Ffdp version of blue on black. Former combat medic here and there's almost zero chance i would do it again. Nearly all the politicians do not respect the founding principles and constitution of the USA. Yes there were problems in 1776 and today but the country was not built on woke victimhood.👍🇺🇸🍻
one thing I noticed, FFDP, the vet who was wounded first was the one that made it out the best. His wounds were visible and well treated, those of us who saw our brothers wounded and killed are the ones carrying injuries that cannot be seen and are hard to treat. RCP6 OEF 2009 Sgt Ryan C Adams RIP Oct 02, 2009 GLYASDW Brother
Dude, this one makes me cry EVERY TIME! Daddy was career Navy, I grew up on bases all over. Veterans are VERY important to me. THANK YOU for featuring FFDP and this song specifically. Hopefully it will bring a little awareness to more people about the state of veterans affairs in this country.
USMC Desert Storm vet here, this is so relatable. I've been lucky. Please support our vets. I'm a full supporter of TIL Vallhala Project, 22 a day.... 22 too many. Semper Fi.
I served for 8 years in the Navy. My Dad, all of my uncles, my brother, my sister, my brother-in-law, my son and my nephew all served. This video speaks the truth.
I am one of those 460,000 Veterans suffering from PTSD I had to fight for my 100% disability for over 20 years before I got it. If it wasn't for my wife telling me to not give up and dispute it every time they denied me for this or that I would have nothing. I was in Desert Storm on the ground was in the middle of it back in 91 and the Sh^% I saw and had to endure was to much for me. and wouldn't you know it the PTSD was the hardest disability for me to get approved, but I finally got it.. God this video hits home. thank you.
Old divorced fourth generation vet here, with TBI and PTSD, was homeless for three years and now I am existing under a VA program for homeless vets. I don't have much of a life anymore and spend most of my time alone. But it is what it is and there are a lot more in worse shape than me. Never forget, freedom comes with a price. Someone will pay it or it will be lost.
I’m not a vet myself but Dad fought in Iraq and a lot of what you’re saying hits home. I hope you’re getting the help you need brother and don’t be discouraged, keep improving your position bit by bit as you can. I genuinely and whole heartedly wish you all the best. Thank you for your service sir.
I'm glad you were able to at least get some help my friend. Anyone who has served this country, and especially the ones who saw combat and are now struggling with the aftermath, will always have my respect. I hope you are able to get enough help to at least keep going long enough to make some sort of life for yourself again. Never give up because there is always hope for a brighter future
I am 72 years old. My father took part in world war 2 landing on Normandy Beach...my brother spent 22 years in the army with 1 tour in Korea, and 2 tours in Vietnam. My late husband was drafted upon his graduation from highschool and sent to Vietnam. He came home 13 months later and was never the same. So Pegasus I understand your frustrations because I have the same. Every male in my family has served in a wartime event. I personally want to scream in anger and frustration in what I am witnessing today. Thank you for your faith, thank you for your honesty, I'm a fan, Dian Hall.
Im an OIF vet from 2003. When i came back and subsequently released i very much was one of these men in the video. I have anxiety, depression, ptsd, nightmares, struggle sleeping. Lost my wife and kids over it. I tried to get help when i got out, but miraculously the VA couldnt help, as i had lost my paperwork being homeless. Over the last 20 years I managed to find a good woman to help me through these things, and created another family. I still struggle, and currently am fighting the VA but my wife has made it alot easier.
Thank you bro! I'm a veteran, been out for a long time, I miss it! Being in isn't about the government... Not for most of us! We all join for different reasons; but once you're in, you're fucking in! And you're brothers and sisters in arms ... THAT'S WHY WE SERVED! That and our families, our friends, and YOU! We're proud of what we went through even if we don't always agree with the policies in place. I'm with you Black P, I don't always agree with the government, but I believe in America!!!
