all around. Shame they absolutely deserve (for stealing honor to save their own)

[@hosehead3179]

He was not a SEAL! He was a US Air Force Combat Controller

[@FuttBuckerson]

Thanks for this man. All the squabbling and what not can make on forget how close our nations are. Watching one of the finest examples of the best our nation has to offer...it is very touching.

[@AGfrom83]

The team leader said when Chapman was first hit he could see the IR laser from his rifle moving up and down with his breathing. Then when he looked a second time the laser was not moving anymore. So he believed he had died.

[@UHN-lg3em]

Probably should be taken with a hand full of salt being the TM initially lied about what happened, and his name is on the rock of shame.

[@RLKmedic0315]

"Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends"

[@Ryan-sb5pc]

This video is definitely a “Try not to cry challenge” video because how the hell can you not?

[@NOxSPLOOSHxPLANE]

🫡 I watch this video at least once a year for motivation... John Chapman was on a whole another level what a different type of human rest in peace.. He is also the first airman to receive the Medal of Honor since the Vietnam War. Also it's a lot of controversy behind this video it took many of years to recognize John Chapman and give him the medal of Honor he deserved I know he passed away but it should have been given a long time ago.. but the air force and the Navy seals fought about this for a while on who was at fault all I know is no man left behind and Chapman tried to make sure everyone got home that dude was a true definition of a soldier and a patriot

[@michaelschemlab]

An important thing to note is that in the title, “recorded” means “filmed”. The MOH was created during the U.S. Civil War in the 1850s

[@thomasohanlon1060]

Two recipients that had received the Medal Honor twice are are Smedley Butler and Dan Daly (he had been nominated for a third M.of H.), both Marines who began their careers before serving in World War I. Regulations now stipulate that members of the U.S. Military cannot receive two citations for a single action.

[@willaimoconnell9430]

Audie Murphy??

[@thomasohanlon1060]

@@willaimoconnell9430 Lt. Audie Murphy has one Medal of Honor and is the most decorated soldier in U.S. history. He was awarded 28 medals (including three from France and one from Belgium). Hope this helps answer, your question?

[@IAMisLove]

Perhaps one day we will not need such brave men, as peace shall reign. 🖖❤

[@alexanderromero293]

The crazy thing is that I’m sure there is more of these caught on camera but can’t be shown or talked about because of being classified

[@fudg3ynugg3ts11]

a unit inside the Air Force Special Warfare called Pararescue is the most decorated unit in the entire military yet also one of the most unknown

[@JonathanLawson]

"A Proper Badass, innit he?" Yeah that actually sums it up real well.

[@albertnavarro1120]

Thank you for this reaction, this one is very personal for me. John was a dear friend and fellow airman assigned to a special mission unit. There is quite a bit more to this story most are unaware of and I urge you to seek it out. You can start by looking for an interview with Dan Schilling, who wrote the book, "Alone At Dawn" about John in cooperation with John's sister. "No man is ever truly dead, so long as his name is spoken." You have helped with his remembrance. 'Til Valhalla Chappie.

[@Makaveli13Xroy]

if you have to go out in a situation like this, thats how you go out , man took 16 bullet and shrapnel wounds, used nearly all of his ammo, and only stopped fighting after they literally had to shoot him through the heart, he wasn't stuck on that mountain with them , they were on that mountain stuck with HIM ! , RIP Sgt Chapman !

[@506thparatrooper]

"People sleep peacefully in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." The earliest known matching statement appeared in a column in the Washington Times newspaper written by the film critic and essayist Richard Grenier in 1993. It is important to note that Grenier did not use quotation marks around the statement of the view that he ascribed to Orwell. Quote Investigator believes that Grenier used his own words to present a summary of Orwell’s viewpoint.

[@BrendaAgosta]

Much love for our veterans.

[@philipwalls4818]

One of my best friends since I was ten's dad was awarded the Congressional medal of honor. He is a great man.

[@calebsmith6038]

They are just a different breed and better men then I’ll ever be and they deserve more then we provide for them they absolutely need to be honored cause they fought for lesser men like me to be free.

[@OcotilloTom]

He kept the faith, Outstanding job Sgt. Chapman. Tom Boyte GySgt. USMC, retired 0331, Infantry machine gunner Vietnam 1965-66/ 1970-71

[@TreyM1609]

I bought this hero’s Book. “ alone at dawn” and I can tell you I don’t tear up much but when I read it I did. A little more than watching the video for whatever reason. It gets down to what happened which is a bit more but just everyone talking about how much of a hero he is. It’s a great book. I recommend it

[@donaldberry2101]

He had point. Without knowing how far behind you CO is, you keep going until the situation is under control. Once he knew he was mortally wounded, he likely refused to be evac'd from the bunker.

[@jameshuston9589]

I like the way Dave is pretty mellow about it all. Good. Always calm.

[@shoutout.kokain8713]

here's some equality for you. Of the 60 million soldiers that went to war in World War I, the female casualty rate in terms of military women, was just over 7500 females. 9 million male soldiers were wiped off this planet in ww1. 😢

[@yodaevil]

It was damn near impossible to miss his heart as it was bigger the he. God speed.

