Former Recon Marine Shares Graphic Combat Stories-PTSD awareness
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We sit down 1 on 1 with Chris Bova to hear his inspiring story of survival. A former Recon Marine and government contractor, Chris opens up and talks about combat, friends lost, and the darkness that followed.
He then tells us how he got out of that darkness and what we can do to help.
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CZcams do yourselves a favor a put this on the homepage and trending so vets know they're not alone
They are far far left, they don't give a fuck about the vets.
Keith Hodge buddy buddy just because someone is far left, it doesn’t mean they don’t give a fuck about our soldiers.
This was on my homepage and recommended. I mean I watch a lot of military videos, like Funker and tthe Warfighter series on History, so any vets that watch anything military related are going to see this.
@@KillKyle712 This.
The YT algoritme doesnt care about your political belief systems nor affliation, left or right. It'll recommend you whatever the fuck you're watching, even shit you're not subscribed to because that's just how it works. My homepage is filled with philosophy and military, and a bunch of weird shit like cat videos and random stories.
I have never liked nor disliked a video in 9 years though, so maybe that's the reason it seems "clean" to me.
I think it is... That's how i found it and shared it. So Many PTSD's out there. Not all come from war, but this message can be for all.
Hey Bova. It’s Schussler. Your not alone brother. Happy to see where your at. I hope your doing well brother.
I really hate hearing statistics about military men and women that take there own lives after returning home from service. I'm glad to hear that your not one . Keep positive and always move forward. F$@k all the naysayers and hipocrites. Thanks for your service and sacrifice brother. Always remember God is with you in the worst of times.
I lost my best friend in 2006. We spent 4 years in the Marines together. He went on to become a teacher and a father. Joined the national guard. I miss him every day.
Semper Fi, devil dogs.
Sul A hey brother just cause you didn’t see combat doesn’t mean you don’t suffer. It’s hard seeing your brothers and sisters leave and not come back. It’s called survivors guilt. If you ever need anything please reach out.
That’s why it’s probably good to have a family of his own. I mean I never served but from a german perspective and what I got told about the people who took part in WWII they barely talked about it as well. The difference is that they took refuge having a caring wife and a family they had to feed.
The german military task force KSK also just lets married guys into their ranks from what I’ve heard because a partner apparently makes you a bit more mentally stable and you can cope better with the stuff you went through. On the other hand task forces operate behind enemy lines and usually in a stealthy fashion so they don’t get the same kind of brutal action you guys get :(
You're*
I lost my brother in Iraq. He was my whole world growing up. Thank you for helping vets.
Im so sorry for your loss. We love yall!
@Zippo amerika I thankfully do feel him every day. My youngest son is named after him.
@Zippo amerika it truly is. Even after we die, we go on in the hearts and memories of others
I'm very sorry for your loss man.
@@76Titleist thank you.
I’m a Marine, served during Desert Storm, my nephew is going into Recon. Thanks for your story brother.
Thank you sooooo freaking much for your service, god bless and REMEMBER GOD IS WITH YOU ALWAYS ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Music and sound effects are distracting, his story is fine on it's own.
agreed
Distracting and also I feel like the gunfire is a bit insensitive considering this video is geared towards vets and people who may have PTSD
I agree but I think the effect they are going for is to illustrate what it's like to have PTSD where events play over in your head
lack of foresight
Exactly.
Love you, Bova! I'm proud to say that I served with you and the men of Alpha Company. Never above you, Never Below You, Always Beside You.
Hey, Sir. I haven't seen you on FB. You on social media at all?
expatmacgruber nope. I deleted my FB. I still have my IG because my Jiu Jitsu gym posts most of their updates there. Other than that, I got nothing.
@@rsgerdes you on my IG already?
Realizing it is my choice and my choice alone... I'm glad he pulled himself up. Fair winds and following seas brothers!
Ur last part really touched me, Sir. Never above, never below, always beside.
