WWII Veteran on PTSD and Suicidal Thoughts

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[@SlpBeauty333]

Please pin this or spread the word somehow? There's a new hotline for mental health support that is free anonymous and available 24/7 in the US. The number is new it's 988. If anyone is considering what he is talking about, please make the call instead. There are people who want you here and they want to help.

[@williamshuler3351]

God bless any vet, especially war vet's.

[@goobiiguy]

What an odd thing to comment on this short . Seems likes a copy paste on everything . I get what you’re doing but the way you’re doing it is odd

[@prestonbaker420]

Why so you can do nothing but get money and not give it. I’m a veteran help me mother f&$@er. You don’t care about this man. You don’t care about anything but image. I was forced to join the marine corps, I wanted to be a marine but 2 weeks before boot camp I hung myself( from depression cheating girl)and had to be revived by my dad and a ambulance and was in a mental institution, my recruiter got me out and took me by the arm to MEPS and then went to boot camp. Did fine for a year and a half but then I started to get messed with hard( long story). I was a all star marine expert rifle man highest pt and asvab scores and losers with higher rank messed with me. I couldn’t take it anymore and started to smoke weed and do cocaine and eventually was in the hospital for a mental break down and started to get separated. Not for drugs I could have went to classes for that for mental health. Now I have a general discharge luckily but it’s hard to get a good job and I am a stay at home dad while my wife works because she makes more money. So you gonna help, Nope, no one cares F$&k you and the military and the US government.

[@joecullings4082]

Sir thank you for your service and sacrifice, and thank you for not killing yourself,my youngest son killed himself three years ago in October I cannot express in words the pain My wife and I feel everyday, I would give anything to have him back. May the good Lord give you all his blessings 🙏 Amen.

[@kparsa1]

PTSD is real. Nobody should ever overlook how profound of an effect it has.

[@John-mf6ky]

Yes, although I'd ilsay it's not a disorder though. It's just stress that comes after a traumatic event. You don't even have to see combat to get it either. When I hear disorder I think of something that you're unable to work through.

[@MikeHutchberns]

@@John-mf6ky a lot of ptsd actually can’t be worked through. Many people slowly get worse over time even with proper help it is most definitely a disorder, it is in the name.

[@myfaceismyshield5963]

It's not just PTSD that makes vets suicidal. It's also that US society doesn't support them at all. A lot of vets are homeless, even ones who didn't get ptsd. Nobody rehabilitates them and no government program gives them any aid. They can't land jobs and if you don't have a job in the US, the system doesn't even think you exist.

[@thetrailalone4619]

​@@John-mf6kysemantics at that point

[@stretch4595]

Facts I tell people all the time PTSD is so bad because it’s not something you can control it just comes and goes and it pleases. You’ll be fine one second and then next your feeling like your going to have a panic attack out of nowhere , definitely no fun 💯 salute to all the soldiers and everyone dealing with any mental issues

[@itzFlaco723]

“If I do it, all it’ll do is satisfy me but it won’t satisfy nobody else that know me” decades later this is still a common mindset for many men. Stay strong folks.

[@e.k.izzle32]

i imagine it’s common because it’s true. If you take a step back and really think about it, you will realize how selfish it is.. it’s what happened with me and that’s exactly what got me through. 🤘🏻

[@TheJarlofWhiterun]

​@@e.k.izzle32it doesn't help for me. I realise it's somewhat selfish but it's also selfish for others to want me to continue living this miserable life just so that they won't get upset.

[@Nobodyworthnoticing710]

@@TheJarlofWhiterun maybe don’t see it as them being selfish or you being selfish but possibly see the negatives of not being in their lives like as if you would lose one of them ? Not judging or trying to apply my opinion just want to help 💙 I hope things are better for you soon , much love from a stranger

[@wsurjec6414]

​@@TheJarlofWhiterunIt's not their fault. You were around them and now they care about you. I know its hard friend look to God he saved me +

[@michaelj6392]

This is why men need a family. A single man feels like they don’t matter and no one will even care.

