The Fallen Soldier | 5 Minute Video

Others have made the ultimate sacrifice so that you could be free. Remember them-today, and always. A moving tribute, written and narrated by former Navy SEAL and author Jocko Willink.
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Script:
I am the fallen soldier, sailor, airman, and Marine.
Remember me.
I am the one that held the line. Sometimes I volunteered. Sometimes I went because I was told to go.
But when the nation called-I answered.
In order to serve, I left behind the family, friends, and freedom that so many take for granted.
Over time, I used different weapons: a sword, a musket, a bayonet, a rifle, a machine gun.
Often, I marched into battle on foot. Other times, I rode to battle on horseback or in wagons; sometimes on trains; later in tanks or Jeeps or Humvees.
In early wars, my ships were made of wood and powered by the wind. Later they were made of steel and powered by diesel fuel or the atom. I even took to the air and mastered the sky in planes, helicopters, and jets. The machines of war evolved and changed with the times.
But remember that it was always me-the warrior-that had to fight our nation’s enemies.
I fought at Lexington and Concord as our nation was born.
I crossed the Delaware on Christmas Day in 1776.
In the Civil War, I fought with my brothers-and against my brothers-at Gettysburg and Shiloh and Bull Run. I learned that we must never again divide.
In World War l, I marched on the Marne and held the line at Belleau Wood. "The war to end all wars," they called it. I just called it "hell."
In World War ll, I fought everywhere: the beaches of Normandy, the Battle of the Bulge, the hell of Guadalcanal. I stood against tyranny and kept darkness from consuming the world.
In Korea, I landed at Inchon and broke out of the Chosin Reservoir. They called it "the forgotten war"-but I never forgot.
In Vietnam, I fought in the Mekong Delta, at Khe Sanh and Hamburger Hill. Some say my country wavered. But I did not waver. Ever.
In the recent past, I have fought in Iraq and Afghanistan. In Baghdad, Fallujah, and Ramadi. In Kunar, Helmand, and Kandahar.
As technology advanced, I used night vision goggles and global positioning systems and drones and lasers and thermal optics.
But it was still me, a human being, that did the work. It was me that patrolled up the mountains or across the desert or through the streets. It was me that suffered in merciless heat and bitter cold. It was me that went out, night after night, to confront our nation’s enemies and confront evil face-to-face.
It was me.
Remember me. I was a warrior.
But also remember that I was not only a warrior. Remember also: that I was a son, a brother, a father. I was a daughter, a sister, a mother. I was a person, like you, a real person with hopes and dreams for the future.
I wanted to have children. I wanted to see my son score a touchdown or shoot the winning basket. I wanted to walk my daughter down the aisle. I wanted to kiss my wife again.
When I told her I would be with her until the end, I meant it. When I told my children I would always be there for them, I meant it.
But I gave all that away.
All of it.
On that distant battlefield, amongst the fear and the fire and the bullets. Or in the sky above enemy territory filled with flak. Or on the unforgiving sea, where we fought against the enemy and against the depths of the abyss. There, in those awful places, I held the line.
I did not waver and I did not hesitate. I, the soldier, sailor, airman, or Marine. I stood my ground and sacrificed my life-my future, my hopes, my dreams. I sacrificed everything-for you.
This Memorial Day, remember me-the fallen warrior. And remember me not for my sake, but for yours. Remember what I sacrificed so you can truly appreciate the incredible treasures you have: Life. Liberty. The pursuit of happiness.
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[@89Awww]

My grandfather is an Iwo Jima veteran who received a purple heart after surviving a grenade attack and I will always be proud of him.

[@89Awww]

@Jasen Morganti I will, and thank you so much for your support!

[@quickhistory8637]

@@89Awww me too except mine fought in Korea. And I will always be thankful for him even as he passed recently atleast he remembered little from Korea in his late days.

[@IreneBelasco]

I love the Japanese who joined American forces.

[@89Awww]

@@quickhistory8637 Thanks for sharing, I'm sure that he's in a better place now.

[@foxsamurai9365]

Thank you for your grandfather's service from Malaysia. I say this as a 100% Chinese even though China is in trade war with the US.

[@knomorerey.7120]

I'm from India and this got very emotional. Thinking about what the military officials go through in different scales of time and their sacrifices that it almost made me cry for my country and USA. Why would some dislike this? It's just been 8 mins since it got uploaded. Jai Bharat! God bless America!

[@nischalofchrist]

God Bless India, and God bless America.

[@JordanJimmyDavison]

Because many Americans have lost their way. They have no love for their fellow Americans or the ones who serve it. They are called Leftist. Extreme ideas and agendas. Irrational and emotional. They let hate fill their hearts because they are either foolish or have been fooled. They are currently a stain on our flag. A stain on our nation but we will show them the way!

[@hritikroy9905]

@@JordanJimmyDavison good luck brother

[@hritikroy9905]

You're right brother some people just try to do everything to tarnish the image of the fallen soldier

[@mattipps]

Here in the US we have Democrats. They only care about other Democrats and hate anyone who loves America or defends her. Very sad state of affairs here when half of your country hates everything you stand for and actively works against their own country out of spite.

[@DantesInferno61]

"Only the dead have seen the end of war." --Plato

[@Jie_Da197]

Rome total war fam

[@sandwhich1172]

“In peace, sons bury their fathers. In war, fathers bury their sons.” -Herodotus

[@larrylinn8589]

Back in 1969, I enlisted into the Army, and went to Vietnam as a common 11B Infantryman. I was with A Co/3rd Battalion / 22nd Brigade /25th Infantry, working the areas around Tay Ninh. To the west along the Cambodian border, are the Boi Loi Woods, which provided perfect cover from air attacks. American infantry operations into Cambodia were the worst kept secret in the war. The topography was dominated by Nui Ba Den, a mountain which could be seen from Saigon, 55 miles away. We controlled the summit, and the VC/NVA controlled the rest of the tunnel laced mountain and the rice fields around it. There were battalion size operations every six months or so, to drive them out and take over the complete mountain. We always failed, our commanders made blunders, yet always declared a victory based upon body count. However, the NVA/VC remained in control of the mountain.

