Memorial Day 2023: Note on a White Stone Cross.

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  • Опубликовано: 19 ноя 2024

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  • @jeffreywinters8060
    @jeffreywinters8060 Год назад +488

    In the words of George S. Patton: "It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather, we should thank God that such men lived."

    • @mikemcc1156
      @mikemcc1156 Год назад +15

      I use that quote every year on this day. it really says it all for me

    • @faith4390
      @faith4390 Год назад +4

      Okay. Good point. But, I don't agree 100% at all.

    • @Not-the-only-one
      @Not-the-only-one Год назад +1

      awesome quote

    • @DanielJ-el6zy
      @DanielJ-el6zy Год назад +7

      Good quote but maybe it could be improved. There is a season to appreciate that they lived and a season to mourn their loss. I don’t think it’s wrong, there is just a point in time where it may not apply. There is also a point in time where it absolutely applies.

    • @haveaday1812
      @haveaday1812 Год назад

      And then he slapped the piss out of a soldiers suffering from ptsd.

  • @USNveteran
    @USNveteran 28 дней назад +1

    Thanks to all now serving, those who have, and those who will in the future, and thanks Jocko for putting the message out there. FLY NAVY!!!

  • @pcanarsky
    @pcanarsky Год назад +1

    Wow. Beautiful. And sad. And motivating. Thank you for sharing.

  • @Lavadawg0311
    @Lavadawg0311 5 месяцев назад +4

    To all the boys gone- Rest in Power. Very thankful as I turned 35 while the guys stay 18-19-20

  • @jamesbradford870
    @jamesbradford870 Год назад +210

    Felt that in my soul. Thanks for sharing. "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." - John 15:13

    • @iamsmartmethinks
      @iamsmartmethinks Год назад +6

      Amen.

    • @markofmckinney941
      @markofmckinney941 Год назад +3

      Amen

    • @Dempdawg11
      @Dempdawg11 Год назад +1

      But can we stop forcing them to have to do so over lies?

    • @alexcope8142
      @alexcope8142 Год назад

      US army/marine won't be in direct combat in another war, atleast nowhere near the levels of the GWOT wars which is a dwarf to 20th century wars

  • @grendul4497
    @grendul4497 Год назад +2

    I miss you CPL Kevin Bell. I can't wait to get there and see you.

  • @Sky-Frogs
    @Sky-Frogs Год назад +155

    My Dad served in Vietnam, came home, adopted me, taught me how to shoot, ride, jump, and died just over a year ago. This hit me hard, my wife is watching it now, thanks for your service and thanks for leading Sir.

  • @d.a.michaels8221
    @d.a.michaels8221 Год назад +6

    Possibly the most powerful message I've heard in a very long time, maybe ever.
    For those carrying survivors guilt or ptsd and thinking of suicide, this sends a powerful message that life is a gift and needs to be valued. We owe it to those who left without a choice, to live the life they couldn't.
    Thank you Jocko! Extraordinary message.

  • @Moultronn2.0
    @Moultronn2.0 Год назад +3

    I will not waste today, I will enjoy every moment. I will do things I love. I will appreciate all of the wonderful people in my life. I will honor this gift. Remember.
    Thank you ❤

  • @GG-tw1qw
    @GG-tw1qw Год назад +1

    I'm thankful that such men lived and some are still here caring the torches of hope , courage , freedom and leading by example ! What a time to be alive where the pond of great men is vast !

  • @bobtryan3633
    @bobtryan3633 Год назад +4

    Jocko, this old Seabee salutes you and the men you served with. This was soul bearing. Truly amazing. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🫡🫡

  • @Westapo
    @Westapo Год назад +6

    Perspective is so important. Thank you for sharing yours.

  • @christopherbartel
    @christopherbartel Год назад +7

    Never forget always remember... #salute

  • @rebekahwhite2939
    @rebekahwhite2939 Год назад +1

    I appreciate the tribute for Memorial Day 🙏🏾

  • @jamesyarborough3467
    @jamesyarborough3467 Год назад

    Mahalo's Jocko , Well Said and Expressed , Aloha's American Sir !!!

  • @thomasmarchant6926
    @thomasmarchant6926 Год назад +3

    Words can be very powerful when said by a great man, you are a great man. Thank for your service. i served with 11 Armored Cav in NAM IN 1970.