[@rickmaldoo4205]

Can't remember where I heard this line, "Dying is easy, living is hard" that man kept himself together, mission accomplished sir

[@stevengo99]

Probably from Outlaw Josey Wales when he was talking with Ten Bears…either way, that’s truth….

[@emilyscloset2648]

Also in Hamilton. Washington says it to Hamilton

[@grunt-sw8si]

Josey Wales said, "Dying ain't much of a livin' boy." “Dying is easy; it's living that's hard.” - Credited to the character Luke Spencer on the TV show General Hospital in 1963.

[@adriannemalden8668]

​@grunt-sw8si General Hospital started in 63. Luke Spencer wasn't a character until November of 78, just saying.

[@Tylerish101]

Rapper 50 Cent song, Many Men: "Death gotta be easy because life is hard, it'll leave physically, mentally, and emotionally scarred" - I'm sure he didn't coin it, but it hits.

[@littlefitterfitness3411]

8 yr army firefighter, i was driving up my local mountain as a plan to drive off of it. My son called me saying he missed me and just wanted to talk. I missed the first one, called him back and thank god because im still here 4 yrs later

[@cesiumanonymous6068]

If it’s dificult to do it for yourself, do it for him. There is no love like a child’s.

[@littlefitterfitness3411]

@cesiumanonymous6068 I did, I struggle daily but also have a wife and 2 more kids I have to at least get till 18😅

[@RoninOne3]

After they’re 18 continue to bear your cross and struggle on brother. You’ll have grandkids one day. Don’t miss out on it

[@WhiteIkiryo-yt2it]

And hopefully you will be for many more years, sir. You are worth the gift of life 07

[@manaw50]

Good to hear brother. I don't know you dude, but I mean this, I love you man. You're here for a reason, and your life is worth protecting. Keep on going brother.

[@user-yw5vs1bk8v]

Suicide doesn't take away the pain, it just puts it on someone else ❤️

[@Angela-vi9bb]

Sadly most people convince themselves their loved ones, even their kids will be better off without them

[@loriholloway5866]

No one that takes their own lives is thinking in a rational manner or it would never happen. My best friend took his own life after he and his mom had gone to bed. Shot himself in the heart. If he'd just gone to sleep, morning would have come. He probably would have felt differently. NOBODY saw it coming. That was 43 years ago. I still miss him.

[@MrWhateverfits]

The only people i would upset is my dad cause he would have to learn the computer to pay his bills and my brother is a sociopath so he would just be angry with it. So I could go out and no one would care.

[@susanferretti5781]

​@@MrWhateverfits Well, then screw them. Keep living for you, because you matter.

[@lisap1903]

@@MrWhateverfitsperhaps if you move far away from their negativity, it will help. This world is so hard sometimes. You don’t need added burdens from people who don’t appreciate and love you. Stay strong and I hope your situation improves soon ❤❤❤

[@diane1390]

My father served during WWII in the Army. He took his own life on July 4, 2004. He was only 78. I miss him, really badly. I've died inside with grief. Please, people, don't kill yourself. You'll never know how badly you've hurt your loved ones.

[@GreenPaganWitch]

It's a scary thing, sometimes the grief overpowers you.

[@samd8631]

I'm so sorry...

[@diane1390]

@@GreenPaganWitch I think you're right. Thanks for the response. Big hugs to you!!!!

[@susanfurlong4048]

Career VA nurse here, 30 years! WW2 Vets, toughest, quietest, appreciative patients ever!

[@JohnBricksmith2048]

I'm a therapist at a drug and alcohol facility, which treats mostly co-occurring disorder. We have a large Vet population at our facility. Granted, I've never had any WWII vets, but our demographic of Vietnam vets are great patients and many of them are alcoholics with CPTSD. In terms of working with clients - they make me feel like what I'm doing matters, because of their attitudes. Yeah, many are grumpy boomers haha, but when I conduct one-on-one sessions it becomes clear that they're very well mannered, respectful men with a lot of empathy and compassion for others. They have tried to self-sooth for so long. Deep down, under that tough exterior are very vulnerable and broken individuals. The ones that saw combat are so traumatized. I'm not a religious man, but I pray for them. I fear they'll never stop using drugs and/or alcohol. It's incredible sad

[@Seasidecc95437]

@@JohnBricksmith2048thank you so much for your work. Don’t forget to take care of yourself.