[@jakeharder9868]

@@larrylinn8589 thank you sir

[@jdog7797]

nothing said by modern day philosophers has not already been said, but better by ancient Philiosophers.

[@paulmccann447]

Speaking as an irish soldier(infantry 14 years) , i have nothing but respect for the US military..there is a line Boromir say in the first lord of the rings that really resonates with me "by the blood of my people are your lands kept safe" Thank you guys.

[@bolapromatoqueejogodecampe9353]

Veteran of Brazilian army: nothing but respect for US militaty. Thanks to them, Christendom still stands.

[@bolapromatoqueejogodecampe9353]

@Giles Baron Amen. And yes, there is still hope!

[@jakupmadsen2]

Thanks for your service

[@bolapromatoqueejogodecampe9353]

@Giles Baron Will do. Tough road ahead since that is the socialists' main goal, and there are no stops to the way they operate...ranging from lying to infiltrate our Christian institutions and destroying them from within to outright killing the opposition once they have the strength to do it.

[@david-spliso1928]

Don't forget the many British soldiers who fought at Lexington and Concord. Brave men serving their country.

[@petershim9512]

Thank you America. We South Koreans will never forget your dedication and sacrifice. Also a lot of the UN allies who helped us defend our freedom including UK, Canada, and many others

[@porchofgeese_crockpot]

And we will never abandon you

[@david-spliso1928]

America and its allies who sacrificed their lives for Koreans.

[@johnfitbyfaithnet]

My grandfather spilled his blood there and thankfully came back home

[@stevenperry1924]

Every last one of you were and are worth it. Much respect for the sentiment

[@AriPineles]

I've heard quite a few South Koreans don't like the US military presence and Moon is also pushing for reunification under the North, so it's nice to hear some of you still appreciate it. You have a great country, don't lose it to Kim and protect your freedom!

[@marthataylor3565]

My father was a marine. I never got to know the man he was before, because he was electrocuted by accident and ended up having major schizophrenia. I didn't have a father; I had a stranger who had a terrible temper. He died when I was eleven of emphysema and every day I wish I knew the man he was and not the man he became. He has been dead 10 years now and I am 21 years old. My little sister and I lost out on the chance to have a dad. Remember David Taylor.

[@ronakroshan7878]

Thank you for you sacrifice. And thanks to him for his service. An Indian Defense Aspirant.

[@marthataylor3565]

@@ronakroshan7878 Thank you.

[@ronakroshan7878]

@@marthataylor3565 You are always welcome, ma'am.

[@iPwnR]

I'm sorry to hear that, it must have been unspeakably tough for you and your sister when life threw you such an unfair challenge so early. Every Marine would be proud to have daughters as strong as you two so I know your father would be proud too. I'm sure you already know that. I hope you enjoy the rest of Memorial Day, I'll keep Taylor in mind.

[@kenkarish826]

When "Thank You" just doesn't seem enough.

[@characarosandi1589]

I am not an American, but God bless America 🇺🇸 now and always. From Indonesia

[@GabrielTobing]

Ehhhh!!! Indo same here!!!

[@simonilisei1311]

Salam from Romania

[@jrtama5]

God bless you too

[@economicsinstructor]

Thank you. I am an American. Many of us appreciate your words.

[@Shadbraw]

God bless you too

[@berthas4th]

My father fought in three wars: WWII, Korea and Vietnam. When he arrived home some leftist brat spat on him. Imagine his hurt and shock. He was wounded several times, went from Corporal to 2d lieutenant in less than a year and that was just his first war. I miss him. They don't make men like him although all four of his children served (including me) and three of his five grandchildren served as well.

[@theaverageasian4801]

Please tell him I said thank you. I am grateful for his service. Those who serve this nation will hold a high place in my heart. God Bless America!

[@randoss6213]

God bless you and your family. Much respect.

[@jackboy2387]

God bless your family

[@Niko-ri4rs]

Why did she spit at him?

[@Kingrobledojr]

im a liberal and i don't think a liberal would do that i think that was just a brat

[@filmsandmovies988]

I am not American but this video almost got me crying. I think that this video is accurate for every nation's fallen. Let's remember the brave soldiers from all countries who died in the name of their nation, family and loved ones, who died in the name of peace and freedom. God bless America from Bulgaria.

[@manikantamankala5031]

Warrior Worship is the best kind of propaganda for political gains.

[@Nick-vn3kg]

God bless you too Bulgaria. You are a strong and honorable people, and we are honored to be your allies.

[@filmsandmovies988]

@@Nick-vn3kg Thanks

[@sgt_s4und3r54]

Bravery, heroism, and sacrifice happen under many flags. It's easy to forget that. Many former enemies are now allies and that gives hope to all our futures.

[@secondamendment8773]

manikanta mankala Spoken like someone who has never made a sacrifice in the name of freedom or liberty.

[@ianstradian]

I’m going to share this video. I’m a veteran. Thank you for making this video.

[@sourpoison5681]

God bless you Sir.

[@PragerU]

Thank you for serving, Ian!

[@abcjuniormilton]

Thank you for your service Ian!

[@Liam_Patton]

Thank you

[@Reddawn-wd1ft]

this may be late but thank you for your service

[@nickgrigoriou1643]

Respect from Greece. Eternal Allies, we can always count on each other 🇬🇷🇺🇸

[@jimmyfingers227]

Founding Fathers have modeled a new nation after principles born in classical Greece. The idea of liberty, democracy and love for it's nation combined to make greatest country on earth.

[@hinklefamily1831]

Thank you for the kind words, it means a lot after this year! Sending love from the US to Greece!

