Robin Williams as troops "Retreat" at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait

[@stevenbanks1548]

Shoutout to dude throwing cover to his buddy. Spot on.

[@marleythegreatesthuskyever1751]

I saw that to lol that's a true battle right there

[@RyanEason1989]

I saw it a pictured him goin damnit battle

[@1683clifton]

likewise an unplanned Excellency

[@cabjswe]

it means nothing

[@internetexpert8153]

@@cabjswe yea really meaningless

[@stephaniegaudreau4755]

Robin was a gentleman. I like the way he showed respect. I also like the way he Incorporated the unexpected into his performance. He was definitely a gentleman and entertainer extraordinaire.

[@mathewgodfrey1517]

He was perhaps the most clever comic ever, capable of improvising anything.

[@manictiger]

Amazing to see him put a cork in it, like comedy's just a light switch that can be flicked on and off at will. Amazing self-control.

[@mcmjr405]

Anytime he was making a movie, he’d always make sure the producers hired homeless people during production.

[@Adventure_fuel]

He had a developed male mind.

[@hardwirecars]

robin was the king of improve i think 90% of his show is improved.

[@mrivas3610]

He did not know what was happening, but he showed utmost respect, removing his hat, bowing his head. A great man he was.

[@mikeholton3914]

he knew something was up, just not what , but you're right, he showed deference and respect as the troops rendered honors. he loved doing shows for the troops you can tell. and the troops loved him right back.

[@yellowlynx]

I cried when I watched this. He even took his cap off at the sound of the bugle. He is kind soul, and this world needs you, Robin.

[@MsBrooklyn62]

***** Robin did not need the world but his kids did.

[@Neighbour_Al]

I cried too. I'm a 33 year veteran separated by time and distance from my service family. It's remarkable how sentimental I get now about the rituals that were part of my daily routine.

[@SabianTamaDrummer]

I really miss him..

[@thebigitchy]

lynx yellow I think that to be observant and adjust based to the reactions of the people around you is the mark of a good comedian (and really of any good person). He probably recognized that bugles were playing, and obviously that was important as his entire audience stood at attention. Maybe some civilians removed their hats and he realized he should do the same.

[@ericswanson7134]

lynx yellow kind soul is right..☺

[@MysticTemplar07]

Our unit got there a month later, 1st thing I hear was “Robin Williams performance was legendary last month” wish we got to see it. Amazing moment, he was an inspiration.

[@treman722]

Thank you for your service.

[@JesusFriedChrist]

The Truth Thank you for your service!

[@iminyourwallsiminyourwalls4124]

Yeah, you didn't serve. You're just trying to make it seem like you're a part of this.

[@dantecaputo2629]

Matt C wierd thing to be so certain of. How can you say with such conviction he didn’t serve?

[@fingmoron]

@@iminyourwallsiminyourwalls4124 Not even from the US but why you so butthurt about it ? millions of yanks have served, its not that surprising that he'd be on a video like this, especially if he remembers that happening he might have searched up to see this performance. jeez ppl doubt everything on the internet bizzare.

[@merchillio]

He didn’t know what was happening but he knew it was important so he respected it. He truly was a great man.

[@Samestro]

Nah thats the best part about the bit. He totally knew what it was but he wanted to make a joke out of it by playing the stupid civilian act. Good read of the audience.

[@stevend481]

@@Samestro bro he clearly looked confused. Stop hatin

[@MrJagger112]

"Great comedy often comes from a dark place" I just wish it hadn't come at such a price. Rest in peace Mr. Williams.

[@adamrodgers9175]

He felt lonely. But so many of his fans would have spent time with him to make him feel welcome.

[@doc-holliday-]

He wasn't in a dark place. He didn't commit suicide because of depression. This is a myth.

[@MyLonewolf25]

@National Socialist he did it because he had terminal cancer

[@TraustiGeir]

@@MyLonewolf25 Not cancer, Lewy body dementia. In some ways, it's even worse...

[@alexm7627]

Sometimes the best things come at a high price... Like eternal life

[@Mostlyharmless1985]

Love the hat toss to the combat cameraman so he can render a proper salute to the flag. That's a battle-buddy, right there.

[@patwiggins6969]

I saw that. "I got your back buddy".

[@dopeydad1221]

I love the way Robin instantly knows to stand still and be respectful; the jokes can wait. A True Class Act...

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Points to him for removing his hat then standing quietly while retreat sounded. He basically admitted that he had no idea what was happening, so additional points for doing absolutely the right thing - nothing at all. Classy move, Robin. Seriously classy move.

[@benberkovic]

and extra points to him for askin the soldier if he managed to get his photo at the end...:)

[@smuhuskie7494]

A class man...till the end...RIP Robin...

