MEDAL OF HONOR: Navy SEAL Hostage Rescue and Hand-to-Hand Combat with Taliban | Edward Byers
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Inspired by films and literature during his youth, Edward C. Byers Jr. aspired to become an elite soldier in the United States military. After a deployment with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit in 1999, Byers was accepted to attend Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training. He graduated with BUD/S Class 242 and fulfilled his dream of becoming a Navy SEAL.
On December 8, 2012, Byers was part of a hostage rescue mission involving an American Physician being held captive by the Taliban. After a difficult hike to the target, Byers' SEAL team reached the compound where they believed Dr. Dilip Joseph was being held.
Following closely behind Petty Officer 1st Class Nicolas Checque, Byers entered the compound, shooting dead an armed Taliban fighter and engaging others in fierce hand-to-hand combat. During the firefight Byers would use his body to shield the Dr. Joseph from enemy fire.
After the successful rescue of Dr. Joseph, Byers noticed Nicolas Checque had been wounded during the firefight and attempted to resuscitate him, but Checque would eventually succumb to his wounds. Nicolas Checque was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for his actions.
For his actions Edward Byers was awarded the Medal of Honor on February 29, 2016.
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I subscribed for sure! Thanks for this and to all who have and are and will serve 🙏 thank you so much
@@markgriffin9287 mmkmm
Yo put
Never a ex my guy Former
Marine Cpl. Nathan A. Schubert| Military Times
Died January 26, 2005 Serving During Operation Iraqi Freedom
22, of Cherokee, Iowa; assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Hawaii; killed Jan. 26 when the CH-53E helicopter in which he was riding crashed near Rutbah, Iraq. Twenty-nine Marines and one sailor also were killed.
Iowa Marine killed in helicopter crash
When he was talking about the helicopter crash it brought a flashback to when i Iost a friend the same way over in Iraq. All articles about this say it was because of the sandstorm brought the helicopter down and everyone died from the crash. Nathan didn't die from the crash, himself and others were injured some severely but they had been found by the enemy and all the ones that were alive were shot and killed. He was killed 1 day before his 23rd birthday and we laid him to rest 1 day after he was supposed to be coming home from Iraq. The town we grew up in was small just about 5300 people and there wasn't one person less than that who wasn't outside lined up for miles including other towns around us join in with Fire and police. When we were gathering st our biggest church for it usually holds a around
We had an ex Navy Seal in my hiking club that I got to know. He knew I was ex Navy too, but a radarman. One time I encountered him going up a very steep hill near Auburn CA we call training hill. I was walking and he was jogging. He invited me to jog up the hill with him and I did for about 100 yards but I couldn’t keep up with him so I told him to continue jogging and I would walk the rest of the way up and meet him at the top. I’ll never forget what he said which was no, I’ll walk up with you, we never leave a man behind. I said you were a Seal and I was a radarman, that doesn’t count, you guys did pushups and we just pushed buttons. He said yes it does, we are both ex Navy, we were on the same team and we walked the rest of the way up the hill together like brothers. This was a really tuff guy built like a bulldog but yet he had a fierce and humble sense of supporting a team member even if he was just a skinny ex navy radarman.
It's not the MOS that defines you. It's the distance you are willing to go. I was a scout in the army yet in better shape than most rangers. I would blast them during PT. And give them that look 👀
Awwww
Thanks for sharing! 👍
I read a quote from an a former SEAL where he describes the type of person who makes it thru the training to actually become a SEAL. How you described this guy was very close to what he said. Its not the big ex-jocks who make it but instead its the ones who lift up those around them.
Awesome comment/story. Thank you! 💙 🇺🇸
After watching many of these interviews, I noted Ed is one of the few that never cursed, uttered "f" bombs or constantly swearing. Humility, responsibility and integrity defines his type. Salute to you sir!
Thank you for your service sir, Mr. Edward! I was a 14 years old Vietnamese refugee. America 🇺🇸 has took me in and gave me freedom! I would never, ever, forget the ultimate sacrifices of men and women! I took the opportunity that America gave me to study and work hard. Today, I am enjoying a good life and able live the American Dream. Thank you to ALL Americans that help me. Americans are beautiful people with big hearts. My four children are now AMERICAN 🇺🇸 ❤️
That’s awesome, glad you got to live the American dream. So many people nowadays take our country for granted.
Not only are your children American, you are also an American. You are one of us and we are happy to have people like you as our countrymen.
Proud to say....My fellow American! Thank you for sharing!
I'm happy that you are here living the American Dream!
That's the most American thing I've ever heard. Heck yes!
A true warrior. I just turned 39 and often regret not going into the military. I have the so much respect for guys like mr. Byers. To make it through to be a seal is awesome! Then to go on and do the things they do in combat amazes me. These men and women should be taken care of thr rest of their life! We sleep soundly because of them! Thank you sir!
One of the good things about being an American, is knowing that if you ever get captured like that, whether they are able to pull it off or not, there are men like this man, who are planning and trying to figure out how to come get you, and will pull out all of the stops to do so. I think just knowing that would help me get through something like that.
Very well said!!
