My Letter - I Choose Life

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  • čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
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    Directed by: Eli Cuevas
    Written by: Mat Best
    Edited by: Mat Best

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  • @MBest11x
    @MBest11x  Před 5 lety +7222

    A letter I've needed to write to an old friend. My we never forget.

    • @kadentrumpetmohr9538
      @kadentrumpetmohr9538 Před 5 lety +45

      Love this channel keep up the good work

    • @0311apache
      @0311apache Před 5 lety +76

      Hit home for this war horse. Thanks man.

    • @birdpee4713
      @birdpee4713 Před 5 lety +44

      Thank you brother!!🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @maybands6535
      @maybands6535 Před 5 lety +31

      Beautiful video.

    • @armoryknight
      @armoryknight Před 5 lety +52

      Keep it up and never surrender. Invthe darkest days and the darkest nights, the smallest of your happy memories can show you the light.
      God Bless our troops and our vets. I hope you all can find that light.

  • @SladeRaven22
    @SladeRaven22 Před 5 lety +375

    John 15:13, Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Thank you for your service and to all who have served our great nation.

    • @lucygoose6237
      @lucygoose6237 Před 5 lety +7

      My thoughts exactly, friend

    • @daddyspartanvr
      @daddyspartanvr Před 5 lety +5

      I was about to comment this verse.

    • @cd4playa1245
      @cd4playa1245 Před 5 lety +8

      Yes. Praise Jesus.

    • @cameronlancaster7596
      @cameronlancaster7596 Před 5 lety

      My favorite verse

    • @blingbling574
      @blingbling574 Před 5 lety

      Your welcome. The baggage you live with the rest of your life, is hard to understand at first. You find yourself alone until you learn how to manage or it will take your life. The enemy within.

  • @leahfischer7222
    @leahfischer7222 Před 5 lety +635

    This is something us Australians hold very dear - it’s called The Ode
    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.
    Lest We Forget

    • @leahfischer7222
      @leahfischer7222 Před 4 lety +9

      sleevey Beautiful... gives me goosebumps every time... only a month until Remembrance Day

    • @gj1508
      @gj1508 Před 4 lety +3

      Same here with us kiwis, Anzac forever

    • @notafaque-naym3278
      @notafaque-naym3278 Před 4 lety +2

      Canadian’s too
      I’m thinking it’s a CANZUK thing

    • @gho95
      @gho95 Před 4 lety +4

      Same here in Britain. Lest we forget.

    • @CaptainAwesomeVlog
      @CaptainAwesomeVlog Před 4 lety +2

      For those interested, it's part of an English poem: www.army.gov.au/our-heritage/traditions/ode

  • @derrickstinnett2054
    @derrickstinnett2054 Před 5 lety +278

    I will never forget my friends I lost. RIP CPL Reeves and SPC Gajdos! We will meet again.

  • @monkeykidd420
    @monkeykidd420 Před 5 lety +966

    To all vets or active military
    Thank you for everything
    Sincerely
    A proud American

    • @steveclark4291
      @steveclark4291 Před 5 lety +9

      Your welcome ! Thank you for caring about us !

    • @donoimdono4868
      @donoimdono4868 Před 5 lety +8

      crass k - thank you. it's an honor and a privilege.

    • @4WingedAngels
      @4WingedAngels Před 5 lety +6

      Don’t forget the military families.
      While their sacrifice is no where near their beloved’s, they give more than people know.
      When their military family member is away, they’re handling the everyday stresses of being single parents.
      When the member is home, if they’ve got PTSD, their traumatic suffering completely alters a family, too.

    • @monkeykidd420
      @monkeykidd420 Před 5 lety +4

      Thanks for the likes and your right I forgot about the family of service members so thanks family members

    • @cnapier67
      @cnapier67 Před 4 lety +1

      crass k Our oath of service has no expiration, we are honored to have served this great nation and it people!
      God Bless

  • @overpoweredpizza6263
    @overpoweredpizza6263 Před 5 lety +703

    To all Vets, Active military, Police, and first responders..... Thank You.

    • @captaintraction4024
      @captaintraction4024 Před 4 lety +6

      And to Clinton, which ever you pick, F*ck you, bitch!

    • @Anakin-Skywalker.
      @Anakin-Skywalker. Před 4 lety +6

      Captain Traction fuck Clinton

    • @Anakin-Skywalker.
      @Anakin-Skywalker. Před 4 lety +4

      AMEN

    • @a.winters4362
      @a.winters4362 Před 4 lety +6

      Thanks for thanking all the personnel on the various frontlines throughout society.

    • @sanixgamez2347
      @sanixgamez2347 Před 4 lety

      Amen brother 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🥺🥺🥺🥺😔😔😔😔😔

  • @mycrofts1234
    @mycrofts1234 Před 5 lety +328

    Mike, Steve, John, Brian, Devon.. my brothers that will never be forgotten.🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @allisonwinchester3108
      @allisonwinchester3108 Před 5 lety +14

      And now, we wont either. 🖤

    • @chickentaco9934
      @chickentaco9934 Před 5 lety +7

      Like me and my friends/brother's/family would say, who ever makes it there first better have a round of cold one's waiting!

