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

[@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 .

[@knot3427]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊oʻkk jo😊oo😊

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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?

[@genevieveking5616]

@@dayofbattle Lance Corporal Cherry. His name Marcus M Cherry. My son was with 2/4 on April 6, 2004 KIA Ramadi Iraq. You would have so much to relate, specially your love for Jesus Christ🤗🇺🇸

[@dayofbattle]

@@genevieveking5616I am so glad to know that! I did not know Marcus but I know many of the Marines he served with in Echo Co. I could never imagine all that you have gone through over the last 20 years. You have my deepest respect. The Marines of 2/4 love you.

[@jmurphy5059]

My sincerest condolences and blessings of peace to you and yours ! To me, it is an everyday adjustment . We lost a son in 02, injuries from a car accident. He was a Marine and Marines have always been my closest brothers since my time on active duty . My heart is full for our Gold Star ⭐️ Mothers, you are powerful women that I cannot praise enough . Thank you for your comments here , I hope the testimonies of these warrior experiences brought you some comfort “they are your family” ! God bless you and yours ! Semper Fidelis I am so sorry for all who lost loved ones in the GWOT !

[@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.

[@jmurphy5059]

I see Ramadi 04 everytime I spend time with Luis Fuentes, a great Marine brother, and look in his eyes ! Thank you for sharing your incredible experiences, they can never be forgotten ! (I watched Bastards Road in Park City with Fuey, the message is powerful for every Vet) Semper Fidelis 8th Engnr Bn ‘72-‘74

[@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.

[@sapperveteran245]

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

[@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

[@southboston9]

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

[@veterancustomwoodworx9858]

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

[@seanberthiaume8240]

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

[@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.

[@jenniferandjustingraves6562]

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

[@patches6309]

I fought in Ramadi from July 2005-July of 2006 while in the Army PA Guard. Our Brigade lost 85 guys and we had a couple hundred seriously wounded. I was almost killed twice on my first day from indirect fire (Mortars & Rockets). Super Bad place, glad you made it home brother. It's all Gravy now brother.

[@dayofbattle]

That’s a long time to be in Ramadi. Glad you made it brother.

[@brandendillon3031]

Love you brother. Keep being that dude I can point to when somebody brings up proverbs 27:17.

[@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

[@samuelhowden6002]

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

[@joshuafonzi7291]

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

[@dayofbattle]

Semper Fi brother.

[@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.

[@starfox2215]

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

[@fishinglunkies3629]

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

[@pdtenn6829]

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

[@dayofbattle]

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

[@dogbuggy32]

If any of you guys read this, know something . Us people out here love you guys.

[@diii2511]

When you were a Corporal you asked me about my faith. You held my hand and I gave my life to Christ in a 1st floor barracks room. I have the Bible you signed.

[@dayofbattle]

Does your last name start with a C?

[@diii2511]

@ Cugliotta God has gifted me with an incredible memory. The taste of a canteen, the smell of pledge & Windex on the catwalk during field day, and the smell of sulfur & CLP as the first round exits the chamber. Thankful for the Marine Corps and those who continue to keep us safe today! Pray you have Peace in your life bro. Semper Fidelis

[@dayofbattle]

I thought so! Love you my brother. Stay close to the Lord always. Certain smells always take me back to that time of life. It was a great thing to be a part of.

[@jasonrogers8754]

How does this channel only have a little over 1,000 subs?

[@otadashi1570]

If I was Sgt. Joe Hayes, I'd see if I can get work as Matt Damon's stunt double.

[@305Military]

great job brother keep it up 🫡

[@buddahcrypto9811]

1/5 in Ramadi in 2005- Govt Center, Snake Pit and Hurricane Point. Semper Fi Marines.

[@jacobjohnson9077]

Joining the army soon and im scared but only bc i dont want too come back and deal with it i plan on giving my life even though i know we arent in active war we will be and i will serve too the fullest🫡

[@louismccomack9524]

Make us proud soldier!

[@JimCrawford-b8p]

GOD BLESS YOU. VIETNAM VET

[@dayofbattle]

Respect to you sir.

[@louismccomack9524]

Welcome home!