Not the ones in ukraine
What happened in AFG Is there soliders still there ? I think there may have been sowe in Vietnam aswell ? 🤔
@@ryemc915 , yeah, but if you read things like Eric Haney's autobiography about his time in Delta force, they were plans and operations in the making to go try and rescue pows, the government shut them down every time saying the Intel wasn't sufficient. And you have to believe they would have gone if they were sure of a location where they could be extracted.
@@ralphholiman7401- Hundreds (thousands?) of American POWs were left behind in Vietnam thanks to the disgrace and liar Songbird McCain swearing there were none left there.
The weight of responsibility that the MOH carries is huge and every single one of these men carries it with class. These are the roll models that we need in this country not the athletes and actors that we have now.
After Seal Team 6 captured Osama Bin Laden and were being celebrated a helicopter carrying Seal Team 6 members was shot down killing all aboard. It seemed like it was quickly swept under the rug but seemed very suspicious to me. How did the attackers know SEALs were aboard. We’re they tipped off, possibly by Pres. Obama or one of his cronies, or did they just get lucky? Will we ever know?
It's just another frickin illusion
there are no hero'sin sportsor Hollywood.
TOTALLY WITH YA!!!
@@getredytagetredy go away.
If the leaders in our government had one tenth of Mr. Edwards integrity, our country wouldn't be in the sad situation we are today. Thank you for your Service sir!!
@ Wayne, your 1000% correct
Yeah right you are. We have a political ideology and party just openly and outwardly undermining our democracy through insurrection. And now they're expressing support for Putin and Russia.
100%
This is true and we wouldn’t be in so many conflicts as we are now that out these great men in so much danger constantly . Most of these fights are for the betterment of the rich unfortunately, don’t forget that.
Damn straight 🐾✌️🇺🇸
Guys like these deserve more than a discount at a store or a passing thanks for their service. I hope everyone that walks that walk is rewarded in life and gets what they truly deserve.
I am always struck by interviews with recipients of the MOH or Victoria Cross at their sense of responsibility in wearing it. To a man everyone of them always credits their fellow warriors. Thank you sir for your service. You wear the medal well.
I agree wholeheartedly with that, they all refuse to accept that they were extra brave too . I feel humbled listening to them
The guy was given a PENTAGRAM as a reward for killing people in a different country. The “Taliban” exists exclusively because of NATO countries. Once again, government creates a problem ON PURPOSE, and stupid people sign up to kill for the government. Tell me, why we should be celebrating this guy?
One of my brothers has the Medal of Honor-- but he is no longer with us!!!!! ♥️🙏😥😥😥😥🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️🙏
@@tungmiyaynusnbahls8936 I see where your coming from and to that I say at least have the respect to give to someone that essentially signed there life away for there country. No matter what country it's for that person accepted the possibility of not coming back home to his family, that's what I have respect for.
D.H.C. That's Our Battle Cry. Hat's off to Victory 🇺🇲 May She Wave 4EVER!
He did a lot more that night than he told us in order to earn the Medal of Honor, but he doesn’t need to go around bragging about everything he did and went through that night like a lot of guys. He is a true humble warrior and has all of my respect.
🤡 fake story
Uhh what else did he do?
@@EverybodyEditsHacks If you have to ask that question, you probably wouldn't understand the answer.
True
@@EverybodyEditsHacks he kind of glosses over it like it’s a minor detail of the story but after reaching Dr. Joseph he positioned himself between the hostage and the remaining enemy combatants in the room to act as a shield from any enemy fire that could possibly directed at them, while simultaneously physically restraining an enemy combatant by the throat up against s wall to prevent them from obtaining a weapon. All of this left him extremely exposed to everything else going on in the room, but he selflessly ignored all of that to make sure that Dr. Joseph was safe.
This is what a real hero is like: he doesn't swear, he doesn't act big. He just humbly pays tribute to other people.
Oh he swears in the field trust me lol. Nothing wrong with swearing 😂
If u didnt yell lets fkn go after the short intro about the clean shots well ur not american yallyeehawww
u had me until doesn’t swear😂
Swearing has MANY uses, actually increases pain tolorance a suprising %.
@@MonsterHDE fk yea
This is what a real navy seal looks like..a true hero...
He’s leaving out a lot of detail. This man is too humble to tell us how fierce the fight actually was. 🇺🇸
Yea he is the most decorated seal 🦭 there is and is mad humble about it.
Exactly .
Facts. 100%.
No seals are humble. Seals are the butt of every Joke in the SOF community because that’s all they do is talk about what they’ve done. That’s why they’re so famous, seals are not the tip of the spear but civilians think they are because they aren’t quite professionals like they should be
They can’t go into certain details. Only bare minimum. So they have to make it light. I’m an infantryman and even we can’t go into detail with stuff, he’s an elite operator so even more so with them.
What I love about Ed is that he never forgets to mention Nick when he tells his story. He NEVER forgets Nicks sacrifice. Ed is the real deal. He truly an honorable warrior.
The precision with which he uses language to describe how swift and brutal the execution of this operation was performed shows the amount of safety debriefs he's been through. Extremely technical. Zero fluff. Pure intel.
You can see by the flushing on his face and body language that there's more to the story than pure intel, war is hell and you can see it in this guys eyes.
