Purple Heart recipient shares combat story *graphic*

US Army Purple Heart recipient Kerry Glennon shares his graphic combat story that led to him receiving the Purple Heart. The battle afterwards is perhaps his most harrowing.
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[@JBCCT01]

Brother you have zero responsibility for feeling like you didn't do enough. You served, got severely wounded and survived. God bless!

[@marken8888]

the 'Murican dream.... so sad... no generations without battered combat veterans, and they still enlist, even though how we all see how the USA treats their veterans... its a disgrace.

[@benjaminskwirut]

100%

[@JustPlainSteve5372]

🎖

[@stimpaxx]

but you can kind of relate to that statement, right? not sure if it's the army culture or what, but I can totally relate to that feeling. Like this man literally got blown up by an IED, still feels like he left his unit hanging.

[@Marius_vanderLubbe]

Wars of aggression are illegal under international law. Do not follow illegal orders and murder people.

[@Kevsadone]

If you ever read this Kerry, I just want you to know that I am really proud of you. For your service and for your recovery. You bring a lot of hope to me!

[@Biglumx]

Man when he starts talking about the IED situation you can see how his body language becomes so tense , it’s crazy man I could never .. much respect and thank you for your sacrifice

[@bigstick5278]

IED is the hidden nightmare..

[@bjw9529]

I don’t see it. Quit being a drama queen

[@Biglumx]

@@bjw9529 Or maybe you should open your eyes a little more mr. BJ .. fuck outta here

[@bigstick5278]

@@bjw9529 :: So you been in Combat?

[@MRJMXHD]

​@@bigstick5278he clearly lives in his mother's basement.

[@jaysonpicione1338]

“I kept my eyes up and I smoked a cigarette” is the most bad ass thing I’ve ever heard in my life.

[@gaystraightguy]

nah

[@marwanmunywoki414]

Very stupid...what's bad ass about that

[@Shmyrk]

⁠@@marwanmunywoki414you would have stared at your arm or what

[@mattgarr57]

It’s guys like you that make me proud to be an American. May God bless you with the fullness of His peace. Amen.

[@randomuser4310]

aint real

[@JayCruz-mn6gt]

@@randomuser4310get a life

[@reza_dc2]

Balls of steel man , you have the courage to do what most of us can't imagine.

[@tundrabanks3647]

As he transitioned from talking about the war to his newfound love for CrossFit, it becomes really obvious how much more relaxed his body language is.

[@Marius_vanderLubbe]

While the people he illegally invaded are still suffering.

[@locominyana8916]

​@@Marius_vanderLubbe The spoils of war bro. Look what's happening in Ukraine. Yk, The English in NZ...... The Japanese in China.... It's all driven by greed & a quest for total domination since the beginning of time.

[@sloht4061]

@@Marius_vanderLubbe I mean, the entirety of the middle east has been a shit show forever. Not just from foreign affairs, but moreso down to being highly corrupt and awfully run. Afghanistan was never able to fully govern itself, especially with the entirety of the male populace preferring to being underneath a regime better suited to field their views. Women never get a look in. They gave people there those most potential freedom possible, before it inevitably went to shit. I find it nuts how the Taliban have the power they do. They are a poorly run group of sheep herders, yet, somehow managed to take over an entire nation with little/no resistance and many of the men trained to stop that, just defeated anyway as, bar my prior point, they would rather be under a regime that protects their false views to people, women and rules. Why would you want a westernized freedom of liberation when you're being promised exponential power, control and a pick of whatever women you like.

[@lmaodevv]

@@Marius_vanderLubbe bro you sound dumb as hell, he didn’t choose to send troops over there he was one of the troops. If you don’t like him you shouldn’t like any American. He’s the definition of an American, we won’t lose.

[@lmaodevv]

@@Marius_vanderLubbe everybody’s got an opinion just like everyone has an asshole but everybody keeps it to them selves.

[@firmbeliever3847]

Dude you did more than you where ask to do. You have earned and deserved respect from everybody.

[@derekkt49]

”It’s amazing how you feel when you are pointed in a positive direction…” I took advantage of a career opportunity that takes Vets and puts them in failing organizations to turn them around. I went through limited training and was basically given the keys to the store. I’ve made the store profitable but there’s this looming feeling that the bottom is going to eventually fall out from underneath me. My daily anxiety is getting so bad sometimes I feel like giving up just to get it over with. This video reminded me of how important it is to have a positive mental attitude and that I have been blessed with such a wonderful, once and a lifetime opportunity. I need to stay “pointed in a positive direction”.

