🇺🇸 MEMORIAL DAY 🎵 Five Finger Death Punch Wrong Side of Heaven Reaction

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  • Thanks for checking out our Five Finger Death Punch reaction. This is a short reaction for us because we were just at a loss for words. Wrong Side of Heaven shows what reality can be like for our vets, which is something you don't see in the mainstream media all that often. This is an issue we should be united over, but the media has been keeping us distracted.
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Komentáře • 784

  • @kevinb8285
    @kevinb8285 Před 3 lety +410

    The transition from combat to civilian life is difficult,it’s weird to say but the rush of combat and the bond with the guys next to you is hard to duplicate in civilian life. I think the feeling of not being needed or useless in the civilian world is a big cause of depression and suicide.Great reaction guys.peace

    • @michellehammock3023
      @michellehammock3023 Před 3 lety +4

      Yes!

    • @basementreactions410
      @basementreactions410 Před 3 lety +8

      Definitely an eye opener for people who have no idea the sacrifice our veterans make....good job
      Check out
      The Bleeding
      Coming down

    • @bryanvanhorn6218
      @bryanvanhorn6218 Před 3 lety +24

      The bond is the only thing I miss about the military. Knowing that the person next to you had your back regardless of who they or you were was profound. Don't have that anywhere in civilian life. Hard to explain.
      I miss some of the people I served with. I did get to visit one of my buddies who is buried in Arlington the last time I was in DC. Wish I could have had a beer with him.

    • @Ephem13
      @Ephem13 Před 3 lety +17

      @@bryanvanhorn6218 Nail on the head, most people don't get it and it's not their fault. It's strange how I served several years after my last combat tour with little issue only to nearly collapse completely once I got out. Even once I found steady work I was basically a shell of a person, just wake up, work, come home, repeat. Only recently I found some people that while they don't understand, they empathize. They don't treat me like some outsider living among them. It's honestly really basic decency and I don't know if I'll ever be able to pay it back to them but I'll do my damnedest.

    • @jleote
      @jleote Před 3 lety +2

      Right on Brother.

  • @erikduggins228
    @erikduggins228 Před 3 lety +388

    " You know me. You saved my life brother." That gets me every time.

    • @TheBear1322
      @TheBear1322 Před 3 lety +26

      Yep every single time I watch this video, it's that line that breaks me

    • @forevertaken8955
      @forevertaken8955 Před 3 lety +17

      Lie down, try not to cry, cry a lot. Every time

    • @LadyGator1983
      @LadyGator1983 Před 3 lety +9

      Breaks my heart every time!!! 💔💔💔

    • @Arcdemon44
      @Arcdemon44 Před 3 lety +7

      Every single time dude, that part just makes me tear up.

    • @PrincessGamer
      @PrincessGamer Před 3 lety +5

      it gets me too. ; ;

  • @zacharyricords8964
    @zacharyricords8964 Před 3 lety +218

    I love this song so much. As an iraq war vet, i tear up every time i watch it. War does things to us that is extremely hard to cope with as a civilian.

  • @mr.handbones9591
    @mr.handbones9591 Před 3 lety +38

    I had a violent reaction my first day back home as a civilian, caused me to be tazed by a cop. As he drove me to the hospital in cuffs, we talked about what happened and he revealed he was a vet and most of his unit was. Told me to sober up and come apply for a position with them. To this day, 12 years later, it still feels vets are the only ones that truly understand me.

  • @Ephem13
    @Ephem13 Před 3 lety +78

    It make me happy to see two people out here doing the important little things. The hard conversations at the end of videos, the scroll at the end here, I feel like ya'll have good hearts, souls, or whatever is just nice.

  • @mckrackin5324
    @mckrackin5324 Před 2 lety +23

    As a combat vet myself, I appreciate these reactions. People always think that homelessness is a money issue. Like, if they had money, they'd be fine. Money is the last thing that causes this problem. Anyone can make money. Anyone can ask for help. Almost all homeless people have family with room for them. The reason they are homeless runs way deeper than money or a simple roof.

    • @karlsmith2570
      @karlsmith2570 Před rokem

      You're absolutely right, financial difficulties are the least of the reasons why military veterans end up homeless, there's also the fact that some of those who served may have undiagnosed PTSD from what they'd experienced during their service amongst a number of other reasons

  • @noshobalosa3437
    @noshobalosa3437 Před 3 lety +49

    I honor our Veterans, my PTSD didn't come from war it came from childhood abuse. I was homeless for 12 years and eventually climbed out once I was able to deal with my trauma. I assume Veterans are in the same boat. Once you hit bottom you take your life or become something worse. It takes a miracle to being you back, mine was God.