@Black Pegasus, Thank you for reacting to this video. It is very powerful and as a Veteran it hits home with me. The one part that really got me is were the officer is arresting the Veteran and noticed they have the same tat, which is from their unit or platoon. This has happened to me. I have issues with potholes and man holes due to PTSD, when I was driving on the road I was serving to avoid them. A police officer pulled me over. Now on the back of my car I had the Screaming Eagle from Fort Campbell and a sticker that said Retired Veteran. Well when the officer approached my window, he asked for my license and registration and all that. Then he looked at me and said the most awesome thing ever. He said I got you. At that point I started to weep because it meant a lot to me, then I noticed that he has the Screaming Eagle tat on his arm which represents Fort Campbell. So he asked me where I was going, I told him I was going to visit my mother and had about 30 miles to go. He then told me to follow him after I gave him my mother's address. So he put on his lights and I followed him as he swerved the pot holes and man holes I did the same. When we finally arrived at my mother's house, I got out of my car and he did the same and gave me a big hug and said I am safe. So of you who may read this will know what I mean.
My ex-husband was 502. His brothers were always, always good to us and never a stranger when we met someone from there, and a screaming eagle will ALWAYS be welcome at my table. (The ex part has nothing to do with military or his service, I loved being an army wife even through the hard parts!)
Thank you for your service. Retired AF - 27 years. And this is my biggest complaint. They are now engineering wars and laundering money. We are fodder.
My dad was a 24 yrs veteran in the navy retired as a senior chief and I watched him struggle to find a job for yrs after he retired thank you all for serving for us without regard
Formerly serving United States Marine here, I myself have almost ended up homeless and spent 90k diagnosing and treating the pain my service has left me with no help from the VA, so I feel this song pretty hard , still going and struggling a bit, but will survive, but always makes me upset thinking about how much our government has failed those that have served this country especially seeing all the money spend on illegal immigrants that could have helped my fellow Marines and service men and women
My late husband wasn't into heavy metal music but he loved this song. He was a veteran and this song spoke to him and it always makes me tear up. I love that you reacted to this song!
I’m a 67 year old woman. I wish I could push the like button over and over again over your comments. You keep speaking the truth!! I’ll keep listening and supporting you.
Vet here as well. I tear up every time I see this video. As I'm sure most do. Never apologize for missing out, as long as you got here. This video needs to be watched by everyone....period! Keep up the great work bro!
Retired Navy here....thank you for reacting to this and please keep spreading this message (video and band). This song and video does not fail to bring on the tears especially the ending scene....."you saved my life brother".
5FDP got me through a lot of tough mental moments being a Veteran myself... they fight the right fight and I love them. Through them I now have found you and am enjoying your content appreciate you!!
Don't feel guilty, your brothers and sisters would never want that. Your journey isn't over, there are still hands you need to take to lead or be led to your destiny
You're not alone. I'm a six year veteran during peace time. I feel guilty all the time because I didn't have a war to fight. I don't qualify for any benefits through the VA, I probably wouldn't use them if I did. I would leave those benefits for those who fought. This video always makes me tear up.
1st timet listener 2 ur channel,but I love you brother.ty for taking the time to react to this video ,this video has made me more than aware to the real struggle we face as a whole, and we r failing as a whole to the ones that gave everything especially the ones who gave their lives so we can have a life,2 everyone that has given us the freedom we know and love, from the bottom of my heart,ty i love you endlessly, and ty for ur sacrifices, and as tuff as it seems on this side of the battle lines there r ppl just like me that love u, appreciate ur sacrifices, and never will never be forgotten,so please hang in there,ur not only loved by a stranger but wanted, and u still have plenty of purpose right here in the country u so proudly defended.ty to all the men, women and families that sacrificed so most didn't have to,ur my real heros.
Ten year Army veteran. Suffered a T.B.I. in 01. Lost my best friend and so much more. Been on the streets for 5 years. Sometimes it feels like it wasn't worth it. Then I see my kids and know it was. Thanks for your reaction.
Never seen the video but always loved the song... watching the video brought on a whole new perspective. I had tears in my eyes. I never served but grew up in San Diego and have many military friends. I have always had and forever will respect the sacrifice they have given for my freedom. Not only our military but the protection we have everyday in our country is a blessing that is taken for granted!!!! We live in the greatest country on earth!!! .... but sadly, the old and new twisted youngsters that run our country are blind and have NO respect but they have expectations without rewards or thankfulness!!!! God bless all that have and continue to serve!
BP I was in the Air Force also. I was in civil engineering. I was in during the First Gulf war. I was in charge of keeping a remote hospital burn unit up and running. Seen some bad stuff but made it through. Thanks for doing this video.