It's insane to me that a doctor who believed he knew better than people on the ground advising no travel to Afghanistan went anyway. His decision resulted in the risking of dozens of lives just to save him.
I wonder if he had been a Journalist or anyone else if he would've garnered the same attention? I understand what he was trying to do but God damnit if I wouldn't have let him have it when I got hands on him.
First words would've been "dumbass".
Trauma tends to burn in your mind.
Who needs superheroes? This gentleman is so articulate, humble and gives me pride to know that there's people that will give their life for their fellow man simply because it's the right thing to do. This man has my highest respect .
My best friend went to BUD/s with him. He’s a really good dude.
As a 30 year career Navy guy the served aboard Aircraft carrier's, Thank You!!! Thank you and all your Seal brothers!
The guy was given a PENTAGRAM as a reward for killing people in a different country. The “Taliban” exists exclusively because of NATO countries. Once again, government creates a problem ON PURPOSE, and stupid people sign up to kill for the government. Tell me, why we should be celebrating this guy?
@@tungmiyaynusnbahls8936 plain and simple he was protecting his friends and disregarded his own life for theres
@@tungmiyaynusnbahls8936 it's a shiny pentagon idiot. And yes killing taliban who rape kids and beat women was a pleasure for an occupation. Don't need the government to green light that cause. Just need them to facilitate the ride and ammunition. And historically all governments of great powers have abused and will abuse said powers to achieve their political goals. It's a sad fact humans have yet to figure out what real power is ... Humbled we are not.
Now that is impressive. I went out on a firepower demonstration on the USS Enterprise, when it visited us in Wellington, New Zealand. The SPs were also running around trying to locate draft dodgers in New Zealand. Confession. We New Zealanders hid a few! What time.
I’ve had the pleasure and honor to meet two Medal of Honor recipients. And when my Mom explained what they did to receive the medal, I was amazed. Cause both were pretty unassuming looking guys. Very nice to talk to. You would never think of these guys as heroes but when it mattered, they were bad asses. 👍👍🇺🇸
The biggest badasses are usually unassuming in appearance.
I am a marine combat vet and i have nothing but respect for the navy seals. I couldn't pass BUDS even in the best shape ever. God bless the Seals!! 🇺🇸🙏
I love to see mutual respect in our service men,& no contention,this comment of yours alleviates a pain I have held,THANK YOU.fellow AMERICAN.SALUTE🤜🤛
Curtis, thank you so much for all you've done for us. None of it was in vein, thank you for everything you and your brothers in arms has done for us.
God bless the marine corps.
@@herbertolijslager1395 many thanks. Semper Fi!
@@xymoriintus I wasn't anything special I didn't do anything heroic. I was in Beirut during the problems we were having in 83 and 84. But it was my honor to be there ready to protect any Americans from any threat because I love American it's more than anything. I stay away from politics but I think Americans are the most kindest and generous people on the planet and the only bad rap that we have is from "some" of these leaders who didn't use good judgment and we're not in it for America but themselves.
I saw this man at a funeral for a friend in Norfolk, VA. He carried himself with humility and dignity while wearing a suit and his CMH. It was humbling to see.
By Chance was it Ed Shames funeral?
@@jeffreyberlin1294 Scott Stout
Intelligence, skill, and courage are things not everyone is gifted with. And of that select few who are gifted with it, even fewer choose to use it for the better good. This man is a hero. I hope Nick is proud of he accomplished that day by giving his life, Rest In Peace.
The guy was given a PENTAGRAM as a reward for killing people in a different country. The “Taliban” exists exclusively because of NATO countries. Once again, government creates a problem ON PURPOSE, and stupid people sign up to kill for the government. Tell me, why we should be celebrating this guy?
@@tungmiyaynusnbahls8936 it is clear that you don’t understand what the word “Honor” means. I’m guessing that English is not your first language.
Perhaps you can tell us how kidnapping a doctor from the Doctors Without Borders organization was an honorable or right thing to do. Then tell us why this doctor should not have been rescued. If you can accomplish these two things, then perhaps I’m wrong in ,y assessment of you.
OH YEAH WE'RE AWSUM!! we LOST the war in afghanistan to people who are NOT SEALS let it really FREAKIN' SINK in, we lost, we lost to people NOT SEALS F**k WE LOST TO dim witted not seal trained GOAT HERDERS so take the "we're awsum SEALS" and shove it
You can tell this dude is tough as nails but also razor sharp mentally. Best of the best truly.
I never get tired of hearing of the experiences these brave men and women went through for our country .
America is protected by men and women like you sir thank you for your service and extreme will to be a SEAL .
Women lmao
The medal is heavy, carrying the past and representing the future. Many who hold this medal now carry that and their minds on this journey. They have to be strong for the rest of their lives.
The guy was given a PENTAGRAM as a reward for killing people in a different country. The “Taliban” exists exclusively because of NATO countries. Once again, government creates a problem ON PURPOSE, and stupid people sign up to kill for the government. Tell me, why we should be celebrating this guy?
@@tungmiyaynusnbahls8936 Whether you believe it’s stupid to stand up and fight for a government you believe create wars on purpose or not, this man and others like him have either risked their live or paid what is called ,” THE ultimate sacrifice”! Their beliefs and dedication are based upon principles of integrity, honor, moral conviction and bravery! ( Do you possess any of these??)