  • @jamajnasoares5702
    @jamajnasoares5702 Год назад +3

    Good morning.
    Remember.
    Freedom isn't free.

  • @Michael-Archonaeus
    @Michael-Archonaeus Год назад +14

    Man, you're not pulling any punches today, that hit deep!

  • @MayITutchem413
    @MayITutchem413 Год назад

    Jocko, you’re one of the most powerful speakers I know. I’m glad you share it with us vets and the rest of the world.

  • @snowwolf2951
    @snowwolf2951 Год назад +1

    never will i forget my fallen my cousin my heroes one day i hope i can join them i wish so many didnt have to give so much for there homeland

    • @snowwolf2951
      @snowwolf2951 Год назад

      ive laid in my bed remembering i love my troops i honor there memory i wish i could i give my own life for someone else young men who deserved so much SO much more i remember them everyday of my life and ill never stop honoring there memory

  • @hunterpolk
    @hunterpolk Год назад +3

    Thank you for sharing!

  • @thesfnb.5786
    @thesfnb.5786 Год назад +2

    I'm in Norway. I keep thinking of all the wars and troubles my ancestors fought. I keep thinking about them. I want to repay them

  • @Amb910
    @Amb910 Год назад

    The empathy i feel for our fallen heroes in umatched by anything else other than family of course. RIP TO OUR HEROS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @thundergrace
    @thundergrace Год назад +5

    Thanks for your service ..may he use you

  • @dionthomas5418
    @dionthomas5418 Год назад +5

    Great job with the message Jocko, Happy Memorial Day America, freedom isn't free, Remember and Honor those who love freedom like Patriots, fought and died like Warriors defending America against all enemies everywhere including terrorists by any means necessary at all times and all costs, John 15:13.

  • @Notimp0rtant523
    @Notimp0rtant523 Год назад +4

    Crying in the middle of Frankfurt International Airport. Will have to come back to this one when I am able to fully immerse. Thank you, sir.

  • @billburch2547
    @billburch2547 Год назад +29

    Thank you Jocko, for your Memorial day words. I am 64, lost loved ones, and your tribute is worth listening to, and remembering, every day. God bless.

  • @ronaldyoung2064
    @ronaldyoung2064 Год назад +3

    The joy is not gone... We just forget it at times. Semper Fidelis...

  • @shanaungreen9753
    @shanaungreen9753 Год назад +14

    All gave some. Some gave all. God bless you folks in the military. Excellent content. Winning!

  • @LWNightmareSheriff
    @LWNightmareSheriff Год назад +1

    We honour those who served so we can have the freedom we enjoy now.

  • @jimbaker4942
    @jimbaker4942 Год назад +1

    Powerful. Made me sit still and listen. I need to tell my brothers that I love them too. I need to not squander my time left.

  • @bodidley5015
    @bodidley5015 Год назад +7

    To those who have fallen in the service of our nation. Semper Fidelis.

  • @johndavis6338
    @johndavis6338 Год назад

    Powerful. Moving. Beautiful!
    Live to love and protect your family.
    That's what they wanted.
    YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN

  • @ginaleonard9744
    @ginaleonard9744 Год назад +1

    Thank you for the reminder to live and appreciate each and every day.

  • @rengef820
    @rengef820 Год назад

    Freedom is never free, today we honor all who have paid the ultimate price.

  • @MikaelRudolfsson
    @MikaelRudolfsson Год назад +4

    “So I take a drive when I'm weak
    Late at night when I can't sleep
    And turn your favorite station up real loud
    Leave my headlights on your name
    Then I kneel beside your grave
    And start to pray, man it's been awhile” - The Band Steele - Sit awhile

  • @drewscarcare4998
    @drewscarcare4998 Год назад +7

    Thank you Jocko for putting my head in the right place this Memorial Day

  • @adoseofdrew
    @adoseofdrew Год назад +1

    Nice one. Felt it. Thank you.

  • @OBXislandboy10
    @OBXislandboy10 9 месяцев назад +1

    To all those that have lost.❤ This is amazing, got to go, something in my eye

  • @REALCaptainAmerican
    @REALCaptainAmerican Год назад +7

    Thank you for your service

  • @sapper8288
    @sapper8288 Год назад +2

    To our fallen !! We'll meet again brothers !