My uncle was a vietnam vet.. one day he was in Nam and next day he was was home in his uniform still dirty. The next morning my grandmother went in to wake him and he came flying up dropped her and tried to cut her throat except he had no knife. I was assingned to wake him up after that. The voice of an 8 yr old from the doorway saying "wake up uncle" kept him relaxed. Chris, your story reminded me of my uncle... I love you brother for loving our country enough to fight for it.. God bless you and Stay strong!
Thank you for your families service! We can never thank you enough!!
Why wake him up tho???, let the man sleep. Or am I wrong?? Genuine question no troll
@@qwerty-tf1jg I was 8.. did what I was told
My grandfather is deaf in one ear from the Vietnam war, when we wake him if he is laying on his good ear I stand by his feet and shake his foot and jump back quickly I mean quickly, he always taught me to do that because he would have never forgave himself if he harmed me ( his words ) he is and old old man now and still he struggles… he has had to deal with ptsd his entire life. It’s honestly heartbreaking but im proud of him he is one tough ass old man!
He didn't really need to illegally invade other people's country and ran around murdering them to prove he was willing to fight for his country.
My wife just showed me this. Bolen, Iraq 06 07, 399th CSH. Combat medic/LPN. I was almost one of the 22. A Vietnam Vet reached out to me and brought me in to his group. I will forever be thankful for my brother and sisters. YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
I rolled with that guy before when I lived in Dallas, never would have known his story. Dude was always willing to drill techniques with anyone, tough as they come though. Wow, what a story
Jiu jitsu? Nice
I was dumb Didnt realize what war could bring. Mom and dad I'm gonna be a statistic.. shut up you whiny turd. That's my perception. Dont play halfback if your scared to get hit, bitch.
@@xxxgames4458 Bruh what the fuck are you even on about
@@xxxgames4458 Lmao, trying to bring in football analogies.
Going to war and playing fucking sports are 100 time different. You don't get it.
XXX GAMES your the dude that would say he couldn’t join the military because you’d knock out the drill instructor for yelling at you
“Every bad decision, that I’ve made in my life, has been filled with booze and cocaine.” I can 100% relate.
Every bad decision I ever made started with walking into golden corale and opting for the buffet and unlimited cocacola cup
Homer Simpson once said..
Alcohol.. the cause of and the cure for all of lifes Troubles...
Same here... I really fucked things up for myself
Definitely im still paying for it
So can I
Never served, and I have no real concept of what you’ve witnessed and endured. But let me tell you - you and veterans like you aren’t alone. You are loved an appreciated. I grew up in the shadow of the twin towers. I, we, are grateful that men and women like you answered and continue to answer the call to defend our nation.
3 days after my last firefight in Afghan, i was sitting at my best friends wedding, getting drunk and thinking how strange it was.
6 months later i sobered up, contacted the British Legion and the MoD, got into a office with a head shrinker....Still have nightmares to this day, but know that there are ppl close who can help. This recovery all started with 1 phone call from a friend who was worried about my habits....a simple phone call...thats all it can take some times.
Greetings brother. I think you should check out this book called "Touching the Dragon" its about a buddy of mine and his own struggles with PTSD. I think it'll help you with nightmares you quite possibly still suffer from. Just remember something that I've learned after 13 years of combat and 19 years removed from my first experience. The nightmares will never truly leave you they'll just change. I wish you well brother. I'm sure you did great things for the UK and this world. I know a couple of lads at SBS and SAS. I'm telling you the book will change your life. Lastly I wanted to say forgiveness can really change everything for not just... but for us all.
Same
A phone call. You think about your brother out of the blue. CALL THEM!!! we're all familiar with the darkness, no telling when it you might slip back. You wont annoy, bother, pester, or inconvenience them, just call them. I'm glad you're with us sany0. Hopefully sober-ish? Whatever works best for you .
Do you attend Aa fellowship, might help!
Thank you for serving. I was a peace time infantry guy and feel my duty is to help our brothers that put their lives in harm way. getting away from Lowes discounts and focusing on our fraternity is the priority. Thanks for sharing Sany0
I only made it half way through the video.