He did it for something that can’t be paid in money or medals -definitely not for the approval of CZcams trolls such as yourself. Obviously, you have never served in the military based upon your previous statement. Therefore, you have no concept in which to fall back on before you typed the ridiculous question you posed.
Also, judging by your CZcams monicker, I’m certain that nothing I typed in my response to you made any sense whatsoever. You are obviously a degenerate that has no concept of what duty honor and sacrifice means. Regardless, I took the time to respond to you using hands-free texting.
The responsibility of living the example that the medal represents is no small task and it says a great deal about the character of the one who holds it.
@@solomio2518 ignore him hes trolling
@@American-pl8fo You’re right. it’s just that at the moment I read his comment, I thought about all the things that this culture no longer values. Things like the military, the American flag, elderly people (i.e. respecting our elders etc. ) and this clown has the audacity to talk about not just a military member but a Navy seal Medal of Honor recipient as if being a SEAL wasn’t enough, the troll commented like the SEAL was a “goober” just wanting to have his picture taken or something! But again, you’re right and I appreciate your feedback. 👍🏾👍🏾
This man was a graduate of my high school and visited to give a speech and have lunch with all of us one day after receiving his Medal of Honor. I was a young kid but it was awesome and he is an amazing guy. There were a million kids tryna sit with him lmao
I had the privilege of spending some time with some seals in the sandbox (not devgru) but their professionalism is absolutely second to none. You could tell he had a hard time holding the debrief cadence together once he starts talking about losing a team mate. Mad respect. A pipe hitter of the highest order.
Most of the SEALS you hear from are the most humble, caring, selfless guy's, but the most deadly and America's best! Thank you for your service Mr Byers 🇺🇸
The guy was given a PENTAGRAM as a reward for killing people in a different country. The “Taliban” exists exclusively because of NATO countries. Once again, government creates a problem ON PURPOSE, and stupid people sign up to kill for the government. Tell me, why we should be celebrating this guy?
@@tungmiyaynusnbahls8936 relax bro it's ok , of you feel that way about him go confront him in person .
@@tungmiyaynusnbahls8936 troll moment
@@scallen3841 hes trolling ignore him
@@American-pl8fo Nope if dude feels that way go confront them in person , don't hide behind a keyboard .
I went to high school with Clark Schwedler. One of the toughest, and genuinely nicest people I've ever met.
This man is a True Warrior. They dont make them like this man anymore.
As a British citizen, I thank you for your service for the aim of a peaceful world. Such a humble man, I take my hat off to you sir 🤝
You can see him visibly get upset and nervous when he began talking about nick. RIP to all the fallen. Till Valhalla. Much respect to this Warrior too!
I've watched almost all of the "M.O.H." recipients from WW2 through to today, and this man brought tears to my eyes with his description of what it means. There are some who acted independently, and achieved amazing things, and to so eloquently explain why it is they have given themselves to the meat grinder in order to complete the mission is a real touching moment for me.
So he didn't tell me directly but apparently my cousin was put in for the CMOH for jumping on a grenade that happened to be a dud, from what I've heard through others he humbly requested that it be downgraded to a navy cross or silver star because 'he didn't want to be on television'. Even now being retired from the teams he keeps his identity under wraps, jocko sometimes talks about him but never by name (which goes to show the respect jocko has for that). Byers sounds like an outstanding person and just as humble of a person
They got what they deserved
What a complete wussy you are. You must cry 😭 about everything. Quick, reach down and grab and make sure you still have a pair! Because it sure doesn't seem like it. 😭🤣🤣😂😜
KEKW
We’re so glad it was a touching moment for you. Thanks for letting us know!
So sorry for your loss. I've the utmost respect for our military. Thank you for so bravely serving and protecting our country! 🇺🇸
What a professional and hero. So proud of Ed. Humble, recognizes his team and brothers. He would never talk about himself but is inclined to as a MOH recipient. I'm glad we normal Americans can hear of these heroic deeds. Its so insrpring. He really represents what the Seal teams are about. Thank you for the video.
As a Marine Corps Veteran, I am so proud of Nick, you and all members of special teams. For me, the most coveted award to be given is that of one’s life so that a team member may live and secondly to have accomplished the mission.
Semper Fi
Thank you Mam.for your service.
I rest easily as an American knowing that there are men - heroes - like this guy protecting us from the forces of evil. The word grateful doesn't properly express the depths of appreciation and respect I have for this man and the men who serve alongside him.
Most of the forces of evil we are facing are already in the country, we don't need to go overseas to find them. That is where the cleaning out needs to take place.Those sons of bitches are very lucky that I am too old to do anything about it, now.
Amen
The forces of evil have infiltrated our command structure, all the way to the top.
The US military should be allowed to honor their oath & remove corrupt officials, like supreme court justices who give rights to OWNED corporations, and representatives in congress who accept bribes from lobbyists, like Manchin from west virginia. Like cheato, who said tax evasion was "great sport'.
I enlisted in 1977, intending to honor that oath, but was denied & demonized.
