General John F. Kelly - Six seconds and then into eternity.
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- General Kelly spoke to the Gold Star Families of California in 2014 and told the story of two Marines bravery. He tells of how they stood their Post and did their jobs as Marines, and how they stopped the truck that the homicide bomber was driving before he could detonate the 2,000 pounds of explosives meant for the other Marines and Iraqi police who were sleeping in the barracks, close to where the bomb went off.
Jonathan Yale and Jordan Haerter had only six seconds to engage the driver. Not enough time to think of anything but how to stop the driver of the truck that was trying to get past them and destroy the barracks housing their fellow Marines and the Iraqi Police.
Please share General Kelly's speech about these brave men and their faithful duty to our nation, to each other and what the true meaning of what it means to serve and sacrifice. They gave their all and now the rest at peace, least we forget their bravery and that this nation has some of the best that stand in the ranks of our armed forces. They stand on the wall every night keeping their families and their fellow Americans safe from those who would destroy all that we are.
Semper Fi
He made this speech just days after his own son had been killed in Iraq. General Kelley is a tough S.O.B. Represents the Corp well. I'd follow this man to hell and back.
His son died in Afghanistan, not Iraq
General Kelley has a certain way of speaking and carrying himself that makes you want to sit up and take notice of what he is about to say. He lets you know without words that it is going to be important and worth every second of your undivided attention and well deserved respect.
His poise is impressive considering the amount of pain he must have been going through personally and professionally. General Kelley wrote an impeccable speech to accompany the heroic actions of two Amazing American Marines. #USA #USMarines #SemperFidelis #GeneralKelley #SemperFi #AmericaTheGreat #BestCountryOnEarth #BlessedByTheBest #GODBlessAmerica #USMilitary #BrothersInArms #DieToProtectEachOther #DieToProtectOneAnother #BrotherAndSistersForLife #BrothersAndSistersInArmsForLife
When I read your comment I was speechless for a while, Kelly, such character I have not seen in a while.
@James Rooks don't try to be clever, you just sound bitter.
@Franq Ad Abraham was obeying God. And you obviously know nothing about foreign policy and politics. You are extremely ignorant of any real facts.
As General Patton once said, "Do not weep for these Men, be thankful that such Men lived".
Thank you, Penny
@@themanfromcabowabo1559 🤘
Amen
@@aggiebueckert2355 I get it totally and indeed but, I also understand the poignancy that Patton was trying to convey in uttering this statement.
gonna ugly cry anyway.
One is my loved one. Cpl. Jonathan Yale is my nephew. I miss you every day bud.
I'm sorry for your loss. May he Rest in peace.
My condolences to you sir and to the rest of your family. GOD's blessings to your family. May HE give each of you healing heart and mind .
Oh my whole family is proud of him. He was the first K.I.A. That the family has ever had we have had P.O.W. Going back to WW1
I weep with you and your family as your beloved left our world for the next, where he is now perfect in form and substance, having been rewarded for his service to his brothers, country and God.
No, he’s not.
“Surely, the bravest among us are those, who, having the clearest vision of the danger before them, go out to meet it...”
Alexander the Great - 320 BC
No Truer Words....Semper Fidelis Marines
Ironic that the Afghanistan area is where Alexander the Great lost
@@gregknutson8524 go listen to the Alexander speech up on yt it's pretty epic
Big nerd time, this quote actually comes from a Greek historian named Thucydides.
@@Droopysilentme beat me to it. And Thucydides was a great general in his own right, if these young men were his soldiers he would've been proud.
I was lucky enough to attend the ceremony where they were awarded the Navy Cross. God bless these two selfless heroes
In my opinion they both deserve the MOH
let's thank them for pushing millions of afghan refugees in europe
I salute you General Kelly. That was a great speech honouring these two brave great hero's. I believe God had his angels there to speed these two soldier to heaven's gate without pain and without painfull suffering I must be hard on their families and their brothers in arms . Even in Australia there is someone that prays for your boys who become larger than life men and hero's. God bless you all and God bless you with a good God fearing strong government.
@@ivangamer8022 you need to thank the small hatted banksters for that gift
@Kevin Very nicey put mate. I've been out (USAF) since 1986, and these young heroes left us 13 years ago in 08'.
Still didn't prevent tears welling up in these old eyes.
God bless & protect all who bless US with their protection.