[@HuntingTarg]

We both have a lot of housecleaning to do.... Greece is one of the seminal cultures in the history of liberty; the battles of Marathon and Thermopylae were no less pivotal in freedom's history than Lexington, or Waterloo, or the Battle of Britain, or Bastogne. "Go tell the Spartans, stranger passing by, that here, obedient to their laws, we lie."

[@nickgrigoriou1643]

@@HuntingTarg I agree, but there's one difference that separates those battles. The Greeks in Thermopylae, Salamis and Marathon defended & fought against invading Persians. It was European Western culture against an all out Asian invasion. Had Persians won, there would be no Western Civilization, no Europe. The battles in Lexington, Waterloo, Bastogne, were revolutionary wars between White Western people. The Greco-Persian wars weren't really Revolutionary, rather than protecting Greeks from foreign invasion.

[@jdog7797]

We love you Greece, the ancient flame of Democracy. The greatest gift to humanity, and the eternal flame of wisdom, hope, and epics told by generations time immemorial.

[@georgeiacovides2624]

Thank you for fighting the evil, we once did Respect from the Greek nation 🇬🇷🤝🇺🇸 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@kevinpatrick6080]

Remember the names: LTC Pine, SGT Gasiewicz, SGT Copeland, SPC Wyland It was my honor and privilege to serve beside each of them and I wish they were here.

[@cristycreates2887]

♥️

[@synthwaver7698]

I'm very sorry for your loss...

[@michaelshaffer6108]

Till Valhalla battle

[@Menaceblue3]

Mind giving us the story?

[@kevinpatrick6080]

@@Menaceblue3 In the end, it is the consequence of a lifetime in the Army. No single event, I have just served during a long period of wars. One was killed in Iraq in 2004, another died the same year while recovering at the same Army hospital as me back in the states. One was killed while working in Afghanistan in 2009. The last was really the hardest; I helped train him back in the states and even said the benediction at the deployment ceremony when we couldn't get a chaplain. Then he went one way to Afghanistan and I went another. Two weeks later he was dead in an ambush; he never even got a chance. Practically anyone who has served a long term since 2001 has accumulated a list of names as well. To be fair, I also have a growing list of miraculous near misses and astounding recoveries, but that is not who Memorial Day is for.

[@maxflores5414]

Step one: roll over Step two: try not to cry Step three: cry a lot Rest easy brothers

[@ura4321]

Love that messge. There is no greater sacrifice than to give one's life for another. Let these sacrifices not be in vain.

[@carrie1114]

Thats what makes me sad...all the people who suffered and died, all for nothing. I hope I'm wrong 😢

[@IndianaJoe0321]

Their deaths are for nothing, @Giles Baron, if you vote for anti-American neo-Marxist Democrats, who are hellbent on destroying American freedom.

[@tatersneggs275]

It is because of those that stand...are we. God bless the Men and Women who serve our Great Nation.

[@gipsarmy4346]

Let’s not forget the Spanish American war.

[@skapunkoialternativeliving6522]

God has nothing to do with man going to war thank God for these people God bless them bullcrap they chose to go to war based on what some government leader tell them I don't apologize I don't feel sorry for them don't give a damn and I don't worship or I'd like these fools I fight to go to work for no one I pledge allegiance to no land no King no leader of any kind...

[@jacobtumidolsky1563]

@@skapunkoialternativeliving6522 your comment is an example of the point this video is trying to get across: many take freedom and wealth for granted, and people like you that are unappreciative of what you have disrespect the people that were killed trying to get it for you.

[@markruano5472]

@@jacobtumidolsky1563 and.and he will vote Democrat

[@Blaze6108]

This is kinda funny but the US is probably the country where this reasoning is the least applicable. The US is separated by its enemies by two oceans, so it's arguably the country in the west that needs the least direct defense; most of the actual threat to the US has been historically represented by highly advanced threats like nuclear warfare which are not usually solved by Navy SEALS. I've always found the US' love for their soldiers funny because of that. If anything the US should be lauding their intelligence services and the politicians who managed to avoid total nuclear annihilation during the Cold War.

[@darylgreen4632]

I'm a vet and I cried throughout this video. I try everyday to live life for my fallen brothers and sisters who no longer can. The cost of freedom is very high, and that freedom was bought with the lives of those brave and courageous enough to stand for it.

[@tellingtruthexposinglies1435]

"Greater love has none than this, that a man lay his life down for his friends." -Jesus

[@Biglover29]

;^)

[@chrismenwilliams49]

Praise the lord

[@tellingtruthexposinglies1435]

@Jeffro 2000 Wow! that is great. I am an American, but I didn't know that. Thank you for sharing that with me.

[@zackfalgoust3822]

Amen

[@usmcvet0313]

Amen, praise God!

[@templar7242]

If I die in a war zone, Box me up and send me home, Put my medals on my chest, Tell my mom i did my best, Tell my dad not to bow, He won't get tension from me now, Tell my brother to study perfectly, Keys of my bike will be his permanently, Tell my sis not to be upset, Her bro will not rise after this sunset, Tell my love not to cry, "For I am a Soilder...Born to Die"

[@Wooley_tv]

That's strong

[@AnAvidAtheist]

Ah shit, man you made me cry.

[@maxwelltaylor521]

Best comment I have ever read

[@3verstorm]

JV _ lets make it happen. Share screenshots of this and link the video

[@3verstorm]

He deserves this more than anything or anyone except our own soldiers throwing their lives away to fight for our freedom

[@kadebateman7192]

I am only 16 and all my life I have truly been awed and always looked up to the soldiers who gave everything for me. Even the other countries soldiers who fought along side each other at Normandy and in all the other wars. They did all that and went through literal hell for us. This video brought me to tears as I thought of soldiers leaving everything behind to fight tyranny. Soldiers around the world my thoughts are on you. Thank you for everything. For your sacrifice and your bravery.

[@adityasrivastava5653]

Respect to these BRAVE souls from INDIA

[@edwardcrowe3081]

As a soldier, thank you...