    • @michaelzentack6253
      @michaelzentack6253 Před 2 lety +1

      With ya on this , been stabbed,shot , homeless, chronic and severe child abuse left me with ptsd with no help or signs of getting any either! Yet I've maintained a good heart and soul I help everyone I interact with. But borderline homeless everyday just me and my pup! I've saved numerous lives and helped improve many! It just never seems it will happen to me.

    • @Thedoza
      @Thedoza Před 2 lety +3

      It's very similar, I was raised in the projects in South Boston, homeless from 13 years old and joined the Army at 20 then served 12 years with 4 trips to Afghanistan. The problems the streets have is not far off from veterans. You have to be a certain way to survive both and neither of those behaviors are accepted in 1st world societies. It takes a considerable amount of will to live day to day keeping up with the jones'.

    • @noshobalosa3437
      @noshobalosa3437 Před 2 lety +1

      @@Thedoza my respect

    • @MrPek-fe9fp
      @MrPek-fe9fp Před 2 lety

      My came from being POW. And My Blood Brother dying just when I needed Him most. I lost my military ranks because of criminal record passing the limit here in Northern Europe. I will still be guerrilla team leader as I have been 8 times already because of the Eastern neighbor of our small nation. Hybrid warfare. If war begins any communist will be shot on site, I just know that.
      My friends went to Ukraine voluntarily, but I will stay here and wait for the letter. Pessimistic, yes. But my wife knows I won't stay at home. I made a promise on -31C weather 13 years ago to fight for this land. Just like My grandfathers did, other For 1939-1944 and other 1939-1945 (civil Jaeger for Germans pillaging and burning and r*ping our women and villages coming south from Lapland, so he had his Suomi-KP 9x19 PB and Ruger taken from Syväri from a dead Soviet lieutenant. He went berzerk as went many. People dont talk about 1945 Lapland war.
      Anyone who doesnt come and join troops (who've made the promise in our mandatory army/marine Time) IS a war criminal and Enemy of state in My eyes. Doesnt matter who he is, best friend or worst enemy.
      We owe that to The Heroes who made sure we speak Finnish now and not Russian. My grandmother never forgave Russians, since Karelia (her home City of Sortavala) was left behind and communists ruled after The war and locked up real war heroes such as My Idol who I aspire to be as a guerrilla Team leader, Lauri Törni (Larry Thorne) who was also from Karelia, Viipuri (Vyborg) and communists locked him up. Törnis team was For only The Elite soldiers..best of The best. Our President Mauno Koivisto fought with Osasto Törni for 3 years. Russians wanted to get him during 1940-1944 as much as they wanted Simo Häyhä on Winter war 1939-1940.
      They will never get us. They dont realize we are ready to die For this land. Their soldiers are unhappy and not knowing what they fight for. There is a saying in Finland '1 Finnish man equals 10 Russians' - during war Time to lift The spirit. But its true. Holotna when your spies dont have proper clothing and food rations.
      Behind enemy lines has been activity from both sides since WW2. I Want to see them fight us when its Winter. Petroskoi, Vyborg and Lake Ladoga we know better than them.
      I Want to stay with My family and I have nothing against Russia. I have against Putin. Public hanging would Be orgasmic.

  • @afsoccommando
    @afsoccommando Před 3 lety +41

    Glad you finally watched this one. It makes me cry each time I hear it. I have lost too many friends to Combat and PTSD suicide. Served 17 years and transition is hard.

    • @nikoniansarconious4424
      @nikoniansarconious4424 Před 3 lety +7

      @Todd you probably hear this all the time, and at risk of sounding cliché and corny, I say thank you for the sacrifices you and your brothers and sisters have made for this country. I just wish our country was better at showing their appreciation. 🇺🇸

  • @SparkimusPrime
    @SparkimusPrime Před 3 lety +26

    Well, gotta grab the tissues. I ALWAYS cry during this song.
    Thank you to everyone that has or is serving. Thank you for you and your families sacrifices to protect and defend us and others around the world. All the love ♥️
    We HAVE to do better for you ♥️

  • @Godspeed1756
    @Godspeed1756 Před 3 lety +20

    After over a year of watching this video, I still can't watch it without getting teary eyed. God bless our veterans 🙏❤