General Kelly who lost his own son 1st Lt.Robert Kelly. Said"And so, as a ― as a person that’s lost a ― a child in combat ― and the strong one in all of this is my wife, Karen and ― and ― and my ― my two kids. But when you lose one in combat, there’s ― there’s a ― in my opinion, there’s a pride that goes with it, that he didn’t have to be there doing what he was doing"
I was 1/9 supply shop. I, with my fellow marines a few hours later, took their bloody helmets and vests into our inventory. I heard the blast in the distance. 14 years later, this still brings me to tears.
I cant say I know what your pain feels like, but I respect you for what you do.
Thanks for your service, mate. As a Navy Vet, the Marines always impressed me. I also like the fact that the Marines were within 20 yards of our building. They work hard and as we know some have it all to our country. I salute you and proud to call you my brother.
CLC-111. We were at the gate, we also heard the blast. We moved off the exit lane to let QRF push out. COP was out resupply mission that day. S/F.
My son served with the 2/5 , 1st Mar. Div. In Ramadi, Iraq. He stated that the enemy feared the Marines most. Enough said.
Westmorland I believe said in Nam "There is nothing more frightening, than a pissed off 19 yr old US Marine"
When and what company?
No shit
@@blackheartsmarine0351 2007, Whiskey 2 Wpns. Co., 2/5 1st Mar. Div.
@@jp0308 I was fox co 2/5 from 02-06
Our 2 sons are Marine Captains currently serving today, we do worry but we are so damn proud of them and their brothers and sisters in uniform..
My nephew is about 3/4 thru Boot now. He's a tough little bastard even wrote last week how much he likes it. Said it's hard yeah real hard and getting yelled at all the time sucks but I'm loving the training.
My son is also a Marine Captain.... Thanks to all who are serving and who have in the past, so we can sleep in peace at night. Keep all our troops safe!
Thumbs up to all 3 of you.
I am so grateful for your sons service and the service of your whole family as well.
No, you’re not.
The 125th infantry battalion was also their first morning. We came in on marine convoy the night before. I remember it like it was yesterday. Waking up to the 3 story building we stayed in shook like an earthquake. To me I figured it was going to be a long deployment. But these two men deserve the Medal of Honor.
WOW JUST WOW! I Cant Even Imagine. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE & FIGHTING FOR
OUR FREEDOM!! 😇🙂
Other people that jump on a grenade to save one two other people get the big one. These two saved 50-70 people. This should be upgraded.
I agree.
@@judywyatt4790 I agree as well.
I am also wondering why only the Navy Cross, which in and of itself is a hell of an honor to receive, but in this case, why not honor these two Americans, these two young Marines, the Medal of Honor? I will be writing to the Commandant of the USMC to personally review the actions and move the recommendation to the highest award our country has. I encourage everyone who agrees with me to also write a letter.
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
Rest Easy, those men.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old.
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning,
We Will Remember Them.
We Will Remember Them.
Lest We Forget.
Here`s to all those Marines, both US and Royal Marines, who gave their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Sempers and Per Mare,
Once........Always
Well said Brother.
We will never forget. 🇺🇲🙏🏻
@@grahambarber2766 those arent his words, that comes straight from the bible. there are no more perfect words for this than these ones
I don't care what General Patton said, General Kelly made me begin to tear up at 4 mins. I could see what was coming. Unlike those two absolute heroes, I had time to think about their ultimate sacrifice. I wore a uniform and never reached a point where I had to follow a routine order to its literal end; and it was probably because some other young men or women in uniform, somewhere else, got that order and took that action for me. Given that General Kelly and his wife had just become Gold Star parents themselves, just before this speech is truly unimaginable.
I have no idea how he did that and kept it together. I also would not have wanted to be the one to have the duty to ask General Kelly to make that speech.
I've interviewed many WW2 and Korean veterans and to a man they all say the real heroes are their friends who didn't make it back. Only now do I understand that, 100 percent.
RIP to all those lost in battle; and lost to despair and suicide after the fact of battle; and for surviving. We truly must look after our young veterans. We ask the young to protect us.
Why, then, do we so often, ignore them when they hang up their uniforms?
General Kelly, thank you for your tribute and for your own family’s sacrifice. BH
Whenever I hear this story, I think about how these two Marines were from different battalions and had never met each other before that day......But they were Marines, so they were brothers, and they stood together as brothers...and for the rest of their brothers they were protecting.....and died together that day they first met.
