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Комментарии • 27 тыс.

  • @RoyPBenavidezTangoMikeMike
    @RoyPBenavidezTangoMikeMike 3 года назад +30416

    Thank you, Mr. Ballen, for the retelling of my dad's story. His 6 hours in hell mission is unbelievable and one he didn't like to relive, but he told it in hopes of inspiring those who heard it. He never took credit for being a hero, although in all of our eyes he is one. He always said the real heroes are the ones who never came home. By the way, our family just celebrated the 40th Anniversary of my father receiving the Medal of Honor.
    Again, well done Mr. Ballen. -Yvette Benavidez Garcia, Roy's proud daughter. #TangoMikeMike

    • @parkerjenkinsx
      @parkerjenkinsx 3 года назад +2092

      Thanks to your dad for his service.

    • @willtobin7645
      @willtobin7645 3 года назад +1481

      Your dads a hero

    • @miltonrivera6309
      @miltonrivera6309 3 года назад +1123

      Yes a super hero. 💪

    • @jaytrace1006
      @jaytrace1006 3 года назад +1238

      Ma’am, I’ve heard your dad’s story before, and am amazed and inspired by him each time. I wish I was half the man he was on his worst day.

    • @jmiconcarry9464
      @jmiconcarry9464 3 года назад +741

      I’ve heard your dad’s story many times. I can only imagine the internal strength of mind required to overcome the overwhelming physical trauma he endured and to keep fighting to save others. His story should never be forgotten. I’ve shared your father’s story with my children and hopefully they will share it with their own kids someday. I like to tell my kids that life will knock you down a million different ways, it’s your job to find a million and one ways to get back up. Inspired by your Dad. Thank you

  • @ZDiddy7777
    @ZDiddy7777 3 года назад +17964

    I found the secret- it was Roys ability to walk normally while carrying the largest set of balls on Earth.

    • @susanhigh5190
      @susanhigh5190 3 года назад +429

      Amen to that. He was truly one of a kind

    • @andrearamirez9924
      @andrearamirez9924 3 года назад +594

      Fuckin' titanium nuts...

    • @MommiDonni1
      @MommiDonni1 3 года назад +97

      😂😂😂

    • @Sometimesitsabitch
      @Sometimesitsabitch 3 года назад +176

      Right!...WATERMELONS !

    • @Mumbamumba
      @Mumbamumba 3 года назад +294

      It seems like his wounded comrades weren't the only thing he had to drag around.

  • @majorj3896
    @majorj3896 3 года назад +11729

    Let’s not forget about that pilot 🙏 he sacrificed his self to get them out. RIP.

    • @MissSeaSea
      @MissSeaSea 3 года назад +292

      I know, when he said that I was like OH NO!! 🤭

    • @schamberlain1
      @schamberlain1 3 года назад +332

      Pilots are as tough as grunts. They Ain't no POG's.

    • @rylandbrown8874
      @rylandbrown8874 3 года назад +152

      Arguably could have been saved if he didn’t go back for the fallen!

    • @RangerDanger66
      @RangerDanger66 3 года назад +26

      @@schamberlain1 lol ignorant af

    • @billf.6551
      @billf.6551 3 года назад +220

      @@schamberlain1 hell yeah they’re the ones literally flying face first into that danger. Most of the time basically defenseless going in and out of hot zones

  • @naomiagan4710
    @naomiagan4710 11 месяцев назад +166

    Roy deserves a movie. He was literally a superhero

    • @user-oz2hf5st3v
      @user-oz2hf5st3v 3 месяца назад +3

      totally agree on this one

    • @arcanery6604
      @arcanery6604 2 месяца назад +6

      Got 3 movies already of Roy.
      Rambo l ll n lll

  • @ferpowdd
    @ferpowdd 6 месяцев назад +349

    I have heard Roy's story so many times and avery time I am amazed.
    Three things about Roy's story:
    -Who was the helicopter pilot?
    -Why no one has made a movie about his life?
    -Diabetes is a really horrific thing, because Roy died by its complications.

    • @Orphioux
      @Orphioux 5 месяцев назад +12

      I've never seen anyone accidentally typo Avery before, you must really love birds.
      I have a feeling his family may either A:) Not want a movie about his life made. or B:) Everytime a studio contacts them to check if it's okay they may try to demand an absurd cut of the profits.

    • @Mzwilder2238
      @Mzwilder2238 5 месяцев назад +3

      @@OrphiouxI have seen it.. talk to text and English second language speakers

    • @Orphioux
      @Orphioux 5 месяцев назад +5

      @@Mzwilder2238 ...You didn't feel like I might have been joking at all?

    • @brentpeterson918
      @brentpeterson918 4 месяца назад +2

      @@Orphioux😂

    • @unbreakable1355
      @unbreakable1355 3 месяца назад +5

      Ever heard of forest gump

  • @yondu689
    @yondu689 3 года назад +3436

    Viet Cong: We have an army.
    Americans: We have a Roy.

  • @MyKillerMoth
    @MyKillerMoth 3 года назад +1994

    I'm convinced that Death owed Roy 1 favor...
    The other 36 favors was Death saying to himself, "Well hold on, I wanna see where this goes".

    • @GudJonnyCakes
      @GudJonnyCakes 3 года назад +54

      Lmao frfr

    • @mcgusto246
      @mcgusto246 3 года назад +49

      🤣🤣🤣👏🏾👏🏾 I think this belongs to u 🏆 😂😂😂

    • @nongchinir4014
      @nongchinir4014 3 года назад +33

      underrated comment

    • @chaiman8554
      @chaiman8554 3 года назад +18

      Holy this is frickn amazing

    • @chaiman8554
      @chaiman8554 3 года назад +11

      Yung Daz • 13 years ago omg your name got me lol

  • @brandonhamilton833
    @brandonhamilton833 4 месяца назад +23

    "With a positive attitude you can do anything " He would state this in his speeches. I carry that with me every day.

