Getting the medal of honor is a blessing and a curse. Every time they talk about receiving the award they are reminded of what's probably the worst day of their life.
"To France, actually, what happened in Paris broke my heart because I was born in France and my heart will always be French. So, I say to you, stay strong, you're in my heart and I love you."
Holy shit. He said when he came to after getting knocked out from the blast, he thought he got hit by an IED so he knew it was probably an ambush and that there would be small arms fire, so he looks for his rifle, and takes his pistol out to try and engage any targets. This man looked death straight in eye and said he was busy. Massive respect for all of those guys.
scaryfaced1 It's always emotional to be celebrated and respectfully so for what you do, especially when you fight for your country, (American or not) trying to do what's right and have the chance to get in the light which is rarely the case.
Stephen conducted a serious interview that gives the proper respect due to this serviceman, and even helped him (and us) smile toward the end with the Korn reference. Great interview!
I watched a video before this one and it talked about some of the perks of MOH recipients. One of the things they get is free rides for life on military aircraft anywhere in the world they go. They also get a bump in their pension for life. There are many "perks", but I'm sure it still isn't enough payback for what they have done for their fellow soldiers and the country.
"For France, What happened in Paris broke my heart because I was born in France and my heart will always be french, stay strong, you are in my heart and I love you"
M ZAKRIA you better hope your joking Nobody should even say something like that , especially after watching a Medal of Honor recipient I really hope your just some stupid kid that gets in trouble for posting something like that.
@@lordjim24 lmao the word hero is not universal every situation, just like literally everything else in life lmao. Use your brain a little bit more next time
This man is a highly intelligent US citizen born in France who speaks at least two languages chose an officer career in the US Army and made the choice to save his team at the sacrifice of himself. It could have easily cost him his life, thank the powers at be it was only a leg. Incredibly humble, incredibly loyal, Clearly willing to serve just as much as he ever was. Living legend, true hero, true inspiration I wish the best on him and all his future endeavors his sacrifice and the merit he has shown on the battlefield and in the service will clearly never be forgotten nor should it be.
they dont, though. hyperbole for the sake of making a point about the nature of 'kids these days' (which is essentially what youre saying,) is pretty fucking weak.
As a Canadian, what I know about war from my childhood was from my Grandfather (who fought for Britain in WW2). What i know from him is absolutely nothing, the power of silence coming from a man who was more powerful than anyone I've ever met. Regardless of whatever labels are usually attached to me, as a young person living in social media zeitgesit; It's people like this who make me tear up just thinking of the kind of bravery I could never myself commit. I've always had an avid interest in MOH recipients because they represent the best and bravest our species has to offer. I also consider myself a secularist and advocate of science as a the new social catalyst, I still see our soldiers and our bravest as peers to our genius.
These military men although brave also have killed many millions of people around the world, the latest of which was bombing of humanitarian hospital. These train killers who in return have created the bloody Isis, so their "bravery" is creating murders and causing a lot deaths so let's not forget that part before we glorify them too much!
+Jeff Daniels I agree with you but the glorification of soldiers is a tool to recruit and propaganda. I have served myself and found the entire experience very disheartening!
+Michael Moretti It's like asking someone who went through something traumatic just to live it all again... I don't think they want youngsters to recognize them, but just to respect what they did...
I served almost 23 years in the Army and 4 combat tours and I was severely injured in an IED blast that cost 2 other Soldiers their life. I had survivor guilt and still do to this day, so believe it when I say that if we as warriors could trade places with our fallen brothers we would in a second. He is a true American hero and a warrior in the truest sense of the word! He and others like him should ve honored as often as possible. When I was hurt, we didnt see it coming......this Officer and Soldier made a conscious decision to tackle this suicide bomber knowing full well that it will most likely cost him his life, but he did it anyway, to protect " the boss" and his fellow warriors....that is what sets him apart from Soldiers like me and others.....that is what truely makes him a hero!!! I hope and pray that he and his family live a long and prosperous life filled with nothing but happiness and success.
Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. You bring honor to the human race, your country, your friends, and your family. It’s been a couple years since you posted this comment, and I hope you have experienced some peace and meaning in those years.