As a vet that’s struggling with alcohol, thank you so much for Sharing, for having the balls to talk about this shit. You kept me sober for the last 2:49. Thank you brother.
Hey man you're not alone; you got this! Email us- Brian@honeybeardtraining.com and we talk more
William Russell keep your chin up brother, and fight the good fucking fight. ❤️
William Russell aye man we’re all here for you thank you for your service and just kick back relax go for a run enjoy yourself and chill on out !
William Russell were all here for you. Stay strong brother. ❤️🇦🇺
@@TheHiveVeteranStories I'm a vet who has struggled with depression and drug addiction for years. I've never once asked anyone for actual help but I live in Dallas and feel compelled to finally do something to change my mental health for the better. I'm homeless fearing COVID is going to kill me living in my car next to fucking SMU
My deepest gratitude to all veterans for serving and to all those currently in service my prayers and pride are with you
Thank you!
@WakandaForevar We don't choose where we go or why we're sent.
Not it at all Wakanda, first ask yourself what have I done to contribute to the greater good anything let alone your country. Just remember "Wakanda forever", people died for you to have the freedom to say that,in some countries they'd cut your tongue out.
@@esaydouglas9455 wakanda is a fake country bruh
@WakandaForevar
I wasn't making nor do I make excuses.
I’m glad you touched on the shock of going on leave during your deployment. My first tour was in Iraq for 15 months with the 82nd Airborne. I was deployed for 10 months before going on leave for two weeks. Three days before getting on the plane to head to BIAP, my platoon lost two during a raid in Sadr City. I was told that I had to take leave. I would rather have stayed in Iraq then to go back and forth from California back to Iraq. Going from watching your platoon medic do everything he can to try and save two of our own to eventually losing them, then to be back in California around my family when I hadn’t processed any of it up to that point was hard to handle. I tried to kill myself when I returned from leave about two months after I got back to our JSS. I took my SAW when I was on shit burning detail by myself and stuck the barrel in my mouth. Our status was always amber at the JSS so when I went to fire the SAW into my mouth, the bolt was in the forward position and did not fire. I broke down that evening on all fours next to the pit where we burned our waste. I’ve never shared that story until now. That was in 2008. I finished two more deployments after that, one in Iraq and one in Afghanistan. I guess I wanted the enemy to kill me.
I wish there were something that could be said that would offer you some comfort. Alas, I don't know if that's even possible. But, know that you're loved. Even by those who only know what only what you've just shared. Thank you for your courage, your dedication, and your spirit. I hope that you're able to find some peace of mind these days.
My father tried to kill my mother and I when I was 14. I still see it every day, and I'm 39 nearing 40. While we may always see these things, reminding ourselves that it's over and done helps. If you need to talk, just send a message. I know it's not veteran PTSD but it's good to talk it out.
I feel a little less alone right now at this moment.
RF you’re never truly alone. Remember that.
God bless you. He promises that He’d never leave nor forsake you. I’m a witness to His faithfulness. Trust Him even the more.
You're never alone man! You got this you are strong!!!!!!!!
Your not alone man be strong 💪
asds908 Seriously fuck off.
Hey Bova, it was an honor to fight along side you in that fire fight in Iraq. I can honestly say you and the other operators helped saved my life from that suicide bomber running up on my truck. I respect your courage and your strength to express your feelings and talking about ptsd. Much love brother, keep kicking ass. Outstanding job Honeybeard!
Is this legit?
W A C K
@@yeahbitch8880 legit how? You mean like do they actually know each other?
Yes.
Thank you
Thank you for your service, sir ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for Protecting America I also have PTSD from 9/11 I was a first responder from the FDNY / EMT Stay strong brother 💪🇺🇸
Paul Adams.
USA WILL pay for it's craims against the world
I sat with a bunch of veterans from the Iraq war yesterday and they told me that it is incredibly important for these soldiers to come back home and stay disciplined and working out, and finding community And then making a difference in the world. Stay disciplined!