Makes me cry every time I see it. What an amazing band. Love your take on things. I agree 100%. Put our law abiding citizens first. Especially our first responders.
I can't listen to this song without getting teary-eyed! Someone else I think u would really like is Shinedown! You get a little bit of everything with them....A little heavier metal, but also soft and uplifting! A Symptom of being human, Get up, Cut the cord, Daylight, and Planet Zero are just a few of my favorites!
A quote that always spoke to me was, “Soldiers don’t fight because they hate who is in front of them, they fight because they love who they left behind.” God, Family, Country, Self
Vet here, luckily didnt see combat, but i wanted to thank all the other Vets for your Sacrifice, cause its not just service, but true Sacrifice, time away from family and Friends, loss, the works. Thanks from the bottom of my Being. I for one, Appreciate you.
I have many family members in the armed forces from the Marines to the Air Force and this song hits me on a deeper level! Thank you for taking the time to react to it!
I absolutely love FFDP and have since my dad showed them to me when I was younger. This song in particular is one that gets me everytime I hear it. Thank you for reacting to this.
I’m a 3rd generation soldier (now out) and my son is in the NG. One of the most alarming statistics is that only 1% of our population serve and of those that do 70% of new recruits come from military families. 60% of veterans under 40 come from military families. The US has always had professional soldier families within the services, but these have mostly been in the Officer Corp. We are quickly creating a Warrior Class in our society. That means we are ever more dependent upon the same families, and then we see our brothers and sisters treated like this. We as a society have to better.
Agreed, though a large part of it is that society sees what happens to soldiers when they retire from service, the amount of pay for potential risk and probably a dozen other things and goes "Yeah, no." It doesn't help that going in to the army is being seen as more and more of a 'poor person' decision. The kind of mentality of 'oh you can't get a good job or make a decent wage, then go to the military' type of thing. Which I find to be disgusting honestly. And that we're just glorifying things like actors, high-paying jobs and the like instead of soldiers, astronauts, firefighters, police, etc. Less kids grow up wanting to join the military sadly. (or any of the other things) Or you can be like me, who basically tries tearing down a recruiter's office to join the military and gets told, 'No, you're just 10lbs too fat and we no longer take in high-school dropouts." Which I wouldn't be surprised if there's a decent chunk of people wanting to join the military, but we just don't meet the requirements 100%.
I'm also a member of that 'professional military family' group. My family has been in almost every US military conflict since day 1. I had never realized that this stat existed, nor really gave it much thought until now. It is truly terrifying that, not only does it exist but also that with each generation, fewer people are willing to fight for this country. US Army Signal Corps (90 - 95)
@@jonathonrichards3471 Also apart of the group, although not nearly as storied as yours. I'm currently serving as an Artilleryman, but my Mother was Satellite Photographical intelligence until she had my eldest brother. My Eldest brother who would go on to serve in the fucking air force.... and My father was in the Marines from 94-96 before transferring to the Army for the remainder of his 10 years of service. I'm on 3, my eldest brother is on 6. And I'm Army, naturally. Man this is just fucking weird now that I really think about it. Has Military recruitment been that fucking bad?
Thank you for this reaction…..and for the story that you told..….and I agree, we need to be taking much better care of our veterans. Thank you to all of our veterans for your service. 🙏🏻
My dad is a Vietnam veteran who has suffered from PTSD since the war. Agent orange has caused all kinds of illnesses for him and it is so sad to imagine. I am his in home caregiver and I personally have had to fight for his healthcare. My dad is my hero! I love your stories it gives me your point of view and I appreciate that so thank you and keep doing what you’re doing!
My dad too. AO can really do a number on veterans, their children, and grandchildren. A lot of illnesses, birth defects, etc. Then the care the veterans get from the VA is crap. My dad has secondary issues arising from the Peripheral Neuropathy he got from AO. He absolutely refuses to go to the VA for anything serious. He had a bleeding ulcer caused by taking too much ibuprofen and aleve and it almost killed him. The VA wanted to take a wait and see approach. Thankfully my step mom basically said FU and quickly worked to get him transferred to a "regular" hospital. Since then he hasn't gone back. He's still working at 75 to pay for health insurance so he can keep it that way.
My dad was in Viet Nam too... He doesn't talk about it, but he's got 2 purple hearts and a bronze star on his service record. It was late 90's before he got his first "welcome home" ... First time I saw him moved to tears.