  • @williewong1697
    @williewong1697 11 месяцев назад +56

    Imagine being the enemy seeing a man with a knife avoiding bullets, getting hit by a grenade, getting shot, and still not dying or giving up! Roy is a hero and he is an amazing soldier, what an amazing person

  • @draith1793
    @draith1793 3 года назад +3264

    Keep in mind, Roy did all of this on his day off…

    • @BrettAShore
      @BrettAShore 3 года назад +207

      Fudge I totally forgot that by the end

    • @needsleep1207
      @needsleep1207 2 года назад +138

      And my guys complain about a stomachache🤣🤣🤣

    • @MalgumMusic
      @MalgumMusic 2 года назад +34

      Are you my bosses alias?

    • @YoWhoDat
      @YoWhoDat 2 года назад +20

      He might be. Just fyi I won't be in on Monday "Jeremy"

    • @richardaaronringquist3316
      @richardaaronringquist3316 2 года назад +7

      Funny guy

  • @rozkie
    @rozkie 3 года назад +2113

    Roy was the definition of "i'm not trapped here with you, you're trapped here with me"

    • @brumous9364
      @brumous9364 3 года назад +18

      True that

    • @bruhmoment341
      @bruhmoment341 3 года назад +110

      Dude fucking pulled a bayonet outa himself and then proceeded to kill the dude who tried that dude must have shit himself

    • @nene00760075
      @nene00760075 3 года назад +48

      I believe Roy was the inspiration for Doom Guy. If not he should have been.

    • @brady.widlake
      @brady.widlake 3 года назад +1

      Yep

    • @soldiergaming8899
      @soldiergaming8899 3 года назад +9

      @@nene00760075 probably fucking was for Rambo As well

  • @Midg-td3ty
    @Midg-td3ty 5 месяцев назад +45

    This even surpasses Rambo level achievements. What he did is superhuman.

  • @dwayneroberts6616
    @dwayneroberts6616 9 месяцев назад +66

    This man was an American treasure. Where are the statues in his honor? We should honor people like this. What an absolute legend!! Thank you to all service members your sacrifices are greatly appreciated.

    • @nickseven6814
      @nickseven6814 3 месяца назад +2

      Thats whats wrong bud...sad...sad reality...

  • @Slvryn
    @Slvryn 3 года назад +2478

    Roy didn't even die from anything related to the fighting. He died from complications with diabetes. This man is just built different.

    • @BroHamNCheese
      @BroHamNCheese 3 года назад +145

      Diabetes built different too

    • @VixsterAnimations
      @VixsterAnimations 3 года назад +63

      This dude was like I will not die to anyone until I save my comrades.

    • @JSwanKilowJ
      @JSwanKilowJ 3 года назад +147

      it's very possible that the damage he sustained in combat caused some of the complications. he did get shot and stabbed several times in the abdomen. that damage to the stomach, liver, etc. could have possibly made it more difficult for his body to manage sugars and produce/secrete insulin. i don't know his dieting and lifestyle, just saying it is possible

    • @SoapwWasHere
      @SoapwWasHere 3 года назад +13

      Fuckinggg built different

    • @puppyloved8309
      @puppyloved8309 3 года назад +5

      Really tho he build different ❤️

  • @ivanavery3257
    @ivanavery3257 8 месяцев назад +9

    I met him when I was in the service talking about HARDCORE. THANKS ROY. A GREAT MAN.

  • @SyndicateSuperman
    @SyndicateSuperman 7 месяцев назад +14

    This is the most in depth, most informative and most emotional retelling of Roy Benavidez' story. Thank you Mr Ballen for keeping the memory of this unquestioned American hero alive.

  • @ssfbob456
    @ssfbob456 3 года назад +1584

    When Reagan gave him the Medal of Honor, he told him "If I read your story as a movie script, I wouldn't have believed it."

    • @GrandDaddyCough
      @GrandDaddyCough 3 года назад +9

      We know the story.

    • @scarletweaver171
      @scarletweaver171 3 года назад +84

      Right, I was just sitting here thinking if I read this in a book I would have been like, whatever, this is so unbelievable..... But it really happened. Wild.

    • @user-hm9uq8gk5x
      @user-hm9uq8gk5x 3 года назад +59

      @@GrandDaddyCough who tf is "we"?

    • @drawinggoodart4570
      @drawinggoodart4570 3 года назад +14

      @@user-hm9uq8gk5x Everybody who just watched this video, obviously.

    • @user-hm9uq8gk5x
      @user-hm9uq8gk5x 3 года назад +25

      @@drawinggoodart4570 why are you so pompous

  • @fiyang9636
    @fiyang9636 3 года назад +3145

    "I don't plan on dying even if I do get killed." -Roy Benavidez

    • @satoshinakamoto9936
      @satoshinakamoto9936 3 года назад +66

      I think this quote goes over most people’s heads. Truly inspiring. My take on it is your legacy will live on?

    • @dwaynegreene152
      @dwaynegreene152 3 года назад +5

      Nice

    • @bradcollins1626
      @bradcollins1626 3 года назад +9

      Could just mean he never plans to die even if he does die

    • @bailey7792
      @bailey7792 3 года назад +21

      @@satoshinakamoto9936
      Umm its literally self explanatory lol. Its not that deep

    • @markrowel281
      @markrowel281 3 года назад +17

      RIP Roy. Amazing man.

  • @lloydcarpenter5299
    @lloydcarpenter5299 5 месяцев назад +5

    I met Roy shortly after I joined Special Forces. He was a true hero and an all-around good guy. Friendly, modest to a fault. He did not stop trying to help his brothers in Group, even after he was retired. It has been an honor knowing him.

  • @Jay-mv7xv
    @Jay-mv7xv 3 месяца назад +4

    I met him in 1984, when stationed in Greece. He had been issued the Medal of Honor at that point. Quite a speaker, very motivating.