Yeah cause when they go into other countries to go after people that the cia created a war with they really keep us safe lol
@@peterjones9317 the cia has not done squat
Ukrainians are not going to allow YOU, or anyone else to take their freedom. Learn to appreciate your freedom, FOOL!
I was genuinely moved by this man's clarity of action and narration. Thank God for men like him.
This is a real man!!! It’s always amazing to me how you almost can never tell when you meet one of these special operators! It’s like meeting Clark Kent and not knowing what he’s really capable of! God bless our military men and women truly a special breed!
This man is the perfect example of an American hero. Americans should endeavor to hold the honor of this man. Thank You for your contributions to our Country as well as representing those lives lost.
Instead they worship movie pretenders.
Americans love to throw their lives away fighting for a country that will leave you in debt for 30 years if you want to go to college or break a bone!
I admire these boys turned into America's finest servicemen. My hat is off to u all for what u do for liberty n freedoms. God protect n bless u all wherever u r sent to solve the hardest situations brought to the table of AMERICA. God save our fighting men all over the world.
Gratuitous comments like these make me sick.
@@ipellaers why? Its Americans being grateful and thankful for our fellow Americans that are strong and courageous enough to put they’re life on the line to protect us and our nation??
I just finished watching another video by a Marine Iwo Jima Medal of Honor recipient and the resemblance of their attitude is striking. In their mind, didn’t receive the award. They simply carry it for their brothers who either didn’t make it home or who they served with. Amazing humility.
The guy was given a PENTAGRAM as a reward for killing people in a different country. The “Taliban” exists exclusively because of NATO countries. Once again, government creates a problem ON PURPOSE, and stupid people sign up to kill for the government. Tell me, why we should be celebrating this guy?
Saddam Hussein was installed by the CIA.
@@tungmiyaynusnbahls8936 copy and paste warrior
@@tysonmegahy7267 No copy and paste needed. You people are such children. The amount reaching, coping, and explaining away it takes to believe the lies you all do is terrifying. Just remember, YOU people destroyed our country for not having TRUTH be your guide. Now turn off your brains, and go back to your TVs and praise your government lords you spineless maggots.
Through a group of friends I had the fortunate experience of sitting across from Mr. Byers a few years ago at a cigar bar in D.C. Humble as the day is long, everyone shared stories. Except for the host none of us knew who he was until he left our table. Was an honor to share some time with him. His personal coin is awesome. Great to finally hear his story in his words.
I LOVE what he said at the end about having a responsibility to remind people why the medal of honor is so important as well as the type of people it takes to get that honor... so timely for this period we find ourselves in where most people are entitled, selfish, takers...
I was born with a Peter but I cut it off and now I'm a woman but had a change of thought that i want to be manly sometimes so I stapled a bad dragon to my groin!
What an immensely eloquent and modest warrior this interviewee is!
That these highly trained and experienced men were prepared to enter the enemy camp in order to rescue an American Doctor being held captive, in the full knowledge that they may be killed, wounded or captured is utterly remarkable!
They had a pretty good idea that they'd be up against experienced, heavily armed terrorists, but still they volunteered!
Whilst their rescue was a success, they lost a brother warrior in combat, and that must hurt.
The guy was given a PENTAGRAM as a reward for killing people in a different country. The “Taliban” exists exclusively because of NATO countries. Once again, government creates a problem ON PURPOSE, and stupid people sign up to kill for the government. Tell me, why we should be celebrating this guy?
@Tung Miy Aynus n'Bahls If you ever become a Dr. without borders, maybe you'd get it. But I sincerely doubt it. This man has more bravery, talent & BAHLs than you will ever know or understand. No need to argue, you dis our bravest and brightest, I'll piss on any reply you may create. You couldn't shine this soldiers boots.
@@tracytrawick322 Well said, Tracy and I agree. Guess whose comment was deleted. My uncle enlisted in the army when he was just 16 years old. He was a farm boy and tall and patriotic, no one questioned his devotion to our country. We treasure the letters he sent home to ‘Mama’. cousin served two tours in Nam, another captained a USN cruiser just about everywhere, his son served in our USN nuclear sub and another was a SEAL. I am very grateful they all were on our side. This gentleman is a great American! 🇺🇸
@E. Conboy I appreciate the service and sacrifices by your family, remarkable group of soldiers. You obviously are, & rightfully so, proud of those warriors. Five star lineage!
You sound like an English teacher summarizing a story 😆
Honor to you, Master Chief. Difficulty is something few can comprehend. Grateful there are men who can.
Mr. Byers -
First of all, Thank you for your service.
Thank you for having the intestinal fortitude to do what you had to in this situation.
My condolences for your loss.
May God Bless your path in life, and may He watch over you and your family.
All My Respect!
Thank god. Thank god for our fearless warriors! As a proud army veteran I am in awe of the sacrifices and dedication of these men. I can only wish I was among these warriors
Another great American!!! We need more like him. What a man
The guy was given a PENTAGRAM as a reward for killing people in a different country. The “Taliban” exists exclusively because of NATO countries. Once again, government creates a problem ON PURPOSE, and stupid people sign up to kill for the government. Tell me, why we should be celebrating this guy?