  • @Jesus-eg3yb
    @Jesus-eg3yb Год назад +12

    Our fallen, now our guardian angels. NEVER FORGOTTEN.

  • @ErictheAmateur
    @ErictheAmateur Год назад +6

    What a perfect, personal tribute for this mournful day. Thank you Sir.

  • @wintergraham-mitchell1410
    @wintergraham-mitchell1410 Год назад +43

    Heavy. Coming from a civilian it's hard to understand on the same level of you and the ones that made the ultimate sacrifice....but just know I am grateful for all the sacrifices from ww1 to now so I can enjoy the freedom I do to this very day...I am forever grateful. Respect to the highest degree.

    • @jcc3999
      @jcc3999 Год назад +7

      I would add 1775 and 1812 to your list

  • @wings1856
    @wings1856 Год назад

    Thank you. May God bless you.

  • @ballandbiscuit6490
    @ballandbiscuit6490 Год назад +1

    Thank you.

  • @sabot1919
    @sabot1919 Год назад

    Speechless brother, God Bless

  • @ivandfwm
    @ivandfwm Год назад +29

    This came from the heart man. He rests easy I'm sure. Take it easy Joko. Go hard with everything in life.

  • @monetarymusashi5732
    @monetarymusashi5732 Год назад +2

    thanks to all this brave people we are priviledged to live in a civilized world we live in. THANK YOU - we wont forget

  • @glocktown21
    @glocktown21 Год назад

    Freedom is not Free is too easily forgotten by those that don't understand and appreciate the Sacrifice made by Heros for our way of life. I am Proud to be an American because of our Heroes. We should HONOR the Fallen and the Living that serve this Nation.

  • @amereiacuna5420
    @amereiacuna5420 Год назад +66

    My dad was in the Marines. He joined our creator 3 years ago; back when airports were closed and there were no flights because of the pandemic. I wasn't able to join him on his last march on this earth. This poem reminds me so much of him. Much Respect from Zamboanga City, Philippines

  • @ricktatro7982
    @ricktatro7982 Год назад

    Thank you all God bless praying for us all

  • @joepaul2554
    @joepaul2554 Год назад +5

    …and THATS what today is about! Thank you for all you do for us brother! 💪🏼🇺🇸

  • @annettew.4134
    @annettew.4134 Год назад +8

    God bless our Military 🙏🇺🇸

  • @mrclean5146
    @mrclean5146 Год назад +4

    You are a legend. I can't compare. I meant to say I can't even begin to compare. You are heroes

  • @trailersandtea
    @trailersandtea Год назад +1

    Thank you ❤🤍💙

  • @davidkostreva1179
    @davidkostreva1179 Год назад +42

    Jocko, been following along for 7 years now. I can say, your life is a living memorial to your fallen brothers, and to all of our nation’s heroes. You are teaching the rest of us what it means to live that life of honor and respect. I thank you for your words and actions. Keep going sir.

  • @barryknoch1620
    @barryknoch1620 5 месяцев назад

    Very powerful and from the ❤. My flag flew today for all the heroes who gave all so that others would live. My friend was kia 1-21-1968 on Hill 861. 3/26/k co. Marine. Not a day goes by that I don't think of him 😢

  • @Ashrots
    @Ashrots Год назад +15

    The tears I shed after listening to this was the smallest form of sacrifice I could have made for those that made that ultimate sacrifice. Thank you to all those soldiers who paid that price so that I could live under the umbrella of freedom of this great Country.

  • @DJTheMetalheadMercenary
    @DJTheMetalheadMercenary Год назад +16

    NEVER FORGOTTEN. Thank you brother.

  • @guycordle9038
    @guycordle9038 Год назад

    Thank you for everything you do. Not just this… which was amazing. But what you do every single day

  • @froginthewaves8450
    @froginthewaves8450 Год назад +1

    Godspeed Everyone! Never Forgotten!

  • @angbandart
    @angbandart Год назад

    Amen Tears RIP Live while you can, we will all go thru the wall of night

  • @Dugwaywaterfowler
    @Dugwaywaterfowler Год назад +25

    Each year I taken my 3 sons to a temporary monument that is put up on Memorial Day at a local high school. It’s call the Field of Heros. As we walk we look at the names on the crosses and remember the sacrifice each has given for us. This year, by complete chance, we came upon the cross that represents Marc Alan Lee. My 11 year old loves the “Way of the Warrior Kid” books and grabbed me with tears in his eyes. “Dad look, it’s Marc Jocko’s Marc. I know it dad.” We stood there for a second in silence while we both contemplated Marc’s sacrifice. Then he said quietly“ Dad, we are so lucky that Grandpa came home.” Thank you to all those who gave their lives that we might live free!