[@Alpha0727]

Mark Lindsay CNC He also did the smart thing. If you are visiting an active military base overseas and, all of the sudden, you hear a unfamiliar sound followed by every single soldier turning around to face the direction of where the sound is coming from, the smart thing to do is to stay quiet and wait until everything goes back to normal. Robin removing his hat might have been either his subconscious telling him that it was the right thing to do or a defensive action by trying to make himself seem smaller and not important.

[@shack8110]

What was the bugle call for? I wonder why noone informed Robin it was coming.

[@wonniewarrior]

Is the revile sound at same time every day, or is it adjusted for sundown regardless of the local time including daylight saving ?

[@stratman103]

Oh Robin. I wish I could go back and say, "Please don't. We love you."

[@DoctorProph3t]

We couldn’t ask him to endure more than he has. He fought his battles, he held the line. We asked enough.

[@rishiramkissoon6976]

me too=(..

[@BalkanRedneck]

Robin's suicide wasn't the result of just his depression. He was in the early stages of a very aggressive and debilitating form of dementia, that left him with, at most, 3-5 pain filled years of watching his brain rot away.

[@elizabethbuttler6514]

I would guess he was murdered by the deep state trying to expose them like so many others.

[@DoctorProph3t]

@@elizabethbuttler6514 its a good thing guessing is only for games. Leave the guessing for Clue

[@MarjanKaykavoosi]

Today is 1/4/25 and he is still funny. I miss him so much.

[@gilson1982]

Why would he not still be funny?

[@qKitts]

3:47 He actually cared about him getting a photo, He was really one of a kind .

[@TranceCore3]

Honestly I feel like famous people feel small when they're around a bunch of guys in uniform

[@ryei6]

It makes me wonder if that help lead to his path down depression. Being one of the only kind hearted individuals in an industry, that lacks empathy greatly. Truly one of a kind

[@dje6719]

little known fact about Robin Williams is that his heart was indeed made of Gold he loved the people around him and even hired Homeless people as a part of his Contract the man was never in it for the money but he was there to help others

[@Ken-sc3gx]

@@dje6719 Undoubtedly, some of those homeless are/were servicemembers who stumbled during re-integration into civilian life. I am sure Mr. Williams understood that one does not know the "story" behind each person who ends up on the streets. May we do better to understand and guide our fellow humans to wholeness.

[@trutle88]

@@dje6719 Actually his heart was made of a bovine valve, which let him shit standing up!

[@maximschoofs]

was I the only one expecting: "Goooooood Mooorning Vietnam"

[@thatmichiganguy]

No

[@mq5731]

@@thatmichiganguyYes

[@keszamotPL]

@@mq5731 too late ;P

[@Bald_Fury]

Actually yeah. I never even considered it. 😂😂

[@dylan3017]

Oooohhh...too soon?

[@stonemichaels1774]

I always loved Robin's humility. Right after he says "uh oh" you see a glimpse of vulnerability as he seems unsure what to do. Then he just follows the crowd.

[@davidarango4679]

That was a day I will never forget. I was in the audience when that happened, serving in the Navy as a SEABEE. I to stood up and turned around and saluted the flag as custom and tradition dictates. But he made light of it in his own way and understood. He was the greatest.

[@sithninjacowboyranger9803]

Thank you brother for your service 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@disciple5150]

Thank you for your service.

[@PBurns-ng3gw]

...Dude, you were one of the Seabees at Arifjan in '07? WHY THE FUCK DID YOU GUYS STEAL EVERYONE'S SHIT??? Seriously, fuck you guys.

[@LNERfan]

Behold: The power of reading the room

[@TraustiGeir]

Well, when the entire room turns their backs on you...

[@bitcoinbelle]

@@TraustiGeir Study @49 seconds and you'll get it.

[@TraustiGeir]

@Bitcoin Belle That's my point? I don't know what you want me to see.

[@bitcoinbelle]

@@TraustiGeir I put the exact time for a reason. The backs had already been turned; it was when the soldier tossed a cover for his mate that RW addressed his headwear which is distinct from a soldier's cover. If you still don't get the subtle, yet distinct difference, I can't help you.

[@TraustiGeir]

@@bitcoinbelle I appreciate the effort, but all you had to say was: "He removed his hat".

[@rleroygordon]

What I liked about this is how he stood quietly and respectfully during the retreat ceremony.

[@QemeH]

The fact that he had no freaking clue what was going on (the first "oh oh" even sounds like he might be mistaking the sound for an alarm of sorts) and still stood there in silence and with his cap off, just because it seemed important to the soldiers is honestly a level of empathy that is very hard to find in any human, let alone one-man-show hollywood types...

[@Nazz-b7p]

No he didn't know what was going on, he was just waiting, being respectful. Empathetic? Naw...