  • @milannadzakov313
    @milannadzakov313 3 года назад +700

    R.I.P the pilot that man sacrificed his life for these guys

  • @joshuaswapp5413
    @joshuaswapp5413 3 года назад +511

    Imagine having this insane war story, getting shot dozens of times, and all this stuff, and you die from diabetes. He's the real MVP

    • @SlurryNoises
      @SlurryNoises 3 года назад +44

      My mans was eating REAL good after enduring that nightmare, as he should've been

    • @AverageIraqEnjoyer
      @AverageIraqEnjoyer 3 года назад +2

      damn they made cod ww2 into a real thing

    • @pixilmon
      @pixilmon 3 года назад +3

      True American

    • @vickytbh
      @vickytbh 3 года назад +3

      @@SlurryNoises LOL

    • @mutasimmuhammad9672
      @mutasimmuhammad9672 3 года назад +1

      Soldiers don't die they fade away.

  • @elaineteeter2904
    @elaineteeter2904 11 месяцев назад +17

    Your father was the most courageous soldier I have ever seen. I am in awe of his bravery, it is incredible. I am in tears at the valor of your extraordinary father. I have never been so moved by anyone, Such bravery. He will always be honored in the halls of the mighty men.

    • @rianreon
      @rianreon 8 месяцев назад +1

      u didnt press reply

  • @420-V.T.L-Machinist
    @420-V.T.L-Machinist 2 месяца назад +6

    Holy fk! This story brought tears to my eyes. Roy deserves a movie

  • @KevinHollandAllison
    @KevinHollandAllison 2 года назад +1180

    I met Roy when I was 8 years old. He came to my school in Texas in full class A uniform with his MoH and he shared every detail of his story with a 3rd grade class. Looking back it was so surreal but I will never forget that. He was larger than life.

    • @akirk1573
      @akirk1573 2 года назад +35

      He's a true Badass . I wouldn't've known what to ask him as a kid, but I'd've loved to speak to him today. Bloody Unstoppable.

    • @emmabemmaboo
      @emmabemmaboo 2 года назад +27

      The successful version of Leroy Jenkins

    • @christopherflowers2327
      @christopherflowers2327 2 года назад +18

      I remember hearing about Roy! What an American Hero! God bless the USA!

    • @NODnuke45
      @NODnuke45 2 года назад +7

      @@christopherflowers2327 Liberty forever!

    • @melodywheeler1468
      @melodywheeler1468 2 года назад

      @@NODnuke45 libertad is a war tbh and guerilla war is the same

  • @yanlaroche90
    @yanlaroche90 3 года назад +392

    When your story is so crazy that they cant make a movie about it because it would look exaggerated, this Man puts Rambo to shame

    • @dismalthoughts
      @dismalthoughts 2 года назад +25

      [watching movie]
      Oh come on, he's been shot and stabbed 15 times! In real life he'd be dead by now. This is so unrealistic!
      You can reduce the badassery by more than half, and it'll still seem made up. That's a fucking legend right there.

    • @Count.Zer0
      @Count.Zer0 2 года назад +5

      Rambo cleans his house

  • @dylanatherton4182
    @dylanatherton4182 5 месяцев назад +8

    Thank you for your bravery and service fighting for the people of the United States of America 🇺🇸.God bless you .Rest in peace.

  • @pashvang4113
    @pashvang4113 8 месяцев назад +6

    My throat started getting tight and tears formed. Wow, what an amazing story!

  • @livewire2759
    @livewire2759 2 года назад +406

    The man's body was literally destroyed in combat, and he made a full recovery. Yet, in the end, he couldn't survive with diabetes. The duality of the human body being extremely resilient, yet incredibly fragile at the same time... that's the mysterious part of this story.

    • @bostonrailfan2427
      @bostonrailfan2427 2 года назад +9

      multiple times no less

    • @redacted6416
      @redacted6416 2 года назад +7

      @S55 the only being strong enough to stop roy was himself.

    • @Spills51
      @Spills51 2 года назад +5

      He was in his 60's and lets be honest....no one is making a FULL RECOVERY from the damage that guy took....Im sure if he is anything like they said...You couldnt be able to tell cause he would be the last one to show it....but im sure that man had lots of battle scars and lots of pain as he aged.
      Just a complete BOSS.

    • @livewire2759
      @livewire2759 2 года назад +5

      @@Spills51 Yes, I'm sure the "full recovery" was a bit exaggerated. He definitely had lots of aches and pains, if not actual health problems, over the years due to his injuries. I'm just amazed by the fact that he could survive such injuries in the first place, let alone several more decades after they healed, only to die from a rather common disease.

    • @Imasheep999
      @Imasheep999 2 года назад

      @S55 genius comment

  • @OldManLuffy
    @OldManLuffy 3 года назад +4882

    Roy has a grizzly bear carpet in his home, it's not dead its just terrified to move

    • @lostboy8214
      @lostboy8214 3 года назад +95

      This comment gave me life.😱

    • @georgewilliamsiii4677
      @georgewilliamsiii4677 3 года назад +25

      I like this lol

    • @ProudDad1976
      @ProudDad1976 3 года назад +75

      LOL, Roy is the real Chuck Norris

    • @junelledembroski9183
      @junelledembroski9183 3 года назад +13

      @@ProudDad1976 LOL! Chuck Norris is the real Chuck Norris! Great comment though! I laughed so hard 😆

    • @MrDannyzwo
      @MrDannyzwo 3 года назад +11

      Super funny !

  • @ShandaNorgaard
    @ShandaNorgaard Год назад +2

    These stories make me so emotional. I’m just so grateful for our soldiers now who voluntarily protect our country so we can live freely without drafts. Thank all you and your family for serving this country, Mr. Ballen. I love that you have segments on our military because I feel like this is a part of who you are. Not many of us can say we have had to have shrapnel removed from our body. Your channel is great and you deserve this type of fame as a great reward for what you’ve been through!!!

  • @garrygrapenuts6137
    @garrygrapenuts6137 4 месяца назад +8

    I’ve never heard a story about a man more bad ass, my entire life. This is a true American hero, and I am sad to say we probably won’t have any more men like him, except for Mr. Ballen

  • @TG_8
    @TG_8 3 года назад +241

    If this had been made into a movie, I’d probably scoff at how unrealistic this is. This man should be far more known than he is. Truly remarkable

    • @northmemphis2104
      @northmemphis2104 3 года назад

      It did..smh..