[@DiorCartel]

Mothers favorite my and Grandma Psalms 23 ❤❤❤

[@LiamFoley-b8x]

That soldier that lost his jaw, horrifying,I'm in awe if these men

[@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?

[@liamlynch2115]

Why is there music

[@0311-z2c]

Right? Horrible

[@Allyourbase1990]

I was with 1/8 but went to Afghanistan, not Iraq in 2010. I heard dude in my unit talk about Fallujah . It’s pretty wild the things they went thru .

[@dayofbattle]

Afghanistan and Iraq seem very different, but horrible in their own ways. Every battlefield has it’s own personality and is deadly. Respect to Afghan vets.

[@bf19881988]

Does the music turn off

[@anthonydio815]

The music in the background legit ruined this so much for me

[@Mackg199]

Take a shot everytime Sgt says “ummm”

[@devokyle3773]

Amazing!

[@smittysmitty481]

Semper Fi Gents! Get sum!

[@S1ck0f1tA11]

I like the background music . F the haters

[@dayofbattle]

Thanks man!

[@BEARSOMEARMS]

Yeah gotta have a little background sound to keep viewers entertained

[@HiPickle]

cut the music

[@GRUFF..]

The Bible doesn't say thou shalt not kill. The Bible says thou shalt not murder and it also says an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.

[@Bralvek]

music a bit to loud

[@bilco44]

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

[@Remy-USA]

God doesn’t want us to murder eachother and Christ said, “anyone who holds contempt for a fellow brother he has already committed murder.., in his heart.” God doesn’t look on warriors as murderers. Only the individual and God knows if he committed murder. Something to think about brother 😇 I think your good

[@sanamandingra]

You wonderful brave bastards! I love you all! S/F

[@UsmcDevildog-rd1yt]

Semper Fi my brothers

[@UsmcDevildog-rd1yt]

3/1

[@Jimsmash171]

The amount of ads on this video is disrespectful as hell

[@dayofbattle]

My apologies on that. Not something I control.

[@Jimsmash171]

@dayofbattle I know i was heavily invested kept getting ads 🤣

[@adamjones8156]

Stop the organ

[@samuelhumphrey5908]

❤

[@jeff3229]

No music please

[@Chris-g3d4i]

Marines rather look cool than be warm lol

[@dayofbattle]

Its more like, we rather not get ripped by Gunny.

[@Chris-g3d4i]

@@dayofbattle are you paying attention to the video? I’m specifically talking about something he said regarding this video there’s always that one guy I guess you’re him.

[@aetherwalker5434]

Wtf is this music while they talk... ffs

[@saketpr]

WTF is with this background music

[@murdamel410]

Take that music out wtf

[@usingbothsidesofmybrain1690]

Turned a great video into shit with the music

[@Mackg199]

Stop crying

[@0311-z2c]

Would be better without this stupid music in thr background

[@kylestreet3264]

Damn gents. I keep hearing many of you guys mention no corpsmen, no radios, etc. I think you guys leadership should be in jail for their planning and logistics failures

[@dayofbattle]

Within a squad we had 4 Marines with communication between the squad. Then we had comms with the command post. One corpsman in the squad, med gear in his pack and we were on foot. It was pretty Viet Namish. Things developed alot since that time. Now there are drones, live feeds, more med gear, everybody has a suppressor… 20 years of war makes development happen. Our leaders did their best and as far as Joker (Golf) Co was concerned, we had brilliant and valiant leaders.

[@kylestreet3264]

@ i heard a couple guys say yall were out and didn’t have comms and another said no corpsman, maybe I mis understood but this type of stuff has happened in years past throughout my career. Usually boiled down to the ‘do more with less’ toxic leadership trait though.

[@xymoriintus]

Dude that music is absolutely unnecessary and doesn't fit whatsoever. If you're gonna put music out Out of My Way by Seether. That shitty inspirational church type music doesn't fit the context at all

[@dayofbattle]

I almost went with “Judgement Day” from FFDP. Sorry you didn’t like it. This was the first thing like this I have ever done and alot of comments complain about the music. So, noted for sure. Thanks for listening.

[@Gman12959]

Lost over rated branch on the planet

[@joshuafonzi7291]

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

[@louismccomack9524]

Rephrase that brother can’t tell if you are throwing shade or throwing respect

[@simonpursglove4629]

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