    • @tractornation4714
      @tractornation4714 Před 5 lety +3

      I made a video honoring all American soldiers throughout history on my channel if y’all wanna check it out. God bless🇺🇸

    • @jv_gravy9748
      @jv_gravy9748 Před 5 lety +1

      Sorry for your losses

  • @thatplatypusguy566
    @thatplatypusguy566 Před 5 lety +563

    “It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died, rather we should thank God that such men lived.” -George S Patton

    • @o5-0x24
      @o5-0x24 Před 4 lety +4

      Ngl that is an ass whole thing to say. I know how he feels

    • @doctorzed7706
      @doctorzed7706 Před 4 lety +1

      different era

    • @theseventhday3291
      @theseventhday3291 Před 4 lety +3

      @@o5-0x24 he isn't lying but I thinking mourning is and will always be part of the experience on Earth so it probably wasn't the best time to send. Toby Macs son died recently and he made song about his son to God thanking him throughout the entire thing. It is something we should do but it takes time for us to realize that.

    • @o5-0x24
      @o5-0x24 Před 4 lety +4

      @@theseventhday3291 "It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died,.." That is what he was doing mourning the lost of his friend. I don't know if it is me but that is kinda rude. Calling someone foolish for mourning the men who fell isint right. Especially if your talking to someone who was on the field.

    • @joshdsmith01
      @joshdsmith01 Před 4 lety +3

      @@o5-0x24 just a douchebag whos never seen combat thinking hes a badass for quoting patton.

  • @martinperez2835
    @martinperez2835 Před 5 lety +520

    John 15:13
    ““No one has greater love than this: that one should lay down his life for his friends.”
    Semper Fidelis Matt

    • @martinperez2835
      @martinperez2835 Před 4 lety +16

      Obsessed Fishing True, but he is my brother in arms. We all share that camaraderie.

    • @josie4065
      @josie4065 Před 4 lety +2

      Amen!

    • @Xeulz
      @Xeulz Před 3 lety +1

      @funny operator man Matt served

    • @rust1eronblitzrussia542
      @rust1eronblitzrussia542 Před 3 lety

      @funny operator man he was special forces

    • @TViper2369
      @TViper2369 Před 3 lety

      @@rust1eronblitzrussia542 He was a Ranger.

  • @JESTR_ACTUAL
    @JESTR_ACTUAL Před 5 lety +114

    This needs to be trending everywhere... This is powerful.
    To our brothers and sisters that can't be here with us, thank you for your service. Thank you for your sacrifice. You will never be forgotten.

  • @seangearhart4616
    @seangearhart4616 Před 5 lety +1535

    Honest, I didn't expect to see something like this from you Mat. Thank you. Thank you for speaking truth and thank you for being vulnerable.

    • @xxxShotsxFiredxxx
      @xxxShotsxFiredxxx Před 5 lety +9

      Sean Gearhart one of his first videos that I saw several years ago was like this one. You should check it out, it’s pretty awesome.

    • @iwolfdk
      @iwolfdk Před 5 lety +4

      I salut you’re, SIR

    • @SOAxZIPPER
      @SOAxZIPPER Před 5 lety +7

      Sean, check out his video from 2 years back. Brotherhood. It'll make you chop onions as well.

    • @jackies56tbird
      @jackies56tbird Před 4 lety +2

      This from Matt does not surprise me. Veterans from the Revolution to now ALL SUFFER alike. Tell them you are there to listen. They think they are the ONLY ONES who feel that way. They are not. I KNOW, I am married to a USMC Vietnam vet............MOST of our friends, Vietnam, Iraqi and Afghan feel the same. ALL war veterans feel the same. BE THERE FOR THEM

    • @prodigalson6166
      @prodigalson6166 Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you brother. Being vulnerable is the way of the Warrior, it has been from the beginning; the willingness to face the horror without losing one's Humanity, inside, is what separates the Warrior from the mere Brute.
      Understand, this isn't a judgment, it's a question of what kind of person one wants to be. Ask this of yourself; Incorrigible-Integrity, is the active description of Honor; it's not about rules, it's about who you want to be.
      ''Share your fears with yourself and your courage with others. You will inspire people to do things that are incredible.''
      -Franklin D. Miller
      Medal of Honor Recipient

  • @tonycollins5890
    @tonycollins5890 Před 5 lety +34

    Whom ever that was for, there is no dought in my mind that they know. God will let them know. Bless you my son/brother. From former Ranger 1Bn 77-79.

  • @feldweible
    @feldweible Před 5 lety +140

    "To Absent Friends."
    "Gone, but Not Forgotten!"
    Semper Fidelis!

  • @h.o.g.956
    @h.o.g.956 Před 5 lety +462

    SSG Reed, SPC Slape, and SPC Ogden. Rest easy brothers. Gone but not forgotten.

    • @Loki1620
      @Loki1620 Před 5 lety +26

      If they are never forgotten, they are never gone, just awaiting formation.

    • @byronschroedel432
      @byronschroedel432 Před 5 lety +11

      I have read their names. Semper Fidelis

    • @jarheadzader
      @jarheadzader Před 5 lety +14

      Cpl Benzlin, Sgt Doggett, Sgt Holke, Sgt Sellin, Spc Mercado and
      SnOff K. Johnson APD. Friends, Heros, Missed.