I think that what impresses me most about Captain Groberg is his humility. A brave man who says he would trade places with the men who died. What a fine soldier.
Why can't men like this be the celebrities we all look up to? Without them you have no "celebrities" because without them the U.S. wouldn't be the place we know today. Respect to Mr. Groberg
because they aren't entertainers, neither do they want to be. i really appreciate them getting this exposure, but they aren't here to entertain us. they serve the country and are role-models and inspire us, and celebrities make art for us to enjoy with the time they fight to protect for us. very different jobs and that's ok.
It always amazes me how humble people like him are. Here is a man who nearly died to keep other people safe, and all he wants to do is honor those who were lost and keep doing good. What an amazing person.
Props to the medic as well. To be still working and "triaging" yourself as a lesser priority with torn PCL and MCL and not picking up your gun when everyone around is shooting deserves respect.
@@PM-vb4od yes anything that doesn't fit your narrow view of reality must be the bad guy. From the comments I've seen it seems to be predominantly conservatives or maybe just people who hate liberals and democrats that are complaining in the comments section.
Nous aussi (les français) on t'aime Flo ! Et on est content de toi et de ce que tu as fait pour l'armée américaine. Tu as rendu le peuple français fier et tu portes haut les couleurs tricolores du drapeau français. Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité !
And the wherewithal to ignore the pain after the explosion, chamber a round in his pistol and try to drag himself out of the kill zone. "The only way out of an ambush is to fight your way out of it." (Mattis). Now that is what I call true grit and situational awareness folks.
I was in awe when he told that part.. Looking at your own destroyed leg and being able to accept any confusion caused by your loss of memory; analyse what the damage to your leg can tell you about the situation you're in; and deciding what comes next -- all in a split second. The only small note on what you wrote, is that the sensation of pain might be absent due to shock and adrenaline. But that doesn't take away from the situational awareness that you mentioned; I fully agree. One hell of a human being.
Rough translation: What happened in France upset me very much, because I was raised in France and my heart will always be French, so I will tell you: Stay strong, you're in my heart, and I love you.
What an Amazing Young Man, Captain Florent Groberg. His passion, sincerity and his humility, had me choked up through this entire interview. Thanks Stephen Colbert for reminding us that there are still wonderful human beings in this world !
I'm always amazed that these humble heroes seems more apprehensive about going on TV than doing what they do so EXTREMELY well. God them all of our service heroes
This man has true iron courage, far more than I could have ever mustered to be sure. He truly misses his friends, and he means what he says. He would switch himself for them if he could in a second if he could bring them back doing so. His wounds in his heart probably greatly exceed the wounds his body took. I hope one day he finds healing.
I continue to have more and more respect for Stephen Colbert. He has brought several American Heroes on his show, and each one brings me to brink of tears. I Love, and can see, and feel, the amount of Respect and appreciation, that Mr. Colbert has for these men. It's a beautiful thing.
As an army vet, non combat, over 5 yrs. active duty incl. 30 mos. as a flight operations Sp5 at two chopper bases in W. Germany ending over 50 yrs. ago, it's an honor to see and hear this man of incredible bravery. At over 73 I've had just two very minor operations. May you have a wonderful life , captain.
Thank you for your service and sacrifices protecting our great Nation. You are a reminder that freedom is never free. Semper Fidelis. Greetings from Atlantic City New Jersey USA
I personally knew CSM Griffin, he was an absolute great Soldier, Leader, father, husband and American!!!! I will never forget that day as long as I live...Kevin, I think about you daily brother!!!!Flo, thanks for all you did in order to save many more troops that fateful day!!!
This is so amazing to hear, but I can't help but see the pain in his eyes every time he relives this moment. I can feel it when I look at him. It hurts
I was in the emergency room that day helping when all those casualties came in.. it was on FOB Fenty in Jalalabad. i can't for sure say i remember him but he certainly looks familiar. if anyone has any insight to his injuries. he looks like the guy that i helped that had a pretty banged up arm. at the time i certainly didn't know this act of heroism took place. it makes me feel good to know that i did my part in helping this dude.