    • @Thebunholio
      @Thebunholio 3 года назад

      @@northmemphis2104 what's the title?

    • @009lazynurse
      @009lazynurse 3 года назад +5

      A lot of action movies here in the Philippines are like that... the protagonist being gunned down by 100 people and miraculously still live. I guess all of them are based on Mr. Roy 😅

    • @Kerpeles
      @Kerpeles 3 года назад +1

      Truly bullshit

    • @garycantrell9011
      @garycantrell9011 3 года назад +3

      @@KerpelesI have a uneasy feeling concerning this matter, pretty much every action of the story 1covers the entire 10yr period of the Vietnam war condensed for the actions of just one man,
      not wanting to take away from this man's bravery I'm having difficulty digesting the facts, stepped on a land mine all by himself out of uniform no foot injury 4yrs later in a religious service one minute, on a rescue mission 2nd minute, forgot his weapon as a GB, jump's into enemies lap, shot in head, shot 30+ more times 2hand grenade blast, carries 8men to one area, back for 2more, and repeats this after loading chopper by himself unloading same bird on fire carrying all the men into the jungle calls air strike on his position with a map he didn't forget that, gets stabbed with bayonet×12 with no loss of blood , no one else gets credit for trying to help, I don't think all the facts are represented in this story.

  • @nut4829
    @nut4829 3 года назад +446

    He wasn't a hero. As one saying goes " heroes are remembered, but legends never die". This man was a legend

    • @JohnnyDollar720
      @JohnnyDollar720 3 года назад +7

      Did you just quote the sandlot? Love it lol

    • @kissthesky40
      @kissthesky40 3 года назад +9

      IS a Legend.

    • @Keoma.1
      @Keoma.1 3 года назад

      RHODESIANS NEVER DIE

    • @fpstudio3974
      @fpstudio3974 3 года назад

      Noice..

    • @radamson1
      @radamson1 3 года назад +2

      This man was the hero of legends.

  • @user-um4pm1ii3e
    @user-um4pm1ii3e Месяц назад +1

    I stood back, teared up and saluted when Roy was talking. An angel on earth.

  • @sandeewood2948
    @sandeewood2948 8 месяцев назад +4

    Roy…was a unbelievable soldier couldn’t believe he survived that firefight..amazing…

  • @LS-fc7nx
    @LS-fc7nx 3 года назад +325

    Roy: god! My fucking back hurts from carrying this team.

    • @PotatoKernels
      @PotatoKernels 3 года назад +11

      his spine also hurts from a landmine

    • @P3RU4N11T4
      @P3RU4N11T4 3 года назад +6

      Best carry ever

    • @fmg_bdkid9959
      @fmg_bdkid9959 3 года назад +1

      Literally! fucking legend God bless his soul. R.I.P.

    • @Alzark
      @Alzark 3 года назад +3

      His k/d sky rocketed in one match

    • @fmg_bdkid9959
      @fmg_bdkid9959 3 года назад +2

      @@Alzark his kd is better than mine in game lol

  • @samthenotwinchester5518
    @samthenotwinchester5518 3 года назад +460

    “The real heroes are the ones who died...” YOU DID. AND THEN YOU SPIT AND YOU UNDIED.

    • @Bonnie-lo3zh
      @Bonnie-lo3zh 3 года назад +24

      R.i.p the pilot who sacrificed his life to bring him back to those 12 downed soldiers !

    • @JGriffin5150
      @JGriffin5150 3 года назад +9

      @@Bonnie-lo3zh str8 phucking soldier right there no doubt

  • @VoodooAngel63
    @VoodooAngel63 8 месяцев назад +8

    I remember my Daddy telling me this story when I was a little girl and I thought it was a story. But then I found out ot was true. My Daddy always admired him and like him would never take credit for being a hero.
    Thank you to all the real life superheros that do the impossible every day.

  • @stang3299
    @stang3299 7 месяцев назад +6

    Amazing and courageous man. He was a true hero.
    Thank you for telling his story.

  • @shadowstalker6762
    @shadowstalker6762 3 года назад +145

    Roy earned that medal of honor whether any soldier wants the recognition or not i think anyone could agree he is among the toughest of men

    • @bigmike8564
      @bigmike8564 3 года назад +4

      You’re exactly right
      Definitely a guy you want covering your a$$ in combat

    • @nmlepage
      @nmlepage 3 года назад +4

      He's a real life wolverine/Captain America. He is the embodiment of bravery, integrity and selflessness. He's definitely my hero. Sending love, light and respect out to him and his family.

  • @EksaStelmere
    @EksaStelmere 3 года назад +751

    If this were a movie, it would be considered "extremely unrealistic."

    • @caliciajohnson9861
      @caliciajohnson9861 3 года назад +81

      That's why they say reality is often stranger than fiction

    • @zSpirall
      @zSpirall 3 года назад +6

      Omg I know right?!?...

    • @ZZ-jj1sm
      @ZZ-jj1sm 3 года назад +16

      Morphine is a powerful drug

    • @horrormovielover6725
      @horrormovielover6725 3 года назад +8

      True. This thing often happens in a movie but this is even beyond fiction. The most unrealistic reality. It wasnt really his time to die.

    • @crystalheart9
      @crystalheart9 3 года назад +1

      I know, that's what I was thinking!

  • @space_cadet04
    @space_cadet04 10 месяцев назад +1

    I'm literally in tears right now John 😭 God I love stories like this!!!! Thank you Mr
    Ballen

  • @kimschultz7105
    @kimschultz7105 10 месяцев назад +2

    What an amazing story! Roy wherever you are your bravery will inspire others for many generations to come!

  • @homelackin2234
    @homelackin2234 3 года назад +294

    Shoutout to the pilot and the dead gunner who risked and gave their lives going out there to save those heroes

    • @SacredWaves
      @SacredWaves 2 года назад +15

      Amen.... It takes everyone. Important to hear the stories of these men. All of them.

  • @lisawargal
    @lisawargal 3 года назад +623

    This story tells you just how dangerous and deadly diabetes can be. This hero survived so many wounds, gun shots, shrapnel wounds and stab wounds yet died from diabetes. We need to speak this mans name more often. He is the definition of a damn hero.