    • @calebcrandall1652
      @calebcrandall1652 Před 5 lety +2

      PFC Hodges, 1st Lt Landaker, Senior Airman Mazie. I remember.

    • @Tiger-zd2oo
      @Tiger-zd2oo Před 5 lety +1

      SGT Hunter, SPC Harris, and SPC McDill. A co 2-504 PIR 1BCT 82ABN. 'Till Valhalla, Brothers

  • @templarioaph
    @templarioaph Před 5 lety +388

    There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.
    John 15:13
    God bless you, brother

    • @bootykraken7177
      @bootykraken7177 Před 5 lety +1

      Protecting your friends by sacrificing yourself is = dying trying to steal other peoples resources. Not exactly what god meant I imagine

    • @templarioaph
      @templarioaph Před 5 lety +17

      @@bootykraken7177 excuse me, dude, I do not know you, however you seem to not know the difference between what Governments do and what people do. No one here is talking about natural resources or why whoever it was was there. This video is about someone who died. If you can't respect that, I think you got the wrong video, the wrong comment, and probably the wrong CZcamsr. Have a nice day

    • @bootykraken7177
      @bootykraken7177 Před 5 lety

      @@templarioaph The fact nobody is talking about it upsets me and also no, I dont respect people who dont question anything and just do as they are told.

    • @templarioaph
      @templarioaph Před 5 lety +12

      @@bootykraken7177 so you can either roll up your sleeves and go make an actual difference, or shut up because no one here really cares. You actually are disrespecting someone who has nothing to do with it and I really don't think you'd do that outside of the internet. I suggest you just be quiet and don't even bother answering. No one here cares what YOU feel. Sad but true.

    • @bootykraken7177
      @bootykraken7177 Před 5 lety

      @@templarioaph what would you suggest I do to make a difference?

  • @smokey09i
    @smokey09i Před 5 lety +9

    How does anyone dislike this video. All who served you are thanked!! And loved! What you gave us was freedom

  • @billylindsey4014
    @billylindsey4014 Před 10 měsíci +2

    In many ways, this does exemplify Christ and his sacrifice, that we may all have eternal life.

  • @scottjones7005
    @scottjones7005 Před 5 lety +383

    Thank you brother for wording what my heart hides everyday.🇺🇸

  • @KendrasEdge757
    @KendrasEdge757 Před 5 lety +4

    GOD Bless all those that served that we’ve lost and their families. GOD bless all my fellow Veterans and all service members currently serving. May you all come home safe! May all those lost never be forgotten!

    • @Doublezzranch
      @Doublezzranch Před 5 lety +1

      None will be forgotten in my house and all will be in our prayers 🙏 daily. 🇺🇸

  • @immortal59eyes66
    @immortal59eyes66 Před 4 lety +120

    "MY REGRETS ARE ABOUT THE PEOPLE I COULDN’T SAVE-Marines, soldiers, my buddies. I still feel their loss. I still ache for my failure to protect them."-Chris Kyle

  • @SuperSmartii
    @SuperSmartii Před 5 lety +389

    God Bless you and thank you for your service.

  • @flipper-b8588
    @flipper-b8588 Před 5 lety +681

    I love your I choose life videos. They always gets right in the feels. Remember Memorial Day Mr. Best.
    #neverforget

    • @NoOne-cw1uq
      @NoOne-cw1uq Před 5 lety +9

      @@mario3804 try not to be a dickbag

    • @larryjohnson150
      @larryjohnson150 Před 5 lety +5

      Kinda fucking weird to say happy Memorial Day....

    • @wb8211
      @wb8211 Před 5 lety

      Mario Mosin Apart from it being one of the few days when the world recognises all the young lives that have been thrown away as if they were disposable over the generations and vows never to waste so many lives for nothing again.

    • @blackbeard0074
      @blackbeard0074 Před 5 lety

      @@mario3804 have a terrible memorial day then.

    • @emaayan
      @emaayan Před 5 lety

      @@larryjohnson150 i as someone who does speak native english , i do find it odd sometimes with the phrase we celebrate memorial day

  • @Pitttdog
    @Pitttdog Před 5 lety +46

    From Australia, Lest we Forget. We honour all the righteous fallen, ours and yours. God bless and protect you all.

    • @horsefootrot8044
      @horsefootrot8044 Před 5 lety

      Agree lest we forget our ANZAC heroes and honour all patriots regardless of the nations they served.

  • @geraldthegerbil9364
    @geraldthegerbil9364 Před 5 lety +44

    Great men don't die unless they are forgotten. So, remember them. Dwell on them. Never forget.

  • @JackMeoff46
    @JackMeoff46 Před 5 lety +94

    Thank you Mat, and all our boys who carry the burden of defending this great nation. I appreciate every single one of you.

  • @11B30Inf
    @11B30Inf Před 5 lety +192

    Hardest part for me to say good bye was to my wife of 35 years when she past away....next month (10th of Sept) would make 3rd anniversary of her being gone from my life.

    • @horsefootrot8044
      @horsefootrot8044 Před 5 lety +13

      11B Retired My sincere condolences Sir. I wish you well. Kia kaha ( stay strong). I lost my younger brother 5 years ago and it still cuts me to the bone.