[@Seasidecc95437]

Thank you for your service to these vets. My dad was a Vietnam vet. 7 tours. I thought he worked in an office, because he came home once a year, for a month, always dressed in his formal dress greens. My mother kept it a secret that he as over in Asia, fighting a war. She cancelled the news paper, and no Walter Cronkite., I was aware of “A” war, I just had no idea my dad had anything to do with it. He wasn’t broken, but pretty damaged. I mistakenly woke him up the WRONG way once….we kids we’re supposed to shake his toes if he was asleep .,, I was 10, and shook his shoulder, and landed 10 ft way. Glad I’ve never been punched again. He died from cancer caused by agent Orange. He did make it to 72, and we had a great relationship when he retired in 1975. I miss him everyday.

[@redback1711]

​@@Seasidecc95437 7 tours! Salute to your dad that's a long time in country🇦🇺❤️🇺🇲 my dad and one of his brothers was in Vietnam too

[@mbrewton9067]

Those guys were brave men who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

[@Masada1911]

The World War II generation has this reputation of going to war and then just carrying on with life as if nothing happened. As the years have gone on, I’ve learned more and more that that just wasn’t the case and a lot of these men struggled. Alcoholism was rampant for one thing.

[@John-mf6ky]

Yup, they just didn't talk about it like people do today. I know my grandfather suffered silently after the war because of what he saw (501st PIR in WW2).

[@daker1941]

Same, my uncle was a Navy hard hat diver. He went down to sunken Naval vessels. He died of cirrhosis of the liver at 37. May God bless all those that sacrificed their lives and their futures.

[@apricotcharms4126]

Alcoholism is still a major issue in the military right now. I just got out and all we did was drink. Thankfully I cut way back when I got out

[@davidguerra2533]

My friends father fought on pelilu and iwo jima. He drank every single day. He was so proud when i joined.

[@JustEnjoyLife88]

Wasn’t just WWII. It’s every war.

[@brianmags1999]

My father committed suicide at the age of 32 leaving behind my mother,my brother age 12 and me 14 years old. I experienced shame anytime someone would ask me how my father died at such a young age.Back then,mental health wasn’t a big issue,as it is now.Growing up I was always so mad at my father for abandoning us and as a result I grew up abusing alcohol and drugs at a young age till I was 55 years old.Now that I’m in my 60’s I realize how young my father was,he was just a kid.He chose a permanent solution to a temporary problem while on drugs and drunk.Thankfully I’ve been sober for over six years and it has helped me appreciate life a little more

[@anveraron2212]

What a Dad. He was at his lowest point, mentally broken, and his first thought was about his kids. 😢 God bless him. We need more fathers like him today who knuckle down, even when it is darkest.

I thought the same thing ,my son was born while I was in Iraq and was going to end it but when I returned home my son was a few months old I couldn't do it I had to be here for him and my older son and wife today married 23 yrs and my boys are 20 and 22 yrs old now they saved me.

[@jamesknowles658]

After returning from Afghanistan my son's did not know me. It took a month until they realized i belonged in the house. All that while I was trying to reacclimate. Very hard situation.

[@michaelheery6303]

AMERICANS GUYS are far too YOUNG to be in WARS.

[@willcal2738]

my dad was so weak all he could reach for was alcohol, wasnt a vet, wasnt anything but a jerk

[@jamesknowles658]

@@willcal2738 you have no idea what that man went through. Try having respect and understanding. Also, alcohol is and can be a sickness. 🙏🏾

[@Kzilla1985]

I hope this reaches at least one person. This man is a hero and a legend for doing his service to this great country and telling his story of PTSD

[@user-ih9xq7tv5z]

God bless this man

[@OTGBob]

He's 100% right. Living for others is the only reason I'm alive. My son, mother and brother give me purpose.

[@Treaxvour]

You better find a higher purpose with Jesus, because there's always a chance all of the others you think you're living for will die before you, and then what will you have?