  • @user-bv9df2ol7q
    @user-bv9df2ol7q 5 месяцев назад +1

    I've listened to the story many times. It is such an inspiration, and I never get tired of hearing it. They don't make men like Roy anymore and that is a real shame. Because we need more men like him.

  • @lelejayne88
    @lelejayne88 10 месяцев назад +7

    Ok MrBallen, I think it’s high time you put your inimitable storytelling skills to use and write this movie because, holy hell cats, I had CHILLS the whole way through and the world deserves to hear Roy’s incredible story!

  • @roserocks1979
    @roserocks1979 3 года назад +259

    Roy was in a league of his own.He was so humble,and calling him brave doesn't do him justice.He was fearless,and a hero.Whatever medals they gave him wasn't enough.That man deserves buildings,roads,and cities named after him.I pray he is at peace,and reunited with his friends.

    • @Gunners_Mate_Guns
      @Gunners_Mate_Guns 3 года назад +4

      There are...many - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_Benavidez#Personal_honors

    • @youngrWE
      @youngrWE 3 года назад

      💯

    • @leonieromanes7265
      @leonieromanes7265 3 года назад +8

      If I had heard this story from anyone other than Mr Ballen, I wouldn't believe it. Just incredible, Roy is a legend.

    • @brandonphillips7216
      @brandonphillips7216 3 года назад

      This is a true American brother. They don't make them like this today.

    • @Gunners_Mate_Guns
      @Gunners_Mate_Guns 3 года назад +2

      @@leonieromanes7265 "If the story of his heroism were a movie script, you would not believe it".
      -President Ronald Reagan moments before presenting Master Sergeant Roy Benavidez the Medal of Honor

  • @scorch418
    @scorch418 3 года назад +283

    So why hasn’t this story been made into a movie??? Roy is a true hero

  • @robertrescolaandcodywilson7809
    @robertrescolaandcodywilson7809 Год назад +1

    As always, great job in storytelling Mr b. I admire the compassion and reverence shown to the characters and subject matter in or your work. I also appreciate honorary service to this country. Thank you for what you do.

  • @smmosley85
    @smmosley85 9 месяцев назад +1

    Wow…just wow! I felt horrible today, but hearing this story gave me strength ❤️

  • @lastofmygeneration
    @lastofmygeneration Год назад +547

    A literal one man army. The sheer force of will and determination in this man to continue fighting when most would give up hope is amazing.

    • @sedg03
      @sedg03 Год назад +10

      You dont start the fight? But when they attack you, you fight to the finish. No matter what.

    • @ronsterpearce2688
      @ronsterpearce2688 6 месяцев назад +2

      Damn Right Amen!!!!!11

    • @SpinnDaBlock63rdK
      @SpinnDaBlock63rdK 5 месяцев назад

      ​@sedg03 calm down rambo

    • @personincognito3989
      @personincognito3989 4 месяца назад

      The about this ridiculously remarkable man??? What a hero. what a hero

  • @keenanfarago6882
    @keenanfarago6882 3 года назад +725

    Why isn't this a movie honestly, they wouldn't even have to dramatize it its already so crazy.

    • @louisasmiles
      @louisasmiles 3 года назад +53

      I think Forest Gump is inspired by this

    • @thetruth1306
      @thetruth1306 3 года назад +59

      Because he’s Mexican American

    • @thetruth1306
      @thetruth1306 3 года назад +24

      @My names Jeff How many stories come close to his?

    • @xc_4x4
      @xc_4x4 3 года назад +53

      @@thetruth1306 dude shut that shit down 🤦🏽‍♂️ so dumb

    • @keenanfarago6882
      @keenanfarago6882 3 года назад +10

      @@louisasmiles It seems like it but it’d be nice to have his story you know

  • @leesquirrel3550
    @leesquirrel3550 8 месяцев назад +1

    A real SUPER hero! God bless you sir and a simple thank you for your service seems so inadequate. 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

  • @TwizzlerGirl
    @TwizzlerGirl Год назад +2

    That was the most amazing story! Roy was a fearless hero, I’m just in awe of his accomplishments ! God rest his soul ❤

  • @ShaySovaOfficial
    @ShaySovaOfficial 2 года назад +389

    This man needs a movie about him.

    • @thecourier3152
      @thecourier3152 2 года назад +3

      There is a movie

    • @NILO_GIJS
      @NILO_GIJS 2 года назад +2

      @@thecourier3152 Cant find it online. Do you maybe have the name? thanx in advance.

    • @thecourier3152
      @thecourier3152 2 года назад +13

      @@NILO_GIJS Last Full Measure you're welcome

    • @NILO_GIJS
      @NILO_GIJS 2 года назад +6

      @@thecourier3152 Aah thank you so much! After a quick search i see its about a different person. (William H. Pitsenbarger) But nonetheless, looks like another badass true story to watch. Cheers.

    • @thecourier3152
      @thecourier3152 2 года назад +1

      @@NILO_GIJS OH ok I thought the movie was about Roy

  • @gazmillward9648
    @gazmillward9648 3 года назад +281

    I think even Chuck Norris would watch his manners around Roy. A true man, a hero, a legend RIP Roy

    • @isrlnegn5806
      @isrlnegn5806 3 года назад +2

      HUH?!CHUCK NORRIS!!!
      WTF...

    • @joeyhalbrook4364
      @joeyhalbrook4364 3 года назад

      Brother you are comedy 😂🤣😂🤣😂

    • @chrissynovful
      @chrissynovful 3 года назад +2

      Chuck who?

    • @anomaly3152
      @anomaly3152 3 года назад

      @Porky Pig I heard Chuck Norris is so tough, he has no chin underneath his beard, it's just another fist

    • @Mr2stubborn2quit
      @Mr2stubborn2quit 3 года назад +2

      @President Elect Rhodry Maelwaedd.... Wolverine from the X-men would watch his manners around him! HOLY FUCKING SHIT! That man was absolutely UNSTOPPABLE!!!!😳

  • @redmare1746
    @redmare1746 5 месяцев назад +10

    God bless him. That is the most courageous thing I have ever heard. ❤

  • @lindarobertson595
    @lindarobertson595 8 месяцев назад +1

    I have to say that you all are heros! Thank you Roy!! ❤

  • @BigBrotherMateyka
    @BigBrotherMateyka 3 года назад +632

    "Were you killed?"
    "Sadly, yes. But I lived!"