Chief Byers' narrative and the way he tells this mission is riveting and awesome. The men of DEVGRU are amazing. I'm from Coronado and had the privilege of knowing and befriending a SEAL who eventually went on to be a plank owner on SEAL team 6. This was around 1980/81 time frame. I found out later that he was also a member of Gold squadron when he was there. As it turned out, I later became an AFSOC gunship pilot and actually ran into my friend on one of my first combat missions. Although he is no longer with us, he was a great guy and I really miss him. Chief Byers is exactly the type of guy you'd see in SEAL teams and even the guys at Ft. Bragg. Friendly to a fault, intelligent, well spoken, and obviously in tremendous physical shape with endurance that is hard to imagine. Respect and honor these men for keeping our country safe from a lot of evil that would take away our freedom and way of life.
Physical endurance?
thanks for sharing your story man. deep respect to these men and all who serve to keep our country free
@@anthonytakouam2392 One can argue you could be in tremendous physical shape without great endurance. Do you agree?
And you can bet he drastically understated the situation. What a lot of folks don't get is when the world of bad is closing in on you- you don't get to stop and reference a book or tell the client to call you back. He is an extraordinary man doing things maybe .0001% of the men in the world can do. You have to remember, recall, act, protect and mentally manage a million things while rounds are sometimes impacting the loose parts of your gear. And that is if you are lucky. Chief Byers is a warrior and that means not only the violence we do but switching on compassion when necessary but not letting it wreck you on the spot. Mental and physical discipline and toughness is everything. There are a billion people smarter, faster stronger than me. The difference is I'll keep going. Well not so much anymore- a lot softer than I was 10-15 yrs ago.
@@reggierico 100% mental and physical discipline is everything.
I’m here running my bread route, currently in my wal mart listening to this story trying not to cry in awe. Incredible. Much honor and respect for him and our men/women That don’t do these things for a Medal of Honor, but to do it because most people can’t or won’t. I’m just speechless
Don'tcry, don't be a bitch
No.. they do it because they want to.
Hope you got got your bread successfully.
@@t1ny03 I own and run a bread route and enjoy listening to stories all day. Idk what you even mean. Not purchasing a loaf of bread? Yes… they want serve our country. There’s always a guy like you huh
You're such an insecure little being you canny even detect the compassion or intent in my message.
Carry on living your life bro, you're not that guy. . Truss me on that
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@@danielbeauvais6790 just internet losers that want to make themselves feel good by putting down others. Don't even bother with them brudda
Mr Edward you are and will continue to be an excellent holder of the congressional medal of honor. So sorry you lost your brother. Rip nick.
You n others like you make us proud to be Americans. Keep telling your story. God bless you
As a Navy vet, I couldn't be more proud of our heroic SEALs.
Watching this actually brought me to tears.
I salute you sir, and so proud to have shipmates cut from the same cloth you.
ROFL ok
I cannot imagine the stress, pain and difficulty in passing Hell Week, BUDS, not to mention SEAL training as a whole. You men who do that are amazing, and that is an understatement. Thank you for everything you have done, and do, sir. A huge Airborne Salute to you!
You forgot to mention Green Team
Yeah it's crazy they have to go through SQT after buds to become a seal. You wanna talk about bad mama jammas. This guy's are amazing.
Really?
With a fractured tailbone ffs. Warrior
I can. I was sent back the 1st time then I fractured 5 Vertebrae in my back. The Men that make it are the closest thing to a Is superhero we will ever know. The trick to have enough bandwidth to control yourself when everything in you is demanding you stop. It is a very special person that can push threw that.
As former army, Korean era, vet I am in awe of men who can and do what this man and his comrades are capable of and accomplish. I salute you.
MOH is the highest award given and it still doesn’t seem like enough. Thank you Mr. Byers. The level of service you gave and give to this country is immeasurable.
Every Country has their biggest awards for me Victoria Cross is the highest of highest even Americans 5 recipient recieved that in WW1
RIP Nick. His quick thinking, and faster actions most certainly saved that doctor’s life.
Feel free to look up that valley. It’s called the “valley of death.” And this was the first and ONLY successful military operation in that valley in all of recorded history. Dating back to the Persian Empire and staying that way until the Soviet Union was destroyed and avoided that valley after dozens of failed attempts. The biggest loss of special forces happened in that valley. This was the FIRST and ONLY successful mission ever carried out in history in that valley. That is why this mission is so amazing and the most decorated of all time.
Is this the same fight Mr. Ballen was in when he about got killed? I recognize some of the names and the story, but I'm not 100% sure
Valley of death was in Saipan?
@@fuzzykurb he was never in DEVGRU. Different units, different missions.
What Valley are you talking about? Plenty of valleys are considered the “valley of death”
@@sturejohansson5114 Afghanistan.
as a Vietnam vet myself l admire you and you did what you had to do you earned it.
Welcome home soldier 🪖 thank you for your service 🇺🇸🙏
The guy was given a PENTAGRAM as a reward for killing people in a different country. The “Taliban” exists exclusively because of NATO countries. Once again, government creates a problem ON PURPOSE, and stupid people sign up to kill for the government. Tell me, why we should be celebrating this guy?
You’d think a Vietnam vet would be speaking out against the government at every avenue; considering Vietnam was another war literally based of provable lies.