[@OTGBob]

@@Treaxvour You better mind your business. My family is way more valuable than your made up cult. Sorry.

[@OTGBob]

@@Treaxvour Jesus knows what you did and he's disappointed ☹️

[@JimKittell6486]

​​@@TreaxvourWork at it, you can be more negative.

[@JimKittell6486]

​​@@OTGBobPlease explain how you know what Jesus thinks. Wasn't He here to forgive all our sins?

[@garywallace7415]

God bless you. I jumped 43ft from a bridge onto concrete. 49 broke bones, but I survived. I jumped 23 yrs ago. The same pain I jumped over is still there. I never attempted suicide again. I live with the pain

[@hippityhoppitydayum]

Glad you're still here, friend.

[@matheoustargaryen]

I'm glad you're here to tell me about your broken bones. ❤️

[@connorreed9526]

God bless you friend. Glad you're still here

[@hippityhoppitydayum]

@@yikesmcgee-gz3lq you proud of that?

[@russelltindale9428]

​@@yikesmcgee-gz3lqgfys mate, not the place.

[@dominicanemperor28]

This is why they are named the Greatest Generation. They have the will and love for others to keep going, even when they wish they died in battle.

[@aliceballard6988]

My father, a WWII veteran of the Navy, took his life in 1965 when I was 5. It was the first real pain I remember and it happened a few weeks before I started first grade. It took me 30 years to begin to heal - I felt the dark cloud of sorrow and especially, loneliness and rejection. There was no one to talk to about it. I am grateful you chose differently for your children and family.

[@user-jc8ud6xe9r]

I am so sorry for your loss. Thanks to your father for his service to keep us safe. I am sorry he didn’t have the support he needed from our government to help with his health and recovery. God bless you.

[@aliceballard6988]

@@user-jc8ud6xe9r I appreciate your thoughtful, kind reply. In today's time, with medications and support, he likely could have made it.

[@unknown-jx5yt]

im so sorry for your loss and im grateful to your father for his service.

[@user-zj9md9xd5l]

Stand blessed with recognition that you did not allow that to bleed into future generations.

[@thomp7714]

May God bless him and you and may rest in Perfect Peace in the Kingdom of Heaven with Jesus Christ and God amen, my prayers are with you

[@CallSignDapper]

This poor guy. His sacrifices will not be unnoticed

[@ODMURDA]

give it a month

[@CallSignDapper]

@@ODMURDA why would you say that

[@dyslexicbatnam1350]

The government will make sure it'll go unnoticed for every single generation from now on. They want war lol.

[@odawg2934]

@@CallSignDapperunfortunately 9 times out of 10 this will not go any further than leaving a like 👍 unless you plan on taking action.

[@codeinecowboy8607]

Too late, nazis already march unafraid in American streets

[@oliviamizzi33]

This is truly PTSD. God Bless You Sir. Thank You For Your Service.

[@KeweenawPatriot]

Yep. And now all these kids that were told no once all claim to have ptsd.

[@Smacklover]

@@KeweenawPatriot exaggerate much?

[@thatoneguy9473]

​@@Smacklover unfortunately not an exaggeration right now. Kids today are desperate to claim mental illnesses to garner sympathy when they don't fit in. Reports of tourettes syndrome went up somewhere around 800% just since TikTok started and that's a year old statistic. Who knows how much it is now.

[@DINO-yb9uu]

​@@Smacklover it's also an exaggeration claiming the term of PTSD. HUGE difference between trauma and PTSD

[@lop3197]

Ruined.... man

[@bigbob1968]

This is called courage. Courage to fight in wars, and courage to continue living! God bless this old soldier! Thank you for your service, sir!

[@defi_gardener]

The strength it took to admit this is what it’s all about here.

[@jordanyo7777]

That’s a real man right there. Putting others before himself

[@beaub152]

What a selfless man. Thank you for protecting our world from evil.

[@mikeauxbig]

evil... i.e. the democrats.

[@charlieboomershine7947]

“All it would do is satisfy me”. I’ve never heard it put like that, but that has to be the most true and honest depiction I have ever heard.