  • @mendelbrotnov
    @mendelbrotnov Год назад

    I'm very thankful to all who have served. I'm thankful for today, and I'm thankful for this video.

  • @youfa7619
    @youfa7619 Год назад +1

    Glad most of the soldiers I know came home. Glad YOU came home. I don't have a military background. I respect it tremendously. Today truly humbles me. I too, will put flowers on a grave of a man's man. It's ironic. As usual, another good video, dude. Thank you.

  • @marianquinlan8707
    @marianquinlan8707 Год назад

    Wept! Profound thoughts,
    profound Truth! Thank you! God bless you!

  • @operation1968
    @operation1968 Год назад +18

    Thanks Jocko. Over the past few months I've been doing my grieving of my own. Not a combat person though. A girl I had strong feelings for but it never worked out between us. A few months ago she died from a brain tumor and she was an only child. She was 28 years old, was engaged and was supposed to get married tomorrow to be honest if I'm not mistaken. She was kindhearted and sweet and did nothing but good in this world. She never hurt anyone. I can't tell you how much anger and confusion I've felt and still do about the whole thing. But this video right here helps put things in perspective for me. If only for a moment.
    Thank you

  • @harryv6752
    @harryv6752 Год назад

    Thank you for your service and your continual service to our great country, along with all our service members, past, present, and future! Much love n respect! 🤘

  • @hmd2s
    @hmd2s Год назад

    Now that set me back, truly exceptional words of true wisdom and gratitude. No better words could have been spoken, thank you.

  • @arthurcitron9774
    @arthurcitron9774 Год назад +2

    Spot on!👊🏻🇺🇸👊🏻

  • @Doodlefisher
    @Doodlefisher Год назад +2

    Thank for your service! Happy Memorial Day

  • @2GuysandaPodcast
    @2GuysandaPodcast Год назад +1

    The worst thing in the world is to forget. I honor those that have fallen today, raising my drink for all of them. Semper Fi and never forget.

  • @panpiper
    @panpiper Год назад +11

    Detonating artillery shells falling on Dunkirk echoed in the distance. It was late May, 1940, my father was only eleven years old. He was in a small restaurant with my grandfather, the two of them perplexed by the French soldier sitting next to them having a feast. The soldier's meal was lavish, far in excess of what virtually all Europeans were used to in those days of rationing.
    My grandfather struck up conversation with the soldier. "Excuse me, but you are using up all your ration coupons on this one meal. What will you eat later if you spend them all like this?"
    The soldier smiled forlornly and explained, "Tomorrow the Germans will attack."
    He would have no further use for his coupons. He had no intention of retreat. This was his last supper.
    For that soldier who died protecting my father and all the rest of us. For all the others I could never begin to name or even know of. For all those who stand the wall. Thank you.

  • @markofmckinney941
    @markofmckinney941 Год назад +1

    Thank you Jocko… I came to your channel hoping to be touched and, as usual, you did not disappoint!

  • @stephenleguern444
    @stephenleguern444 Год назад +2

    Thanks Jocko for you and your service. I’m sorry about your friends and brothers. Have a nice memorial day even when everyday is memorial day.l to me. Today especially…

  • @LilacChimeMeditation
    @LilacChimeMeditation Год назад +1

    This was so moving! Thank you so much for everything! 💪

  • @J_Val10214
    @J_Val10214 Год назад +26

    Doing the “Murph” workout today to honor all the men and women who have sacrificed their lives to protect ours. Those who served and who are serving, thank you.

  • @timjohnson8
    @timjohnson8 Год назад

    Thank you

  • @michaelbanks4507
    @michaelbanks4507 Год назад

    Amen...Live because there are those who can't anymore.

  • @taekyungkwon2024
    @taekyungkwon2024 Год назад +4

    Thank you for your service Jocko.