Sane men run from danger, Marines lean into it. Rest easy my brothers. SF.
"Marines are Marines - Family is Family" - "Semper-Fi"
This is the promise you make when you step on the yellow footprints at MCRDSD or PI. Every Marine knows this. SF brothers and sisters.
And those who get off of the bus at Quantico.
@@terrybaird3122 Rah
Semper fi
The best of the best I love the marines
“I was prior enlisted’ comment means a great deal to any enlisted man who has served under such an officer! I served under 2 such officers in USN 1972-78. The comments he made about these marines has a different flavor, a great one.........
Absolutely, I was on Op Herrick, UK forces and the best CO I ever had was an ex ranker (prior enlisted). A perfect mix of officer leadership with understanding of his troops mentality and feelings. As a 20 year old on my first deployment, he put my mind at ease and quelled most of the fears I had.
An officer who was never enlisted will always be at a disadvantage at understanding his men. doesn't mean he can't be a great leader, just he might always have a missing piece
Mustangs are the only real officers.
Mustangs make the best officers.
Totally agree with all of the comments here ! To enlist and work the way up in rank always earns RESPECT of the enlisted ! Because we all that they worked their back sides off to get there !
This Veteran gives a long salute and quiet Taps for them . Rest at peace my brothers.
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Mind you, Gen Kelly had lost his youngest son 1st Lt Robert Kelly 1 day prior to this speech. This man is a LEGEND. OORAH MARINES
THANKS-USMC I'm an immigrant and I'm here thanks to men like you thanks Tim
The Marines say, "Do, or Die". It's not just a saying. This is just another reason why......America loves Her Marines !!
The way Gold Star families should be spoken to and treated, for the ultimate sacrifice given by their sons.
A very powerful speech. Thank you General. He must have been thinking about his son the whole time he was speaking. Thank you for all of your service from the other side of the pond.
Thank you, sir! Semper Fidelis.
No Greater Love.
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Greater love would be to stop sending our sons, daughters, fathers, mothers, aunts, uncle's, brothers, sisters into senseless war
@@jasonhanks8258 Send the politicians to Iraq
@@jasonhanks8258 amen as a Army vet myself I agree....But if it came down to it I would have done the same as the brave Marines
I thank both of those Marines for my freedom. The gates of heaven are truly well guarded. Semper Fi
Strange, every time that I hear this story, my allergies start acing up. My eyes water and my nose runs. Damned allergies.
Semper Fi, brothers. We'll meet when we all regroup.
In hell
@@CODE14464 your so cool.
@@CODE14464 Nah, Satan doesn't want Marines in Hell, he's afraid we'll like it too much and end up taking over.
Marines may not be in heaven but they have spent their time in hell! Semper Fi!
@MAGAtards are fake patriots I agree! I went to Iraq and Afghanistan, in 2008 and 2010 respectively. That was far from the most kinetic those areas had been in recent times but, it was still far from nice cushy existence back here in the US LOL
But then, US Marines are not "normal" men, and women, now are they? God, please bless them all. These two carried out General Orders 1 and 3 and 11 that night. Not all watches end with number 5.
Nothing scarier than a high ranking Marine officer who knows exactly how to think like an enlisted....
"Courage is almost a contradiction in terms. It means a strong desire to live taking the form of a readiness to die."
That's a damn good quote my man
"Marines die, that's what here for, but the Marine Corps lives forever and so you live forever"
General Kelly's son Robert 1st Lt. USMC 3/5 was KIA. Semper Fi.
Brave Marine Warriors who not only gave their lives but knew what they were doing when they did it. Semper Fi Marines God Bless you and your love ones.
From U.K. Absolute respect. Dont want to say more. Would be disrespectful. R.I.P.
"Did their duty into eternity." Wow. Semper Fi...
Even to this day, this speech puts tears in my eyes!
My son was given commemorative dog tags for Jordan Haerter. We searched and found this wonderful tribute for these heroes. RIP
Guts, grit, determination, can-do, all-out, integrity, respect, and honor. That's who Jonathan Yale and Jordan Haerter are as men and Marines. We need to hear more stories about the bravery and honor of heroes such as these. These men ARE America! Let's not forget.
They stood their ground to protect the barracks and all the men inside
I remember working for him. Inspiring. Nice guy. These are the people who love America.