[@Bikewithlove]

It would also have satisfied the enemy. I’ve been there - to that edge, and realized that I’d be fine, but my family would be devastated, and my enemies would be delighted. I came to my senses, felt all the pain, cried, fought my enemies and defeated them, and stoked the flame within to live my life. 23 years later and a few worse experiences and revelations, suicide continues to remain off the table. In fact, the best of self love and care are my go-to ☕️

[@user-gu5kl4on2w]

My thoughts are the same and I know his pain living with PTSD.💔

[@jmorrisey79]

I'm happy that this thought changed this man's mind .. but .. suicide isn't typically meant to satisfy anyone else other than the person suffering. It's not fair to live a life suffering just so others don't feel bad.

[@michaelgarcia9139]

​@@jmorrisey79If you had a part in bringing the people who will be hurt most, into this world, you absolutely are being selfish. They also didn't ask to be born yet you made them, and now their life will be ruined with that anguish. I can understand not staying for anyone else, but if you have kids that is 100% on you and it is 100% selfish to take yourself away from them forever.

[@jmorrisey79]

@@michaelgarcia9139 I understand your point.. and I agree to a certain extent. In some cases it's actually better for the kid to be raised by someone else.. because having screwed up parents screws kids up too.

[@flybennu]

I am so glad this man is alive to tell us about the mental hardship a veteran might experience. Thank you SO MUCH for your contribution to my freedom and the experience of life I'm able to have.

[@donnahaynes2325]

Thank you for this comment. I love it and I couldn't agree more. Wish I had said it myself!

[@Mrs.AD0099]

Amen ❤

[@lindapeters5497]

Beautiful comment ❤

[@kevinsmith3274]

😢

[@jacobwright5882]

This man with the few words he’s said just talked me out of rapping my truck around a telephone pole! Thank you for your service and thank you for showing me and anyone else struggling to see what they will leave behind

[@Tjt991twitch]

Hope your still with us man.

[@LALopezWei]

Glad you came across this video.

[@susanneflachsenhaar301]

This broke my heart. God Bless ALL American Veterans

[@Anonymous-lt1wi]

All veterans from any country

[@WhoThisMonkey]

How about we stop 'blessing' them which essentially means doing nothing, and actually do something to help them.

[@zschil28]

My great grandfather was in ww1, made it home and hung himself during the depression. I didn't understand how he could leave his wife and kids until I went to war myself. This breaks my heart but I know so many people who suffer in silence every day. Somehow you just keep going and the days do get better if you can let them

[@andrewgordon790]

My great grandfather as well but a little different. Was in the tank corps and still have his helmet. Came back with a bunch of PTSD and worked in a bank when the Depression hit. Got soo bad and was losing everything when it hit. He tried to even save the bank and changed books to keep it afloat but to no avail. He took his own life after on top of it all, he lost family to sickness. Terrible just terrible. I hope both our great grandfathers found some semblance of peace ✌️🙏

[@jamesdean9943]

Sadly it wasn’t really talked about until after the Veitnam war. Many suffered in silence or abused drugs or alcohol.

[@BookishDark]

❤ im glad you’re still here

[@danarzechula3769]

Shame on this country we must do more for our veterans😢

[@danarzechula3769]

​@@andrewgordon790😢❤

[@user-vy9kv4fl7p]

God bless you sir. Im Mexican in México but you are one man the whole world respects. You are a strong and tough man. Love you.

[@erics.8926]

God bless this man. I pray that you will find peace

[@HalloLuja]

Would you tell that about other serial or even mass murderers? If two people do the same, what is then the diffrence? Is the 5th command of Mose not equal to everybody? And if so, why? Isn't that only about what soldiers would pray and wish for but never can be sure about, for very good reasons?

[@erics.8926]

@@HalloLuja if it wasn’t for people like this man you could very well be living under Nazi Germany or Imperial Japanese occupation. Whether you realize it or not, you owe gratitude to this man for what he did for you and the world.

[@Jaydenreco]

Jesus is the prince of peace!