    • @keithharvey7478
      @keithharvey7478 Před 4 lety +4

      stay strong brother, god bless.

    • @daytonevans8883
      @daytonevans8883 Před 4 lety +3

      That was yesterday aswell man stay strong

    • @TFDStudios
      @TFDStudios Před 3 lety +1

      stay strong man! praying for you🙏

    • @drops2cents260
      @drops2cents260 Před 3 lety +1

      In 2018, cancer took my dad from me at the age of 75.
      I have to admit that while I still miss the old man who held a PhD in architecture, taught me how to use a rotary hammer when I was six, showed me how to pour reinforced concerete when I was ten, and in general was the best dad I could ever imagine (I was with him the day before he died, and I'm glad that I was able to tell him that he was the best dad I could ever imagine and that I wouldn't have wanted to be anybody but him to be my father), I still somehiow fail to grasp what me dad meant to me mum.
      Because my parents were together for 56 years, married for 51 years and despite having their shart of troubles, they always managed to work out theit problems and had a happy marriage for slightly over a half century. And if that doesn't count for something, I honestly don't know what could.
      So I sincerely condone you for losing your partner of 35 years, but don't you ever forget:
      The fact that your wife's not here anymore doesn't even remotely matter in the grand scheme of things - because what actually matters is the fact that you found each other and were married for thirty-fucking-five years - because that is something literally noone will ever be able to take away from you - not even that cruelly insensitive and relentless motherfucker who goes by the name of "Death".
      So those 35 years were fucking real and they will always be. And if you honor your wife in any way, don''t ever forget that.
      BTW: I'm an A&E nurse for eight years now who sadly had to give that speech to a lot of people, especially in the last 15 months - but I do asssure you that we mean every word as sincere as it sounds.
      Because losing a loved one is no easy matter for noone, especially not for us nurses and doctors involved.
      Believe you me: we do care. And every life we lose hurts. :-/

  • @jamesdillon5862
    @jamesdillon5862 Před 5 lety +6

    Just wanted to thank my dad for giving the ultimate sacrifice for his team, his country, and his family. Never forget.

    • @VinnyGBK
      @VinnyGBK Před 5 lety

      James Dillon I appreciate the sacrifice he made for us and I’m sorry for your loss

  • @americanklingon2100
    @americanklingon2100 Před 5 lety +222

    My brother is at rest in Arlington National cemetery. I will never forget.

    • @bstrawser6366
      @bstrawser6366 Před 5 lety +4

      American Klingon He did this country great. We will never forget.

    • @americanklingon2100
      @americanklingon2100 Před 5 lety +3

      @@bstrawser6366 thank you sir. That means so much coming from another patriot such as yourself.

    • @beardedwoodsman9294
      @beardedwoodsman9294 Před 5 lety +3

      He’s in good company..he’s not alone

    • @bstrawser6366
      @bstrawser6366 Před 5 lety

      American Klingon Anytime Man. I will never forget him.

    • @americanklingon2100
      @americanklingon2100 Před 5 lety +1

      @@beardedwoodsman9294 yes sir he is. A true field of honor.

  • @mojomlynarcik2714
    @mojomlynarcik2714 Před 5 lety +242

    Im not from America but i need to salute you thanks from Slovakia brat môj

    • @steveclark4291
      @steveclark4291 Před 5 lety +6

      Thank you from a veteran here in America !

    • @Stinger913
      @Stinger913 Před 5 lety +2

      Not from Slovakia, but I know it’s a beautiful country with a rich history. God bless.

    • @zer0edgy952
      @zer0edgy952 Před 5 lety +1

      Souhlas

  • @Ryan-pm1hp
    @Ryan-pm1hp Před 5 lety +90

    This community is one of the best on CZcams. Thank you for your service 🇺🇸

  • @markbinion1937
    @markbinion1937 Před 4 lety +9

    This is why I stand for the national anthem and honor the flag. I am grateful for all of those that have honored me with their service and sacrifice so I may live the life I live. Thank You to all that have served and all of those that will serve this great Nation.

  • @drunksavage138
    @drunksavage138 Před 5 lety +46

    RIP to the fallen! Thank you all who served for your sacrifices! 💪🍻

  • @captjohnprice5293
    @captjohnprice5293 Před 5 lety +58

    my dad was a lifer 27 army! my brother u.s.m.,c, one week K.I.A. VET NAM ONLY 19. my self 3 years us air force!
    WE WIL NEVER FOR GET!
    GOD BLESS!

  • @brucemartinez5343
    @brucemartinez5343 Před 4 lety

    A thumbs-up is not enough to show the emotion I have for our men who had lost their battles, going on 50 years for me and I still fall to pieces when I think of the people I lost.

  • @iloveshootingshit
    @iloveshootingshit Před 5 lety +263

    You have my respect. thank you for your service. To everyone who has served, thank you

  • @eiiiiii5315
    @eiiiiii5315 Před 5 lety +136

    Man that just hit right in the heart

  • @DreDay13
    @DreDay13 Před 4 lety +168

    I feel this video will touch someone at the darkest moment of their life and help them through their toughest moments. God bless you Matt and God bless all of our military. Past present and future

    • @johnkingsley7981
      @johnkingsley7981 Před 4 lety +2

      It did... Thank you...