I know Marines, I was one. They're some of the best people I've ever met. They could give you the shirt off their back, and in a heartbeat turn and pound on a knucklehead for being efed up. Loved these guys, always will.
Working with the 1st and 3rd Marines in Hue and Khe Sahn I know their dedication and bravery and thank them every day.
@ William Mears - Two places that were surely hell on earth back then thanks to all that served there, for us, back in the world, glad you made it back, hope you’ve found peace, y’all deserve it ! The disrespect that goes on today is heartbreaking
Thank you for your service to our country. I offer you a very overdue but heartfelt welcome home.
Tet Offensive, Dear Brave One & Brothers!! Merci Beaucoup Always ✨⚓💌
If each and everyone of us loved this. Country half as much as our hero warriors our nation would not be in the sad sad shape that it is in today people we should hang our heads in shame God bless our military!!
Amen brother,
True worriers they had 6 sec and didnt think twice to push forward semper fi the spirit of a marine
God bless all! If it were not for the military, we would not have an America of FREEDOM!
Maximum Respect to both these two marines and The United States Marine Corps for safeguarding us.
Just 2 Marines doing what we do…giving our lives so our brothers can survive…
Semper Fi Marines and may you both Rest in Peace.
I was there. My job was be glued to a computer over in the Main Camp Ramadi. I was able to safely do my job because of Marines like those two. Heroes in the first degree.
General I am a 79 year old combat veteran from 1963 to 1967. Sir you will do to ride the river with I am proud to say. After the dust clears the world knows what a great Grunt and MAN you are.God bless
They leaned in. Merciful God I am so thankful for my brothers sacrifice.
GD I’m proud of those brave young men. They will never be forgotten. 🇺🇸🇺🇸
ZERO FEAR for themselves. From a proud MARINE family, semper Fidelis. GOD BLESS these men and God bless the U.S.M.C
As a former member of our USA military, I hated to click the "like" button. Really nothing to "like" about this, but total respect to all of us, over the years, who have served, and who now have their check, good for anything up to life, marked "Paid In Full", May these absent companions rest in peace.
THESE TWO MARINES DESERVE THE MEDAL OF HONOR!! MAGNIFICENT VALOR! TWO HERO’S WHO ARE NOW GUARDING THE STREETS OF HEAVEN! MAY GOD BLESS YOU BOTH, YOUR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS! WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER! WE WILL NEVER FORGET! SEMPER FI MARINES! I AM SHARING THIS WITH EVERYONE I KNOW! THANK GOD WE HAVE YOUNG MEN LIKE THIS! USAF VIETNAM ERA VETERAN.....🇺🇸
God Bless LCpl. Haerter & Cpl. Yale for their valor & belief in why we have a Marine Corps! Semper Fi!, Marines......Go with God.
🌈. Thanks for everything you do. England 💕
Why have these 2 Marines not been awarded the Medal of Honor?
Thanks for all you gave for me and my family, god bless you all.
Heart felt eulogy by general kelly he struck a nerve and got all the important thorough details in.. I thank all the veterens
For theres service those presently with us and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice like the two men spoken of god bless our veterens
Dog-gone-it. Now I'm crying again... May God bless our brave warriors who have given their all in the service to our great country. May he also watch over our brave men and women who are still proudly serving today.
This is above and beyond, should both be awarded the Medal of Honor.
These were real MEN, real PATRIOTS, real AMERICANS!
RIP in God's loving hands Marines!
Thank you for honoring your fellow Americans and giving us your love and dedication.
God Bless these two men and their family’s. And to those serving, and them who have served. I will always stand with you.
🇺🇸❤️🤍💙🇺🇸🌏🕊🙏🏼🇺🇸
I love those men. Our debt to them and their memory is beyond our ability to repay. LCpl Haerter and Cpl Yale, I will remember you this Memorial Day and every day. True sacrifice. True valor.
Undying Thank You General John Kelly!! ✨🗽🇺🇸♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️⚓🌌✨🎆✨🌠🌌🎺🤺🎇✨⚓💌
Freedom isn't Free. Thank you for your service.
When I see the thumbs down selected after watching a video such as this, I think of how readily I would pay for those who select the thumbs down to leave our country and go anywhere than remain here in the US! Men & women like these two men, make me proud that both my wife and I served our Nation in the USN!! Proud Viet Nam era vets!!
That’s why we still have an America, Amen. I wish more people would understand this.