  • @chuckhilleshiem6596
    @chuckhilleshiem6596 Před 3 lety +10

    I am a combat veteran ( Vietnam ) You have just done more good than you could possibly know . Thank you for this and God bless you both

    • @joespradley2323
      @joespradley2323 Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you for your service🙏🏼
      My Dad served 3 tours in Vietnam and after I came back from Desert Storm people finally started to thank Vietnam Vets.🙏🏼

    • @chuckhilleshiem6596
      @chuckhilleshiem6596 Před 2 lety +1

      @@joespradley2323 Thanks for serving our country. I always made sure I thanked you guys and girls . I never wanted what happend to us to happen to you
      God bless all of you

    • @karlsmith2570
      @karlsmith2570 Před rokem

      Thank you for your service and sacrifice
      And welcome home

  • @jimmeyer9106
    @jimmeyer9106 Před 3 lety +5

    "A band with a mission" perfectly said. They have touched every little nerve in my body. I love what they do and I will support them as much as I can.

  • @sryther1970
    @sryther1970 Před 2 lety +3

    While I was a civilian contractor in Kuwait FFDP came to play a USO concert for the troops. They played a hell of a show, then stayed to meet and take pics will the troops. They stayed until every soldier who wanted a pic got one. I'm not a huge fan of the music, but I have insane respect for them. They are very supportive of our troops and support them insanely.

  • @Dmonty72
    @Dmonty72 Před 3 lety +4

    As a Vet from Iraq. I thank you for spending the moment to watch this and opening up to the information and lyrics given in the song. I have seen reactions to this song many times and love the band which I listen to. This song still brings tears and full body chills while watching the video. Hope the 2 of you had a great Memorial Weekend!

  • @SparkimusPrime
    @SparkimusPrime Před 3 lety +70

    The 2020 defense budget was $622.2 BILLION. If we “can’t afford” to take care of them completely when they get home, then we need to stop sending them.

    • @mokane86
      @mokane86 Před 3 lety +11

      The budget for the VA is $243 BILLION.
      It's unfortunately less about affordability and more about getting the people who need help connected to those able to provide it.
      That and the overburdensome bureaucracy of getting through the systems.

    • @chrisrichardson5641
      @chrisrichardson5641 Před 3 lety +7

      The US has been at constant war since 2001. For a while there, we were getting over 500,000 new veterans a year. In a VA system that was way under funded. Not enough hospitals, not enough doctors, not enough employees in general. The US can and should do way better!

    • @maximus11400
      @maximus11400 Před 3 lety +7

      @@chrisrichardson5641 Try since 1990...Desert Storm. We have been in the Middle East since

    • @robertevans2450
      @robertevans2450 Před 3 lety +3

      It hasn't been an issue of funding, as those who love govt spending don't deny the VA a budget and those who love the Military/Defense don't deny the soldier & so don't deny the VA a budget. There are millions of $$$ left unspent every year.
      It is a system built incapable of handling its intended patient( I wanted to use Customer instead of patient but then realized the customer is the Govt not the Veteran, and to some degree the customer is the public who support the govt), and then also has become like most other agencies, bloated, corrupted & self interest motivated.
      Care needs to be removed from the VA's tasks, and turn that over to the public medical industry that already exists. The other tasks of the VA also need severe overhaul and one step is to employ only those who actually care about Veterans, instead of the massive amount of administrators who care about the govt, and the power that is leveraged based on denying accountability/responsibility of the govt to the Veteran.
      We think we learn, but when you study the denial of Agent Orange disability & all the benefits a Veteran and their family are awarded with such judgements, and how for decades the govt to include the VA denied these warriors justice, and then how today, the same is occurring but instead of Agent Orange, it is Gulf War Syndrome and that the same tactics are being played out in governance & VA, deny til most of the liability has died off, then give in and accept the last few remaining claims leaving 100k's of Veteran families without the same consideration simply because their Veteran died too soon to make it to the claim judgment acceptance...more than 90% of claims by Veterans for GWI are denied, and every attempt to show it is systemic not factual, always concludes it is the system & yet the system still exists, still fails and has yet to be overhauled.
      The public doesn't care, that is the harsh reality of it. Our best hope with the current system is to take the addressing of Veteran's needs outside of the govt, to private charity and raise the $$$ & participation to address all we can, letting the govt rot within its own corruption.