[@kukri31]

What is this program ur talking about? & hope things get easier for u

[@derekkt49]

@@kukri31 Not to go into to much detail... I was recruited from LinkedIn randomly based on my profile. I had zero experience in the industry I work in except I did have some outside sales experience. The organization I work for is a 6B dollar company and their is 650+ locations across the US. Long story short, I did some interviews and took a very sophisticated personality test and they hired me. The catch is, they give you a store that is not profitable and I was certainly going to have to relocate anywhere in the US. Here's the good part, my individual location has a stock value and I can own up to 30% of it. The majority of people succeed and become VERY wealthy but there's that nagging thought in my head " What if I'm not good enough?"

[@nemesisbreakz]

@@derekkt49 stop

[@ayebeeskwib]

@@derekkt49 you're good enough dude. Probably better than good enough if we are being honest.

[@gaystraightguy]

ya just quit and sellout dude

[@dans4060]

That music is so unnecessary and distracting. This guys story holds more than enough weight and emotional impact without it

[@encyclopediabrown1334]

Don’t listen to it then

[@LowKickMT]

agree. it would even add more gravitas without

[@npcfreesince83]

Mental health MUST be a priority for Veterans. Please, if you are a Vet experiencing these issues, seek help. Your life is worth keeping and good people will not judge you for your mental health problems.

[@Henofmayhem]

I can see the anxiety. Well done sir for being able to speak about your experiences.

[@georgecoull1883]

It's literally pts (d)

[@me_vs_me_fitrobbwilson6945]

You did more than enough brother. Thank you for your sacrifice and your service. Much respect and blessings.

[@mattysee24]

Man I don't speak for everyone here, but you did more than enough for me and above and beyond for your country. , thank you.

[@ablazingape313]

Thank you for your service & sacrifices ❤

[@bills2843]

Dear soldier, you have nothing to blame yourself for. You served this country to the best of your ability and your service counts along with that of several others, due to whom our flag flies high

[@Dillon-ux6it]

Thank you for serving our country brother!

[@theamericanhiker9655]

War is a brutally real thing. Lord help this man and our Troops. Thank you for your service Kerry. You did more than enough. True warrior

[@andyhwell8419]

Theres soo many guys still in an active duty status who suffer in silence because of the fear of losing their career. The military needs to offer help without repercussions.They say they do, but the minute you reach out, everything you worked for is over.

[@LorraineCyn5675]

Thank you for your story, truly. ❤

[@chonch_burger]

Thankyou for sharing your story brother. I know it wasn't easy but people need to hear these things.

[@jasonmiller517]

Thank you for your service!

[@pauldreher8942]

So grateful for this guy. Thank you

[@user-yz8wn3gh7o]

Sir thank you for your service, you did more than 99 percent of Americans, you are a true hero! God bless you and your family!!!

[@Joellikestobox]

Thank you for your service

[@MICHAEL-wg2lh]

Thanks for sharing your story brother, i wish you a great life 🙏

[@taewillshootyou]

You survived because nobody would’ve been able to tell this story like you…we appreciate your service💯

[@Onix.556]

Glad you’re here man, just always fight through one more day.

[@ebalojosh]

I pray for you brother and I thank you for your time in service and in telling a part of your story. May you continue to find purpose, love, and joy in your life.

[@freeman436]

thanks for sharing brother. means a lot

[@sheltondoggett4007]

Thank you for your service brother!!

[@MikeyOMillaMane]

Thank you for your service man.

[@alaskayoung3413]

If any vets here are struggling and looking for help the place called “warriors heart” is amazing. It’s in Texas and it’s started by vets and whole treated is molded around Ed veteran or first responder personality and trauma etc. substance abuse and ptsd. They have gyms and hobbies that get u back in a positive directions while h work through stuff.

[@carlosmaya701]

Thank u for ur service

[@chrisr326]

Thank you for describing your experience. ✌️

[@dazyschultz6501]

Much love. We are still needed in this world.

[@user-wh7sd7gr7l]

Thank you for your service!God bless!!

[@jim_dubhglas]

Hey Kerry, thank you for taking the time to share the experiences of your deployment and your after effects. You sure as heck are appreciated for what you put in, endured and the challenges you have made it through. Glad your arm was patched up well and you've got your mind on a better track. Hang in there and remember, 'salt of the earth people' include fellas like you. Be well and enjoy life!