  • @andonandonov3446
    @andonandonov3446 Год назад +6

    Respekt, Greetings from Bulgaria 👍

  • @TreyM1609
    @TreyM1609 Год назад +55

    Wow. Really making me tear up over here. Salute! 🇺🇸. Thank you guys for paying the ultimate price for us, the common Americans. Thank you so much

    • @noneofyourbiz6885
      @noneofyourbiz6885 Год назад +1

      I thought Jesus paid the ultimate price for us 🤔

    • @TreyM1609
      @TreyM1609 Год назад

      @@noneofyourbiz6885 really? Smh

    • @Cookiebaggs233
      @Cookiebaggs233 Год назад +2

      Jesus died to save your soul. The soldiers died to preserve your freedom.

    • @AshtynJadeProduction
      @AshtynJadeProduction Год назад

      I think @Trey M’s point was that these men and women paid the ultimate price that they were capable of paying. Of course Christ paid THE ultimate price. The least we can do is afford each other a bit of grace as we mourn and remember those who sacrificed all they could.

    • @TreyM1609
      @TreyM1609 Год назад +1

      @@AshtynJadeProduction thank you. I didn’t want to say Jesus didn’t pay a price. But I hate when I comment on stuff like this saying the same thing and people always say, “ what about Jesus?” Yes I get it but give these men and women their recognition. I mean I guess they’re trying to compare these brave souls to Christ but still, this is their day. And I salute all of them! 🇺🇸

  • @christopherwalker6056
    @christopherwalker6056 Год назад

    Jocko's emotional intelligence is off the charts. God bless you Jocko!

  • @Philisnotretired
    @Philisnotretired Год назад +1

    Thanks, Jocko. Your devotion to your friends is commendable Thank you for your service.

  • @faith4390
    @faith4390 Год назад +9

    Wow! Most people think it is a celebration where you grill out and party. Well, I see it differently. My Dad is a Marine and went to Vietnam. I spent many nights sitting in his truck, when he used to drink, listening and watching him cry telling me stories about his brothers in his platoon. He would be talking to them at one moment and then the next second they were blown into pieces. This is a sad day! He taught us that this day was a day to honor the ones that lost their lives and to pray for the families of them. This isn't a party day!

    • @faith4390
      @faith4390 Год назад

      @@osakarose5612 That's right

  • @keithschreiner2819
    @keithschreiner2819 Год назад +2

    Thank you, thank you ,thank you all for everything … NEVER FORGOTTEN

  • @Teriannd
    @Teriannd Год назад +1

    This is beautiful 💜🇺🇲

  • @boost7983
    @boost7983 Год назад

    Thanks from the bottom of my heart, to all who served.

  • @kylehonea5599
    @kylehonea5599 Год назад +8

    Thank you Jocko. I appreciate your truth…

  • @nopenotme6369
    @nopenotme6369 Год назад

    Gratitude and Honor.

  • @williamturner01
    @williamturner01 Год назад

    Thanks for this.

  • @arturorestrepo2951
    @arturorestrepo2951 Год назад +2

    True words, from the heart of a true man !!!

  • @will903
    @will903 Год назад

    Everyone should listen to this and reflect on it on Memorial Day. Live a life of service however you can in honor of the fallen.

  • @jdbroders64
    @jdbroders64 Год назад +1

    US Navy vet... Beautiful, and I won't lie. I teared up. God bless all of the fallen. We owe them everything. I said on Shawn's video that these magnificent people are our sheepdogs that allow us to sleep in peace.

  • @warrenhelfrich9426
    @warrenhelfrich9426 Год назад

    Truly moving. Honoured to be able to hear those words. From the bottom of my heart, thank you and your brothers for your service.

  • @theunseenpatriot
    @theunseenpatriot Год назад

    God Bless, Amen! 🇺🇸

  • @dougm5341
    @dougm5341 Год назад +23

    From the heart Jocko. Thank you for your service to our great country. Rest on embalmed and sainted dead, dear as the blood ye gave, no impious footstep here shall tread the herbage of your grave…..Bivouac of the Dead by Theodore O’Hara

  • @racebannon7355
    @racebannon7355 Год назад

    This is the voice in my head. I miss them all.

  • @biancasmith760
    @biancasmith760 Год назад +3

    I am so sorry for your loss,Jocko.
    Keep your head up My dear,Seth stone is so proud of you and the positive impact you have made on this world, you're a legend and a great role model for men.
    All love from Bianca.