    • @kennethswolley3645
      @kennethswolley3645 Před 3 lety +3

      The VA turned it's back on us that came back broken mentally. We weren't physically injured, so we were put on the back burner. 22 a day. That is the mortality rate of vets that our country has turned their back on and forgotten. 15 years in and the Army is more like an a 2nd ex-wife than an accomplishment. Thrown away and forgotten. You were good for what we needed you for, but now that you're no longer useful, we don't need to care about you anymore.

  • @jimclark1131
    @jimclark1131 Před 3 lety +8

    Thank you for reacting to this, it has a message that must be shared far and wide. We owe the defenders of our freedom A LOT more than we are currently paying.

  • @chuckhilleshiem6596
    @chuckhilleshiem6596 Před 3 lety +1

    I am a combat veteran ( Vietnam 1965/1966 ) I have tried to leave twice . Thank you for this and God bless you both
    You have just done more good than you could possibly know

  • @jnjallday
    @jnjallday Před 3 lety +23

    the red jumpsuit apparatus - Face Down :D Great song to react to. Not many have reacted to this song but it has a lot of fans that enjoys it.

  • @damonbryan7232
    @damonbryan7232 Před 3 lety +2

    As a combat vet. I would like to say THANK YOU for keeping the message going. The more that know. The more help they can give

  • @shawns.7281
    @shawns.7281 Před 3 lety +35

    Rooster by AIC would of been on point.

  • @frymi6734
    @frymi6734 Před 3 lety +5

    This video makes me cry every time I see it. It's 4 stories in one. Thanks Metal Lex and Brad.

  • @alyssadombrowski7236
    @alyssadombrowski7236 Před 3 lety +3

    I’m so glad you guys did this song. It always hurts my heart every time I watch it but the message is so strong.

  • @jeffreyaverett1800
    @jeffreyaverett1800 Před 3 lety +5

    As a disabled veteran, I've seen all sides of the VA. The area always in the rear and least available to veterans is finding some sort of home. I've been lucky enough to not have spent any time on the street, but I have slept in vehicles and couch hopped. The VA would only help with finding a place to stay, if I actually spent time on the street or an extended stay at a homeless shelter and I wasn't about to put my kids through an experience like that.

  • @vanceblinn1501
    @vanceblinn1501 Před 2 lety +1

    I'm glad they get through to you. I'm a dual service veteran. I spent 6 years in the Navy '88-'94. I watched 9-11 happen and couldn't stay home. Spent another 14 years in the Army National Guard with tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. A lot of great friends were killed. I was a medic in the Army. Sometimes it's rough, but I've made it this far and will not give up. Thank you for your support.

  • @brandibugh1
    @brandibugh1 Před 2 lety

    What breaks my heart is all of our veterans deserve our respect and love. My dad was a veteran and loved his country. He died at 77 the day before fathers day 2021. My daddy was my hero and our vets deserve our love. Freedom isn't free.

  • @kenw3776
    @kenw3776 Před 3 lety +6

    Seen these guys in concert it was an incredible show, you could feel the music

  • @1992WLK
    @1992WLK Před 3 lety +7

    Would love to see more FFDP. This is a catalog I'm most definitely here for.

  • @jerrykeck1494
    @jerrykeck1494 Před 3 lety +3

    Thank you for honoring vet's, always AWESOME 😈🤘

  • @alexcolson7180
    @alexcolson7180 Před 2 lety

    this song hits home for me my grandfather was a korean war vet and when i was growing up looking back now its like he was discarded the system and government has failed them they deserve more from us i honor all veterans and i have the most respect for the sacrifices they gave for us god bless them all

  • @tylerschnabel1743
    @tylerschnabel1743 Před 3 lety +3

    This song always remind me of the film, “ The War at Home.” It is about a Vietnam vet coming home to an America that wanted nothing to do with them. Folks assumed they were a part of the “problem.” It is a deeply depressing but important film that goes largely unnoticed.

  • @airloom-designs
    @airloom-designs Před 2 lety

    This reaction... this is why I've become such a fan of you both.
    Real.
    Raw.
    Honest.
    As a veteran ( 2001-2009)
    I appreciate y'all for speaking on the obvious failings of " OUR " VA.
    You guys summed things up quite simply.

  • @cadebuildslego4031
    @cadebuildslego4031 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you and much love for showing all the organizations and numbers at the end of the video.