All gave some. Some gave all!!! God bless all our veterans THANK YOU. my pop served 23 years in the navy and did it for his country and his family. RIP pop
Never seen your channel before, but after your words, massive respect for you. Big heart podnuh, keep up the love. We the people need to be the voice for the Vets that so graciously and courageously have served this country. Keep it up and God bless you.
BP, thank you for your kind words and obvious respect towards veterans. Yes, we have a broken system in this country that needs to be fixed. I served 26+ years because I love this country and understand what is at risk. I have no regrets for serving and don't need thanks for it. But I have to say that the new world we are dealing with socially and politically very well might destroy the county that so many have served to protect.
I see that you get it. As much as the world has changed, it still hasn't changed that much. There are still dragons out there seeking what they don't have and yet want...which require dragon slayers to keep away. That sounds like a juvenile way to explain things, but it's true, and people like us understand it.
I've watched a few of your reactions and I enjoyed them all. I come from a long line of veterans. However, my maternal uncle followed this storyline to a T. He was reunited with the family, but ultimately CHOSE to go back to the streets. I come from along line of military based family, including my daughter that is serving in the USAF. This song touches me in a way that few realize, unless they experience it in this day and age ... We are PROUD OF OUR MILITARY HERITAGE! And we will stand united no matter what.💕. God bless the men and women that serve in our Armed Forces., and give their families security during these troubled times.
Loved the reaction. I don’t know who would give you a hard time about a personal story, but I enjoyed that. We watch for the personality and to seem to know you better; those stories are important. Thanks for sharing!
It's such a great song. I wouldn't call myself a ffdp "fan" but I am a fan of this song and their musicianship. They really are a good band that a lot of people love to hate.
No disrespect. We do deserve better but we will never get it. We are hyped up to believe we are in an elite group but then one day they hand us a piece of paper and a pat on our back and then thrown out like garbage.
and the worst part it's that the people outside thinks that you're a villian for fighting in a war, but... we don't see that the soldiers suffers too.... we should be asshame for not taking care of the people that really needs it... i pray respect for you (srry for my engl)@@bubbasmith6505
I'm not even American, but this truly brought me to tears. RIP to all those lost, prayers to all those suffering now, and to all the families dealing with the aftermath. ❤️
FFDP has some of the most heart wrenching lyrics of any band I've heard, and it is ALWAYS shocking because they do sound like just hard rock, but then you listen and it just hits deep in your soul.
They fight for veterans and first responders with their music and other projects. They use veterans in their videos, on tours, etc. Please consider reacting to the collaboration between Five Finger Death Punch, Kenny Wayne Shepherd(who wrote the song and original band), Brantley Gilbert and Brian May. It's a tribute to first responders. Also Gone Away Coming Down
I was going to say that about Blue on Black with Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Bradley Gilbert and Brian May (from Queen) which is a tribute to first responders. Also, Gone Away is good.
I joined the army in '04. I was stationed at Ft. Carson for 5 years. I am an OIF vet also. This video is one of the reasons I love FFDP so much. They are my absolute favorite band. I've been homeless and also struggle with addiction trying to cope with my PTSD, anxiety, depression amongst other things. It destroyed my first marriage. Getting help from the VA can be an absolute nightmare. They are building places to house people who aren't from here. Not any for veterans. Like WTF. It's really sad that we put our lives on the line and then are just thrown away. Thank you for this video and your support. It means so much.
BP I know this isn't a Tom Macdonald reaction but he donated 85,00 to help the vets from the sale of his first Brave album and continues every year. Thanks for the reaction I can't help but cry thinking of my brother coming back and everything he had gone so I feel you. Love ya BP❤❤
12:36 Lip reading: Look at me! You saved my life brother! While serving, I decided that after leaving the army I would become a paramedic. I graduated from medical school and then worked in the ER of a children's hospital and in a neonatal ambulance for many years. But there, unfortunately, I saw too much death again. Now I work as a handyman in a hotel. Anakin Skywalker said: Life seems so much simpler when you're fixing things. I totally agree. I'm fixing what people broke everyday. In my free time I go to the mountains to clear my head. Lucky me. I found my way. Thanks for your reaction.