[@crazehcakes]

I think he was a bout to make a joke then realized it was not the time haha

[@CL32582]

I think he was very empathetic, he volunteered to travel to the outskirts of a warzone at the height of a troop surge to perform for servicemembers. You can also see him reflecting on the crowd, the young age of the troops who served, and their dedication to their country and flag, he even dips his head and appears a bit emotional when he sees them salute.

[@whatislife9645]

I feel really sad for you if this is your image of mankind. A lot of people are "empathetic" or respectful enough to figure out something like that and be quiet for a moment

[@noitallmanaz]

oh bullshit. anyone would do that when 1000 other people turn around and do it.

[@SingleWolf18]

"Did you get your photo?" - so thoughtful and kind

[@EdwardBarat]

I love Robin but let's acknowledge the guy that came in at the bottom of the stage and threw his fellow soldier a hat just in time.

[@Iproductions0]

"Did you get your photo? Merry Christmas!" He just wanted other people to be happy

[@dwells37]

He was a classy dude

[@hirdy6]

'Did you get your photo?...Merry Christmas' What a special person we have lost. :(

[@godfather7174]

A man with a soul that hurt so much but he still made us all laugh and cry

[@TheronC2]

His last photo was standing with a young woman seems to have been an employee in a convenience store he visited. A deeply generous man.

[@tomsimmo5789]

Special to whom

[@restlessentertainment9760]

@@tomsimmo5789 All of us

[@grant575mixmaster]

Yeah I noticed that as-well, what a nice guy, I miss him

[@ronshelton134]

I have watched this video over 100 times. This is the only time that watching Robin Williams has made me cry. The Honor and Respect he shows those who serve our country makes me proud to have served and proud to be a fan of such a worthy individual. Rest In Peace.

[@jwdundon]

The man in real life, was better than any character he ever portrayed.

[@degerdi]

He landed in Qatar later that tour, when I met him I shook his hand and thanked him for being there, he said "No, thank you for being here."

[@G33KST4R]

Retreat gets 10 seconds longer each time you hear it.

[@ticalian]

Facts

[@wolfhunter98]

God I hope not, rough math I'm at over 7 HOURS a day at this point.

[@jacobsantana603]

Same with morning colors

[@nickgadsen4029]

Your entire deployment but every time retreat gets played the bass gets boosted by 10%

[@ianhopkins8948]

My dad never served a day in his life. Bastard still thought he should wake me up with it everyday. On his trumpet.

[@debfish8521]

I love how he removed his hat and stood in respect. Probably one of the few times he stood still and was quite on stage.

[@killroy1117]

He was quite on stage all right. 😂

[@SebbySenpai]

What a delightful human being. This and the fact that he named his daughter "Zelda" earns him a place on my wall of fame.

[@qabandiman]

I hope one day I can "earn" the right to be on some random guys imaginary "wall of fame", one day... one day...

[@CurrencyPrime]

***** I called her Bowser.

[@BloodPaladin88]

***** Someone actually named their kid "Dovahkiin" (not even kidding) and Bethesda gave them all their games for free.

[@BulbaSaruman]

BloodPaladin88 You'd think names like that are illegal. Oh well they can have fun with their games while their kid is getting bullied because of his/her name

[@MrMinerGuy142]

dartzu Someone, somewhere, can't remember where, decided to name his/her/their kid hashtag (don't know if it's # or hashtag though)

[@Torpedomtb]

Rest in Peace Robin. Thank you for visiting us troops when we were deployed. We appreciated you visiting and making us laugh..

[@kyalebrooks]

Torpedomtb he so did 👌

[@jkarnes7529]

AJ isn't a deployment

[@BK_gamer_]

I was in the bleachers in the back at 0:54. I spent a few days here on my way back home from Afghanistan, and I was lucky to see this show during my stay.

[@davidalangay1186]

Thank you for your service. 🙂

[@robn.8067]

Been awhile but, Welcome home.

[@hjr2000]

Thankyou for serving. Love from the UK.

[@4seeableTV]

He's very quiet and respectful when it's happening. He does the funny when it's time to do it.

[@miguellopes2452]

"he does the funny"

[@sharanpujar6268]

Was

[@mikelavigne5085]

Compare that with this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pn-1iXqIe6-Xers

[@4seeableTV]

@@mikelavigne5085 Oh please. Shall I post the numerous times Melania had to elbow Donny into following protocol? But since we're discussing Robin Williams, I'll leave you with this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oabTi52VibOSjqs

[@jaostrich]

If i had a nickle for every time This guy made me laugh. Id be filthy rich. RIP to one Incredible actor and human being. Ill be watching your movies for the rest of my life. Robin Williams the Comedy legend.

[@stanknight9159]

Yeah! I miss him too. Legend for sure.