[@JVJ_2000]

Edward Crowe I’m indian too , but I highly respect the American soldiers , it’s because of all of you we are safe from the threats arising in the Middle East.

[@truenorthgames]

Thankful for the Indians who sacrificed their lives against Islamic tryanny and facism as a English canadian I wont forget our indian brothers ⚔

[@deneshbhaskar3944]

Lol of y'all think American involvement in the middle east as helped and support is Israel. No it hasn't . Tell that to dad's who lost their sons. Tell that to navy seal Neal Roberts who died on Roberts ridge .

[@rustyangles7211]

i wish schools showed us things like this.

[@IanTaylor_1]

It would take a special teacher who's willing to risk their job/career. They're out there, but they're few. #RealAmericans

[@allenmckinney9533]

It doesn't meet the public school agenda.

[@jacobqyv]

@@IanTaylor_1 I will be one of them, in teaching school to teach history, the real history, not the propoganda we are being taught today

[@IanTaylor_1]

Jacob S I wish you luck. One of my best friends was is a high school teacher and the leftists attacked him like a pack of rabid dogs. After about 10 years he moved on in a different career field. God speed.

[@MrGrimjaw]

@@jacobqyv then you won't last long

[@admiralpiett3055]

Got this as an ad, and it got me to fully stop, pause, and watch the whole thing. Searched it up right after to give my appreciation and thanks as well as leave a like. God bless all our veterans.

[@gipsarmy4346]

Who the hell would dislike this. God bless those Men and women. I would like to give a special thanks to my grandfather a Merchant Marine may his soul Rest In Peace.

[@dutamulia]

we have international audience here, there are haters in many places

[@321peted]

As Dennis Prager said in one of his fireside chats; adults analyze the cost of each situation. Not just the monetary cost. So what have endless interventions gotten us? At what cost? Would we be better off following the constitution when it talks about standing armies and congressionally declared war? How many wars since the revolutionary were based off false flags or politically personal reasons? Sometimes the red pill is hard to swallow. archive.downsizedc.org/was-world-war-2-a-good-war/

[@JoshAndBooze]

I haven't given it a dislike, but I have talked to people who did. Would you like to know why they did it?

[@DBArtsCreators]

People who don't like seeing their fellow citizens-turned-soldiers being sacrificed for petty or greedy reasons would dislike this, as would those who see that all this "god bless our soldiers" is a lot of meaningless pomp with no weight to it as our veterans die in our streets. Still others might dislike how the 'warrior worship' is used by citizens and politicians alike to excuse atrocities committed across the world that do not protect the lives of American citizens, or how our government regularly stomps down on people's rights and threatens to use the military to keep us in line - all while soldiers shit on us for wanting to protect our rights. There are many reasons to hate and dislike out there

[@maxlever9196]

Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi, Bill and Hillary, Barak, his husband Michael, Dianne Feinstein, Schiff, Comey, Brennan, the CCP, the DNC, the Cuomo's, John Brennan, Anthony Evers, Gretchen Whitmer, and a whole list of other Socialists, Communists, and Scallywags. Oh, and that Soros/Bloomberg puppet Governor of Virginia.

[@jamaican_cute_gal3427]

Hooah! to my fallen brothers and sisters in arms, we will not forget. Operation Iraqi Freedom 2003-2004.

[@boris001000]

Thank you for helping us liberate our country from the Japanese Empire (no offense to Japanese people). While some credit will go to our own people rebelling against them, we will never forget your contributions in our liberation. From the Philippines.

[@deneshbhaskar3944]

We saved it ass . U owe us money

[@hinklefamily1831]

Thank you for the kind words, especially now with all that happened here this past year! Sending love from the US to the Philippines!🇺🇲🇵🇭

[@deneshbhaskar3944]

@Robert Ortiz-Wilson yeah they do . Thousands of Americans died . It's time we stop giving any foreign aide . I'm sick of it . Imagine if we just gave Americans money instead of billions to Israel Korea and shit ... Make everyone a millionaire . Instead of aide ...

[@rogue_asami4522]

That was after taking over your country after promising to free it after taking it from Spain. The US was around a lot longer than Japan ever was.

[@hinklefamily1831]

@@rogue_asami4522 you do realize the japanese basically had concentration camps? Plus, this is just a nice post. The past isn't a pretty place, but why can't you just read it and let them be happy?

[@VideosdeDomingo]

I love you America! Much love from us, your Canadian friends, we have fought and suffered together many times, God bless!

[@TheLordNugget]

I'll never forget my brothers who didn't make it home. I care no less now than I did when I joined about the ideals the country was founded on. I continue to speak for freedom as anything less would be an insult to their sacrifice. Rest easy brothers, we got it from here.

[@corbinbarron8772]

KG Damn that’s powerful

[@familyguy609]

This really touched my heart saw ad on youtube i was going to skip it but I'm glad I didn't. Happy memorial day

[@protogenhorde8515]

Same

[@MDBellamy]

Same

[@bensong486]

Same

[@realjinsikkim]

Thank you soldiers for saving Korea from Communist ! I'll make my everyday memorial day. Thank you so much all the heroes.

[@david-spliso1928]

I live near the Korean war memorial here in Britain. It's mostly a forgotten war now but not for those who sacrificed the most.

[@0num4]

충성

[@josephrothschild173]

God S. KOREA 🇺🇸!!!

[@uuiioopp30]

@cole farrell thanks for canada too and all un nations for freedomk! From south korea marine! We all together 가치 갑시다!

[@bl8892]

I'm not south korean but I still thank soldiers too.

[@FaRaRi17]

Reinforcements and Army troops are always under fire, fire from their enemies and fire back home from those who do not appreciate their sacrifices or distort their intentions. And I mean that is happening all over the world

[@markr.katzman3743]

Schools used to observe these occasions or present them in plays, films, etc....when I was in grammar school we said the Pledge of Allegiance, we sang songs from US History, we put on plays or musicals and when we graduated the 8th grade our graduation song was, "Climb Every Mountain" - face the challenges and also appreciate what we have. To American soldiers past and present we owe it all to you...thank you for your sacrifice.