Respect brother. I am ex British paratrooper who did 3 years in Iraq as a military consultant straight after 18 months as a bodyguard in Bosnia. In Iraq did 9 weeks on 3 weeks off for 3 years. Saw many bad things and did bad things. Still haunt me 15 years on. Stay strong
How many Iraqi's did you murder?
Iraq had nothing to do with 911 and if it actually did have nuclear weapons it wouldn't have been attacked. All Iraqi's killed by that cowardly invasion were murdered
Aint nothing compared to a marine
Wanker
Thank you for your service sir
The background music and sound effects are pretty inappropriate
Justin Notino agreed
Who the fuck cares. You sitting here whining about music when the story is what matters.
Danny patrick Klesh you would care if they had kids music playing though?
@@nicolasdimatteo3356 for fucks sake shut the fuck up
A. Ali 😂😬
Veterans are literally are some of the best people we've got. Every person is worth saving, but these people gave their lives to make yours better.
I am a RVN vet. You are not alone. I know your pain. Stand with you brother
I did my four in the Marines and was so ready to get out. I am not a combat vet but it's still tough. I drink alot. I work alot and take pride in doing my job well. But I get home and just feel so lonely. It sucks. I got friends but they dont really understand how I feel. Definitely not suicidal, but I feel lost without the military. I guess that's karma
semper gumby you just have to re adjust man I recommend finding a good hobby to help you keep your mind off things and to feel like you have a purpose again. I personally do MMA for that reason
Look up drinkin bros on Facebook. You can find vets in your area or people with similar thinking to get a drink and become friends with. All the best man.
BennettParsons1 drinking bro’s is the shit.
semper gumby hey man. Jiu jitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing any will help. Throw yourself into a ridiculously hard combat sport to manage the demons. Cheers man.
I can definately relate man
Combat, then home for mid-tour leave, then back in combat. It was the most unreal experience of my life, the one that I can't quite explain effectively. PTSD has taken many. My company, and batallion lost 10 to suicide after the units return.
LTC Poznick (Suicide)
SSG Tate (Suicide)
SGT Halford (Suicide)
SGT Wagoneer (Suicide)
SGT Soloman (Suicide)
PFC AJ "Tankin" Smith (Suicide)
PV(2) Gossick + 3 (Wreckless that killed himself and 3 others)
Joseph Abraham Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Sorry for your loses may god test their souls
We are admiring all of you, from all around the globe
I’m sorry you had to go through that. I can’t even imagine what that’s like. I have anxiety but I’m sure PTSD is 100 times worse.
@@Nickat86 I appreciate your sentiment. However, don't benchmark what is more or less difficult to go through. That's a slippery slope that can marginalize what people are experiencing. People such as yourself with anxiety. It cheats you out of how it impacts your life. Anxiety, bluntly put, is motherfucker. If we benchmark it to someone else's experiences, then we could always find a way to invalidate what we are going through.
Here is my example: talking to a Korean War Vet, and I'm paraphrasing, "We fought until the bullets ran out. Then we fixed bayonets and fought until the blades were dull or broken. Then we fought hand-to-hand until we were dead or to tired to go on. It was then we looked up and saw 100,000 more Chinese coming over the hill." Now, my experience, compared to that, was just a walk in the park.
Joseph Abraham you’re a wise man Joseph. Comparing and marginalising each other’s struggles doesn’t help anyone, instead we should all aim to help each other through our times of struggle, no matter how big or small they may appear.
Thank you Chris for your service, and what you continue to achieve going forward with helping vets.
Chris Bova, your service now is even greater than your service as a member of the military. Thank you, for everything.
I’m going to study psychology in university next year, one of my goals have always been to create an effective system in helping war veterans deal with mental health. They fight for their country, but aren’t given the care they deserve when they return and adjust to civilian life. We have to remember that this Chris’s story is just one of the statistic and there are millions of others that share similar stories. The stigma behind PTSD needs to be dealt with, or we risk losing the individuals that fight for our freedom.