[@itsahellofaname]

The mission began at 4:57 AM...he regained consciousness at 5:20 AM and began his one-man stand. So in just 23 minutes, not hours later, he had killed the two in the first bunker, got shot, and been abandoned already.

[@goatitisful]

Thanks for doing this video... god bless america... happy Veterans day, everybody!

[@bcyomassey649]

The blistering cold most likely kept him alive long enough to do everything he did

[@chrissyp930]

We had victory gardens in the US as well. My grandmother kept hers going every single year and canned every single year she harvested it up until she passed a few years back. Interesting to hear the brit side of things! :)

[@2ndcoat3]

one of the messed up things the navy didn't want him to get the M.O.H. without some of the seals to get medals

[@karlschmitt6359]

Thank you for your grandfather's service! I've watched this many times with office blokes and other reactors and the amount of reverence and respect to the US military and soldiers from the UK and other countries that are continuing the fight for freedom and the oppression of others is mind blowing! I'm 58 and an American and some of my family have served namely my Uncle Carl who was a full bird Colonel in the Army and flew B29's in WW2 and a cousin who flew PBY's in Korea with the Air Force! Dave, you have reacted to Home Free before, they sing a rendition of Brother's In Arms that is amazing, please have Ash react to this as well! Thank you!

[@deannharris2424]

It breaks my heart every time I watch this.

[@tomcat3769]

As an American, I would like to thank you for view of this video

[@anthonyramirez9003]

My father who is turning 93 years old next year, served in Korea. He was a Sargent 1st class. I once asked him what did they do with the prisoners of war when they surrendered. He just kind of laughed it off a bit and said. What prisoners of war. I never asked about the war again after that.

[@patriciaburkell8024]

War is not a movie. Welcome to the real world.

[@JDitto702]

There is no greater sacrifice than giving your life for another. Let alone 23 others.

[@firefighterchick]

The 11th is our Veterans Day with the same origins. We celebrate the Allies as well. The Poppy tradition started here in the US. The title is poorly worded. It's the first time it was recored with video footage. In the video later on he says recover their commrade. The part they don't cover is that Neil Roberts was blown out of the helicopter when it was hit earlier. He radioing that he was still alive. They crashed landed and got another helicopter and came back for him but he had already been killed. He left behind his wife and two sons. Not to mention the others that were also killed. There is no thanks enough.😢😮

[@jjc5871]

Those SEALs had to climb down the mountain to reach a safe pickup point. I don’t remember the specifics now but, if I remember right, that initial chopper they went in on was damaged enough that the pilot ended up having to make an emergency landing off the mountain.

[@HildegardActual]

I remember learning about MSGT Chapman in Air Force basic training. His story definitely served to motivate me, because if he could do all that we could at the very least complete our training. We owed it to him and all the fallen Airmen before us to give our best effort.

[@Qdub34]

Although I am an opponent of the military industrial complex, I don't see how anyone cannot respect the hell out of any soldier who picks up a weapon and risks their lives for the mission and their brother/sister right beside them. This shit brought ears to my eyes.

[@NFERNO100]

Alive or dead, America always dose its best to bring every soldier home. Some parts of our military are truly willing to die for it because they hope the same will be done for them.

[@waterbeauty85]

8:49 Chapman and the SeAL team didn't have night vision or body armor.

[@jimmy_jarhead]

They are all heros and the decision to risk the lives of a dozen more in an effort to recover one is something that the civilian population will never understand. They would all run inro a burning building for the life of a brother. Ive heard people complain that its not worth it, but to them (those fighting) it is worth everything.

[@TruthIsTheNewH8]

The greatest love is to lay down your life for another.

[@davidwillford3119]

The video makes a mistake in saying that Chapman earned two Medals of Honor. It was only one. Maybe the guy who made the video read that two separate things that Chapman did during the engagement were on their own likely sufficient for the award, and mistakenly thought it meant that he won two medals.

[@gfimadcat]

I think the way the guy reads it is okay, he said it qualified him for a medal of honor the first time, and I think he said the same thing the second time, meaning either one of the events could've gotten him the MoH individually.

[@margaretsimmons1598]

We call it Veterans Day in the U.S.

[@joshmoore1470]

One of the coolest dudes on the planet

[@Tune-O-matic]

He also had to fight in thigh deep snow on the summit.

[@gabby15107]

I was fortunate to hear a gentleman who was on one of the rescue/recovery helicopters talk about what he saw on Takur Ghar and how it influenced him, both from the aircraft that was shot down and from MSgt Chapman. His words inspired me as well in how I approached things in life. It's interesting how we hear stories about amazing feats of bravery, but to actually see it makes it mean more somehow. Y'all should look up the story of MSG Roy Benavides, MOH awardee from Viet Nam.

[@SoldouttotheTruth]

You two are awesome! Greetings from Flagstaff, Arizona.