[@lentusek]

Incredible human being first, comedian second, actor third.

[@Spicypuff]

I remember when i heard about his death. I was shocked and refused to believe it. I thought i misheard but no, our favorite funny man passed away. It was one of the few celebrity deaths that had an impact on me.

[@SheepdogSmokey]

I had a friend take their life, if only one person had been there to say "stop, you mean something to me" who knows what might have been.

[@tmseh]

I remember an interview he gave where he talked about this event at length and how it touched him that his audience that day were very special.

[@TheBigLebowski-ps7xg]

Shout out to the homie that threw his bro a cover

[@rikkert5273]

So you read the comment too that's posted a year before yours

[@gst013]

What does this mean?? 🤣

[@TheBigLebowski-ps7xg]

@@gst013 when you’re outside you need to have a cover on (a cover is a “hat”)

[@gst013]

@@TheBigLebowski-ps7xg I guess if a stray bullet comes over, that New Era will come in handy 👍

[@TheBigLebowski-ps7xg]

@@gst013 what?

[@24694104]

As a British soldier of 22 yrs I can tell you the first time I saw and heard the Retreat on a US base in Germany I was wondering what the hell was happening but like any good soldier I just imitated everyone else. The last time I heard it was in 2004 at Camp Arifjan in Kuwait while availing myself of the services of your fine hospitality on a spot of R n R from Iraq. As I was in uniform I felt a salute was in order and began to wonder why we Brits don’t salute our own flag. Thank you and God Bless America.

[@Cheezsoup]

andy taylor Andy . As an air cadet (ATC) in the mid to late 70s we visited some RAF bases and they had the turn and face the flag pole when the flag was being taken down thing. I just sort of assumed (TBH, never really thought of it ) all services in all camps/barracks/bases would do it . Come to think of it later on (I was TA [engineers]) there was no flag raising/lowering ceremonies that I was aware of.

[@kallard1225]

Thank you for your service!

[@wakcedout]

Wait you guys don’t salute your flag?? Well learn something new everyday. Here all this time I thought it was just a standard thing all military’s did. Didn’t know we were different in that respect.

[@Alucard-gt1zf]

wakcedout while in America you salute the state eg the flag in Britain we only salute the queen (and officers because they represent the queen) meaning no flag saluting is needed

[@jayeisenhardt1337]

Ages ago we used to salute the state flags but when the first shot was fired they changed that quick as loyalty lied with people not the government. People will still consider themselves a Texan or whatever but it helps to have a stronger government in times of war. To bad we are always at war, maybe to keep them from losing their grip on the states.

[@SlackTideWanderer1810]

Right at the end , he shakes a guys hand and asks if he got his picture and tells him merry Christmas , made sure everyone got a pic w him stand up guy , sad loss for all,

[@mrrobg61]

As a civilian Robin Willims had the grace to cut his speech short, doff his hat and respect tradition. That is respect.

[@SlimThrull]

This is how you know Robin was a good person. Flawed, like everyone else, but still good.

[@tpmmpt]

I love how Robin had the humility to be like "there is something going on that I don't understand, but it means alot to these people, so I will stand here silently and respectfully until this is over" A wonderful human being, the world misses him

[@thomasgorecki494]

The man had no clue what was going on, but was intelligent enough and respectful enough to remove his hat and come to attention. Great tribute to one of our most amazing minds. .

[@streched_thin]

igeto12 what?

[@StukaSteven]

Robin Williams is a legend but jesus christ it doesnt tkae a rocket scientist to figure that out

[@streched_thin]

igeto12 well this video isn’t the right place to say that. He was just being respectful of their procedure as you would in any facility, be it a school or a business place. Was he supposed to continue his set?

[@streched_thin]

igeto12 man what are you on about? It’s an American military base with American people in it. There’s nothing wrong with showing respect. Why are you bringing up foreigners?

[@db5094]

@@StukaSteven ???dude i have no idea what to do in this situation apart from to stand and be quiet like him because.... not everyones american.

[@kppd41]

Two things make me emotional. Retreat and Robin Williams reaction. He showed respect, even though he didn’t know what was going on. Also, kids today have no idea who Robin Williams was. His political stance was anti war, but he supported the troops. Such a loss.

[@L1Games]

he's so awesome. And I love the way he just went right into a whole act of improv.

[@shadowmare97]

A good comedian can make people laugh. A great comedian can take the unexpected and act like it was part of his plan all along.

[@L1Games]

***** yep

[@ruadhrose]

Shadowmare Beautifully stated. So much the truth. God what has this world lost. :(

[@mitchelricardo2182]

Luna Rose The World lost some of its last remaining pure genuine goodness, lost to some of the darkest evil that all of us fight in some way or another. RIP Williams, whatever nightmare of a demon you were fighting during your life, I hope its finally over for you, Next time I hope its you who laughs as much as you made all of us laugh.