[@Graydog-sx6le]

That was so awesome. It puts it in perspective and tells why we all celebrate Memorial Day. It tells us what to really appreciate, not cookouts or parties but the warrior who gave up all for us. Jocko was the perfect person to do this piece. Loved it.

[@michaelhansen2818]

This was really hard to watch, because I've been their, and understand first hand what it's like to go through this.

[@ydelysuarez2548]

Thank you for your sacrifice, god bless you for keeping us save. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@rickolson9011]

God Bless you and your fellow warriors for our Republic!

[@critical-thought]

Thank you for fighting for your republic. May your soul find peace.

[@michaelhansen2818]

You're all very welcome, and thank you so much for your support.

[@marcuscalhoun696]

R.I.P to sgt Marvin R Calhoun JR K.I.A Afganistan 2010 Sept 21 I miss you so much big brother.

[@jaymuzquiz2942]

To our brother Sgt Calhoun.

[@cursedcliff7562]

F

[@secondamendment8773]

I will raise my glass in his honor. Thank you for your sacrifice.

[@randallcell6042]

This makes me angry. Why were any American troops in that country? What did we get out of it? Why did we go there? A "war"?? Who attacked us?

[@secondamendment8773]

Randall Cell Ours is not to reason why but to do or die. It may sound obtuse or corny to you but to those who serve it means that our government is SUPPOSED to be accountable to its citizens. Therefore, our fellow countrymen have asked us to perform the mission we are assigned. The citizens are to debate the worthiness of the mission we are assigned. We can have our opinion about the worthiness of the mission but that doesn’t change our obligation to carry it out.

[@samblanton6703]

To those dishonorable and disrespectful people who disliked this video: the fallen heroes who fought and gave there lives literally fought and died for you. They didn't even know who you were or what you have or will do, but they fought nonetheless. They sacrificed their own freedom to give you yours on a silver platter while they were sent home in a box or were left in the mud, sweat, and blood of the battlefield. In honor of all our military, living, dead, retired or currently serving, I think you and bless you. You are the reason I can be a free and proud American Citizen. God bless the United States of America. God bless our military. God bless the Patriots.

[@btd6pro693]

hail Iran

[@samblanton6703]

@@btd6pro693 are you from there, live there, have ansestory there or are you just ignorant?

[@btd6pro693]

@@samblanton6703 i am from Iran

[@samblanton6703]

Okay, cool. I have never met someone from Iran (besides the one guy who yelled at me for wearing a shirt with the American flag on it). So, what brought you to the U.S?

[@btd6pro693]

@@samblanton6703 actually I don't live in America

[@vitalii-dan]

Some American volunteers also fought for Ukraine. America also helps us with weapons and instructors. Thank you! 🇺🇦🇺🇸❤️

[@vitalii-dan]

@C Pr Thank you! Really appreciate it.

[@forrestbrusoe3802]

As a Retired Vietnam Veteran who gave 26.5 yrs in military service... this has been long, long overdue. Honors to my Brothers and Sisters who gave their all!

[@wiscoSTi]

god bless america and all the people who protect all of our freedoms

[@jedikkeoma]

Regards from the netherlands. By the way, thanks for kicking out the nazis, golden move.

[@woahmannchill]

My Grandfather Was a Soviet in Korea, Vietnam, and Europe **Salutes to the fallen**

[@mr.awesome0077]

I remember for my Grandfather who fought in WW2, who was a POW and was a Jew

[@noahthompson5010]

@Vhulrum I hope this is a joke but please don't do this

[@noahthompson5010]

Vhulrum thanks fore replying sorry about my bad sense of humor

[@mr.awesome0077]

@@noahthompson5010 hi

[@mr.awesome0077]

@Vhulrum hi

[@lemmdus2119]

Ouch. Hope that he wasnt sent to a Death Camp.

[@connorplankey5392]

Never really been a huge fan of Prager U, I've always agreed with their economic videos but had trouble when it came to some of their more social values. But this video gave me goosebumps, excellently done, not politicized in the slightest. Truly a job well done. Many of my friends paid the ultimate sacrifice. May the wind always be at your back Frankie, Jim, and Ahmed, I will never forget you and I hope the people of this comment section will hear your names and I will never stop saying them.

[@mannycarrillo6595]

Never have I ever, been brought to tears by any other video. Truly beautiful.🇺🇸🇺🇸 god bless America

[@words-with-wooly]

I'm the daughter of Patriots, of those who faught in the Revolution, Civil War, the WWs, Korea, and Vietnam. Some died, others went on. A relative of mine died in Shiloh, and his son went into the Northern Army to fight, inspired by him and wanting to avenge his life. I'm forever proud of him, of my ancestors who fought in the Revolution, and of my great uncles who fought in more recent wars. I know I could never do it, make the sacrifices they made, but I'm eternally proud and thankful that they did so to give me the life I have

[@boombang0418]

Just being a military child means you have made sacrifices as well, even if you didn't fight, you still have given your parents a solid reason to fight.

[@hinglemccringleberry8805]

Live a life that honors us.

[@cb41503]

God bless all those who have given everything to protect our freedom. Happy memorial day everyone

[@JonathanToolonie]

Regards from Australia. Have a good one, mates.

[@James-il3tq]

During this time especially US countries that stand for freedom need to stand together.

[@MrNyagasu]

Take a look ata video called "Australia is not real".

[@martinkelly5560]

@@James-il3tq The words of Ben Franklin we should stand together or certainly hang together

[@NathansHVAC]

@@MrNyagasu it is true! The roos are fake! kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWXPpn1mj7ikr5o

[@robertrunkle9147]

I took R&R in Sidney during my last tour. The nicest people I've ever met. The Opera House was under construction and the ladies were gorgeous! For a man in uniform, it was Paradise!