    • @11bravo_outdoors91
      @11bravo_outdoors91 Před 4 lety +2

      It did

    • @Ringland_Failure
      @Ringland_Failure Před 4 lety +2

      It’s been in my saved list since the day he released it, I watch it at my darkest times to remember the ones I’ve lost, remember why I’m still here and remember who they were.

    • @DreDay13
      @DreDay13 Před 4 lety +3

      I was listening to a veteran the other day who lost both legs in the Iraq war. And he said something that struck me hard. He said even though it’s hard to lose someone, we honor them in the way we live our lives. That’s deep

    • @biserker1delta61
      @biserker1delta61 Před 2 lety +2

      Just did...... :/

  • @rmss6315
    @rmss6315 Před 5 lety +17

    Hey Matt and all veterans - the world is a better place with you in it! Never give up & God Bless

  • @maddieswanson2269
    @maddieswanson2269 Před 5 lety +18

    To all those who lost their lives defending our country.
    Thank You For Your Service
    My dad was in the army for thirteen years and I am forever grateful for the fact that after 3 deployments he always came home, but their are those who didn't and for that sacrifice I thank you.
    My dad lost friends, but they were more than that they were brothers.
    Gone But Never Forgotten.

  • @nielrossouw7831
    @nielrossouw7831 Před 5 lety

    Americans do not realize what a great country they have. Hold on to your freedoms and the brave men protecting them, you will never know how blessed you are. Because of men like Matt America is the country we all wish we could live in. Much respect from South Africa

  • @dustinmoore5335
    @dustinmoore5335 Před 5 lety +35

    That hit hard, thank you so much for your service and thank you to all men and women in the service and their families. You are all heros and amazing people, I admire your spirit and drive.
    God bless you all.

  • @johnrandolph1989
    @johnrandolph1989 Před 5 lety +21

    God bless you all.
    🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
    God bless America.
    Thank you for your service.

  • @patwatson7543
    @patwatson7543 Před 3 lety +2

    Jesus,if that doesn't make your eyes water,you've never lost anything you've loved

  • @funsizealpha489
    @funsizealpha489 Před 5 lety +39

    You know Mat, I was really expecting a funny video, some kind of weird plot twist at the end. I guess I just got used to your shenanigans that I forgot you have been in that place where we don’t like to be: looking down at a casket behind a pair of dark sunglasses, wondering why that person is no longer here with us.
    Remembering and honoring those who left us is what this day has been set aside for. Let’s remember the fallen and everyone deployed.
    God bless!

  • @georgelord8729
    @georgelord8729 Před 5 lety +8

    Thank you for your service. And thank you for choosing life🇺🇸🍀🇨🇮💛💛💛

  • @tonykeller9000
    @tonykeller9000 Před 4 lety

    I want all Veterans to know that I have the utmost respect for each and everyone of you. You all make such sacrifices. That so many Americans can never understand. One who will give all to country and friends is someone who deserves the respect of a nation. Raise the American flag high be proud of this great nation and be damn grateful for those willing to sacrifice it all. God Bless you all. God Bless 🇺🇸 🇺🇲 America. Thank you for your service to America 🇺🇸.

  • @mailmannb7970
    @mailmannb7970 Před 5 lety +538

    November 11/ 365
    RIP Dad, Mid Upper Gunner, Lancaster, 415 Squadron

    • @colepreston6383
      @colepreston6383 Před 5 lety +33

      Your father sacrifice will never be forgoten. As coming from a military famiky and enlisting my self I know that he will be always be watching you and is proud of the person you have become and yet to be.

    • @cooorsbanq4226
      @cooorsbanq4226 Před 5 lety

      He died while bombing civilians, god bless him. May all German factory workers and civilians he bombed rot in hell.

    • @The-t3z
      @The-t3z Před 5 lety +39

      DaGreatWatahMelone When you’re teeth are in your throat just remember the moments when you didn’t think things through before you said them.

    • @MajesticDemonLord
      @MajesticDemonLord Před 5 lety +5

      The Lancaster - such a Beautiful aircraft. Men shall still say - this was their finest moment.

    • @rens2030
      @rens2030 Před 5 lety +9

      DaGreatWatahMelone do you realize what you just said?

  • @werunguns
    @werunguns Před 5 lety +7

    Excellent video and thank you for your service to this great country 🇺🇸

    • @Doublezzranch
      @Doublezzranch Před 5 lety +3

      Good morning 🌞 W.R.G.
      Have a GREAT day and celebrate those that can't be with us today 🇺🇸
      Your friend in OREGON 🤠

    • @werunguns
      @werunguns Před 5 lety +2

      Ja Z Thank you and likewise my friend

  • @sethlouey5064
    @sethlouey5064 Před 5 lety +86

    RIP brother... Stewart Mosher, US Marines.

    • @rorybrown2023
      @rorybrown2023 Před 4 lety +3

      Thank you for your service!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @secretlizard4589
    @secretlizard4589 Před 5 lety +70

    Was about to make a joke. Then realized this is a serious video. And that it’s Memorial Day.

    • @user-vq5kk4uw6z
      @user-vq5kk4uw6z Před 5 lety +2

      Good call

    • @fromearth6282
      @fromearth6282 Před 5 lety +4

      Thank you.

