Veteran Reacts to For Joe By Ren

Here I am doing a reaction to For Joe by Ren. Thank you for taking the time to watch this and for helping me on my journey to 10k subscribers. If you have any requests, please feel free to let me know in the comments.
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• Ren - For Joe (Live Pe...
Song For Joe
Artist Ren

[@alimac1469]

We all have that same question, "What could I have done?" 43 years on, and I still wonder, but over time more gently.

[@torstenjosephkartelmeyer4623]

born 1970... I´m addicted to art, books, music, paintings. I never stumbled over an artist, that had the courage, to expose this intens and IMPORTAND feelings like REN does!.from birth, my emotional mindset is far more intense than the average people. It took me to the age of 30+ and several therapies to learn, that , as to speak with REN´s words, Its not you that´s sick, it´s the world that´s sick. Just like him, therapist didn´t understand my problems. but how could´ey. now I´m fine. learned some copin skills... ;-)

[@JohnPaul-hm2ys]

I was about to go to bed, and your notification popped up, so I had to watch and support the message Ren is sending. We may be missing a few feathers, but we still have a chance to fly and soar. I wear my scars openly and proudly. My voice comes from 60 years of tragedy and triumph, and I share myself without prejudice or judgment. As Guy Sebastian says in Standing With You: I will be that voice in your ear, quietly destroying your fear. Have a good night buddy.

[@TormentedVet_Reactions]

love the quote man!

[@JohnPaul-hm2ys]

@@TormentedVet_Reactions the full song and video can make a man cry.

[@ericblair9103]

My Nanna always used to say, "loss hurts so much because we love so much". Thank you for your heartfelt reaction.

[@JoelMyaer]

I never thought at 53 I'd cry along with the whole world, well at least the world luckly enough to discover Ren. Ren has REN-EWED my heart and soul, for in this weary world he's a beacon of hope!

[@krisprepolec5616]

This was filmed on a hill overlooking the Calgary Saddledome (Scotsman’s Hill). I have watched fireworks from here many times. What a beautiful tribute ❤️❤️‍🩹

[@davidholwell2060]

🎉🎉🎉 Great reaction.

[@DarkPixxie]

Yea it’s so deep. I watched this live. I fuckin love him he’s brilliant. Being able to relate to so much of him and joe….. His strength helps me heal thru his music and raw self

[@peterveste6976]

thank you for reacting to this beautiful and powerful song R.I.P Joe Hughes ❤❤❤

[@firefighterchick]

I don't know if you've seen it but he posted on his community page that he met with Joe's parents and played this to him. He said they sat and cried together. His mom smiled and hugged him. He said he felt lighter about it. He recently did a live stream(not on KZbin) because he heard his fans were worried about him after the video su*cide was released and because he was concerned about how it effected them. That's the kind of human that he is.

[@stevenlemons2602]

What an amazing person Ren is. I feel so much. A great reaction. I never finish a Ren track without tears in my eyes.

[@elenaorujev3494]

So honest and open - and so important!

[@DarkPixxie]

K yea here come the tears again

[@mickjuul1977]

You can't stop re-thinking what could have been done differently.. And it`s not a choice.. Its just there all the time.. What if.. Great reaction.. Shit i love Rens brain...

[@dougoneill7266]

Strong. x

[@leann60]

❤❤

[@dererfindervonscrabble2624]

A nice and honest reaction, good video. Of course, many thanks for the important words here. I also miss a lot of people, myself and much more. But I know that I have to stay strong, please stay strong, that actually applies to everyone. You now have one more sub. Thanks

[@AP-gb3eh]

I think this song is exactly that just continuously processing the pain of losing a loved one to suicide. It’s good for those out there who don’t know if it’s ok to talk about it to hear this and know they aren’t the only ones who are still suffering

[@dunny2000]

Thank you for your heartfelt reaction full of understanding and compassion. A sad song we all needed to hear.