  • @lilwoowoowoozie9242
    @lilwoowoowoozie9242 Před 3 lety +19

    check out 'Gone Away' by FFDP. It's actually a cover of a song by The Offspring. It also has to do with the armed forces

    • @christinejanis6552
      @christinejanis6552 Před 3 lety +3

      That's one of my favorites, I like their cover better than the original

  • @_ParkerJackson_
    @_ParkerJackson_ Před 3 lety +1

    My step dad was a fire captain in LA for many years, he even worked the Rodney King riots back in the day. He has severe PTSD from some of the things he has seen. With that being said, I can’t even imagine what it’s like for military veterans. This is a great, informative song, but man is it a sad truth of America.
    Much love you two, stay blessed!

  • @gunmetalgrey541
    @gunmetalgrey541 Před 3 lety +1

    Just wanted to say thanks for this react. Lost a couple of good friends I served with to the inner demons. It's a constant struggle for many vets so it always makes me happy when I see people take notice. Thanks again.

  • @jaydirico6191
    @jaydirico6191 Před 9 měsíci

    I want to THANK YOU as a Vet who served 4 years until I was shot through my arm and fought on until I was grappling with an enemy and got slashed with a machete!
    PTSD is real. I’m doing great now.
    Lost a lot of friends, my house, but have a great family!
    I and WE APPRECIATE YOU!

  • @khawk5857
    @khawk5857 Před 3 lety +1

    I love you guys! So far your reactions are some of the best out there. I also like how you listen to things outside the box and are so open minded with how you view things. We need more people like you in the world. This song always gets me. Like others have said it's hard to find the bond that you have while your in and a lot of people just don't get it, but there are those out there that are genuine and love you for who you are.

  • @mistymichelle9957
    @mistymichelle9957 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for reacting to this. I come from a military family, and this issue is so prevalent. It's heartbreaking to know the stats on just how bad it's gotten.

  • @MtYurmom
    @MtYurmom Před 3 lety

    I love you both. I subscribed because your outlook it’s amazing. I’m driving to work, this video and song make me tear up every time. Being a veteran, the son of two veterans, the brother of a medically disabled veteran, and a current active duty brother. Thank you

  • @clintjo2377
    @clintjo2377 Před 2 lety

    So nice to see young people caring about things like this ! It gives me hope for the future ? THANK YOU BOTH

  • @candace7611
    @candace7611 Před 3 lety +1

    I really love the two of you and your reactions! Thank you!

  • @neobiogene4288
    @neobiogene4288 Před rokem

    Hey Iraq war vet here new to the channel this song gets me every time. I was deployed to Iraq back in '07 for 18 months for convoy escort security. Needless to say but that tour messed me up. By the time I got back my own family treated me differently hell I was different I was on edge all the time.... I couldn't manage to keep a job I was always told some bs about downsizing but the way they talked to me was always like they just didn't want me there... I was eventually homeless.. it wasn't until I tried to go to college that I met the woman of my dreams. She helped to get me back on my feet we been together now for several years. This is a real issue vets don't get the help we need we lose to many coming home. Anyway thanks for the reaction vid much appreciated.

  • @ryanjackson846
    @ryanjackson846 Před 2 lety +1

    7:22 you know me! You saved my life brother. I loose it there everytime. I'm a purple heart disabled veteran and had my brothers not rushed out to get me during a mortar attack in Iraq, I doubt know if I would still be around.

  • @Skammas91
    @Skammas91 Před 3 lety +5

    WOW! You guys are on fire! NICE REACTION!

  • @gud2go50
    @gud2go50 Před 2 lety

    This is the sad truth of society. I am one of them and am proud of them all. God bless you brothers and sisters in Arms. Thanks for reacting to this song.

  • @jamescurfman3284
    @jamescurfman3284 Před 3 lety

    Thank you both for doing this. I like that you had the list roll at the end. That's awesome!

  • @devild60
    @devild60 Před 3 lety

    love your channel love the way you get in to the music keep rocking

  • @justinck1
    @justinck1 Před 2 lety

    So happy you did this song I kept looking to find if you did this reaction thankfully you did 🤘🙏

  • @Ramdeezie
    @Ramdeezie Před 3 lety

    Thank you for the reaction. It is people like you, why most of us volunteer to do what we do. I think I can speak for most when I say we're not looking for pats on the back but just to know that people do care and appreciate the sacrifices made by Soldiers on a daily is a blessing in itself. God bless you and your family.

  • @domstone6344
    @domstone6344 Před 2 lety

    I cry EVERYTIME I see this vid...I'm a new subscriber & I'm really loving everything I see from you guys

  • @inkednpierced4u53
    @inkednpierced4u53 Před 3 lety

    As a Disabled Combat Veteran who has been homeless in the past and about to be homeless again due to lack of work since covid lockdown and unemployment denying me this song and video just shatters me each and every time. My landlord has worked with me a lot but at this point I owe too much.