The same army you worship is going to be the same ones that send you to FEMA serve God sir read 52 chapters of Jeremiah stop feeding your flesh
Got chills reading this… God bless
Joined the Royal Officer Training Corps since this comment 3 years ago. Been training just over year but I’m slowly making my way to getting certified as an officer. The goal is still in mind and I’m making my way to graduate this year. Here’s to a better future for the men and women that serve their country!
Bova!!! Went to RIP with him. Miss you dude!!!
Most of these heroes actually feel guilty for not dying with their brothers in war!! These warrior's really need us!!😎✌🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
what are your chances of seeing combat as a recon marine nowadays?
@@waterproof4403 well Marine Force Recon is special ops, so probably pretty often, after all they perform a lot of reconnaissance missions.
Survivors guilt is a bitch
@@MyLonewolf25 ... yes it is😔✌🙏
My cousin went to war right after 9/11 and I’ll never forget how much it changed him. He was never the same person. I feel for you and thank you for your service.
The military needs to keep their promise. Just as the soldiers did
The government does the lying the young do the dying.
@@tylerlandrum1297 💔😔
My younger brother is a sniper in the Marines. I couldn’t be more proud of him and I’m glad he’s doing something he loves, but selfishly of me, sometimes I wish he’d do something else. I worry all the time that I might not see him again, and if I do, he’ll come back and won’t be all right in the head.
You should get him out of fighting wars for the rich and old for there own mischievous motives
toocharged stfu not here dude
@@toocharged How many times are people like you going to keep repeating that same shit lol
vols deep The greatest thing you will do for your brother is to “listen to him.” Don’t give advice. Don’t direct him to an agency. And don’t ask what his kill rate was. Just listen to him. Years from now he will tell you how thankful he is because it was all he wanted. Just listen.
@@spikeobama5572 until he listens and saves his bro what will happen when he's back is your goverment gonna look after him while he has ptsd and his mentally distraught from the suffering his own goverment sugar coated
Back when I went to college I was in a surfing class and it was a rainy day so we went around and told something about ourselves. One of the guys was up and the professor asked why he joined the surf class, and he said it’s to take his mind off his ptsd he had gotten after seeing all of his buddies get shot down in a helicopter. He must’ve only been 28-30. I really hope he’s doing alright and I hope everyone who suffers from ptsd can find a way to cope. God bless our troops stay strong
No former Marines. We are Marines FOREVER!
Just watched your video on ptsd and veterans suicide. As a veteran I want to thank you for doing that. It might save some lives. I’m sick to death of hearing about my brothers and sisters in arms taking their lives because they had no one to talk to or get help from. I’m an old guy. We did not have computers smart phone or CZcams when I got out. We were the guys who got blamed for loosing in Vietnam. Even after 60.000 dead. We are proud of what you younger guys are doing. Keep it up. Aloha from Hawaii. Chuck
Thank you for the kind words Chuck! And thank you for your service
Thanks for sharing and serving. PTSD is horrible to go through and it doesn't just happen to vets. Anyone who has gone through a traumatic experience can suffer from the symptoms of PTSD, I know from experience. It can send you to places you never thought you'd go and push you to do things you never thought yourself capable of... You are not alone, there are many like you; reach out, get help. It can change your life and the lives of those that love you.
Imagine how intense this interview would be without the music
It tears me up listening to the stories of combat vets, every time. We watch what Hollywood considers a hero, but the reality is you guys are. My father-in-law (RIP) did 3 (yes, 3) tours in Viet Nam and I saw what that did to him. The innumerable sleepless nights of repeatedly reliving the horror in his dreams, the physical and emotional pain he suffered every damn day. Sadly, the effects of Agent Orange got him and he died due to having leukemia. However, it took a while for him to get help and eventually to get a diagnosis of PTSD, but even he said the support was really helpful, and this was a man that told, not even his own family, either what he witnessed, or about the commendations he received due to his bravery. I haven't been through what any of you have, but I will say this. First, you are all the most courageous people in our society, and the thanks we owe barely covers that debt. Second, I cannot stress this enough, never, and I mean never, be afraid to seek help. I cannot stand to hear how any one soldier can get to a place where they feel the only, and best, solution is suicide. Not after what you'll have been through. No, that is not an acceptable situation. Pick up that phone guys. It's not a sign of weakness, it doesn't emasculate you, there is no stigma. And I guarantee this, you will not be the only one in your brotherhood who wants to, and you may give someone else the courage to do the same.