[@cpcoultertweedles7216]

A clip that shows Robin's true character. He could have kept making jokes while everyone was turning around and saluting, but instead he chose to remove his hat and keep a respectful silence. A wonderful man and a great comedian. We'll all miss you

[@jamesdick2580]

seems that pure, genuinely god souls like Robin Williams are a dying breed these days.

[@lowowl5299]

God bless Robin Williams and the Troops you know what, Robin Williams made an effective strike in the war effort without shedding any blood. As good as his personal visit was to the morale of our troops, imagine what it did to the morale of the enemy if they knew this hilarious genius of a man in all his harmless and peaceable behavior stood upon the ground over there and helped people laugh. . . And at that moment he was 100% safe, he could say and do what he wanted and the combined military of our enemy could do nothing to him, they could not even look at him without having permission. God bless America, our troops, and Robin Williams no matter what this nation and those people are all blessings we have done nothing to earn, Thank you.

[@amityislandchum]

You guys are really being ridiculous, acting like Robin performing stand-up had any affect on the war. 😂

[@drozycoder2007]

I think most people would make the connection and understand to stop the jokes, I understood what was going on

[@Mike-c8h4j]

Just seeing this for the first time... Robin Williams was awesome on so many levels however never more so than when he locked up and stood rock solid. Despite having no idea, he KNEW is was time for respect. This reminds me of a day when I was in military school and we had marched to the mess hall, formed up as we did every evening as a trumpeter played retreat and the flag was lowered. The school's Senior Army Instructor, a Colonel, was driving by, stopped in the road, jumped out of his car, snapped to attention and saluted. It was then I understood the massive respect we should show our flag... just like Robin.

[@TheStuartCarson]

Great clip, but can I say my favourite moment was at 3:45 Just him wanting to make sure that troop got his photo with him. He seemed like such a kind, humble man.

[@benberkovic]

one of the few truly kind, loving people, out of the billions of us that there are on this planet...

[@Ljtheweird1]

Holy cap I neve seen that part !!!?

[@anthonyromanzocarr7712]

Great dude miss him need more laughs in the world!🤙

[@Rickenbacker4001C64]

I met him on that tour, and he was an incredibly kind and gentle man. At 1:18 he lowers his head because he was in awe of all of us there. He truly appreciated it.

[@shannonwoodcock1035]

No other comedian I have seen can improvise like Robin Williams, he was a one of a kind. Yeah, we all miss him.

[@stanleyshady9465]

Robin Williams is the #1 Comedian that performed for troops.. What a kind an gentle soul showing so much respect for our men and women in the service

[@Soulessdeeds]

There will never be another Robin Williams again. We miss you dearly sir.

[@js207802]

He was such a legend. Immediately he had material to get his audience laughing but huge respect for our military and the traditions.

[@ShutterbugVideo671]

I grew up on a military base, and when they played this at the end of the day, when the flag went down, you could hear it all over town everyone would stop what they were doing and turn towards headquarters where the flag was being taken down. This even included people pulling over their cars to the side of the road and either sitting quietly or getting out to stand by the side of the road and salute.

[@punch6832]

Yes! My dad would stop the car (everyone would) and we’d get out and face the flag, even though we couldn’t see it.

[@allys744]

This was a typical Robin moment: deep down inside of his hilarious exterior was a gentle compassionate man. Once he heard the alarms go off, he didn’t know what was going on. But once he saw how everyone turned around from his set, he immediately read the room and took his hat off in solidarity. He looked so earnest and grounded just standing there as the alarm went off. Then, once the alarm stopped and everyone turned back around, in typical Robin fashion, all the seriousness was gone and he turned the impromptu moment into a laughing moment. I miss the man so much 💔

[@fuoco1365]

Honestly feel like you could read how he just started to sit there and enjoy the moment knowing it was special

[@sco3592]

What a great dude. Miss him. What great men and women. We owe you everything.

[@gilson1982]

They’re sadistic immature imperialistic cowards.

[@paulnester1440]

🤦‍♂️​@@gilson1982

[@gfutub]

This is just amazing every time I see it. The switch from him being top centre like the man that he was to acknowledging that something bigger than him is occurring even though he doesn’t understand what's happening and then back to him being the centre man and the crowd cheering him. It says everything about union and the individual at the same time. It’s just beautiful.

[@stijnvandamme76]

What a nice guy, that last bit where he makes "sure" that person is not overlooked , gets his picture and "his" merry christmas .. He was a national treasure

[@Maxid1]

And now he's buried treasure.

[@tgvaught7272]

Oh Robin...we miss you so much! Rest in peace my friend!