[@snappykat9928]

That was a beautiful song for the unsung.

[@koky0781]

Wow this video amazes me, I’m Salvadoran and when I was a kid I saw this tall soldiers at my school in El Salvador all of them so respectful, so caring about us, every time my national anthem played no matter what they were doing everything stop and honored another country’s flag and anthem. So much respect for you Veterans and active military forces ext. God Bless You nothing will change what you told me with no words, the most honorable military in the world. USA

[@jaymuzquiz2942]

Garcias

[@hinklefamily1831]

Thank you, these kind words mean a lot after this past year! Sending love from the US to El Salvador!

[@parvathireddy3888]

God bless the US Army from india. Flag still stands for freedom because of the brave soldiers 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@masonmcdonald3932]

I salute you good lad

[@brianhubbell8770]

You are more grateful than most of our population

[@ishouldshutupbut7344]

It also stands for war crimes and terrorism! Yay???

[@noahthompson5010]

@@ishouldshutupbut7344 ok explain if you want to call America a country full of war crimes and terrorisim

[@IndianaJoe0321]

Isn't that the truth, @@brianhubbell8770?

[@ethanharper2929]

The fact that people can dislike this is absolutely crazy

[@watchman56able]

They hate freedom. Some want to be ruled.

[@mariorizkallah5383]

watchman56able im sure nothing screams freedom than those freedom rockets and arms deal with Saudi Arabia so much freedom 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@caspianclaesson9161]

How does men dying Iraq, Afghanistan, Vietnam etc... make the world more free? They didn’t die protecting there country they died killing civilians, destabilising countries just so oil companies would turn a profit and so that the us empire could grow stronger.

[@mariorizkallah5383]

666 Q FACTS

[@mariorizkallah5383]

666 Q but hey remember bro to them “facts dont care about ur feelings” but they sure do have a problem with the facts cause it hurts their feelings

[@PabstOban]

I'm glad the comments were left on for this. Reading through them you really start to get a picture of the divide in this country. There are people that feel blessed, and are grateful for the ultimate sacrifices people have made for them... for the freedoms weather they are aware of them or not... take part of. Then there is everyone else.

[@lindajosephine4544]

So much respect ✊🏼

[@arguescreamholler]

You don't know when someone is pulling your chain? *Only Allow Those You Know To Touch That Place In Your Heart/Mind.* *Most the guys that speaks for Prager never served as boy scouts.*

[@AgentS1285]

"Soldier I once more ask you to carry a most heavy burden, despite the weight you already carry. But this time let me ask you to carry something for you, I ask that I carry your memory, so you may live on forever, this may be your last gift but I will be certain to share it."

[@jaymuzquiz2942]

Where did you get that? Did you write it.

[@AgentS1285]

@@jaymuzquiz2942 mostly wrote it myself, though I'm sure someone said it, in some other form.

[@jaymuzquiz2942]

@@AgentS1285 Good I just got the copyrights, so please don't use my intellectual property without my consent which you can easily obtain if you pay a royalty fee, another uncopyrighten pieces you have back there? I'll let you use this one for 1/2 price if you share your 5 best works of literature. Because I couldn't write a Friggan eulogy for my dog if my life dependent upon it. Which is why I stole your original work.

[@AgentS1285]

@@jaymuzquiz2942 I'm certain you may find a way to claim it. Have fun spreading it to the world.

[@jaymuzquiz2942]

@@AgentS1285 Woo! Woo! Your not going to challenge this act of piracy? Not cool dude! Not cool!

[@___JW___]

Great video Mr. Praeger. Thanks for making me cry. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to the fallen & to those who have returned to us. Your sacrifice is not lost on this American. May God bless you all!

[@DJKosloskiTV]

I'm not one for crying, but I'm watching this a second time. I'm watching on Memorial Day, and I can tell you when you have friends who have died for your country it's hard to not remember everyday.

[@Maarttiin]

When freedom was at stake, they gave their lives to protect it. Never forget them.

[@rtasvadam1776]

God Bless America🇺🇸 The Shield of Freedom...The beacon Of Liberty.

[@vladone3428]

Not all american wars were good

[@арефнар]

LOL

[@арефнар]

@@vladone3428 Actually all of them except the korean and world wars were of puuuureeee greed.

[@vladone3428]

@@арефнар debatable, but I kinda agree with you.

[@арефнар]

@@vladone3428 вам слава господин гагарин. I think you know what happened in ww2 days mr. Gagarin. God bless you.

[@usmcvet0313]

May God bless the men & women who gave everything in service to our nation, as well as their families. We owe much to them. To Cpl Jacob Leicht, LCpl Kevin Oratowski, LCpl Shane Martin & LCpl Nicholas Rodriguez; all of whom I had the privilege of serving with. Fair winds, and following seas. Semper Fidelis

[@Blood_trail_b]

Sadly, even in South Korea, soldiers are not being treated well. All Korean men are obliged to endure 18 months of military service if they meet certain conditions (most men apply) after undergoing a physical examination. Nevertheless, the salaries of soldiers are ridiculously low and receive little benefit other than the recognition of military service as a work experience (which may lead to a slightly higher wage when employed). Nevertheless, feminist groups in South Korea oppose that even these benefits cause gender discrimination. Soldiers from all over the world, thank you for always working hard to keep your country safe. We will do our best to make your society more treated. There may be some grammatically awkward parts using the translator. Thank you.

[@Heerskull]

I'm American God bless Republic of Korea

[@Dennis-nc3vw]

That is a damn good translator you got, actually.

[@jaymuzquiz2942]

Dam good translator. Don't worry if the DRNK tries anything stupid we will blow to kingdom come which I'm pretty sure you will able to enjoy the pretty light show.