  • @angelgr76
    @angelgr76 Před 3 lety

    Vets should NEVER have to worry about their basic needs being met...that is the very least that we should be doing for them! This just breaks my heart! Thank you to all veterans!

  • @comsecone
    @comsecone Před 2 lety

    As a combat vet, thanks for caring. It’s appreciated.

  • @GaryHicks
    @GaryHicks Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for reacting to this. I'm a disabled combat Veteran, and lost 2 of my buddies to suicide within 24 hours of each other. I was diagnosed with PTSD, anxiety, and severe depression. I pray every day that I don't become a statistic. There needs to be more awareness. For the most part, the VA is no help. As soon as I was diagnosed they just wanted to push narcotics on me and fill me up with pills and send me on my way. This happens far too often.

    • @BradAndLex
      @BradAndLex  Před 3 lety +2

      😮 Wow i am so sorry. I definitely think there needs to be more awareness cause as civilians we benefit from all the freedom & privilege but we can’t even imagine what y’all go through ❤️ thank you for your sacrifice 🇺🇸

  • @johnvazquez8141
    @johnvazquez8141 Před 3 lety

    I hope you guys get the opportunity to see them in concert, their message, comrodery, and overall love for the fans make them amazing. I've seen them 4 times and loved them every single time

  • @bodazaphfa
    @bodazaphfa Před měsícem

    Thank you both for this.

  • @richardmaxey2825
    @richardmaxey2825 Před 3 lety

    I've been really happy I found and subscribed to ya'll. You two have introduced me to a multitude of music that would not have listened to otherwise. Some I like and some... not so much, but I'll still listen and like the video. After all, if you can put up with it you should get some credit for that. However this one I heard when it first came out and has always put a frog in my throat, glad you you enjoyed

  • @billspivey6919
    @billspivey6919 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you for this !!!

  • @sh3nan1gan5
    @sh3nan1gan5 Před 3 lety

    Brad and Lex, thank you guys for being who you are. I love you guys - always open minded and both of you are so intelligent... It's so relieving watching you guys; knowing that all content creators out here aren't just always bopping to beats for your reactions... I wish many blessings to you both! I'm a fan, and I know I will always be... Keep being beautiful, and may your minds always be so bright!

    • @sh3nan1gan5
      @sh3nan1gan5 Před 3 lety

      And when you do just enjoy the music, it's great too!
      For example I laughed so hard on your cemetery gates video when brad was like "wtf lex you're not listening to the lyrics?" And lex was like "this is too tasty Im jamming" 🤣🤣🤣 brad was like "alright,,, fair enough" 🤣🤣🤣
      But I've been watching y'alls videos for a while, not just your recent videos!

  • @davidhand8463
    @davidhand8463 Před 3 lety

    Love your reaction to this….extremely intelligent people. I just subscribed.

  • @vandanhorn77
    @vandanhorn77 Před 3 lety

    As a vet with multiple deployments thanks for being people worth protecting. America is a great country we have our problems but nothing we can't overcome. Much love.

  • @dgsams
    @dgsams Před 3 lety

    Thank You so much for the React! It was a good one!!

  • @johnnydub2420
    @johnnydub2420 Před 3 lety

    Thank y’all for doing this. Your questions are the real questions that we vets have too

  • @MrZKR2391
    @MrZKR2391 Před 3 lety

    I love u guys for doing this song Thank u 💜

  • @truck93
    @truck93 Před 2 lety

    This is such a great song. The message of the video is great and definitely woke me up the struggles of vets, but it also takes away from the song. You should do a lyric video as well.

  • @shaneherdt7896
    @shaneherdt7896 Před 3 lety

    THANK YOU FOR DOING THIS!!!!!

  • @liammgchee9860
    @liammgchee9860 Před 3 lety

    Ohh this is going to be a good one. Love you guys have a blessed day!

  • @chisaten
    @chisaten Před 3 lety +2

    As this song is years old, everything has changed. The biggest changes to me is the estimated number of homeless veterans is more than 1 million, and the yearly estimate of veterans committing suicide to more than 8,000 every year. That means that 22 veterans take their life every day.