[@old-school1969]

The weirdest feeling in the world is being on the recovery side of traumatic wounds. You were the center of the medical world and suddenly you’re not. While you were it’s easy to compartmentalize. When you’re not it’s easy to get in your head a begin to spiral. My forearm looks just like yours, other places best left unsaid look worse. It took almost a decade to really come to terms with what happened. I wish you all the peace that can be had, if I could take your pain I would do so in a heartbeat.

[@reggierico]

Welcome home, Kerry! I'm happy you made it back and have figured out your path forward. It can take years and many guys and girls don't realize they need a push in the right direction. Survivor's guilt is a insidious demon.

[@davidsnyder2000]

Thank you my friend for sharing your testimony. And thank you for sharing a fix for anxiety and panic attacks. I’ll look more into Cross Fit and other things you mentioned. I, together with many other people, share these disorders without even being in the service. Thank you again ❤️🙏

[@jameyhughes6039]

Thanks Kerry!! Everyone on the planet needs to hear what he said! Get yourself going in a positive direction and keep doing it even if you don't know where your going... Exercise it out if you have too.. Whatever it is that you need to do in a positive way.. And don't forget to say your prayers..

[@sophiemcgilvray7963]

feeling like you havent done enough to validate the stuff you've been through is fuckedddd.A long journey ahead but so much respect and love goes to you. i felt this take, deep.

[@azbdizzy4176]

Vietnam veteran. I quit drinking the same year I started jogging. It's been over 40 years. Became a competitive distance runner and I still jog daily 7/352 albeit slowly and I lift at the gym 4 days a week.

[@oldboyxanliquidrage]

My grandfather was in Vietnam as a green beret, he got wounded a few times. I always kinda wonder about his experiences in the Vietnam war. He passed when I was 15. He only told me a bit about it. Can you relate to the experiences of the gwot veterans or is there a disconnect.

[@azbdizzy4176]

@@oldboyxanliquidrage I can relate but nobody appreciates what you did as much as you and the men you were with. When I got home for the first time in over 2 years my Mom said "Vietman isn't a war. WWII was a war. We had rationing". I can relate but I wasn't there with them so I can't fully appreciate what they went through. Biggest threat seemed to be IED explosives. In some cases they did building to building searches. That's different.

[@jimjustice581]

Thanks for sharing your experiences with us. You’re a valued member of society, having overcome the excesses brought about by war. Welcome home. Sleep well, sir.

[@cater10]

God bless you brother, you ain't alone, glad you're on the right track

[@MONEYLAB001]

Brother you are a warrior, most people would of passed out with an injury like that. Your instincts told you to stay alert, this saved your Arm and your life. Proud to hear your story. War is never the Answer, it's these stories that make you Realise pain is felt on both sides nobody ever wins in the end.

[@thewiseowl8804]

It's "would have"

[@Ajax_97]

Nothing but respect brother. Nothing but respect. Sharing the times in, can be tough, and what it has done to us afterwards, can be even harder. But know that no matter what, the world is better because of it, and so will you. God Bless

[@billfunk3168]

Thank you for service sir. My dad was a disabled veteran from World War 2.

[@user-rk3we7zt5q]

thank you for your service and sacrifice. you're a true hero.

[@D1d_You_Know]

I may be 5 months late to the video however I sincerely thank you for your sacrifice and service. We are blessed as a nation to have the brave men and women risking it all and never seeking recognition.

[@burtthebeast4239]

Thank you Sir. God bless you all 🙏

[@Abellt1d]

Gripping account of his experience. Thank you for sharing. I know it will be helpful for many to hear. God bless

[@wicksleysnipes1476]

Peace washed over him when he spoke of finding his way into the gym. Hit me in the feels. Thank you, sir.

[@michaelmoschella9358]

Thank you for your service . God bless.

[@Mark-gn5rw]

Thank you for Your Service. .. Infantry Respect

[@fuexiong88]

You've done enough. Thank you for serving

[@susanwatson5654]

What a beautiful man! Thank you for your sacrifice, Kerry.

[@joescott1377]

I retired from the USMC after 21 yrs as a GySgt. I was NOT in a combat arm's MOS. I've always had the utmost respect for men like this & always will. Men like this are real warrior's. Thanks for sharing your story, God bless & Semper Fi.

[@SEER.0]

Thank you brother, For your service and your story.

[@gazpearce3700]

You mate are a bloody champion with a heart of gold

[@Wadaryu1000]

Much respect. God bless you sir. Lest we forget.