[@Luckyduck10]

RIP Robin! We miss you.

[@David_M_Crew]

Happy veterans day yall. Thank you for your sacrifices. Today as I post is 11/11/21 and while remembering many gone, this event makes me proud. Both for my love of Robin Williams but also my pride for this nation and my fellow vets. 🇺🇸 From one vet to another, I SALUTES yalls service appreciate ya. Enjoy the day. Also, remembering Robin Williams, what an amazing performer.

[@HM2SGT]

*He's so intelligent & imaginative! He doesn't know what's going on but he quickly figures it out, he doesn't fret or fuss or interrupt with questions or complaints; he has the wit to improvise a routine that is so relatable. A genius and a just plain good person.*

[@chrismaggio7879]

A moment of extreme respect. What a class act. Didn't flinch.

[@MaskHysteria]

A buddy of mine worked security for Robin on a 24-hour shift once and loved every minute of it. Had nothing but great things to say about the man - genuinely kind and considerate, always willing to meet with his fans and spend some quality time with them. He didn't like most of the celebrities he worked with because of their crap attitudes but he adored Robin and one or two others, and that's it. Best part of this video is how quickly he figures out what's going on and immediately goes into "respectful mode". So sad his life was cut short. We need more like him.

[@merkitten953]

Just curious, who were the other two your frien d liked?

[@RaptorJesus]

I knew this about Robin, but like Mer Kitten, I'd love to know who the other one or two were. One thing I'd like to add though about celebrities: I feel like we give some of them too hard a time about their egos. Hear me out. They have spent untold amounts of time being told how amazing they are, and it being *proven to them* how popular and so on they are...you should expect their egos to grow in relation to that. I'm not saying we give every one of them a pass, some of them are entirely unreasonable, especially the truly f'ing awful ones, but at the same time, some allowance should be made, after all they're no less a product of their environment than the rest of us.

[@Chihuahuauno1]

Interesting “story,” Robin NEVER had bodyguards “security.” SMH🙄

[@Chihuahuauno1]

…before anyone asks, I’m his nephew, so I should know… . .IDIOT!

[@codydevereaux7178]

Yoooo the patrol cap pass at 49 seconds was perfect, one shot one kill!

[@krsanth-4142]

I'm curious as to why him, and the guy that tossed it. Didn't have their covers on in the first place, since they were outside. Someone will inform me I am sure, I can only hope not a snarky as some of the people making comments here.

[@codydevereaux7178]

@@krsanth-4142 probably just leniency, guys deployed, it's Robin Williams. in that little area for only that time. Who know's its all up to leadership and the big guys, sometimes you got full hooah guys.

[@Controlaring]

awww at the end he said "Merry Christmas." he took time out of his life to preform for the troops during the holiday. Truly a great man. RIP sweet Prince

[@corycollier]

10 years ago today, this great man was taken from us. Rest In Peace, Robin. Thank you for everything.

[@Muesli711]

@3:47 'Did you get your photo good? Merry Christmas'. An absolute gentleman.

[@kumaflamewar6524]

that's 100% my favorite part. he was there to brighten the days of those men and women.

[@shaeannmulkey6440]

This man.....breaks my heart he is gone. He made so many people laugh and smile and the fact that he wasn't happy.............God bless your soul Robin Williams ❤

[@shaeannmulkey6440]

@Brad1980 depression is a serious illness.. Extremely serious. If you haven't noticed, most of the funniest actors/ actresses around us, die bc of suicide. Money doesn't buy happiness, and it never will. He saw that. He felt that. He knew that. Btw, the love and respect he showed for our military, regardless of his situation, was absolutely amazing! GOD BLESS HIM!

[@MrPaulb1001]

10 years without Robin, how the heck have we coped ?

[@ralphlopez3077]

We haven't:(

[@Fergusthecat0]

It's been tuff

[@schlosserl]

I was at this USO event while deployed to Kuwait and this moment with Robin Williams made a tough deployment a little bit better...RIP to a great and giving man...

[@Stinger913]

As an overseas adoptee I am grateful for your service. The world could certainly use Robin Williams about now.

[@ph4ntomsoldier]

lol tough deployment. I was getting blown up in Sadr City a year before this. THAT was a tough deployment.

[@denno3124]

@@ph4ntomsoldier Thank you for telling us how tough you are. My guess is that if some of our fallen brothers and sisters were still alive they might chuckle at your tough deployment as well. Thanks for your service Rambo.

[@disciple5150]

Thank you for your service

[@user-tl3hs7ze7w]

Man if only I could’ve been blessed to see this man live especially on deployment. What a treat. Only been to Arifjan once and that was to have a cyst taken out of my buttcheek. Not the best memory of that place

[@SapphireCrusader1988]

Oh my. That's quite a memory.