The Gulf of Tonkin didn’t happen, yet a war and millions of lives were ruined because of it! No it’s just easier to soapbox and call everyone a hero.
I guess that agent orange rotted what little brain you still had 🤨
@@tungmiyaynusnbahls8936 lookout guys, we've got an Internet Coolguy(TM) here 😎 🆒️
All of this clip is good, but the last 2 minutes is priceless. Thank you for serving our country, as a veteran myself, I am honored for your service! Thank you is not enough BUT THANK YOU!!!
Thank you Edward for everything you have done for America and the citizens! We all owe you!
A 10 minute description of what happened probably took place in the span of :30 seconds. Unreal.
Did I just hear YOU volunteer to fill his boots?
@@e.conboy4286 From my reading of the comment, I dont think he was denigrating anything Chief Byers said, just stating that he had such a detailed explanation for something that happened so quickly.
As a Nam vet I hear thank you for your service every time I wear my vet hat, just saying that to you doesn't seem enough. We all do what we have to do to stay alive and hopefully everyone we serve with gets to go home when it's time, loosing someone is probably the hardest thing to deal with. You have done more than your share of duty. Welcome home to freedom you helped all of us to enjoy.
Thank you Mike, was 2/327 there
Talk about you blowing your own trumpet. I'll bet you don't respect Black Vietnam vets. I know. The Black guys had a hard time. I was in the New Zealand Army. I was not so impressed with the attitude. Sorry.
I am not American but maybe I can understand the level of his sacrifice. Thanks for showing me the true meaning of hope
Extremely moving. Thank you to our patriots, who are among the few, that realize what sacrifice and honor really is.
I saw him at a SEAL-related event aboard the USS Intrepid in NYC. He's like a monument in person, a very imposing and impressive presence. And this was just while chatting informally with people.
I got to have a conversation with a marine who had received a medal of honor and you're absolutely correct. These people give off a powerful presence. Lots of older vets going up to him and crying and other stuff. It was crazy to see
The guy (I'm blanking on his name) jumped on a grenade to save his troop and when he went to toss it the grenade exploded and blew off his arm and a huge part of his torso
My grandfather served on the intrepid. So happy i got to take him back to see it before he passded
Thank you for your actions Sir. And thank you Nick for giving the ultimate sacrifice. I've heard others who served in devgru speak extremely highly of you.
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The guy was given a PENTAGRAM as a reward for killing people in a different country. The “Taliban” exists exclusively because of NATO countries. Once again, government creates a problem ON PURPOSE, and stupid people sign up to kill for the government. Tell me, why we should be celebrating this guy?
All govt is SLAVERY
@@tungmiyaynusnbahls8936 Israel...
@@tungmiyaynusnbahls8936 they loved al-quada little to much
I like the story being told without hearing the interview questions. Great job. Amazing story.
Ed Byers is a legend.Great person and very humble.
What an amazing man. As just a regular US Marine I humbly salute you for your steadfast honor and dedication to always doing what’s right. God bless you 🙏🏻
You where more than just a marine to me, my brother
I've read about the mission that Edward Byers was on that rescued Dr. Joseph. The minute I saw Byers name I remembered the story of Nic Checque. Thank you for sharing this story and thank you Ed for serving our country and taking the time to share the story of your brothers
Sir, you’re an amazing Man and I’m honored to hear your story. I’m proud to be a part of a nation that is protected by hero’s like you.
This man’s is an absolute legend, prestige level 5, humble, brave, strong, this is the kind of guy you want in your MW2 lobby..
I can’t imagine having enough respect and admiration for these guys and all the members of our military. They give so much of themselves to our benefit while putting themselves in harms way. I just don’t know if it’s possible to show them the amount of respect and admiration they deserve.
There are no words that have the amount of strength or acute definition to describe the amount of envy, respect, & pride I hold for all of you as our American Warriors & modern day Gladiators. It’s beyond astronomical how much appreciation I have for you saviors, conquerors, protectors, knights, & paladins.
This is the kind of detail I like when I have my headphones on at night vacuuming the Perkins restraunt floor.
Most every podcast my pleasure is mostly in the comments. Not the Sean Ryan show. He asks questions for the viewer/listener.
I've never watched one of these before. It played right after something else but I'm glad I got to see it. It brought tears to my eyes and I felt immensely proud of Navy Seal Byers. He's right, the news these days are reluctant to give honor where honor is due to our soldiers and Americans don't have a full understanding of the sacrifices our brave soldiers have made for us, for our freedoms, our nation. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Mr. Byers.
You can hear the suppressed emotion in his voice in the entire video. Respect doesn't even do justice the kind of honour I have for these guys. Thank you for your service good sir!
I’m so unbelievably great full for everything he has done for us.
The fearlessness these men have is just unbelievable, thank you to everyone who puts the protection of our country before their own lives. 🇺🇸
It's not fearlessness, everyone is scared shitless, trust me... It's whether you use that adrenaline to your advantage or not, that makes the man. You can get numb to sounds of gun fire and explosions, but once it's within your zone, that fear is in everyone. The enemy feel it as well. Take advantage, go auto pilot/use your training to subdue, or sit and panic is what makes the difference. Everyone can collect themselves within 20-30 secs, but if you're moving before that, you have the advantage.