[@Jaydenreco]

We owe gratitude to God for what he did for us! John 3:16-21

[@erics.8926]

@@Jaydenreco amen buddy!

[@Kate-of7ly]

Bless his heart. Made the biggest sacrifice for their families and country and this what they felt like afterwards

[@RP-dy5mu]

And now african americans are saying "f whitey" and rip down statues while celebrating white birthrates plummeting. lol nice sacrifice

[@stimpaxx]

i can relate. the thought of my kid trying to make it without me is what really drove it home for me. it’s not an option. i thank this man for his service.

[@turretwhisperer]

My dad never thought of this. Thank you for thinking of of your kids sir. You are a hero for that and for the freedom of our country. Hats off to you and your family

[@Fnberg744]

Hats off to you a survivor.

[@BSwanks]

Wish mine did too buddy

[@daryldaryl913]

I am sorry of you guys losing your father. I know my words can not help you . I will pray for you to have peace and heal. Be well.

[@tammiemills9923]

I just want to give him the biggest hug I have ever given.

[@user-tm9qs7jo9j]

This man literally lived his life because he knows the people around him needed him to.

[@matthewconroy4632]

This vet touches million more people than any other commercials. God bless you sir your courage unbeatable message. God bless

[@survivr2017]

One thing I hate is that war destroys a man entirely. It's truly insane what one thing leads to another. Best wishes to this soldier, who has gone through so much to protect our nation

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

Thank you for your service sir. We’re glad you’re still here.❤️

[@jeng2336]

God Bless all our veterens. ❤ 🙏 Thank you for your service.

[@WhoThisMonkey]

The same god that blessed them with war?

[@savexthem4314]

@@WhoThisMonkey god isnt necessarily the reason that they were sent to war lol

[@AresF4]

If you ever feel like doing it, you need to realize you don't just think "who will this hurt?" it's much more revealing to think "how will this hurt them?" Most people tend to just think of their loved ones and friends and wonder "will they miss me? Will they hurt?" But not many tend to think of their day to day afterwards like this man did. Think of the weeks and months after you do it. If you have kids actually realize the torment they would go through, for some children that would be the catalyst of a downward spiral. For your friends that could affect how they love others and cause them to be too afraid to make new ones, costing them their sociality. If you ever feel like ending it always remember life is full of possibilities. When one closes 10 more open, you just have to find them. Stay Strong, you've already been doing it for so long.

[@timl.b.2095]

Excellent thoughts, thank you.

[@jimmybrown169]

I'm glad you are still with us Sir God bless you

[@ianatkinson6111]

This made me think of my grandpa. A Vietnam Veteran. Bravest and kindest man I ever knew. I'll always miss him.

[@mimdr7]

Oh how I wish you could talk to our son. He doesn’t talk to us and he is so devastated by PTSD . No longer suicidal but estranged. God bless you Sir!

[@mecharagewarrior7687]

This helps me with my suicidal thoughts.. May these heroes who fought for us live on for everyone.

[@michellemckelvey6362]

Honestly, the same thing went through my mind also. That's why I'm still here. God be with this man, I will walk with him.

[@jasoncollins218]

Cpl JJC USMC here. Thank you for your service and the sacrifices you made for us.❤

[@melaniesmith1313]

When my husband, my best friend, died, I wanted to do that as well. Loke this gentleman, I had three children, and therefore did not have the luxury of ending myself. I put on a brave face for them, and decided to live. I'm glad I did. I got to be there when they needed me. I got to see them as adults. God bless this man, and his decision to live. He got to help his children along in life.

[@xKT13]

I wish I knew this Hero’s name. God bless you and your family. Will you shower our Vets with peace.

[@rhiannonrede]

Thank you, dear sir. I AM so PROUD that you are here. God bless you.❤

[@NAT20Ashes]

This man deserves EVERYTHING AND MORE I’m in tears man. My papa was so proud of his veteran hat my son has it in his room. He’s his namesake because my papa raised me. I miss him horribly.