  • @Mod45thc3d
    @Mod45thc3d Před 3 lety

    I suffer from ptsd because of life choices and childhood abuse but these guys are heroes thank you and vets should be taken care of for the rest of there lives should never have too worry agian about there financial problems ever again

  • @DoSe420
    @DoSe420 Před 3 lety

    Great choice to react to for today. Thanks for the reaction, and thank you to all who served who are reading this.

  • @Def_Solo83
    @Def_Solo83 Před 3 lety

    Props for letting the end of the video play with the links to all the veterans organizations. Seriously, from a veteran who’s needed help, major respect.

  • @JB-kl8ml
    @JB-kl8ml Před 3 lety

    Love you guys from Oz, eyes are opening.

  • @ronaldhills6857
    @ronaldhills6857 Před 2 lety

    I normally don't comment but let me tell you, this song is unbelievably heart felt!! God bless America 🇺🇸 and God bless our soldiers.🇺🇸

  • @jenniferkitzero6692
    @jenniferkitzero6692 Před rokem

    I served 20 years,retired in Dec 2019.speaking as a veteran my last duty station was Afangastin, it was an honor. The military,army, navy, marines train us to fight . However the world forgets about us when we get home. When I arrived back in the U.S had a teenager spit in my face and say we dnt need this war.. sometimes all we need is a thank u for ur service to let us know we're not forgotten.

  • @mattmorganRnR
    @mattmorganRnR Před 3 lety

    Wow. You guys do such a good job. Congrats 🔥🤘🏻

  • @MrUtenn27
    @MrUtenn27 Před 3 lety

    I just love how intelligent and well spoken they are and how they dive deep into the lyrics and give honest reviews.

  • @jameswilbanks8902
    @jameswilbanks8902 Před 3 lety

    Watch you guys for a while great content 👌. Keep it up.

  • @donaldmonarch1339
    @donaldmonarch1339 Před 2 lety

    She said it all. They ain't taking care of their people!!! Well said, well said!!!

  • @brettkessel1558
    @brettkessel1558 Před 11 měsíci

    We don't all feel we deserve any extra help or assistance. But asking for help is never an option. One of my favorite songs.❤

  • @jamescoleman8954
    @jamescoleman8954 Před 3 lety

    Great video and powerful message

  • @OdokuroYT
    @OdokuroYT Před 3 lety +2

    This video puts me in tears

  • @seanferrari9342
    @seanferrari9342 Před 2 lety

    awesome for the info at the end !!

  • @geramypace4084
    @geramypace4084 Před 2 lety

    Seeing your reaction to this song made me want to share something I wrote about my experience. I wrote this for a college drama class. (Standing under a spot light) Life has been hard since I got out of the military. Dealing with the civilian life, and coping with PTS. The worst thing is when I have an episode in public. I feel so embarrassed I wish I would just die right there. I still hit the ground when I hear a car back fire. Feeling like I am going through this all alone does not help. I just wish it would all just stop. End the suffering I am going through. I may just end up one of the 27% of veterans that just ends the pain the easy way. (Class room setting) I just had an episode in my college psychology class. My instructor came in walked over to his computer and the first thing he did was play the sound of an explosion. (Light changes red) I out of my desk and hit the ground, I flash back to Iraq. I look up, I am not longer in a class room I am on a battlefield. The sound of gun fire and the smell of fire and gun powder all around me. My M16 pointed the direction of the sound of the explosion. I scan the area looking for the cause. Looking for someone who set off an IED. As I scan the area I see my friend who has a fatal leg wound. I run over to him ignoring the pain of my own injury. He needs a tourniquet to stop the bleeding and I start to tie one on his leg just above the spraying blood. I know his femoral artery is cut. I know if I don't get this tied soon he is going to die. (Lights change back to normal) Then I look up I am back in my class room with my belt off tying a tourniquet to a kids leg who looks so scared. I know he did not know what to do, like a deer caught in head lights. I feel so horrible about what I was doing to him. (Lights dim over the actors) I am so embarrass I walk out of class and just sit down and rock back and forth wondering what would have happened if I did not come out right then. I had nightmares the rest of that week. I remember the faces of the people I have taken out when I am most vulnerable in my sleep. They haunt my dreams. I see a projection of myself a murder, a hero, choking my wounded psyche with a tourniquet. There was no room for feeling in Iraq, sensations voided. (Lights back to normal) Hit ground back in the States not a week passes and I am flooded by the gravity of what I had to do to make it back alive. The friends I lost and the face of the kid slaughtered. I just need all of this to stop. I can't deal with anymore of this pain. What if I really hurt some innocent person next time? I would not be able to live with myself then. I think I am going to be just another statistic.