    • @secretlizard4589
      @secretlizard4589 Před 5 lety +3

      Spartan pretty sure like fishing is when people go ‘like this post to save Albert 👨’. This post is me posting my thoughts.

    • @ironbomb6753
      @ironbomb6753 Před 5 lety +4

      Don't fight you guys, thank a vet, be happy, enjoy our Liberty, that's what we want. 🇺🇸♥️

    • @killcharge4338
      @killcharge4338 Před 5 lety

      That may be a good call however maybe when memorial day is over you can post that joke here in the reply

  • @creasingsinger978
    @creasingsinger978 Před 5 lety +66

    Chills through out God bless you and god bless America 🇺🇸 thanks for your service

  • @michaelhicks8237
    @michaelhicks8237 Před 4 lety +2

    Amen brother it hits home hard for alot of us. Time will heal all

  • @316joab
    @316joab Před 5 lety +90

    Matt. Till we all meet at the final reorg in Valhalla. Keep doing what your doing.

    • @jacksonolmstead9134
      @jacksonolmstead9134 Před 5 lety +2

      chris m we all shall feast in the mead halls of Valhalla with Odin himself if you die a warrior with a weapon in your hand.

  • @greglasko
    @greglasko Před 5 lety +17

    NEVER FORGET. THEY WILL LIVE IN MY HEART FOREVER AND WILL GUIDE AND PROTECT ME. With tear filled eyes I PRAY.

  • @rocknjock9300
    @rocknjock9300 Před 3 lety +5

    Thank you to all those who served & scarified for our freedom. You’ll never be forgotten. 🇺🇸

  • @aaronis31337
    @aaronis31337 Před 5 lety +210

    Powerful stuff. I can tell how difficult this was to make, thank you for sharing.

  • @proudtobeamerican2718
    @proudtobeamerican2718 Před 5 lety +10

    Thank you so much vets for your sacrifice may all Americans remember and honor you on your day

  • @agentknight5620
    @agentknight5620 Před 5 lety +266

    Damn ninja cutting onions. Big up, Mat! All Gave Some, Some Gave All

    • @purpa.
      @purpa. Před 5 lety +2

      Agent Knight Why is your name what happens when someone randomizes their name

  • @CTJEEPGUY1973
    @CTJEEPGUY1973 Před 5 lety +12

    It’s the weight we combat vets deal with everyday. Thank you Matt for posting this true to heart video. I miss my brothers everyday and will never forget them. Raising one to The Fallen HOOYAH

  • @LT905yoc
    @LT905yoc Před 5 lety +31

    Thank you for not only your service but your sacrifice and we will always remember your friends on this day.

  • @chadhansen9504
    @chadhansen9504 Před rokem +1

    I love all you men that have served! I am always here for all of you!
    Thanks isn't enough!!!!!
    Love and piece, God bless you all!!!

  • @DredgenFenrir
    @DredgenFenrir Před 5 lety

    Thank you to any and all for your service to this country. All veterans have my deepest gratitude.

  • @daveb9370
    @daveb9370 Před 5 lety +16

    Thank you Matt. Thank you Veterans. God bless you. May He watch over you and protect you.

  • @sopmod556mm9
    @sopmod556mm9 Před 5 lety +78

    It's a little dusty in here right now. May this Memorial Day bring you peace and comfort. The real heroes are the ones that didn't come home. Thank you for your service, Brother.

    • @LandOfRock1
      @LandOfRock1 Před 5 lety

      Real heroes are all of them for they all protect us from evil. God bless them all.

  • @ejharbet6390
    @ejharbet6390 Před 5 lety

    So many times i wished for the honor of serving in the place of one of you kids.god blessed me with a awesome daughter but in my heart you are the sons i never had.god bless you and heal all of your wounds!

  • @GaryJkenny
    @GaryJkenny Před 5 lety +74

    LEGENDS NEVER DIE....
    GOD'S GRACE TO YOU
    MATT... LOVE YOU BROTHER..

  • @pointly
    @pointly Před 5 lety +16

    Happy Memorial Day! Gone but never forgotten!

  • @gcm747
    @gcm747 Před 5 lety +2

    Watched twice. Tears twice. To those who fought and those who fell, you will forever live on in our hearts - never to be forgotten.

  • @Epicredeemer
    @Epicredeemer Před 5 lety +92

    Thank you for your service, and choosing to fight so that we don't have to. Thank you O7.
    Also, the fact that some people had the actual audacity to downvote this video is an offense to this country, and they should REALLY rethink their choices

    • @Epicredeemer
      @Epicredeemer Před 5 lety +4

      @Proud American71 can we deport them too? after Matt teaches the snowflakes about sacrifice, of course.

    • @LadyIarConnacht
      @LadyIarConnacht Před 5 lety +2

      @Proud American71 No offense to the guys and girls that serve. I have three kids that joined the military myself. But the fact is, American troops are being used all over the world not to fight for our freedom or to protect the people of the countries we invade, but to overthrow regimes that our leaders don't like, to put in people that our leaders do like. We really need to start waking up to this, because it's a fact. My own son is the one that woke me up to this, after he got back from Iraq. The troops that went to Vietnam perpetrated terrible acts on the Vietnamese villagers. We aren't heroes when we invade. We are heroes when we defend our own land, and stay within our own borders.