What a good fuc*ing guy man.... you know how you can just read people sometimes?? One conversation with them and you just know they're solid thru and thru?? This guy is one of those people.... Genuine, kind, and extremely gracious and humble.... I truly hope he lives a blessed life from here on out.... :))))
Vive la France ! Vive les Etats Unis d'Amérique. Capt. Groberg, ton parcours est la preuve d'un combat unique mené par nos démocraties... Bonne chance à toi ! (Thanks to guys like Capt Groberg, the bridges you built between both our nations allow the fights for the same purposes shared alike... God bless you!)
YEAH MAN! ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY! BEYOND THE CALL! GRATULATIONS MY BROTHER! I WAS AN ENLISTED SOLDIER! YOU WERE A CAPTAIN SIR! YOU TRULY ARE AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN SIR! YOU SIR! ARE WHAT THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IS ALL ABOUT OUR RIGHT OF FREEDOM. THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE! AS ALWAYS! GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS TAKE CARE AND STAY SAFE! I REMAIN, WITH WARMEST REGARDS! MOST SINCERELY, MICHAEL! FORMER UNITED STATES ARMY MILITARY POLICE OFFICER!!❤🎉
That probably is actually part of the point. As with all the advanced countries, you become a citizen, you are a citizen. We need to recognize, this is the vanguard. It is the same in France, England, Germany, Italy, etc. You join us, we welcome you. We are all long-standing allies. Something to be grateful for!
And we have some really benevolent American families living on the beaches of Normandy in France. Visited this place 2 times in 2 years, and I love the atmosphere and respect we have for each other so much. Brings you back to the essentials and this feeling of love for each other. I am French, and I was surprised when he said he was french. I didn't know you could serve in a foreign country. Amazing person
Thank you Stephen, once again you brought on someone who matters. If you and your team fought tooth and nail to retain the integrity of your show the way it is rather than turning it into another shows filled with trivial conversations with Gossip's front page celebrities to attract a larger audience, I bow to you in respect.
Amazing man. I am Canadian but I am very touched by his story and what he said about his comrades that didn't make it. Thank you everyone at the late show for putting this up.
I think Stephen has taken Charlie Rose's advice to heart and little by little is getting better at the skill of interviewing. (I've watched this three times now.)
+Arpa de Lluna Yes, you know it was clear in the first week or two of the show that he was still using his Colbert Report interviewing method - being overbearing, cutting people off and so forth and I think it's fair to say he just didn't know how to interview as a normal person and not a character.
It's called reading the room. there's times that's ok to be funny, or overbearing, or tongue in cheek, or serious, or respectful. it's not a interview skill. it's common sense and everyone should have it.
+Arpa de Lluna Yeah, though I noticed he did try to ask questions when I expected clapping to be and he had to restart a question. He could read that a bit better, but otherwise much better.
@@roblockster9905 not about reading, more about him trying to give queues to the audience. He has limited time and wants to get in all the questions he can with the MOH winner.
30secondstomarsMBH you can be a hero for acting heroically. Jumping into a dangerous or deadly situation to save another makes someone a hero. Injecting estrogen into your ass doesnt
Caitlyn Jenner is not a hero. People who take incessant abuse and still stay true to their identity no matter what people say, and champion themselves are heroes because they actually actually hold themselves to the standard of a Medal of Honor recipient.
I'm not normally a fan of things like this because it feels like the host is often milking the guest for attention (for their show). However Colbert mostly listened and actually made the guest center stage. I'm starting to prefer this guy to most talk show hosts.
I've been binge watching these interviews and I'm not one to cry often but I've teared up at every interview. Listening to these stories you can really picture what it was like for them. God bless this man and every soldier who puts their life on the line for us. 🇺🇸 Also did he get a purple heart? I didn't see it on his uniform.
Wow, you can tell from his demeanor, his intelligence, and even the way he moves he is one committed badass on the battlefield. I'll bet he was all business, and business was good.
But YOUR handle also caused pain. Why would you say 'fuck God' when it's both divisive and so offensive to so many? Peace brother. Allahu akbar. (From a Christian businessman, ex army vet, and now senior). Check out what it really means..... so you needn't be offended. Guess you have few Jewish, or Muslim friends .