    • @derekyoung5337
      @derekyoung5337 3 года назад +15

      Not even death itself had the power to take this guy if he didn't wanna go

    • @TheCorezero00
      @TheCorezero00 3 года назад +8

      He said yeah.... just a little.....

    • @MaFiaMediaHD
      @MaFiaMediaHD 2 года назад +15

      @@derekyoung5337 He beat death in hand to hand combat.

    • @smallchild7893
      @smallchild7893 2 года назад +6

      @@MaFiaMediaHD and he didn’t even have to use his hands

    • @nomad4713
      @nomad4713 2 года назад

      x36

  • @sfb4144
    @sfb4144 3 года назад +592

    "Cats have 9 lives"
    Roy: "Hold my medical supplies..."

  • @elainecourtney94
    @elainecourtney94 Месяц назад

    I'm blown away by these stories you're telling John, what a frigging hero this man was
    Had to stop what I was doing to listen to this amazing story ❤xz

  • @francefelix7819
    @francefelix7819 4 месяца назад +2

    This is the most amazing and almost imposible story i have ever heard😢 how brave he is.. my grandfather who is a world war 2 veteran has told me lots of stories when i was young.. and they are all amaze me and makes me just do nothing but to listen to the story.. my son who now 14 has learn a lot about history.. i will never forget about this story never.. salute 🎖

  • @jamescavanaugh1431
    @jamescavanaugh1431 3 года назад +197

    Roy is the kind of man everyone wishes they could be.

    • @jquiznos2283
      @jquiznos2283 3 года назад +3

      Truth

    • @petahoee8281
      @petahoee8281 3 года назад +2

      Yes

    • @roninheart19
      @roninheart19 3 года назад +1

      Who do you think you are?! I am!

    • @philosophersstone5583
      @philosophersstone5583 3 года назад

      Roy had PCP running through his veins or something

    • @petahoee8281
      @petahoee8281 3 года назад +1

      @@philosophersstone5583 nooo, we don't need to try and dishonor or diminish his accomplishments. It would've been speed if anything but taking a drug doesn't make a person's character.

  • @BladeCharger
    @BladeCharger 3 года назад +850

    Roy: literally getting shot, stabbed, and surrounded by enemies
    Me: stubs toe and lies down for an hour because it hurt

    • @cadenlavine7790
      @cadenlavine7790 3 года назад +19

      underrated comment 😂

    • @ballizballin
      @ballizballin 3 года назад +8

      Why is this so true? Hahahaha

    • @opfu1237
      @opfu1237 3 года назад +5

      the worst i could take before i would stop would be a stab/shot to the arm, any worse and im down.

    • @islatheweirdo6423
      @islatheweirdo6423 3 года назад +2

      That’s meh! We have the same reflexes

    • @owen5501
      @owen5501 3 года назад

      Lol

  • @misdefi
    @misdefi 10 месяцев назад

    I truly appreciate you sharing this. What an amazing story and legacy.

  • @justinquaid2610
    @justinquaid2610 4 месяца назад +2

    I heard he's from from 5th Group Special Forces. My firearms instructor is from 5th Group Special Forces. I heard the story once before, but I had to hear it again. Awesome person. Strength and Honor.

  • @JohnWilson-ir3pw
    @JohnWilson-ir3pw 3 года назад +318

    This is literally the most insane story of all time. I’m actually pissed he died of diabetes so early on

    • @rachael5807
      @rachael5807 3 года назад +42

      Right?! Man survives being shot, impaled, two grenade explosions, gets his skull fractured and jaw broken amd more, and then DIABETES KILLS HIM?!

    • @mojosodope45
      @mojosodope45 3 года назад +22

      Same thing with Chris Kyle. Survived war only to be shot and killed at a gun range by some piece of shit.

    • @rachaelbeaver7285
      @rachaelbeaver7285 3 года назад +2

      I agree, seemed like a crappy end to a god among men... I hope his legacy lasts forever!!

    • @jquiznos2283
      @jquiznos2283 3 года назад +4

      @@mojosodope45 Chris was good, but not this legendary. No disrespect.

    • @ryanmrowka8970
      @ryanmrowka8970 3 года назад

      Spoiled it for me ... I guess it's my own fault for jumping to the comments

  • @randylandry5
    @randylandry5 3 года назад +82

    He's a man of focus, commitment, and sheer fucking will.

    • @yestermendarkly5699
      @yestermendarkly5699 3 года назад +3

      And a bit of luck too I’m guessing. But definitely determination.

    • @Jackie1Lynn
      @Jackie1Lynn 3 года назад

      That's a John Wick reference

  • @nedflanders3769
    @nedflanders3769 11 месяцев назад +3

    watching this, I'm thinking, "I hope this guy was awarded the medal of honor"... I'm so glad he was.

  • @drbftoland
    @drbftoland 8 месяцев назад +1

    This is an amazing story and I got so emotional at the end. What a hero 🙌

  • @shaun601
    @shaun601 2 года назад +633

    As a ex soldier at ft Bragg, we all knew of MSG Roy....he inspired a lot of us airborne guys...he was the real Captain America

    • @marcribaudo1965
      @marcribaudo1965 2 года назад +15

      Amen to that. A real life GI Joe.