I don’t want to sound like a psycho path, but I enjoyed being a JTAC, the good, bad and the ugly. I just had to learn to separate my personal life from work. However my heart goes out to these guys, it just shows that they are human and have a conscious despite the job they do and how they are perceived by the public. Im there for my brothers always!✊🏽
You are a psychopath.
This dudes a shame I promise you he was no jtac I bet you enjoy being a keyboard operator clown
@b ray Apparently he changed his reply, it looks clean now.
andeusmc what was it before I’m confused
I know plenty of marines who want to go back. Wish I had made that decision when I was 18, the life I lived now is pointless
He's got such a wonderful smile, may he be blessed with happiness and minimal depression, for it is truly holy to see a human being who has endured so much, and yet can still smile
Looks evil.
I lost so many friends in Nam and for years wondered, how did I survive and not them? With time, it became easier to get on with life because I know that's what they would have wanted. Absolute respect for everyone who puts on a uniform and serves our country. Semper Fi.
wow, i cant even imagine being at war, in those tense situations fighting for your life, kill or be killed. And then 2 days later you're at home with you're family trying to act like everything is fine.
I have the up most respect for this man. He overcame the hardest obstacles in life and yet he still serves others. This man deserves the best.
Hey Bova -
I'm grateful to have found your video. While I'm not a veteran or someone who has served, I am someone who is the son of a Vietnam Veteran who took his life when I was 24 - I'm 42 today. I sadly was the one who found my dad and I still cannot get the images of that day out of my head. While I cannot relate to combat PTSD, I certainly can relate to what PTSD does to the human mind. All I want to know, is how can I help? What can I do? I want for the children of veterans of today to live a full life with their dads and moms and never have to go through what I did. Losing my dad really messed me up, and still takes a great emotional toll on my soul to this very day. I'm not someone looking for attention or anything like that. I just want to help in any way I can.
Hope you're doing well man...
I'm glad you made back brother from both fronts, overseas and home. I'm six days sober, so many stories inspire me to reach a higher level of living, thank you and your friends for your service
Thank you took guts to say what you did. Thank you for all of us.
His courage is in every word that he embraces and gives voice to his feelings and emotions.
Thank you for your service, sir. Sorry, you have to deal with these things.
Just spent nearly a year in a VA for PTSD I'm finally starting to have more good days than bad. Thank your strength this was a very positive video for me brother.
Former 0321here, I remember when I got off the plane, saw my family and thought “ they have no idea “ …. It’s all good. If it don’t kill ya, it makes you stronger.
I salute you, Sir!
Stay strong Devildog!!! We cant let the fight end when we still have breath , thanks for sharing brother !!!
very heart felt video im not comparing in any way but ptsd is a very real thing i lost my dog of 9 yrs my best friend my uncle and my mothers boyfriend went crazy and aftrer 1 yr and i had to remove him from the house in a rage, all these things happend within a month for me and its been 1 and a half years as of now and i only feel recovered now it was climbing out of hell 1 inch at a time many times i didnt see the point anymore i had noone to talk to i pushed everyone way drank never talked in work my personality was gone id have nightmares bouts of self inflicted rage, i think ptsd can happen to anyone veterens and civillians alike and needs more awareness. thank you sir for your honest heart felt story.
Marine Veteran, not a former Marine. Semper Fi.