[@banzaiperson]

Jay Muzquiz they probably will be in bomb shelters instead of getting their retinas singed by the flashes. If you’ve ever been to Seoul, twice a year, you’ll hear a siren go off and the busy streets empty in seconds. This isn’t a result of any nuclear threat, although that does play a part. The true threat for Seoul is long range artillery that can fire on the city in a moment’s notice.

[@SpookiHan]

I agree our Katusas worked their asses off and didnt get paid shit

[@vuarey]

"Two people have died for you. The soldier for your freedom and Christ for your soul!'

[@artirony410]

only Christ makes you free and this is a very Euro-American way of looking at the world. In most of the world, soldiers don't keep you free

[@Liam_Patton]

@@artirony410 because euro american soldiers are doing it to serve Christ who makes you free, and the other militaries are not.

[@artirony410]

@@Liam_Patton lmao you think the US military serves Christ?

[@Liam_Patton]

@@artirony410 it defends the first nation ever to be founded exclusively on Christian values. That nation has failed and fallen apart before, but as long as the military obeys the bill of rights and the constitution, then yes.

[@artirony410]

@@Liam_Patton ​ the first nation ever founded on Christian principles? Weren't there tons of basically theocratic European countries before the US existed? Like I'd consider things like the Papal States or the Holy Roman Empire or the Crusader states in the Middle East to be founded on Christian principles. I'd also like to know when you think America best lived up to these supposed Christian values.

[@evancampbell7138]

My sincere and heartfelt thanks to all those who have served - past and present - all the way from little old Tasmania, Australia 😌 What a powerful and beautiful video. Thank you, PragerU 🙌

[@ADMusic1999]

The 35 people who disliked need to be on the first plane to the middle east. As for us freedom loving Americans and those who died to protect us, happy Memorial Day 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@321peted]

I'm a freedom loving American that dislikes this video. Military interventionism hasn't been good for liberty. Warrior worship makes it easier for politicians to keep sending our impressionable youth into battle, and keep us paying for it. All the good (or lack there of) in previous wars is too much to document here, so I'll share a link. archive.downsizedc.org/was-world-war-2-a-good-war/

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

It's at like 225 now XD let's send them all on a plane!!!

[@evanwatkins421]

Oh how dare people have a different opinion other than mine

[@christopherjobin-official7440]

@@321peted WW2 was a horrible war, we did not start it, we had been attacked and decided to fight back. And if there was any cause to fight for it was the cause of tearing down the fascist regimes that were instigating the war.

[@johnangeleri7336]

@@321peted I get your point, but this video is not about the justification of the battle, its about the pawns that (pretty much) had no say, but fought and sacrificed for their country. That's what I remember on Memorial Day, not the questionable intensions of some wars.

[@firefightingvet9181]

I try to live my life the best I can everyday for my brothers who didn’t get to make that plane ride home with me, you will NEVER be forgotten your sacrifice will NEVER be forgotten thank you and we will meet again one day.

[@jaymuzquiz2942]

Its Americans like you that make me so humble and at the same time so very proud. ( if that's even possible )

[@alexkeen6840]

This is....beautiful, I am truly in tears....for my lost brothers, sisters....I have lost so much and this, honors them. Thank you. Sincerely - U.S. Army Veteran.

[@carrie1114]

God Bless All our men and women of the Armed Forces...past, present and future.✝️💕

[@viking00777777]

God bless our fallen hero’s! And thank you all for what you did for all of us! Beautiful tribute PU.

[@kathiedevee5599]

This brought tears to my eyes. I have tried to instill s sense of patriotism in my children by reminding them of all the people who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Now with this video I will start with my 6 year old granddaughter. Thanks for a beautiful tribute to the true heroes in this world!!

[@taylorsmith3254]

There is not such thing as patriotism. It's for the world. Not country.

[@topsecretbear9918]

MILLIONS of us are still here after service. We are guarding the wall now & are still willing to die to protect that which is most sacred. Some of us want to be invisible, some of us represent in the open as examples but either way, we are all still here watching & waiting. RIP to the fallen, gone but never forgotten.

[@SmoreIAM]

That was incredible! Very deep and emotional. Great job to those that worked on this tribute.

[@kjnolder]

I have watched this 5 times over the last couple of days and it wrecks me every time. God Bless America.

[@nelsonjv1]

To those who fought the good fight in Iraq and Afghanistan survived multiple ied’s and sniper fire and never received a CAR I remember you...to those who who got injured in training and never claimed benefits because others deserved it more...I remember you.

[@jaysonm4472]

In memory of my brothers who never came home. We’ll take it from here. Semper Fidelis.

[@bda2444]

Semperfi🇺🇸 from the daughter of ww2 USMC iwojima Spearhead 5th div.

[@jaymuzquiz2942]

To our fallen brethren of the sword may the Demons in Hell fear you presence!

[@Hansboy9]

Not many things get to me but dam this made me cry

[@wehrmachthans9749]

Same

[@gfred2006]

I cry to easy.

[@nickrauso6212]

Same

[@ashleypenn7845]

Thank you for remembering The Forgotten War. My grandfather served and survived to come home. Many did not. It's nice to know his buddies are not forgotten.

[@raph9584]

Didn’t knew that a kid being born blind in Vietnam was vital to my freedom the more you know

[@sniperviper4922]

Its war, shit happens

[@luke7522]

Better them than us.

[@gretals9782]

This gave me goosebumps and almost made me cry. This is so true and inspiring.

[@joshuafleming2549]

Same, it is a truly beautiful tribute.

[@BIGBOBRAZY]

I’m with u this made me cry as well I did 4 years in the Army and I have lost honored Veterans over the years. It was a beautiful video if u ask me

[@jaychong12]

I am a Korean American and I have utmost respect for soldiers who lost their life during Korean War, thank you and thank you. Their the true hero and family members should be very proud.