[@lordofthehouseofstormcrows8615]

Thank you for your sacrifice, both mentally and physically. Dont let this chapter of your life become the entire book of you.

[@erinmccall2255]

I’m so thankful you got out of your rut. My brother did two tours, 16 years in and he let alcohol kill him. You did so well, my dude.

[@denisesalles7248]

THank you for sharing your story - I am kind of speechless because I know no words can touch what you've gone through. Much strength & love to you.

[@treawills9589]

You’re an inspiration. Not only did you fight your fight- you got knocked down twice and still persevered! Congratulations on turning it all around. Love a comeback story.

[@lexiifayee]

May never see this but man Thank You. From a 3-year-old foster child that day in 2007 Thank You. You are so loved, so valued, and so important to others. God Bless you n your mates. This is the reason we can have another chance.

[@milesjonelybonely9281]

Good message at the end.. keep going in a positive direction! ❤

[@greyface3055]

Thanks for your time served sir.

[@Healthyhealings]

Brother I was getting anxious just seeing how anxious you were, that took a lot of guys!! God bless and keep fighting the good fight! That’s all we can do, we will win… you will win

[@jaestreets751]

much RESPECT to you man. dont ever feel like you aint do enough. you went above and beyond the call of duty bro. and i know youve prob. heard that alot but its True. much love man and thnak you. i give alot of respecct to service men n women

[@armwrestlingsecrets]

Fantastic interview. Beautiful.

[@dv6808]

i have so much respect for people like this...

[@Saskinny]

Brother, you did one HELL of a job! A lot more than MANY others who never served at all and even those who did. God bless and protect you Glennon!

[@MrOuija666]

Wow! I tip my hat to you, sir! Thank you for your service! Our veterans do not get the RESPECT and HONOR they deserve... Glad to know you're doing well!

[@zachschneider2925]

You did more than enough 🙏🏽

[@crittersandmore6918]

Very relatable man , same time same place ish , diyala 07-08 route clearance . After my 6th ied hit in a Buffalo I got medevacd and struggled through very similar processes

[@gentleeyes]

I wish Kerry lots of love and healing. There is always a price with war and the regular people have to pay it, not the people on top.

[@sheltondoggett4007]

Thanks for your service Kerry.

[@johnmyers-ep8uk]

You did as much as any other man in our Armed services Sir you fought for our Freedom and I sincerly want to thankyou! God bless you!

[@rubberduckfeeds]

You signed up. You did more than enough my dude. You did your part and you did your time. You NEEDED that time to recoop and rest. You're here for a reason and you didn't die on that battlefield for a reason. Your reason is being here now telling a story

[@kukri31]

Ty for sharing & being so honest. Verbalizing those emotions ain’t easy

[@gaystraightguy]

i wonder if taliban gets ptsd lool

[@kukri31]

@@gaystraightguy they do

[@spartanlukas]

God bless this Soldier! Proud of you Bro! Go Army!!

[@scottmullen215]

God bless you sir!

[@tylerlocke3776]

Seeing guys like this say they "didn't do enough " will humble you.

[@edo_mann1409]

Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸 🫡

[@user-rs2bx7ik8c]

November 13th, 2007..... I'm a police officer and was shot on 11-13-2023, crazy. Thanks brother

[@dasdguy7606]

Good for you Soldier. Keep on Keeping ON.

[@glennw9927]

Hey kerry, been a while - amazing stuff. You’re helping folks. - Glenn from CFDC.

[@MarkieBee]

great interview!

[@one4thought776]

Thank you for your sacrifice and your service we can all enjoy freedoms..Hats off to you Sir

[@snottychild4030]

Thank u brother

[@erik-fn2xf]

Thank you from canada

[@loricharpentier1654]

You survived Kerry! God bless you for your story! ❤

[@DonJohnson-cm8bl]

The fact that he didn't feel like he did enough because he didn't finish his deployment out,is just heart breaking. With that one injury,he did more than someone with multiple deployments under their belt who physically escaped unscathed.

[@dookdoods5747]

Did more than enough when you volunteered your life to this country. Thank you

[@jedimindtrixr4kidz294]

I don't even know what this channel is about, but I cried and subbed within the first minute. We are so screwed.

[@survivalnorthman8438]

Thank you man for telling all this Hard times in your life! Thank you for your service! God bless you!🙏🏻✝️❤️

[@flip6824]

You are loved brother, I am proud of you.

[@larrybecker9565]

Big hugs and respect sir