    • @Epicredeemer
      @Epicredeemer Před 5 lety +1

      @Proud American71 My thoughts exactly, though theres no need for the cliff jumping

    • @oscarcpr1
      @oscarcpr1 Před 5 lety +1

      ​@@LadyIarConnacht I thought about how I was going to respond to Katherine Chapman post, but I think it is better left alone. If someone has to explain it, you would never understand. One day I hope to see people like you open your eyes and say what the hell was I thinking. I hope it's not too late.

    • @Epicredeemer
      @Epicredeemer Před 5 lety +1

      @@LadyIarConnacht to overthrow Saddam Hussein in Iraq, who handed out special marriage forms to his soldiers that were basically permits to rape whatever woman they wanted to, married or not, consent or not? To deal with Syria, where the government was using chemical weapons on its own civilians? Yeah alright. I can respect your children who chose to serve our country and protect my freedom, by I cannot respect that half-informed opinion of yours

  • @payner429
    @payner429 Před 5 lety +18

    Matt Best
    I love and support you for all you done. Thank you so much for making the ultimate sacrofice and defending your country's honor, and keeping us Americans safe.
    God bless, and thank you.

  • @johnkingsley7981
    @johnkingsley7981 Před 4 lety

    USMC 1345 / US ARMY 74D
    May we all live up to the time that was given to us by others. We few will always remember and pray that others will understand why, even though they will never know what. I feel alone like I know many of us do. I will say that it is hard and that I like many will feel this darkness. But as seen here, we are never truly alone. Our brothers and sisters are out there and as such we need to watch over our family.
    Thank you: Mr. Best for helping raise us up for air, and showing that in the darkness there is still light.
    (Even in the darkest abyss, a dim light is still bright and can help lead the way)

  • @spartan4245
    @spartan4245 Před 5 lety +48

    Breaks my heart to see this video because this video is kinda speaking to me, and there I go talking about myself.
    Thank you for your service veterans.

    • @celorplayz
      @celorplayz Před 5 lety

      Connor RK800 Hello, My name is Connor. I am the Android sent by CyberLife.

    • @Dudemieser
      @Dudemieser Před 5 lety

      Amen

  • @lovrokapel363
    @lovrokapel363 Před 5 lety +96

    Don't worry man your fans are here for you

  • @aryella1314
    @aryella1314 Před 4 lety

    Every lost soldier has provided us freedom and safety. Something we all should be grateful for.

  • @SouthernGentleman
    @SouthernGentleman Před 5 lety +6

    Happy Memorial Day 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
    Rest In Peace to all who have fallen and thank you for serving our country.
    USA 🇺🇸

    • @mactagg8814
      @mactagg8814 Před 5 lety +1

      @Deimos Cain Flip that coin over, there is a whole other side to it.
      Some people are stuck on the negative of loss, but some choose to celebrate the lives of the fallen. Who they were, what they accomplished, silly shit they did.
      My own flesh and blood brother was taken from us in 2006 and i am still all fucked up over it. Why him and not me? I failed as an older brother. He was the better son, the better person. etc etc etc...
      But for the possitive and happy memories of everything he did and we did together, my flag would have been folded too.
      I Choose Life. And the only way my life is sustained, Positive and Happy memories.
      HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!!! Hooah!

    • @mactagg8814
      @mactagg8814 Před 5 lety

      @Deimos Cain now you are saying what i said about remember the positive etc. That isnt what you said in your first comment.
      Call it what you will, but you are waaaay off about what/why I'm doing, thinking, feeling.
      Still, Happy Remembrance Day every day.
      Cheers

  • @charliemike5097
    @charliemike5097 Před 5 lety +52

    I think I got something in my eye when I watched this video. Thank you. Some gave all.

  • @fattymcfatfat0481
    @fattymcfatfat0481 Před 3 lety

    I’m glad you chose life. We have Brothers that did not. Our “mission” now is LIFE. March on, my Brother.

  • @ladypitbullove
    @ladypitbullove Před 5 lety +23

    God Bless our Boys.
    Thank you for your service, Men.
    🇺🇸

  • @zacksowards764
    @zacksowards764 Před 5 lety +112

    To the men and women who sacrificed so much for us... thank you for everything!!

    • @bendover5255
      @bendover5255 Před 5 lety

      You know we never had to fight for our freedom since ww2 the us military is fighting for all the wrong reasons

    • @michaelklein6420
      @michaelklein6420 Před 5 lety

      @@bendover5255 why are you even here

    • @bendover5255
      @bendover5255 Před 5 lety

      @@michaelklein6420 thanks for proving my point

    • @bendover5255
      @bendover5255 Před 5 lety

      @@michaelklein6420 I'm not trying to argue but we are the most powerful military on this planet and there's nobody trying to overthrow us but people are blinded by patriotism that there's no room left for examination or maintenance of the military when somebody does something bad but hey they have a uniform so they can't do any wrong according to you

    • @michaelklein6420
      @michaelklein6420 Před 5 lety +1

      @@bendover5255 facepalm

  • @jackskellingtonsfollower3389

    To everyone in the military and retired veterans, thank you all for your service!