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Poor dude looked like he was on the edge of crying the whole time. I totally get it. American hero.
A medal for the shittiest day of your life.
Pope Francis a medal for the bravest day of your life.
@@joshuab9673 you clearly have never served or have met a MOH recipient.
@M ZAKRIA your day will come
Getting the medal of honor is a blessing and a curse. Every time they talk about receiving the award they are reminded of what's probably the worst day of their life.
"To France, actually, what happened in Paris broke my heart because I was born in France and my heart will always be French. So, I say to you, stay strong, you're in my heart and I love you."
+Gianni Jaffa Merci
+Gianni Jaffa
j'allais justement mettre une petite traduction pour les anglophones mais je vois que vous avez fait le boulot, super, merci ;)
+Gianni Jaffa Thank you for providing the translation of his words.
+Gianni Jaffa Thank you. looking for this was the entire reason I went into the comments
AAA 123 Obvious troll is obvious.
Holy shit. He said when he came to after getting knocked out from the blast, he thought he got hit by an IED so he knew it was probably an ambush and that there would be small arms fire, so he looks for his rifle, and takes his pistol out to try and engage any targets. This man looked death straight in eye and said he was busy. Massive respect for all of those guys.
just looking in his eyes.. you can tell he's seen "things"
+CKLAB NIF "I've seen some shit Stephen..."
+CKLAB NIF I'm not sure if this is meant to be funny or not. Either way, I laughed and I feel pretty bad about it.
+CKLAB NIF Yes the whole time he looked to be on the brink of tears, to me.
+skyliner114 Rightly so. I'd imagine it's emotional to be celebrated by people you respect and the American public at large.
scaryfaced1 It's always emotional to be celebrated and respectfully so for what you do, especially when you fight for your country, (American or not) trying to do what's right and have the chance to get in the light which is rarely the case.
may this man find peace. heroes are rare in these dark times.
Not as rare as you might think.
+Adrian Gofredo Heroes like this being on national talk shows are rare, certainly.
+Adrian Gofredo I agree.
+Adrian Gofredo this is the most peaceful time in human history
bill mullarky there is never a peaceful time in history.
Stephen conducted a serious interview that gives the proper respect due to this serviceman, and even helped him (and us) smile toward the end with the Korn reference. Great interview!
Thank you, Derek. Our thoughts are the same, but you expressed them much better than I could. And to Capt. Groberg --- God bless you, and Semper Fi.
+Karen Marlo Semper Fi is a Marine Corps Motto. He is US Army Capt.
It's a hail of respect to a fellow Warrior.. it extends across service branch lines...
Karen Marlo what’s semiper fi?
@@OK-ws7ti It is shortened "marine" version for the Latin phrase "Semper fidelis",which means "Always loyal" or "Always Faithful".
may this man receive free beers anywhere he goes and may his family have perfect holidays.
Ugh sucks I can’t like this more than one time!
I watched a video before this one and it talked about some of the perks of MOH recipients. One of the things they get is free rides for life on military aircraft anywhere in the world they go. They also get a bump in their pension for life. There are many "perks", but I'm sure it still isn't enough payback for what they have done for their fellow soldiers and the country.
@@Dazlidorne they also get a bump in pay starting on the day they did the thing to earn the medal
@@kaziiqbal7257 nice
"For France, What happened in Paris broke my heart because I was born in France and my heart will always be french, stay strong, you are in my heart and I love you"
The word hero gets thrown around so much these days. I am truly looking at one
Yeah. Hell, you can now be called a hero for coming out as transgender or gay.
M ZAKRIA you better hope your joking
Nobody should even say something like that , especially after watching a Medal of Honor recipient
I really hope your just some stupid kid that gets in trouble for posting something like that.