[@Ashry1980]

I had a childhood friend born Christmas eve 1978... we graduated in 1998 from Alvin high in Texas... Nolan Ryan's high school...he went into the army & served in Afghanistan... after the army he became an EMT then pursued to be a firefighter... he was hired on in Houston #26 in March 2009. A house fire in southeast Houston on Easter morning April 12, 2009... City of Houston announced the tragic loss of Capt James Harlow & probationary firefighter Damion Jon Hobbs...i grew up on cr 148 & he grew up on cr 147 ... we rode the bus together & his sister was my bff...I miss riding on his bike even tho it scared the crap out of me .. he crashed the 4 wheeler into a cow 1 night & i got thrown off the back bc eww i didn't want to hold onto the person holding the handle bars at 14...my back got messed up in that wreck at 14 & still aggravates me at 43.... but it also reminds me of him. Prayers & peace for any service veteran or public servant... they really care more about others than themselves.

[@jonnyBinurface1]

stumbled across your channel before and here i am again. i am ashamed i havent subscribed yet so i just did before the video started. you deserve it more than some other reactors im subbed to. keep it up man!

[@TormentedVet_Reactions]

Welcome back and thank you for the sub and the kind words my friend. I'm glad to have you as part of the community.

[@jonnyBinurface1]

hearing nd seeing you reminisce at the end really hits hard... stay strong, nothing but respect!

[@martinroberts7994]

Got you brother

[@mattayc266]

I hope that Ren will see your reaction 🙂

[@mattayc266]

Thankyou for the love ❤️ my friend and love back from England 🇬🇧

[@TobiiRheaStarr]

I have heard this so many times! I watch reactions every night at work and it still makes me cry every time, I can’t cope with seeing men upset it starts me off everytime but Ren is an insane artist who manages to show every emotion and pull out every emotion from his fans. He is so talented it’s unreal and such a lovely decent guy who has been through and continues to go through so much. I haven’t had to deal with as much as he has but I can empathise as I also have chronic illnesses and listening to him really helps. Anyway love the reaction as usual and thank you for everything you have done and continue to do to support and uplift others. Sending lots of love across the pond 🖤🖤

[@michaelphipps8647]

Ren is the GREATEST of all time!! 🐐

[@patriciaspaeth4215]

You are a great human being, love your heart

[@sampanther8854]

Take care 🙏❤️

[@frankoconnor806]

Great reaction and thanks 🙏 for helping us to help each other more than we did before just like Ren would wish us to do.

[@gingerroo123]

Heartbreaking, beautiful tribute. 💔

[@TeresaGrimes-qp9ic]

We can hide the pain and sadness very well. And when you are left asking why, what could I have done? Nothing. It still would have happened maybe at a later date. G'pa Bivens... Why?

[@sophieterry8175]

I recently found ren. When suicide came out I balled. Then for Joe came out and I’m falling apart.

[@DianeLFC]

❤❤❤

[@MrNiccholas]

I've always wanted to play an instrument well. I struggle to express what I'm feeling and thinking. Words are changing to me (Ironic since I tend to write long comments.) I don't think in words or pictures, so it's kinda like having to translate when I want to say something. I love music, I always have something playing in my head. I envy people who can use music to express emotions that don't have words and wish I could do the same. I've dabbled with several instruments trying to see if I took to one more than another and haven't found one yet. I know the only way to get good is to practice, but even with lots of practice I've struggled. I took Piano lessons for 10ish years on a weekly basis and I did practice most days and I still only have the ability to play basic things. My brain has difficulty doing multiple things at once so playing multiple parts at the same time is really hard. I am grateful for the music theory I learned through piano lessons. It has helped me with the other instruments I've tried and really helped me when I was in Choirs during college.

[@AP-gb3eh]

He has donated $12,000. From the profits from his songs To the rescue team who looked for Joe

[@josephcoen665]

It wasn't $12,000 it was £21,000 which is over $26,000. He also gave £8,500 to Joe's parents.

[@louannlang7471]

It was actually 21,000 euro or pounds, whatever Wales has for currency. 🤩He posted a tiktok

[@serratedchimera3871]

He was literally minutes to late and he ran from his home to the bridge. Rip Joe 😿 I think this was a compilation of freckled Angels, domino and and Su!c!de. But don't quote me on that I'm probably missing one