[@brianforan603]

I know this man’s struggle will help save others. Good bless you sir

[@brendaclark4023]

God Bless you Sir and Thank You for your Service ❤🎉🇨🇦

[@noodlez8510]

Wish my pops was still here, thank you for your service 🙏 🤝

[@devindith2325]

This man explained exactly how I chose to continue living instead of being selfish. Thank you for your service sir. And thank you for reminding me to keep on keeping on

[@chriswoolever]

Fly high warrior May god bless you

[@ronniedill2754]

He passed ?

[@user-cp2el5hl7k]

I don’t think we’ll ever know how many people are hurting enough to consider this option. I know what I’m talking about. God bless you, sir.❤

[@waynerogers5485]

Thanks. It’s the ones that don’t know that are so stupid and prideful. Like this one that said, “I’m a mother, I could never do that.” I think, “Really? You don’t know that.”

[@thomascorrea3937]

Thank God you are still here. Thank you for your story. Thank you Sir for your service.

[@eviejameson4706]

It seems like unselfishness is a dying trait. Bless this man.

[@BulletC12]

Selflessness*

[@lukefortune8314]

It will look like that if you allow yourself to grow blind and bitter. but the people today think about the same basic things people thought about 200 years ago. we need to stop believing that any generation is somehow better or worse. we have always been, and always will be, human.

[@flufwix]

It’s such a hard place to be mentally when you feel like there’s no point any more. So glad this brave man decided to stay with us

[@Jaseph2]

I’m so sorry for what you saw and what you endured. But we needed you and you answered the call and because of you and your buddies among whom were young men that never came home, we live in freedom. What you did changed the world even though it cost you so much suffering. America loves you. You’re a hero. We thank you for your sacrifice and the sacrifice of your entire generation. We are in awe of you.

[@NancySanders-om4ic]

A Very Brave, Courageous Person.HERO.

[@Paul-qm5nu]

Dear sir, you are a true hero, and the good lord, will put you in true happiness, catching all the big bass you can handle, we the people thank you for your service, we salute you !!!

[@wallihaley5194]

The strength both mentally and physically that this hero has is enormous. God bless him for his sacrifice and for being there for his family.

[@jscho8674]

God bless this man, and all of our soldiers dealing with PTSD. ❤

[@1SweetB]

Thank you so kindly for everything you have done for me,my family and our country 🙏🥰♥️🇺🇲

[@pbrn1729]

PTST has been around since there was war! I’m glad you survived sir🙏🏻. Thank you for your service to our country 💕🇺🇸🇺🇸 God bless you 🙏🏻

[@dbailey45th94]

Serving this country for what dude? Read the first half of your own damn comment. None of it is worth it, at all💔

[@lancehayes9983]

Not having to live under Japanese and German occupation is worth fighting for.

[@landonarmistead4339]

​@@dbailey45th94please go open a history book! What you are saying makes 0 sense.

[@laurahess3417]

This man is brave for fighting in the war, and for telling us that he thought about killing himself. Thank you for your service, and for sharing your story, Sir!!

[@ModestReviews]

Thank sir for your service! I can't thank you enough! God bless you and yours!

[@frankgalati4703]

All these years later, and you can hear the pain in this man’s heart. I hope you find peace sir and thank you for the sacrifice you made 💙

[@michellecarey583]

To all veterans, Thank you for being so strong and brave. I'm glad you're with us.Thank you, thank you.❤❤❤❤❤

[@guitarpirate100]

I was never a soldier, but as someone who tried to take their life, the only thing that kept me here was other people as well. I am glad to see this man well and old. I hope to get there one day too. God bless you sir.

[@jamesdowney2077]

I’m glad you’re still here to tell your story sir!!! Thank you for fighting for yourself, thank you for being alive, thank you for your service!!!

[@user-qb3wj8vz6t]

Thank you for your service.

[@user-gr7do4fn5f]

My heart just broke 💔. Thank you Sir for your service and sacrifice for our country!!! Thank you to all our Veterans!!

[@adamjones2608]

I needed to hear this today. Thankyou sir 🙏

[@lance_r72]

May God bless you and keep you in his hands!

[@boscodog4358]

​@@lance_r72 I know exactly how you feel. Been there before. Stay strong for your friend and family. You won't feel the same way tomorrow.