Once a Marine, always a Marine
thank you for your service brother
Always Faithful Semper Fi
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Yea Brother! Semper Fi !!
Sir your honestly, and openness is an inspiration to so many ppl. My career in Corrections was cut short at 11 years, for the same demons. Lost my house, family, and truck. Hearing stories like this, keeps my chin up high, and give me motivation to keep moving forward.
God bless you, God bless your family, and God bless 🇺🇸. Forever love and respect from 🇨🇦.
Jesus Christ I have it easy. Thank you for your service for our country
Hunter, You call killing people a service? What do you call helping people?
@@tonybenn1000 you’re a little bitch, we all know the type. You think that’s what service means? Go find the rainbow page, backseat players always with some self righteous comment.
@@tonybenn1000 hey fuck you.
@@tonybenn1000 do you like driving down the street without having to worry about the car parked next to you blowing up? that’s the service he provides. By fighting terrorists where they are they can’t come here
Man I appreciate everything you and your men have done for this country! Stay strong brother! We love you guys!
I struggle with my PTSD everyday. I can’t thank you for finding this video today. Really brought me back to my good place. I love all my brothers and sisters and wish them all the glory and success at whatever they choose in life.
I hope you get better and if you need someone to talk to I’m here
@@FaveMask it was just a difficult day. Gloomy and an anniversary for some pals. I appreciate you for reaching out.
This guy, and every single vet in this comment section are absolute hero’s. I wish this country would give you guys the respect you deserve. Thank you for protecting us.
Welcome to Texas brother and thank you for your service!
Absolutely correct, that's exactly how it happens,glad to see you're still here. Stay on the sunny side, people are counting on you.
These men came to the defense of our country voluntarily. They are the best of the best our country has to offer. May God please heal them now from the memories of that war.
You think you’re alone with ur problems but ur not. Everyone’s going through something. Never be too proud to reach out. Mad props to this guy for protecting our freedom
Thank you for your service and everyone else who served. At the end you said 22 veterans kill themselves each day, that is terrible. God bless you all.
Unfortunately, that number is way off. As only 21 states report such a thing. However, it's the closest to an actual number, as it's all we know.
Make more videos with people telling stories like this. I love it
I’m beyond fucking proud of you brother. I’m a Jarhead too. I’ve made many more mistakes. However, I know it’s us sticking together that keeps us strong. I don’t know you personally, but I love you.
There is no such thing as a former Marine. You are always a Marine Big Brother. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank you for your service, to each and every veteran thank you!
God speed marine! Stay the course.....
Never forget brother. You are not alone.
Im a 1/4 marine. I got out in 2010 and have spent 10 years alone. Your story reached me deeply, and I appreciate what you are trying to do. Thank you
Stay strong! Much love and respect to all of our veterans!
Thank you for speaking up and out. Semper Fidelis.
I have so much admiration for the young man who go out in horrible situations and put their lives at risk to represent our country when they’re called to do it. These are the best heroes out there and I’m glad they’re still exist!
These are the kind of people who we all look up to, these men have given everything to our country. Respect a lot of respect for all of our vets.
Thank you Chris for your service❤️🇺🇸, your a strong warrior, and you will make it through, thank you❤️🇺🇸
My best friend is a marine. I hope he comes out ok and I will do my best if he comes home different. You guys are great keep up the great work
Your a good friend. A brother.
ohioboy he will come back different.
Poor kids man.. War is hell. Suport our vets, not words, but actions.
War veteran here. Thanks for sharing your experience.
So inspiring, god bless this man👏🏽🙏🏽
Been a Firefighter for 30+ years, every crazy call I've responded on I relive almost everyday. It's part of serving, I deal with it, I help those who can't. God bless.
In 2 years i will serve in the marines like my mom did during desert storm and my big brother is still in the airforce and my grandpa was a WW2 vet thanks all of my family 🇺🇸❤️
We’ll see
Love you brother!!! You arnt alone , I’ve been sober for 6months ......made a choice as well ......SGT /Ramadi,Iraq/ government center 2006-2007......it’s hard being alone in this weird world ....but anytime I hear a brother talk, it makes me feel a part of me out there somewhere....love you man
It's a feeling in your heart and your head feels static, better to be numb it feels shits rough glad you talked about it.