@@lordjim24 lmao the word hero is not universal every situation, just like literally everything else in life lmao. Use your brain a little bit more next time
This man is a highly intelligent US citizen born in France who speaks at least two languages chose an officer career in the US Army and made the choice to save his team at the sacrifice of himself. It could have easily cost him his life, thank the powers at be it was only a leg. Incredibly humble, incredibly loyal, Clearly willing to serve just as much as he ever was. Living legend, true hero, true inspiration I wish the best on him and all his future endeavors his sacrifice and the merit he has shown on the battlefield and in the service will clearly never be forgotten nor should it be.
ahepperl not only an officer but an infantry officer. The dirtiest of the dirty. These guys are in a league of their own.
ahepperl ...and yet western culture worships the Kardashians, I'll never f*cking understand it...
no....he is an over paid mercenary, who fights in wars of lies and greed
Barry Irlandi shut up you ignorant troll
they dont, though. hyperbole for the sake of making a point about the nature of 'kids these days' (which is essentially what youre saying,) is pretty fucking weak.
props to Colbert for dropping the comedy schtick and genuinely honoring this great hero!
As a Canadian, what I know about war from my childhood was from my Grandfather (who fought for Britain in WW2). What i know from him is absolutely nothing, the power of silence coming from a man who was more powerful than anyone I've ever met. Regardless of whatever labels are usually attached to me, as a young person living in social media zeitgesit; It's people like this who make me tear up just thinking of the kind of bravery I could never myself commit. I've always had an avid interest in MOH recipients because they represent the best and bravest our species has to offer. I also consider myself a secularist and advocate of science as a the new social catalyst, I still see our soldiers and our bravest as peers to our genius.
These military men although brave also have killed many millions of people around the world, the latest of which was bombing of humanitarian hospital. These train killers who in return have created the bloody Isis, so their "bravery" is creating murders and causing a lot deaths so let's not forget that part before we glorify them too much!
+Jeff Daniels I agree with you but the glorification of soldiers is a tool to recruit and propaganda. I have served myself and found the entire experience very disheartening!
+Michael Moretti It's like asking someone who went through something traumatic just to live it all again...
I don't think they want youngsters to recognize them, but just to respect what they did...
+Patrick Storey you just claim genius out of thin air do you. All respect to the soldier, but who the fuck are you. Ego maniacal fool.
+Jeff Daniels That's it guys. The Nazis were just following orders.
I served almost 23 years in the Army and 4 combat tours and I was severely injured in an IED blast that cost 2 other Soldiers their life. I had survivor guilt and still do to this day, so believe it when I say that if we as warriors could trade places with our fallen brothers we would in a second. He is a true American hero and a warrior in the truest sense of the word! He and others like him should ve honored as often as possible. When I was hurt, we didnt see it coming......this Officer and Soldier made a conscious decision to tackle this suicide bomber knowing full well that it will most likely cost him his life, but he did it anyway, to protect " the boss" and his fellow warriors....that is what sets him apart from Soldiers like me and others.....that is what truely makes him a hero!!! I hope and pray that he and his family live a long and prosperous life filled with nothing but happiness and success.
Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. You bring honor to the human race, your country, your friends, and your family. It’s been a couple years since you posted this comment, and I hope you have experienced some peace and meaning in those years.
@@eS-ql7vm all I can say is thank you for your kind words and well wishes
And may you also have those blessings for you and your family. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Thanks for your service and sacrifices
I think that what impresses me most about Captain Groberg is his humility. A brave man who says he would trade places with the men who died. What a fine soldier.
The invisible ninjas are slicing onions again, dammit.
I feel your pain bruh
The Spetsnaz conducted a successful raid on your tear ducts.
Why can't men like this be the celebrities we all look up to? Without them you have no "celebrities" because without them the U.S. wouldn't be the place we know today. Respect to Mr. Groberg
because they aren't entertainers, neither do they want to be. i really appreciate them getting this exposure, but they aren't here to entertain us. they serve the country and are role-models and inspire us, and celebrities make art for us to enjoy with the time they fight to protect for us. very different jobs and that's ok.
wow the look in his eyes
eyes who saw to much. of the good and bad and horrible. this kid is A TRUE HERO. TRUE HERO
He spoke as our keynote speaker at our Veteran's Ball. His story is so amazing and he is the most humble human being.
It always amazes me how humble people like him are.
Here is a man who nearly died to keep other people safe, and all he wants to do is honor those who were lost and keep doing good.
What an amazing person.
You can see the pain in his eyes! What a hero, what a legend!