[@michaelsalazar1665]

A true man. Obviously in dire straits, but he thinks of his family. God bless you sir and thank you for your service!

[@oscarbravo9009]

My granddaddy was killed in the war. I mourn his loss to this day, but he was fortunate in that he never had to go through any of this. God be with all of our veterans.

[@jacobjones966]

I haven’t cried in a while this one got me I’m struggling but the hardworking American in me keeps me going

[@TwilightHusky115]

You got this brother. Never give up.

[@matheoustargaryen]

You got this man, you're strong and it's been a while since you've had a break. I see you. You're an inspiration to more people than you realize. Keep on staying strong and everything you touch will turn to gold. Not yet, but soon. Thank you for being you and being there.

[@BeastxxWar]

Hang in there my friend. You are not alone. There is beauty here, amongst the darkness that sometimes overwhelms us. But that beauty is worth the struggle

[@jacobjones966]

@@BeastxxWarthanks buddy I’m keeping my head up it’s heavy but it’s up

[@scotttrainor5660]

He is one wise and unselfish vet. Thank you sir!🫡

[@8jerasikapark8]

I hope you know I have so much love & respect for you. I'm glad you stuck around

[@sallymann1270]

God bless you. You are the kind of man that we need in our country again. You and my father are so much alike. He served in France, Germany, Italy, and North Africa, but did not live past the age of 46. He had a massive heart attack in December1963 God bless you and your family. Thank you for your service. Thank you for being an American and doing what you thought was right.

[@dalehorton5600]

There’s a lot of things that makes the heart hurt. For me, it’s an old soldier giving up. Thank heaven this one didn’t.

[@Hadmehello]

Thank you for not giving up

[@Compassmiami]

God bless you! I know you’re struggling, I’ve been there myself. It was my daughters phone call and voice that brought me back. If you think the world is better off without you, that’s that voice in your head that you need to silence. The world, your family, and friends Would have a hole that would be impossible to fill. God bless you.

[@wallihaley5194]

Beautiful message.

[@BookishDark]

1000% correct. Everyone has someone theyve lost and miss desperately - always hold onto the understanding that you are that person for someone else. The hole you’d leave in their hearts can never ever be mended or filled by someone else. You’re irreplaceable. Literally and figuratively.

[@kimberlysatori5742]

WW2 Vets are the best people on earth..tough, real, and genuine to the bone. Thank you Veterans...we're nothing without you!

[@rickycamp186]

Pray for our veterans 🙏🙏🙏🙏♥️♥️♥️

[@phillipgonzales4617]

Thank you for your sacrifice and service. God Bless🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jilldellorusso876]

Thank You, for saving yourself from death. YOU are the Epitome of True Bravery✝️🕊️💟

[@swiz5514]

Selflessness he committed to, great job my fellow warrior😊

[@garysimon7765]

This is a very very brave man. God bless

[@rickkline6434]

I'm grateful you thought brother I thank you for your sacrifice

[@nancydavis604]

I am so glad you stuck around. I would like to thank you for the service you gave our country. I know it couldn’t have been easy. But it was men like you that saved us. My daddy was one also. Thank you once again. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@kathleenredick275]

What a brave, wonderful man. Hopefully someone sees this and recognizes his wisdom and truth. ❤

[@stephenrice4554]

I stood , removed my hat and bowed my head . Strength of mind and spirit displayed in one man .🇬🇧

[@Rebelliousoul]

Thankyou for your courage and bravery sir and Thankyou for your service

[@christopherjames1453]

Prayers Sir and many, many thanks.

[@suemerritt1679]

PTSD wasn't a word when this man fought for our freedom. They just dealt with it. How strong and courageous they were. We love you and thank you for fighting for our freedom.😘🙏

[@user-wi7gy8ju7h]

Thank you sir

[@Tump45]

Strong man!

[@grammyallen6558]

Thank you for your service, Sir. I'm glad you're still here.

[@two4flinching579]

Ive had many plans of ending it all myself. We will survive. Find someone that will truly listen and not judge you for your words

[@susanfaulkner2304]

❤