Great interview and love the Honesty. Always surprises me how so many veterans retired or not are affected by their choices. As a former Marine who’s deployed multiple times I tell retired or not that we chose to enlist we chose to stay 8 or 20 years we accepted our jobs. It’s not easy for veterans but veteran groups should take trips to ghettos where kids live horrific upbringings but had no choice or escape. Again someone who grew up in Newark NJ projects during the crack epidemic. To say you can’t compare is trying to blow smoke up our own ass. Suffering is suffering especially when your born in misery.
He said something that hit me “this was fun”. I really convinced myself it was “fun”, even tho it was the absolute worst of humanity. Now I realize that was the only way to normalize it. My many deployments can be summed up as 90% mundane boring crap, and 10% absolute chaos. That experience of chaos and the adrenaline, dopamine, endorphins, or whatever the heck happens to us that comes along with it, I will never experience again. I’ve accepted that; and it’s made living a normal life somewhat easier to understand.
this is true there is no manual or paper work to follow to help us pull out of that mind set of deployment. This is important to know your not alone this is a big help. i was on here surfing to see if there is anyone who was feeling empty and lost like me . Thank you for sharing devil dog. 22 a day
Where he is from is actually a beautiful place up in the mountains very expensive tho
Yeah park city is very beautiful especially the ski resort there
Yes it is a Beautiful small community. I do my shopping in the Park City store outlets there.
Although it’s sad, I love hearing these stories. As someone that was way too much of a pu$$y to ever go over and fight in that horrible desert, I have so much appreciation and reverence for these men and women that did and enjoy hearing how their lives and stories have turned around for the better
Oooor your just not dumb 😉 boys go to Jupiter
You need a hug brother, and a shoulder to cry on. If i was close I would be that person if needed
We Americans who aren’t military have been given our way of life because of you.
You’ve been given your way of life because of the hero’s that were lost.
Thank you for my way of life, The American life.
He’s a beast
I’m going into the Army Guard for infantry in the summer and I have dreams of becoming a Ranger... I want to cherish these moments that I’ve lived in the past 22 years of my life so that I know what it is like to be around family whenever I come back from a deployment. I have so much respect for you brother. Thank you Marine.
Thanks Chris. Im a veteran that walked your walk for along time. Sober 3yrs. Thanks for keeping hope alive. Cross fit? Exactly is that. Thanks Brother.
Dayam bro.. Going home right after being in war like that is something I can't imagine. Glad you made it out man , one life on this earth. Enjoy it ~
God bless you Chris, and your fellow warriors. Thank you for fighting for my freedom, and the rest of the United States. Love you brother 💙
Sadly, the 22 a day suicide numbers are rather skewed. As only 21 states report this. So chances are, it's a lot higher than that. Perhaps into the 50s... Every day.
It's a marketing skeme. There's not many vets killing themselves
Even 22 is very high. 😢
@@Stinky_sack
O... K. Walk me through this, break it down shotgun style, why would they harness such a thing for advertising? "Hey, so many guys get fucked up about the horrors of war that they kill themselves at 22 men per day in only 21 states... Join the Marine Corps and you could be like that too!" Doesn't really have an... Inspiring ring to it.
@@Stinky_sack You are an asshole.
You bitches are a sad goddamn excuse.. for trying to be a man!.. we are losing men everyGDday that put their life on the line for this country and you fellars.. and this is how you show respect! you boys should've been fucking raised. better. than. that! smh
You are never alone. Remember brother, it's easy to find a reason to quit. Find that one reason to keep going, to fight, to keep on going.
You are never alone. Semper Fi Brother.
The impact of videos like this is how completely human, real, and vulnerable these guys are. "Marine" is about training; it only goes so deep. These people are human before they're anything else.