[@Jay-jm3do]

This video was incredibly humbling. I have so much love & respect for the people at PragerU, you're like family to me. My grandfather was a veteran, fought in World War 2. He wasn't killed on the field, but I know he was one of these men & women who strap on their boots and fight to defend our flag. I wish he hadn't passed away before I was born. My family has shared his stories of brothers and sisters in arms, stories I'll never forget. His service truly strengthens my resolve. I may not be strapping on boots and risking my life, but I feel a moral imperative to continue the fight, here at home. Our values, our liberty, our country has been attacked from all angles. While I may not be giving ultimate sacrifice, I have an obligation to use that freedom afforded to me by those who DID, by upholding the values this country was founded upon. We cannot afford to lose this, the WORLD cannot afford to lose this. Eyes are on us to keep the global initiative alive. Memorial Day is NOT just an American holiday. We've fought the external threats of our allies. Those with a common goal, locking arms with us to defend freedom and liberty in the most depraved areas of the world. It's up to all of us to cherish what we have, and to use it in order to extend freedom to as many as possible. It's our duty to our country, since we aren't out there giving the Ultimate Sacrifice. God bless you all.

[@thundermouth2504]

Thank you, America. We Filipinos fought side by side with you against the Japanese during World War II and against the Communists during Korean War. Together we must fight against evil and tyranny! God bless our countries 🇵🇭❤️🇺🇸

[@economicsinstructor]

Thank you, from an American. What a beautiful comment.

[@OG_Tyler_Durden]

Jocko Willink is straight money. This dude should be the next R Lee Ermy. He definitely could pull off a WWE Wrestler with that gravelly voice. Oooh yeah brother!

[@buzzyfuzzsaw]

Thank you, PragerU, for a very timely and powerful Memorial Day Tribute.

[@janky477]

As a kid I never truly understood how I could possibly be thankful enough for the troops. It was such an overwhelming blessing it seemed impossible to say "Thank You" nearly enough. But now I know. It is to remember the sacrifices they've made, the hell they went through, to make sure every day I could spend it finding my own happiness. Thank You for this video.

[@JERTHITA]

I couldnt help but to get teary eyed. God bless our fallen soldiers and the ones still serving or have served. God bless their families for they went to war with them. Thank You

[@KoedoeKoningZJ]

Although I am not an American, but a South African, this video brought me to tears... America is truly the greatest country in the world and thank you fallen soldiers and those still fighting for making it possible.🙏

[@jakerutherford9204]

Dammit jocko, now I have tears in my eyes.🥃✊🏻🗽

[@neithon467]

Thank you to those who died to liberate Europe back in the 40s. The people of Europe will forever remember your sacrifice.

[@akavierocultado6413]

Wow! That was an emotional ride I did not expect! Awesome video!

[@jacob.ae_1776]

My father served in Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan. My grandfather fought in Vietnam. My great grandfather fought in World War 1. I could never be more proud of them.

[@Fcxkyyy]

🇺🇸

[@emilydegruise7970]

this is what it’s like to be on the front line-not bagging groceries. these are heroes

[@DanKoning777]

*The United States of America exists today b/c of the Lord God Almighty.* Without His hand of Blessing *we wouldn't even exist.* Remember Him and our great soldiers.

[@hbxoo]

Im a swiss guy. I served my time as an officer too. We never fought such wars, we were lucky. Nowadays we forget to remember those, who fought for our freedom and our democracy,.. I feel ashame about our decadent society, that forgot, that freedom isnt granted and freedom of speech must be kept too. I always remember those fine young men, who liberated Europe from faschism. Remember their sacrifice!!! Remember and honor what they fought for👍👍👍 i will NEVER forget!

[@josephbaumer3887]

God bless the USA and its soldiers. this ment somthing to me, I've had ancestors that fought in nearly every American war, even the revolutionary war

[@noelsmith399]

God bless the USA from Australia

[@momqabt]

To all the people downvoting: don't forget it's because of your unnamed soldiers that you have the liberty to obsess over the easy parts of life. Art, sexuality, culture, music, linguistics, sports. Without the sacrifices of your forefathers you could as well live in the British Empire or under the Reich. Don't disrespect the memory of these people, their memory. And I'm not even American.

[@tonygabashvili8357]

I mean Britain's pretty cool now though

[@dankuser8303]

Miklós Pál Márton Molnár the British Empire is not comparable to the German Reich? Who has fought with us in most of the wars in recent history? Yes they weren’t perfect but comparing them to Nazis is not good.

[@momqabt]

@@dankuser8303 where did I say it's not comparable? I just compared the two to the same level of murder. The British empire has in fact killed more than the Reich. Granted not from the same ethnicity it still doesn't excuse the act. Native Americans. Hindi. Chinese. Various Pacific island societies. Spanish and Portuguese eradicated to a near extinction the natives of now Latin America, the Soviets had their gulags. Remember who fought against these. On the battlefield, in the court room, protesting on the street. Most of them are nameless, forgotten. Remember their sacrifice so you can write your comment to me who I was allowed to write my comment thanks to Their sacrifice. Now read carefully again my OP. I never not compared the two.

[@momqabt]

@@tonygabashvili8357 the Brits? Yeah. People in Britain? Grooming gang?

[@momqabt]

@The Lonely Autistic Archiver the liberty to choose to be or not to be in dept. I'm not. My family is not. You have the liberty to be a degenerate. If you are I'm sad for you. If you spread that degeneracy, I'm sad for those you are able to indoctrinate away from wisdom. You have the liberty to engage with the internet or not. You are only at the mercy of technocrats if you revolve your life around technology. You have the liberty to choose your liabilities. Amish are not dependant on technology. Politics are as trying as people let it to be. The left wants more powerful governments. Remember that.

[@DontStopBrent]

Thanks to you, Dennis Prager and all of you who made this excellent video for all of us to remember those who sacrificed so very very much. You’ve richly blessed us.

[@swedishgamer___9117]

Lets not forget our Coasties! Thank you to all who serve and preserving this great country! God Bless!🇺🇸

[@w00dside2]

Thank you We never be able to say this enough to all of you who fight for our freedom.