WITH OUT THEM, WE WOULD NOT BE. FREE. , RESPECT , PROTECT AND HONOR THEIR. SACRIFICE !
@@avaynemain8705 sir, this is all disrespectful and a pure insult. Give the credit, give the thanks and gratitude and move on. You have zero room to place yourself in someone else’s shoes, ESPECIALLY when you’ve never done something like this yourself.
@@scottfrost8956 how do you know that he did not?
@@scottfrost8956 I don't believe I said anything disrespectful or remotely insulting, I spoke about what it's actually like. I merely clarified that we are all scared. If you read even half of what I wrote, it would be pretty obvious I have some insight.
thank you brother, for your service and everything youve done for this great country. "Never Forget"
Love when we get new interview videos! Let me hit this bong 💨 & listen to this great vet tell his story. Thank you sir & welcome home. 🇺🇸
Take a hit for me, im fresh out and waitin on my dude to get home from work😭.
@@alale923 ahhh I hate when the weed man is @ work😂‼️ boutta rip this bong for you right now my boy 💨 stay high & safe! ☺️ that’s when you hit up more dealers grab a lil dime till yo boy get off work to grab the real pack
Hearing this story was magnificent, may Nick rest in peace. You're a hero sir.
I'm so grateful for these brave and selfless men , that fight so hard for our freedoms. Thank you for your service sir. 🙏
This brings tears my eyes and my heart. What a great man. What a Patriot. He did that to save an American doctor, but He would have done the same for any American. Profound respect for this man and his team and all our military. God bless him and all our military and keep them safe.
Now another Seal who was on the Bin Laden raid is revelled ....what a team !!! seen interviews with Rob Oneill ,Matt Bisonette , Will Chesney and Bill Rapier who didn't say anything about it when Andy Stump asked him and now Ed Byers who also didn't say much about it , just that he was a small part of it....The Team who conducted the Bin Laden raid were absolutely top tier operators...another one of that team was one of the snipers on the Captian Phillip rescue ...would love to know who led that team on the ground....Ed Byers is a great example of the humble but deadly professional Seal....
Men like you are why we sleep easier at night and go about our lives blissfully unaware of what it takes to have that peace and for that I thank you.
Whatchu mean? biggers with an N live in my neighborhood so i dont sleep easy
This man is so well spoken and an absolute inspiration to the next generation of warriors in honour of his friends and those that went before him. Thank you for your service, honestly, from a neighbour up north.
If everyone loved this country like you do, it would be a Heaven on Earth.
I'm always impressed with how they deflect any notoriety from themselves, towards their team members. That old adage of, "there is no I, in team" really shows with not just MOH recipients, but all squared away service members of all branches. I also thank you for your service and bravery.
Exception for O'Neill, you have to respect him of course and people he worked with thought he was a fine operator, but about killing Bin Laden- if you don't ask him he will tell you.
Unfortunate but there are people like that in all walks of life
Edward Byers is what being an American is all about, clearly you can observe the loss of his team member Nicks passing has had on him. We’re lucky to have men who sacrifice themselves so others may live.
I thought it's poverty, racism and illegal war.
@@echsenjackson7182 TBF you’re more accurate. Neo Liberal capitalism doesn’t really work. Milton Friedman f****d up big time.
Thank you for your service! 🙌 Your language reveals your discipline and training 🇺🇸
These soliders are true heroes he's very humble I'm proud to have this man on our team he's a true national treasure!!! Love you bro thank you for everything you have done.
For you and all the soldiers who have served, fought, and died for their country, Thank You!
This is the first video I have watched with a Navy Seal talking about military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. This is very important for citizens to hear of the courage of their soldiers and the emotional impact of the loss of their brothers in arms. Thank you, this is very powerful. Every American needs to watch this and share with others. God bless Edward Byers.
I’d like to think of myself as a tough person and able to focus and get through difficult things. I do not even get close to understanding what these men have gone through from training to deployments. I don’t think you can understand it unless you have been through it yourself. It’s really unbelievable and the reason we’re able to wake up and eat coco puffs and listen to the radio on the way to work. I think most people forget that. Thank you to you and your men from the bottom of my heart. Thank you.
This man seems like an amazing guy. Talking about these hellish and glorious things he went through... but he still keeps his composure in the most impressive ways. What a man.
SEALS ARE INCREDIBLY TRAINED...OVERCOMING THE BODYS RESPONSE IN SITUATIONS WILL SAVE LIVES...THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION TO WORKING THAT HARD!!! I CAN HONESTLY SAY I HAVE 2 SEAL FRIENDS(1 GAVE ME HIS LAPEL PIN & I REFUSED IT MANY TIMES...HE WAS PERSISTANT!!!)
Thank you sir for your service , a very humble man that is a United States Navy Seal hero and a hero to “ us “ the citizens of this great country 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
The guy was given a PENTAGRAM as a reward for killing people in a different country. The “Taliban” exists exclusively because of NATO countries. Once again, government creates a problem ON PURPOSE, and stupid people sign up to kill for the government. Tell me, why we should be celebrating this guy?
Thank you for making the world safer !!! God keep you and the team and the seals dog safe and always come home !!!! You guys are amazing!!!