[@tfcooks]

I live in San Francisco and would see Robin around town from time to time. He always seemed to know when you recognised him and would smile and make a funny face or gesture. He was very kind and very sensitive of others. I generally don't care that much about celebrities but I truly was very sad when Robin passed. Tears were shed.

[@CommonCentsRob]

My dad was a retired Marine. I remember delivering pizzas on Camp Lejeune one evening when I was younger. Most Marines you see walking the sidewalks stair down at it so they don't have to salute any stickers on cars. This one night I saw Marines jogging and walking as I was headed out down Holcomb Blvd. All of a sudden, they all stopped faced the same direction and saluted. I was dumbfounded but aware enough to pull my car over and step out and face the same direction. I watched as they lowered the flag and played the Retreat Call. I will never forget that. God bless these fighting men of the USMC.

[@DustinBlaise]

3:46 love how he keeps everyone smiling and makes sure he didn't miss anyone even checking if one of the guys got the photo he wanted to take. Such a great selfless comedic legend he was.

[@jimquann2400]

The respect he showed here. He was a good man and Thank You Robin

[@jonathanbair523]

I like how he was like "Oh oh...." And honors all who are serving and who have served as they lowered the flag..... So few folks would pause a show for that. He was a class act.

[@markshaggy7914]

R.I.P to an absolute legendary comedian. Sadly missed.

[@hollywoodghostbusters9869]

I forgot how long Retreat was. When I was at Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas, I got caught outside a few times when Retreat started and had to figure out which way the flag was so if I was in uniform, I could salute. It's certain little things like this that bring back memories of my Air Force days. God bless ya, Robin. Class act right there.

[@GIGroundNPound]

It is the saddest of ironies that such an incredible, talented, selfless man, who was also the finest of American Patriots, was so tormented internally. The world became somehow less without him. I hope our Lord will take pity on him given that he lived his life in a way that all should strive for.

[@JoseHernandez-wt1cj]

I certainly hope so too hopefully the Lord can give them a break

[@kgpspyguy]

He was “So tormented internally” because he was being utterly destroyed by Alimony payments to his ex-wife, likely paired with emotional abuse and personal threats from her. Robin Williams own children had to fight an extensive legal battle just to get the inheritance that he wanted them to receive. The American divorce courts killed Robin Williams. Just like all the other divorced middle aged men who make up the highest suici de demographic in the US.

[@peterpiper9490]

@@kgpspyguy more like he had lewy-body dementia

[@adamruiz6460]

@@kgpspyguy yeah...no. he had dementia, lewy-body dementia.

[@Carolinacaveman]

Yeah kinda like how the lord helped him out on earth. Oh wait.

[@Fowlesr40]

I have watched this 100 times, RIP Robin. Thank You

[@31Mike]

+Scott Fowle Me too, it's one of my favorite moments.

[@fbagbey]

NOt a hundred times but a lot. So moving, so funny. So sad that he was in such a dark place he had to take his life.

[@jinusrafezadeh2494]

Miss you immensely in 2024 dear Robin 😭😭😭✊❤️ from Iran

[@billbrown7914]

I remember that show I was there with a buddy of mine. It was a great show to see. Had nothing better to do while time passed before we left on the freedom bird and home to the big p/x

[@stephengregory1655]

Men and women willing to fight and die for you. It boggles the mind. Thank you all. And Mr. Williams, the world is a darker place without your light.

[@Pheebs77]

I miss him so much. Wonderful man, wonderful humour.

[@jakeswann4369]

the respect from Robin Williams, he stopped and took his hat off even though he didn't know yet he still didn't take the piss.

[@lshdlahdoehso9667]

woooow such a time and am from iraq baghdad i dont know wat am doing here i this weird ass part od utuyop

[@Galactic123]

This would have thrown a LOT of lesser comics off of their game and fucked up their set. Robin just goes and freestyles it, makes everything funnier. Fucking comic genius.

[@brohan914]

No doubt, RIP Robin!

[@Sandbek1973]

Yup, he was one of a kind. RIP

[@mr.shades6355]

He was and still is the king of comedy.

[@jasonstathon6768]

Since youtube has decided to cut off 3 of my accounts for cussing while I PAY FOR PREMIUM I am now youtube police. Anyone and everyone is getting reported

[@andyhansen5397]

He showed respect and didn't try to get focus back on him

[@douglasneidert9873]

Was thinking the same thing. He didn't know what was going on, but stayed silent & let them do what they needed to do

[@Frankie2012channel]

For the non military persons. The guy who yelled "Retreat" was actually correct. Reveille is the bugle call first thing in the MORNING. "To the Colors" also known as "Retreat" is the bugle call when lowering the flag at the end of the day. So to call it "Retreat" is technically correct. It's incorrect to call it "Reveille". That only occurs when the flag is being raised or to awaken and summon people in a camp or garrison at the beginning of the day.