    • @josephacosta3475
      @josephacosta3475 2 года назад +3

      Why would you address yourself as an "ex-soldier"? Weird

    • @drunkdonkey1009
      @drunkdonkey1009 2 года назад +20

      @@josephacosta3475 If you’re not currently in combat then technically you’re an ex-soldier

    • @shaun601
      @shaun601 2 года назад +28

      @@josephacosta3475 dude I'm not in any active combat, I'm a guy in a warehouse now...I had my time and have sand on my boots 10 years old...im airborne forever; but I'm in the civilian world....ppl who don't let go of that "I'm still a soldier" mentality when they aren't active is weird to me

    • @bostonrailfan2427
      @bostonrailfan2427 2 года назад +9

      @@josephacosta3475 because only the Marine Corps drills in that you are never anything but a member of the service even after you retire or your enlistment ends

  • @Blucifr
    @Blucifr 3 года назад +290

    Must have been a hell of a sight for the Vietnamese soldiers seeing a man and his Bowie knife running through the jungle with a wheelbarrow for his nuts.

    • @steveo.574
      @steveo.574 2 года назад +2

      Got a wonder are Roy's, or Desmond Doss's balls bigger? Imagine if they were a tag-team. Any platoon would say "I don't feel so good! I think I'm going to take today off cap'!"

    • @amandawalski4407
      @amandawalski4407 2 года назад +1

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @user-ru9ni4dy3q
    @user-ru9ni4dy3q 4 дня назад

    Wow this made me cry. What a hero

  • @joaniew.2102
    @joaniew.2102 8 месяцев назад +1

    One of the best videos I've watched. To all that gave their lives for our country, you are heros. To all that are serving or have served, thank you. May your guardian angel always watch over you and your family. Thank you Roy.

  • @joetubbs7548
    @joetubbs7548 3 года назад +160

    Dude a beast. Giving so much effort for his fellow man he didn't even care about his own well being. He lived as a hero and died a legend.

    • @justanerdwholiftweights4061
      @justanerdwholiftweights4061 3 года назад +2

      No he died from diabetes.

    • @lovewins9267
      @lovewins9267 3 года назад +2

      @@justanerdwholiftweights4061 He still died a legend. It doesn’t matter what he died from

    • @justanerdwholiftweights4061
      @justanerdwholiftweights4061 3 года назад +2

      @@lovewins9267 I know , it's just a joke

    • @lovewins9267
      @lovewins9267 3 года назад +3

      @@justanerdwholiftweights4061 I hoped it was, however, there are a lot of people who would actually feel that way 👎🏻 So many people leave stupid comments that it’s almost impossible to tell who’s actually joking anymore. A while ago, I would have automatically assumed that it was a joke. My apologies!

    • @justanerdwholiftweights4061
      @justanerdwholiftweights4061 3 года назад +1

      @@lovewins9267 I'm sorry if you felt that is offensive by any means. I actually loved the guy and got goosebumps by hearing about his legend. I really have huge respect for him even though I'm not American. Once again , I'm sorry

  • @foo7289
    @foo7289 3 года назад +428

    This guy doesn’t have nightmares, nightmares have him.

  • @kylesyx8432
    @kylesyx8432 6 месяцев назад

    I’m speechless
    Thanks for yours and Roy’s service!

  • @catcando1131
    @catcando1131 2 месяца назад +1

    ‘The real hero’s are the ones that gave their lives for this country.’ Such humility. Such truth. Such a legend among us all.

  • @clemo85
    @clemo85 2 года назад +552

    Hollywood needs to create a film detailing Roy's journey from the landmine, until he recovered in Japan.
    A real hero.

    • @blackraven7452
      @blackraven7452 2 года назад +21

      You mean Rambo..!

    • @R..L..X
      @R..L..X 2 года назад +9

      Dude, Forrest Gump. That guy, in Cambodia is Forrest Gump

    • @77uuii77
      @77uuii77 2 года назад

      Would be to crazy for a movie😂

    • @marc1da
      @marc1da 2 года назад +3

      It’s forrest Gump

    • @nova19781
      @nova19781 2 года назад +8

      @@marc1da more like a combination of Rambo, Forrest Gump, Steve Rodgers and Frank Castle

  • @jcurses
    @jcurses 3 года назад +130

    Can I make mention the fact that he did all of this after suffering a spinal injury that medical staff said would leave him a paraplegic. He spent six months teaching himself how to walk again, managed to train hard enough to apply and get into the green berets. That man lived off of nothing but sheer willpower and tenacity.
    When the medical staff don't even know where to begin surgery due to the dozens of wounds and he still survived. Damn. He earned those medals.

    • @Jordan-jx5mh
      @Jordan-jx5mh 3 года назад +3

      thanks i must’ve skipped over that part

    • @christypoe4538
      @christypoe4538 3 года назад +3

      🤘🇺🇸 facts. Like he is the example of an American hero pure genuine willpower

    • @sicktit44
      @sicktit44 3 года назад +2

      We've just listened to the same story as you, halfwit. Tell us something we don't already know...

  • @jeffchilders236
    @jeffchilders236 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you sir for all your dedication and hard work that you have done to protect our country God bless you and God bless our country 🇱🇷

  • @Onlyusemesuede
    @Onlyusemesuede 8 месяцев назад +2

    I’ve heard/read about Roy’s story many of times and it never ceases to amaze me. Americas finest 🇺🇸 🦅

  • @Joe___R
    @Joe___R 2 года назад +802

    His story really needs to be made into a movie.

    • @hatebreed79
      @hatebreed79 2 года назад +23

      Forest gump

    • @jamesbucks7967
      @jamesbucks7967 2 года назад +17

      Rambo

    • @michaelbarbarino1581
      @michaelbarbarino1581 2 года назад +4

      I was thinking the same thing lets get together and make it happen 🤜🤛👍👍👍

    • @Battle.Born.1864
      @Battle.Born.1864 2 года назад +37

      They tried, but no one's balls were big enough to fulfill the role.

    • @averagemanful
      @averagemanful 2 года назад +10

      People do not watch unrealistic movies.

  • @HELLohwLord
    @HELLohwLord 3 года назад +346

    I bet the moment that he realized he couldn’t save Leroy (his best friend) hurt him more than the bullets, knives, and grenades ever could.

    • @hudsonmatz2123
      @hudsonmatz2123 3 года назад +20

      Easily the worst part of this for him, as well as the other 3 he could not grab. This man feels no physical pain.