Props to the medic as well. To be still working and "triaging" yourself as a lesser priority with torn PCL and MCL and not picking up your gun when everyone around is shooting deserves respect.
Colbert has shown the perfect balance between humour, timing and intellect in his interview skills. Impressive.
That he was born in France and spoke the language made it even more emotional given recent events.
Idk how anyone can dislike this video. That man is a hero and a hell of a human being. The world needs more people like him.
Probably liberals and the derka derka's who disliked.
@@PM-vb4od yes anything that doesn't fit your narrow view of reality must be the bad guy. From the comments I've seen it seems to be predominantly conservatives or maybe just people who hate liberals and democrats that are complaining in the comments section.
@Lord Farquaad Is that so ? How many times the actual president dishonored militaries, they don`t slip in his butt ?
Everyone should thank God there are men like this!!!!
Nous aussi (les français) on t'aime Flo ! Et on est content de toi et de ce que tu as fait pour l'armée américaine. Tu as rendu le peuple français fier et tu portes haut les couleurs tricolores du drapeau français. Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité !
And the wherewithal to ignore the pain after the explosion, chamber a round in his pistol and try to drag himself out of the kill zone. "The only way out of an ambush is to fight your way out of it." (Mattis). Now that is what I call true grit and situational awareness folks.
That's the part that struck me, too.
I was in awe when he told that part.. Looking at your own destroyed leg and being able to accept any confusion caused by your loss of memory; analyse what the damage to your leg can tell you about the situation you're in; and deciding what comes next -- all in a split second. The only small note on what you wrote, is that the sensation of pain might be absent due to shock and adrenaline. But that doesn't take away from the situational awareness that you mentioned; I fully agree. One hell of a human being.
I could live 1000 years and never even be able to sniff the level of courage these wonderful humans have.
I've always noticed that the true heroes in this world are always incredibly humble.
Rough translation: What happened in France upset me very much, because I was raised in France and my heart will always be French, so I will tell you: Stay strong, you're in my heart, and I love you.
I knew someone translate. Thank you
He is definitely holding back tears. God Bless this man. Thank you for everything you did.
These are the kind of people who restore my faith in humanity. So much respect for this amazing man
A person who actually deserves all this recognition. Thank you so much for your service brave hero!
What an Amazing Young Man, Captain Florent Groberg. His passion, sincerity and his humility, had me choked up through this entire interview. Thanks Stephen Colbert for reminding us that there are still wonderful human beings in this world !
I'm always amazed that these humble heroes seems more apprehensive about going on TV than doing what they do so EXTREMELY well. God them all of our service heroes
A true soldier and a great French American!
This man has true iron courage, far more than I could have ever mustered to be sure. He truly misses his friends, and he means what he says. He would switch himself for them if he could in a second if he could bring them back doing so.
His wounds in his heart probably greatly exceed the wounds his body took.
I hope one day he finds healing.
They almost always do...
I have no doubt. Thanks for your comment.
Hes got the mile long stare with tears in his eyes. This hero has seen it all. Hope that one day he finds peace.
I continue to have more and more respect for Stephen Colbert. He has brought several American Heroes on his show, and each one brings me to brink of tears. I Love, and can see, and feel, the amount of Respect and appreciation, that Mr. Colbert has for these men. It's a beautiful thing.
These men bring tears to my eyes every time. USN (ret) 1965-87 💕🕵🏼♀️🇺🇸
As an army vet, non combat, over 5 yrs. active duty incl. 30 mos. as a flight operations Sp5 at two chopper bases in W. Germany ending over 50 yrs. ago, it's an honor to see and hear this man of incredible bravery. At over 73 I've had just two very minor operations. May you have a wonderful life , captain.
Thank you for your service. They all count towards the mission.
TRUE AMERICAN HERO - this country is lucky to call him one of ours. Semper fi.
Thank you for your service and sacrifices protecting our great Nation.
You are a reminder that freedom is never free.
Semper Fidelis.
Greetings from Atlantic City New Jersey USA
Thank God for Florent and all the good people in the world !
Beautiful words from a true hero. Thank you sir, from France.
It's so heartbreaking to watch him speak because you can see him holding back the tears and anxiety throughout the entire interview.