  • @russianbot5554
    @russianbot5554 Před 5 lety +32

    I strive every day to be half the man my little brother was. I miss you hunt 😢 rest knowing you did good bro you did good

  • @grizzly9960
    @grizzly9960 Před 5 lety +25

    I dont know you in the least therefore I will never know your struggles. I want you to know that although we dont know each other the videos you have been a part of have brought laughter to my heart and at times tears to my eyes. They have had an impact on how I see or feel about things for the better.
    Thank You.

  • @rustyshackleford9446
    @rustyshackleford9446 Před 3 lety

    Stood in the hallway as my father took his life and I will always live on strong for those that are here with me remember how precious life is and always protect it.

  • @TheTgonzo17
    @TheTgonzo17 Před 5 lety +7

    This video hits home in several ways. May we never forget the best of us.

  • @theloudamerican2193
    @theloudamerican2193 Před 5 lety +20

    ... We all carry the memories of our fellow soldiers. Never quit, never stop; we live for them and their memory.

  • @gilgasempai2157
    @gilgasempai2157 Před 2 lety

    Every year , I come back since then to hear these words. Thank you and God bless.

  • @ForgottenHonor0
    @ForgottenHonor0 Před 5 lety +8

    "No one gets left behind." Would that we could always live by those words. Happy Memorial Day, soldier. Thank you for your service.

  • @Jc-qu9hr
    @Jc-qu9hr Před 5 lety +981

    If you disliked this you should really rethink what you just watched

    • @justindr.yaegertodd6220
      @justindr.yaegertodd6220 Před 4 lety +21

      The people who disliked just wanted to see a stupid video with guns & titties...

    • @rjohnsoneod
      @rjohnsoneod Před 4 lety +20

      I liked this but I also love guns and titties.

    • @underbossross7704
      @underbossross7704 Před 4 lety +13

      I can only think of one reason to dislike this and I think it was accidental click. 52k likes to 222 dislikes. thats less than 1 percent dislikes. its plausible 200 people accidentally disliked this.

    • @shibosuru
      @shibosuru Před 4 lety +6

      100% agree

    • @44Grimmace
      @44Grimmace Před 4 lety +7

      Fuck 'em

  • @Joe-sh2tf
    @Joe-sh2tf Před 5 lety

    As one veteran to all the others that have served, thank you God bless you, stay strong!! Live for those brother and sister veterans that are not here with us.

  • @nicoleglenn8101
    @nicoleglenn8101 Před 5 lety +10

    Thank you for your service! My grandfather fought in the Korean War and told me as he was dying how much he fought for my freedom and the family he gave life to. So glad I got to share one last Budweiser with him. I have 2 cousins who fought for our beautiful country and I can’t thank them enough for their courage.

  • @kirkengnath5501
    @kirkengnath5501 Před 2 lety +2

    The one thing that this proves to all of us is that no matter where you have been in life, where you are going in life, or what you have done in life WE ARE ALL STILL HUMAN! What I have to say in closing is let's keep that way and keep the Faith in our Father God rolling on and on.

  • @eatingelizabethsfrizbee
    @eatingelizabethsfrizbee Před 5 lety +5

    Glass up for the ones who we left behind. Gone but never forgotten. SEMPER FI.

  • @ianwilton1701
    @ianwilton1701 Před 4 lety

    To any veteran that sees this comment, I hope u live on to to the best of your abilities, and THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE🇨🇦

  • @NathanJones-lz9gh
    @NathanJones-lz9gh Před 5 lety +15

    I’ve watched this 3 times. It’s more emotional every time. Thank you for your service sir. God bless ALL our troops. Past, present and future. 🇺🇸

  • @mrwhitten7704
    @mrwhitten7704 Před 5 lety +31

    I've attended my fair share of LEO and Military funerals. The heaviest moments you'll ever endure and #NeverForget

    • @donoimdono4868
      @donoimdono4868 Před 5 lety +3

      taps has become really difficult to endure

    • @joeh470
      @joeh470 Před 4 lety +2

      Swore when i got out id never attend another funeral. My buddies and i agreed not to attend eachothers who ever was alive is to remember us as we were.

  • @itsjuustmedontchaknow4163

    POW/MIA, and all the fallen soldiers and all who have lost and still live. Much love for you all. Praying for Gods comfort and compassion ♥🙏🇺🇸 USN veteran

  • @dougsholly9323
    @dougsholly9323 Před 5 lety +57

    Always loved your videos. Love them even more now. Thank you for all you endured for this country.

  • @snowfox4704
    @snowfox4704 Před 5 lety +4

    Thank you Matt, thank you for everyone who served us with unfathomable courage and honor.
    To those who returned and to those who did not.
    God Bless and may he watch over all of you forever.

  • @GooglePhD
    @GooglePhD Před 2 lety +1

    To all that made the Ultimate Sacrifice, Serving, and have Served, there is no greater way to say Thank You other than calling you a Patriot Brother. 🇺🇸

  • @j.2903
    @j.2903 Před 5 lety +9

    I appreciate listening...hearing this. Powerful. Clear. May WE Never Forget. Thank You All My American Heroes, Here and Gone. NOT FORGOTTEN. 💗