Semper Fi my brothers. These two Marines are true heroes.
Salute to the best. I was in Iraq for 5 years. 04-09. Home homebase kirkush. Our military people were so young the weapons carried by the women seemed to be larger than them. They, man or women seemed exhausted.Very brave Men and Women. You parents stay proud and God Bless
Semper Fi in the sky Marines!
Once in never out! The title, "United States Marine" is eternal. Next duty station, the Pearly Gates. 🙏 ✝️ 🛐
Thank you For Your Sacrifice Marines. 🇺🇸
My husband said,those awards need to be upgraded to Congressional medals of honor,but in today's political climate,don't hold your breath.
& For Your Son, Dear General John F.. Kelly, and for All Lost Beloved Ones Now With God 🎆♥️✨🌌⚓💌
Both should have been awarded the Medal of Honor
Thank You for Standing Your Ground Yale and Haerter. Heroes.
Semper Fi Brothers.
Now I know the names and stories of 2 brave Americans that I pray for. God bless them. Amen.
General Kelly gave this speech the same day he became a Gold Star father. His son, First Lieutenant Robert Michael Kelly, was killed in action in Afghanistan.
Imagine both the pride and pain he felt giving this speech.
Play this every day in every high school in this country.
How can you hear and visualize this story without shedding tears? Thank GOD we have brave soldiers in all the services keeping watch. RIP HEROES. THANK YOU!
11:36 - 11:45 It's heart breaking to hear his voice shake, when he says "it was my boy." The man is speaking from personal experience
Acts of Bravery will never be forgotten. Keep telling these stories of such exceptional people.
Thank you, Every Marine serving and who served our country.
Semper Fidelis, General Kelly. Thank you for telling the story of the final six seconds of these two United States Marines! In one word, Marines!
Brave, very brave. I like this General.
But our dear leader thinks they are losers.
let's thank them for pushing millions of afghan refugees in europe
They died in Iraq.
@@ivangamer8022 that would be the Taliban
Very good speech. Two Brave men
I was part of this Relief in Place (R.I.P.). I was with the 8th Marines battalion. 1/9 replaced both 1st and 2nd battalions of 8th Marines in Ramadii. I remember seeing these guys during the R.I.P. I worked with their sister company. We found out the same day we touched down back in the states what happened.
Thank you Gen. Kelly for remembering these Marines. God less these and all Marines.
Humbling to hear the story of these two US Marines, dedication to duty!
There is no greater heroism than those who willingly give up their lives to protect their fellow man.
I weep for these fine American men. I’m eternally grateful for them serving our GREAT country. Thank you 2. Thank you!
These Marines deserve the Medal of Honor.
From time to time I just stop and reflect. Lord I thank you for my brothers and a heart like yours. The ultimate sacrifice. 😥❤✌🏾🇺🇸 #freedom is not free #Semper Fi
Outstanding General Kelly👍🏻🙏🏼🇺🇸
There has NEVER been anything like the American soldier.
Nor the American Marine
Marines are not soldiers, don’t make this mistake face to face
@@cooldaddy232 Easy, no point in speaking aggressively to someone whom appeared to have good intentions. You can get your message across better by just explaining in a sentence or two since many people don't know the difference and it doesn't make them bad people.
@@cooldaddy232 gotta agree with Sheeple on this. I will also add something of my own. I thought marines were tough skinned? Can’t handle being called the wrong job title? If a civilian calls a public servant something they don’t like then they should grit their teeth and bear it. They serve the public period. Got that soldier?
@@snowstorm1083 Marine is not a job title. IT IS A WAY OF LIFE.
Thank you General! I was blessed by that message today. Semper Fi!
It's what we do, that's what Soldiers, Sailors, Airman, and Marines DO!!! Doc Mike USN (Corpsman)
I talked to Jordan Haerter before he left for bootcamp. My dad and his dad were classmates in high-school. Til Valhalla, brother....
Thank You so much
I started weeping when I saw the picture of both men
Semper Fidelis, rest in peace brothers.
Thank you for keeping me and my family safe tonight there are not words that can be said to express how much we appreciate all of you
Today marks the day for so many years ago. From meeting him at MEPS Richmond to being in his platoon 2086 at Parris Island to going on our 1st deployment in two different warzones. Now having check in to my last duty at MCB Quantico i see your photo and citations everyday in Yale Hall.