Please please never stop having these brave and heroic men and women on your show. They deserve any and all recognition we can provide.
I personally knew CSM Griffin, he was an absolute great Soldier, Leader, father, husband and American!!!! I will never forget that day as long as I live...Kevin, I think about you daily brother!!!!Flo, thanks for all you did in order to save many more troops that fateful day!!!
This is so amazing to hear, but I can't help but see the pain in his eyes every time he relives this moment. I can feel it when I look at him. It hurts
I was in the emergency room that day helping when all those casualties came in.. it was on FOB Fenty in Jalalabad. i can't for sure say i remember him but he certainly looks familiar. if anyone has any insight to his injuries. he looks like the guy that i helped that had a pretty banged up arm. at the time i certainly didn't know this act of heroism took place. it makes me feel good to know that i did my part in helping this dude.
Respect bro
God bless you man
robert Ottesen thank you for your service
The look in his eyes during this entire interview are the exact reason that I never joined the service, and why I'm so thankful for those that did.
Hero❤️
Rest in peace to the ones that did not make it❤️.
Sending love and prayers to their families❤️.
This young man exemplifies why America will NEVER be 2nd best.
He looks like he's going to cry the whole time, but it's a different kind of look... It screams so many things at once.
Yeah I noticed that
I see that too man...
I'm so glad we were able to hear this story from the honorable Captain in person. Thank you for your service sir! Because of you we sleep easy. 🙌🙏
What a good fuc*ing guy man.... you know how you can just read people sometimes?? One conversation with them and you just know they're solid thru and thru?? This guy is one of those people.... Genuine, kind, and extremely gracious and humble.... I truly hope he lives a blessed life from here on out.... :))))
this country is truly indebted to the military. thank you stephen for featuring our heroes in your show.
This guy is truly amazing
To US Army Captain Florent Groberg, Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Sir, you are an honorable man. You did this country proud. RIP to your brothers, and bless their families.
Thank you, sir. That made me cry. And thank you, Stephen for trying to uplift the atmosphere while staying aware, sensitive, and respectful.
A true hero!
He's got a real good hearth. We are blessed he is still with us.
Vive la France ! Vive les Etats Unis d'Amérique. Capt. Groberg, ton parcours est la preuve d'un combat unique mené par nos démocraties... Bonne chance à toi !
(Thanks to guys like Capt Groberg, the bridges you built between both our nations allow the fights for the same purposes shared alike... God bless you!)
It's humbling to hear stories like this.
Great man. He has skill+balls+humility. The captain is a credit to our military.
Mr Colbert you are just an awesome and amazing human being. Thank you for everything you do and everyone you help!
YEAH MAN! ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY! BEYOND THE CALL! GRATULATIONS MY BROTHER! I WAS AN ENLISTED SOLDIER! YOU WERE A CAPTAIN SIR! YOU TRULY ARE AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN SIR! YOU SIR! ARE WHAT THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IS ALL ABOUT OUR RIGHT OF FREEDOM. THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE! AS ALWAYS! GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS TAKE CARE AND STAY SAFE! I REMAIN, WITH WARMEST REGARDS! MOST SINCERELY, MICHAEL! FORMER UNITED STATES ARMY MILITARY POLICE OFFICER!!❤🎉
Dang, we have some really good ones in the US armed forces.
He is French.
+Doney Hon But he served in the US military.
That probably is actually part of the point. As with all the advanced countries, you become a citizen, you are a citizen. We need to recognize, this is the vanguard. It is the same in France, England, Germany, Italy, etc. You join us, we welcome you. We are all long-standing allies. Something to be grateful for!
And we have some really benevolent American families living on the beaches of Normandy in France. Visited this place 2 times in 2 years, and I love the atmosphere and respect we have for each other so much. Brings you back to the essentials and this feeling of love for each other. I am French, and I was surprised when he said he was french. I didn't know you could serve in a foreign country. Amazing person
@@doneyhon4227 Plenty of Frenchmen have served in our country's armed forces. Many (like this guy) served with great courage and valor.