  • @tonyvet2278
    @tonyvet2278 Před 3 lety

    Very real video. Currently on my 4th trip to the middle east. When I was younger, served in Marine Corps infantry in Iraq and Afghanistan. Was tough coming home.

  • @tomdawson3495
    @tomdawson3495 Před 3 lety

    Thank you guys! Five finger death punch got me through a lot of depression when I got out of the USMC.

  • @chadlucero
    @chadlucero Před 3 lety

    I served for seven years in the 1990. I have been out for just over 20 years, and my time in The Army affects my everyday life. My time was a huge benefit for me. It shape my world view. I learned a lot of the lessons that I need to learn to be a honorable man there. I believe The Army saved my life and kept me out of prison. It's not all bad for all of us.

  • @JMulvy
    @JMulvy Před 2 lety

    The video follows the war-time experiences that defined the lives of 4 veterans in the same squad, during the war and after returning home. All I can think of is the day my father broke down and told us everything he would not talk about from his time in Vietnam. It was a solemn, sobering, sorrow-filled Sunday afternoon with the family, reuniting after the lock down. Now in his late 60s, I guess the pandemic put his remaining days into perspective for him and his conscience finally got the best of him. So he opened up to us finally when my older brother asked him why he was throwing out his purple heart medal.

  • @jstack8955
    @jstack8955 Před 3 lety +10

    Woop woop. Well I’m taking a break from installing this dryer right now to watch this reaction 💪🏽

    • @jen.g.
      @jen.g. Před 3 lety +1

      JStack! I haven’t encountered you for a bit. Hope you’re well!

    • @jstack8955
      @jstack8955 Před 3 lety +1

      @@jen.g. aaaaaay Jen! Sorry I’ve been all over the place lately. Trying to show my love here when I can. I pretty much have to take a day off to catch up on all of the videos that drop 🤣. How have you been? I hope all is well as well.

    • @jen.g.
      @jen.g. Před 3 lety +1

      @@jstack8955 No need to apologize. I think I’m the one who is all over the place. I remember you from King Blitz’s channel. Good to see you around.

    • @jstack8955
      @jstack8955 Před 3 lety

      @@jen.g. great to see you as well!

  • @smashleyscott8272
    @smashleyscott8272 Před 2 lety

    Great message in the song.... cept, God's "He".
    Godsmack absolutely embraces our warrior class here in the U.S. They love our vets... and I appreciate these guys for that alone. It certainly doesn't hurt that they are AWESOME.

  • @davidscleveland1505
    @davidscleveland1505 Před 2 lety

    You guys remind me why I still love my country

  • @karlsachs6348
    @karlsachs6348 Před 3 lety

    You two are awesome. As a vet it's a struggle everyday.

  • @heidithatswho.2481
    @heidithatswho.2481 Před 3 lety +3

    Thanks for this one..🔥

  • @johnkonertz8042
    @johnkonertz8042 Před 2 lety

    Respect for showing the very end of the video !!! I am a Iraq war vet. Alot of good brothers came back with ptsd . We have good days, and some really messed up days ! Next time some homeless guy asks for some change, remember this video. If you think he will just buy alcohol or drugs, go buy him something to eat. You don't know when he last ate. We as a people have to take care of each other.

  • @wordword6039
    @wordword6039 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for this

  • @raider4life44
    @raider4life44 Před 2 lety

    Without these brave soldiers, we would not have freedoms in our country, like watching these video reactions! God bless our Military men and women, and God bless the United States of America!

  • @FizzledDreams11
    @FizzledDreams11 Před 3 lety

    I hate that this video makes me burst into tears everytime I watch it. This is the third time in my life bc it’s such a gut wrenching punch to see how we fail the people who protect us and allow us our freedoms. I wish we did better.

  • @johnchirillo3950
    @johnchirillo3950 Před 3 lety +5

    The United States has enough abandoned houses and enough cars and lots that have not been sold to give every homeless vet a house in a car if not more

  • @4TwentyFour20
    @4TwentyFour20 Před 3 lety

    brad is %100 on point a smart man

  • @coolazguy15
    @coolazguy15 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for doing this song on Memorial Day. God bless all our fallen soldiers, Marines, airmen , sailors and coasties.

  • @WonderfulWorldOfStuff
    @WonderfulWorldOfStuff Před 2 lety

    Track gives me goosebumps every time!!