The Battle of Ramadi and the Marines of Joker 2/4

[@beav6708]

I was augmented from VMU-2 to HQ 2/4 as an MRS team detachment in early June of 2004. I won't ever forget my time with you, Marines. Miss all of you guys from Hurricane Point to Combat outpost. Won't ever forget it.

[@genevieveking5616]

I listened to this entire video😢it deeply filled my heart with the hope, peace and love. Never an easy path of where we are or where we been, we know God is all loving and is caring for us. I lost my son April 6, 2004 and he Loved the Lord with all his heart, so I know God has received my son on those beautiful pearly golden gates of Heaven. I love and respect all the Marines who fought in a war that was so intense. For ever grateful to all those Marines living to tell their unique stories of war, and how they so missed their fellow Marines. Definitely 💯 love for one another. Thank you for your service…🙏 ❤ 🇺🇸 🤗

[@dayofbattle]

Thank you for the beautiful comment. My heart goes out to you for the loss of your son. What was his name?

[@TheWoovement]

I’m beyond grateful to know and be a friend of Jimmy Gentile. He is one of the best men I know. Always looking to help still to this day. Makes jokes about his story and embodies everything the Marines Corps. represents.

[@dayofbattle]

Jimmy Gentile is the toughest Marine I know.

[@MattSmith-kk4hp]

My platoon with 1st Force traveled to Iraq with these dudes. They went to Ramadi and we pushed to Husaybah. What a shit year 2004 was. Hope you fellas are living your lives to the fullest. Semper Fi.

[@dayofbattle]

Semper Fi brother.

[@chrisjohnson5363]

Thanks man. Real men these days are rare.

[@thomasgordon9366]

I was in AL Qiam, it's crazy when you take the whole AO into account. We had April 14 and then April 17th to deal with

[@MattSmith-kk4hp]

@thomasgordon9366 I'll never forget the 17th. This is wild to reconnect with some of you all these years later.

[@thomasgordon9366]

@MattSmith-kk4hp Absolutely, I actually came across a guy who was working at a shoe store that was on Jason Dunhams med Evac. The Marine Corps is huge, but surprisingly small too.

[@TriariiGroup]

Every single one of these dudes are some of the hardest most badass MEN, real American MEN that I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Iv only had the pleasure to meet and be friends with a few of them, but I am thankful for everyone one of them.

[@JBatts-z7p]

I have nothing but love and respect for you guys. I would like nothing more than to shake your hands and buy yall a beer.Thank god you guys made it back and god bless the fallen and there families. Keep telling your stories America's need to hear it .

[@pdtenn6829]

Amazing documentary! What unit replaced 2/4? Was it 3/2?

[@dayofbattle]

2/5. They had a rough time but did very well.

[@samuelhowden6002]

Amazing job thank you for sharing your stories. I would also love to know where you purchased those hats.

[@seanberthiaume8240]

Left Iraq in 2004/summer...went back 2007-2008 Bahgdad/Camp Liberty.....21N

[@sapperveteran245]

Thanks for telling your story gents! (Tip of the hat from 2/2ID.) Pleasure serving alongside our Marine brothers and sisters.

[@veterancustomwoodworx9858]

Prayers for all those lost and prayers for those who came home. Thanks Brandon for your service brother.

[@jenniferandjustingraves6562]

Crazy story!! I rem the boys of joker! I rem hearing radio chatter about all of this.

[@maj3stikq122]

To every single one of these marines. Thank you. I cannot explain my gratitude. The amount of courage and balls it takes for what you boys did for your brothers next to just shows 100% who you are. I pray that you all are still there for eachother and still speak to one another. Thank you boys for doing only what a few have done

[@claybutler4039]

Very moving video, and glad to call Brandon Southern my friend. Grateful for the opportunity to learn more about the people who fought for my freedom!

[@dayofbattle]

Brandon Southern represents the absolute best that America produces.

[@southboston9]

i’ve listened to your audio podcast love them. We need more interviews like this. Rip to the fallen🇺🇸

[@MASSExpedition]

Thank you for this outstanding documentation of the events by you, the men who lived them.. a treasure for posterity. God bless you all and Semper Fidelis

[@hitithard1363]

The 1/2 H & S Company Scout Sniper Plt 2001-2008 i remember it well brothers Semper Fi

[@dayofbattle]

God bless you warrior. SF

[@fishinglunkies3629]

Sgt. Canaga is fearless, and for that I would have followed him to hell!!!! -zacdaddy 0351(weapons platoon 2005-2007)

[@starfox2215]

Amazing story of faith and brotherhood. Did any of these soldiers write a book about this and their faith ?

[@jdog0341]

I remember this like it was yesterday. I was with 2/4 weapons company 81’s platoon. Going on this deployment we didn’t know what to expect.

[@tmadventures9100]

Just one ol opinion over here but this video would be much better with no background music. Just trying to hear our vets speak. No added ingredient will make the flavor of emotion anymore deep then what is already is. So the music is kind of an annoyance.. but thanks for making the video ! Love & Prayers !

[@pats3071]

It doesn’t even work when it’s such heavy emotional music playing over everything, maybe at some big moments, but throughout the whole thing? I just wanna hear them speak without having my emotions manipulated

[@drown_n]

@@pats3071music stopped at 6 min bud ????

[@drown_n]

Music stopped at 6 minutes just skip to then? You didn’t watch the video

[@pats3071]

@@drown_n I’m 10 minutes in it hasn’t stopped..?

[@tmadventures9100]

@@drown_n lol. It comes back. Plays through out.

[@Rui_Miguel_]

I will always admire and respect the warriors and the warrior spirit,but you guys were there droping blood and many doing the ultimate sacrifice for a few get their wallets full. And you all know who iam talking about and they still are free.and from what i know getting ready to suport another candidate. From who were the most logistics in both wars,Iraq and Afghanistan?

[@305Military]

great job brother keep it up 🫡

[@joshuafonzi7291]

I was there. Will never forget April 6th and 7th. Will never forget the 10th.

[@dayofbattle]

Semper Fi brother.

[@type1krush205]

Was this the same Combat Zone where the infamous Task Force Bruiser were operating in?

[@sapperveteran245]

Same place, different time. Bruiser was there in 2006.

[@smittysmitty481]

Semper Fi Gents! Get sum!

[@devokyle3773]

Amazing!

[@S1ck0f1tA11]

I like the background music . F the haters

[@dayofbattle]

Thanks man!

[@BEARSOMEARMS]

Yeah gotta have a little background sound to keep viewers entertained

[@bilco44]

Does anyone have the details on the death of PFC Mathew Milczark ?

[@JimCrawford-b8p]

GOD BLESS YOU. VIETNAM VET

[@dayofbattle]

Respect to you sir.

[@UsmcDevildog-rd1yt]

Semper Fi my brothers

[@UsmcDevildog-rd1yt]

3/1

[@Bralvek]

music a bit to loud

[@simonpursglove4629]

❤

[@adamjones8156]

Stop the organ

[@liamlynch2115]

Why is there music

[@0311-z2c]

Right? Horrible

[@saketpr]

WTF is with this background music

[@murdamel410]

Take that music out wtf

[@jeff3229]

No music please

[@0311-z2c]

Would be better without this stupid music in thr background

[@Gman12959]

Lost over rated branch on the planet

[@joshuafonzi7291]

Eat shit punk. You can’t carry these guys shoes.

[@samuelhumphrey5908]

❤