Thank you Stephen, once again you brought on someone who matters. If you and your team fought tooth and nail to retain the integrity of your show the way it is rather than turning it into another shows filled with trivial conversations with Gossip's front page celebrities to attract a larger audience, I bow to you in respect.
Thank god for men like Ranger Capt Groberg US Army Infantry.
Thank you for your service sir.
Amazing man. I am Canadian but I am very touched by his story and what he said about his comrades that didn't make it. Thank you everyone at the late show for putting this up.
I think Stephen has taken Charlie Rose's advice to heart and little by little is getting better at the skill of interviewing. (I've watched this three times now.)
+Arpa de Lluna Yes, you know it was clear in the first week or two of the show that he was still using his Colbert Report interviewing method - being overbearing, cutting people off and so forth and I think it's fair to say he just didn't know how to interview as a normal person and not a character.
It's called reading the room. there's times that's ok to be funny, or overbearing, or tongue in cheek, or serious, or respectful. it's not a interview skill. it's common sense and everyone should have it.
+Arpa de Lluna Yeah, though I noticed he did try to ask questions when I expected clapping to be and he had to restart a question. He could read that a bit better, but otherwise much better.
+Arpa de Luna I hope so - because he can't get any worse.
@@roblockster9905 not about reading, more about him trying to give queues to the audience. He has limited time and wants to get in all the questions he can with the MOH winner.
Thank you for your service, Florent Grover’s.
I wanted to give him a hug the whole time.
Excellent captain...4th ID....I was 1-22 4th ID alpha company....was wounded in combat May 23 2006.... steadfast and Loyal....deeds not words
Glad your made it back sir, and thanks brother
As a Marine Veteran who’s been to Afghanistan I take my hat off for this hero
Mr Colbert, thank you for recognizing our country's finest.
“Caitlyn Jenner” is not a hero this man is. Hero should not be wasted
It's the most over used word in our society. It should be reserved for men like this.
You realise you can be a hero for many different reasons ffs?
30secondstomarsMBH you can be a hero for acting heroically. Jumping into a dangerous or deadly situation to save another makes someone a hero. Injecting estrogen into your ass doesnt
Caitlyn Jenner is not a hero. People who take incessant abuse and still stay true to their identity no matter what people say, and champion themselves are heroes because they actually actually hold themselves to the standard of a Medal of Honor recipient.
Love this dude... very inspirational. War brings out the worst and best of humanity.
Incredible young gentleman so much respect earned 👏🏻
did you ever notice this, they're generally very modest and soft spoken and you can tell that they're well liked.
I'm not normally a fan of things like this because it feels like the host is often milking the guest for attention (for their show). However Colbert mostly listened and actually made the guest center stage. I'm starting to prefer this guy to most talk show hosts.
These men are always soft spoken and never showy. They're always very likeable.
Thank you for your SERVICE. 🇨🇦🇺🇸🌍👊🙏💥❤🖖😀
bad ass much love captain.....your earned it
I've been binge watching these interviews and I'm not one to cry often but I've teared up at every interview. Listening to these stories you can really picture what it was like for them. God bless this man and every soldier who puts their life on the line for us. 🇺🇸 Also did he get a purple heart? I didn't see it on his uniform.
I feel sure that it was not overlooked. No doubts here.
Wow, you can tell from his demeanor, his intelligence, and even the way he moves he is one committed badass on the battlefield. I'll bet he was all business, and business was good.
This is a TRUE American hero, Look in his eyes. God Bless him.
You can see the pain in his eyes
But YOUR handle also caused pain. Why would you say 'fuck God' when it's both divisive and so offensive to so many? Peace brother. Allahu akbar. (From a Christian businessman, ex army vet, and now senior). Check out what it really means..... so you needn't be offended. Guess you have few Jewish, or Muslim friends .
Respect.
No matter how much of an old cynic I become, young people like this will always get to me.
Amazing! Thank you for your service, and thank you Stephen for having a true hero on the show.
This guy can be famous movie star
I honestly cried
He's a way better person than I could ever imagine to be. I'm not American but I thank him for his service and general existence.
This interview made me tear up. This is incredibly heart wrenching.......
I hope I manage to be even half the man Cpt Groberg is.