[@herberthallum2078]

Robin was such a class act. A wonderful human being. He is missed very much.

[@NORMIES_GET_OUT]

Robin: What was that? Boots: Reveille! NCOs:🤦‍♂

[@Kahaka99]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣🤣😂 as a a former SGT this comment!

[@spaghetti9845]

I felt that too. she will never live that down either.

[@ScreaminEmu]

“Did you get your photo? Merry Christmas, Boss.” What a dude.

[@ultrajd]

“Pack up the shit! We gotta go!” You’re missed deeply Robin.

[@doubleuponbob3397]

3:46 "Did you get your photo good?" Robin Williams was a fucking saint. I'm so sorry he left us the way he did.

[@lostthe80s]

What a real hero Robin was - such decency and respect. not to mention a comic genius.

[@Powderlover1]

He is an amazing human. He spent so much time entertaining the troops and genuinely caring about others. I can only hope that deep down he knew this world loved him.

[@USMarineRifleman0311]

I can understand Robin's confusion. Very often when a civilian drives by a base during taps, he'll see every uniformed sailor, soldier, airman or Marine turn like a compass needle to the direction of the garrison flag and every conversation will cease. Once the last note is played, everything returns to normal as if the un-pause button was pressed. To the uninitiated its a really bizarre experience.

[@BryonLape]

As a former Army brat, I know full well what you mean.

[@WardyLion]

Cpl. Gadway USMC I know what you mean. My GF is American and her Dad is ex-USAF and, until recently, carried on working on-base as a civilian contractor. The first time I was on base (which I'm surprised was even allowed!) this happened, which threw me off guard but I had the good sense to shut up and wait until it was over before asking what just happened.

[@stevenjamieson8541]

I attended BYU, and when the flag was posted and retrieved the National Anthem would play from speakers on the tops of the campus buildings. One of my favorite things about our student body was seeing everyone stop, turn toward the flag, and place their hand on their heart. Sun-up and sun-down, late for class or not, everyone stopped. It was an amazing sight.

[@occraig]

they do the same thing in thailand at around 3pm

[@GabrielaGarcia-pi1ji]

Cpl. Gadway USMC YES, very eerie experience.... when i married my husband.. we went on base i was weirded out.. then my husband explained and i understood...

[@johnmurry2499]

Love that Robin takes his hat off along with the soldiers as soon as he realises something is up. What a gentleman.

[@VeronicaCawelti]

He was so GOOD, so AWESOME. I miss you!

[@LloydHarding08]

I still can not believe he passed away... thats, thats impossible! RIP and LEAST WE FORGET

[@LloydHarding08]

WOW, +10! new record! :)

[@cbalan777]

No idea why this was recommended but okay. Sucks that he's gone. His brand of humor was so unique.

[@pawel5218]

Is that a fact or an opinion?

[@JosephLedbetter]

@@pawel5218 It's a fact that he took his own life and Robin Williams is gone. It's also a fact that it sucks he's gone because that's his opinion.

[@kevinmcgiffin10]

Never be another like Robin Williams. Miss you mork 💖

[@jshepard152]

He was a lot like Jonathan Winters.

[@eFrog27]

Not to be that guy, but Williams was one of many comedians people knew as a “joke thief.” Not that he was entirely a copy of others but just putting it out there as a fan of comedy

[@BARTENDER204]

"I never had an entire audience just go, FORGET YOU !!!" That's classic. RIP Sir, you will sorely be missed.

[@Liz217biz]

I love the way his voice sounds so sincere at the very end. "Did you get your photo?" "Merry Christmas." So sweet.

[@Billythebadger]

"PACK UP THE SHIT, WE GOTTA GO!"

[@apurugganan]

Somehow this sounds like a fitting epitaph, for the man who brought humor to the four points of the earth

[@varrjames186]

That's happening in Afghanistan right now.

[@robertsullivan4773]

@@varrjames186 no in Afghanistan we are running. There is a difference. We stayed too long and they are telling us we have to go.

[@varrjames186]

@@robertsullivan4773 I totally realise that right now. They have left 10's of billions worth of shit left behind including cash. Thanks Biden...that was a great decision. Biden will go down as the worst president ever.

[@joshuachudley1270]

@@varrjames186 And No... no one is packing anything, they just left it behind

[@mercenarymike1397]

Class act... Robin you will be missed. Thanks to Robin, Kid Rock and Toby Keith, and any others I may have missed - who went over there to entertain our troops.. God Bless 'em all

[@imoffthehillma8013]

A beautiful human being.

[@Fultonfalcons86]

Robin will forever be my favorite entertainer and he is without a doubt a National Treasure.......