    • @kennydevore1023
      @kennydevore1023 2 года назад +1

      Agree fully

    • @juangarza7015
      @juangarza7015 2 года назад +6

      Leroy had saved Roy's life in earlier mission.

  • @michealjohnson1894
    @michealjohnson1894 11 месяцев назад +2

    He was indeed an absolute Legend
    They needed to make a special 🏅🥇 of Honor ✌️for him

  • @MrCrazyjack
    @MrCrazyjack 10 месяцев назад +1

    This is one of the best stories if nor the best. Real life heroes like this man are great. Thank you for telling this one!

  • @sikchopper3783
    @sikchopper3783 3 года назад +300

    Why hasn’t Hollywood made a movie about this legend. If anyone has any pull please share this story.

    • @seen-hj5bs
      @seen-hj5bs 3 года назад +21

      I'll have a talk with uncle nolan don't worry

    • @hlessiavedon
      @hlessiavedon 3 года назад +33

      Because they could never do it justice.

    • @sikchopper3783
      @sikchopper3783 3 года назад +13

      @@seen-hj5bs not sure who uncle Nolan is, but thanks.

    • @jkarpet
      @jkarpet 3 года назад +9

      @@sikchopper3783 Christopher Nolan

    • @BrettAShore
      @BrettAShore 3 года назад +5

      @@hlessiavedon That is probably true

  • @nilzoncordon6801
    @nilzoncordon6801 3 года назад +302

    "Did you think that killing me would make me die?"

    • @Hambone1291
      @Hambone1291 3 года назад +3

      “What should kill me only makes me stronger”

    • @MasterBaiT-kb2xw
      @MasterBaiT-kb2xw 3 года назад +1

      anos voldigoad provably

    • @BrettAShore
      @BrettAShore 3 года назад

      @@Hambone1291 Rasputin Probably

    • @atashgallagher1631
      @atashgallagher1631 2 года назад +3

      He pulled some video game bullshit, sprinting through the jungle fighting unhindered with one hitpoint after getting shot and blown up time and again.

  • @Festerman50
    @Festerman50 3 месяца назад

    I’ve heard and read this story many times. Your telling was the best

  • @rianaconklin6954
    @rianaconklin6954 4 месяца назад

    Thank you for sharing this so much❤ my great grandfather fought in WW2 and apparently only shared his history with me, I didn't find out until a few years ago that it was a no speak topic for him because when I was little I would ask him questions and he shared freely with me, I know that he was a map maker who was sent forward first to map out the journey, and I know that he was sent afterwards to map out the tragedy of what happened, I saw both in his scrapbook which apparently he never shared with anyone else. I'm honestly not sure how to take that, I only know that my mom and aunt would ask questions but were told to stop, so when I told my mom how he shared with me it was a massive shock. Honestly I've never told anyone besides my mom, but I like to think that my great grandfather knew that I just wanted to learn history and there was no judgment and maybe that was why he felt safe sharing with me. Thank you for sharing and all your hard work

  • @patrickholland6848
    @patrickholland6848 3 года назад +123

    There are no words to describe a man like Roy, Hero doesn't even come close.

    • @mazim7386
      @mazim7386 3 года назад +2

      A real life Rambo

  • @S3R3NTY
    @S3R3NTY 3 года назад +336

    Imagine being a northern Vietnamese soldier in that regiment. They probably had asked themselves multiple times “Why won’t this guy die?”

    • @bigsmoke5234
      @bigsmoke5234 3 года назад +32

      " Dude I killed that man 32 times already "

    • @angelo5267
      @angelo5267 3 года назад +14

      @@bigsmoke5234 that shit straight up was like call of duty when the guy keeps surviveing your shots and you say to ur self fucking die already god dam well thats what i would say

    • @shadowx9418
      @shadowx9418 3 года назад +7

      They had to start thinking he was a ghost after the 15th time they killed him !!

    • @bigsmoke5234
      @bigsmoke5234 3 года назад +1

      @@angelo5267 ik

    • @nickfleming2154
      @nickfleming2154 3 года назад

      Right!

  • @emenem6131
    @emenem6131 6 месяцев назад +2

    Heck yes I liked it! How could you not be inspired by the story? We have forgotten who we are. God bless America and God bless any man or woman that will run into danger to save another person. 👍

  • @JachimThompson
    @JachimThompson 7 месяцев назад

    This one had me so on edge. I need this as a movie now. Thank you Mr ballen.

  • @69armbender
    @69armbender 3 года назад +73

    Some friends of mine are relatives of Roy. They said he was the most humble man on the planet and he went to his grave saying he wasn't a hero. I think he was. What an incredible man.

    • @jquiznos2283
      @jquiznos2283 3 года назад +3

      Everytime I hear Roy give credit to the men who paid the ultimate price, I tear up like a lil bitch.

    • @jeremywilsom5665
      @jeremywilsom5665 3 года назад +3

      I’ve heard this story about 10 times before this. I never get tired of it, and always listen to whole thing. He should be a inspiration to all Americans on how to care for our country and rights!

    • @ryanmrowka8970
      @ryanmrowka8970 3 года назад +1

      Wow.. that man is the reason us Americans have such a good life. I'd be honored to be in the presence of his relatives

  • @captainredbarrel4394
    @captainredbarrel4394 3 года назад +224

    That man is no hero, that man is a legend, a legend of legends, the man who overcame death with sheer will.

    • @Gunners_Mate_Guns
      @Gunners_Mate_Guns 3 года назад +13

      "Heroes get remembered; legends never die."

    • @missspider3572
      @missspider3572 3 года назад +1

      Truth

    • @FreePalestineInshallahYaRab
      @FreePalestineInshallahYaRab 3 года назад

      Hey sorry for the self-promotion but I would appreciate it if you could check out my most recent montage and maybe give a little positive feedback. thanks!🖤

  • @urpieceofheaven2339
    @urpieceofheaven2339 11 месяцев назад +1

    This story gave me chills 😭 such an honor, and yes he is a hero!

  • @iconicamericano1131
    @iconicamericano1131 3 месяца назад +1

    It's crazy how long it takes for many of these heroes to be recognized for their valor with the medal of honor.