Both my father, my oldest brother and one of my cousins are Marines. While my father never saw combat, my brother and cousin were sent to Afghanistan. My brother came home alive, but my cousin would be victim of a IED. I detest war. No matter the reason it happens.
This one brought tears to my eyes. My father was explosives/demolition with the Marines in Nam. He's one of those who brought the war back with him for the rest of his life.
I love these guys. Ivan has an awesome voice. Zolton helps train special forces in martial arts also. You should do their cover of House of the rising sun it’s an amazing video. Bad company shows them with the troops. There are so many good ones 😊 ❤️🔥🤘🏼
As a veteran I have have seen these guys live and it’s one of the best concerts I have ever been to. The love love they feel for the military personnel is so palpable and heartfelt. It was amazing
I was never a metal fan until my son introduced me to Five Finger Death Punch. As a Veteran, I appreciate their love and acknowledgement of Veterans and their service. I promise you there isn't a single one of us who doesn't question the Government and its handling of Veterans vs illegal invaders. It takes Years of battling with Burocrats for a Veteran to even get into the VA system, and even longer to get approved for those Disablities acquired during our service. But foreigners can come here illegally and get Medical care, Housing, Education, money, all without doing a thing to earn it, save for a pledge to vote Democrat if given a chance to illegally vote. Its disgusting how our Government renigs on its promises daily. When my son became old enough to serve, I discouraged him in every way, because I didn't trust Obama and his Department of Denfensless. I certainly don't trust Biden. No way I'd want my son to go through the things I have, only to be discarded afterwards. Anyway, sorry, getting too political now. FFDP has a few other great Veteran type songs you should check out.
As a military veteran myself, I respect Blacks take on this video. Every time I watch it (the ffp vid) , it brings me to tears. Simply from the pure honor i have from having served the country I love, but also from having a utmost respect to those service members who came before. I thank you. One and All.
That pisses me off to no end when i see this stuff..its disgusting for a bunch of people that hate us. These people hate America but love using up are resources.
VA no longer cares about our veterans. Our veterans are not given the medical care they deserve. They do not have the access they deserve to proper medication or health care. Our so called government actually care more about the invaders taking over our country than the veterans who gave it ALL to protect our country. 😢😢
Every generation in my dads family has served in the military. This song meant so much to me when it came out and still now to this day. My brother served 3 urs in iraq and has so many problems from it. Not only does he struggle with that and the things done but also friends lost but never forgotten. We 100% have to do better for our veterans
Songs like this are exactly why I love 5 finger death punch. They tell a story here that's supposed to be taken as a message about how others can feel when other people would rather ignore their struggles instead of helping out.
I love seeing reactions videos to this song. I can't listen to it without tears. From the moment it starts. I have had a lot of friends and family in the military, including my wife. I even tried to join after college knowing I couldn't go due to being diabetic. I never ask or pry but I do know a lot of them have experienced things they will never speak of, no matter how strong of mind they are. It's a damn shame that our veterans are not supported to get the help they need.
Met these guys at the beginning of my cancer journey. They have hearts. Stopped listening to In this Moment because of how she treated people Love these guys. Family is military. To all the veterans on here, Thank you for your service!!!❤
Thank you for reacting to this video and more importantly addressing the subject matter of the video and the song. As a Veteran this means so much to me. The struggle is very real...we are at risk. Much love to you.
I listened to this song dozens of times before I watched the music video and when I watched the music video... I won't lie I broke down crying thinking about how they give their lives to protect us yet we are failing them so badly... I have never looked at this song the same since I watched the music video that first time
Thank you, sir, for your comments and cast of this song. US Navy vet, 87-93, and it breaks my heart every time I read these "stats" on vets not getting help. I am hopeful that your presentation here and commentary will move more people to not so easily disregard or discard the few among the many who served. Thank you for this, and your open mindedness towards music from bands which may seem a little bit far from the mainstream. Everyone (almost) in this nation has a vet in the family.
I remember I always loved 5 Finger Death Punches music but had never seen any of their music videos until my Uncle who served in the Marines sent me this music video a couple of years ago and this song has never failed to bring tears to my eyes anytime I hear it ever since.
New sub. Great reaction. As the son and grandson of two military men, this song/vid rips my heart. Thanks for your words and understanding. Love 5 Finger Death Punch for all they do for men/women in the military.
Trace Atkins has a sound called Til the last shots fired. He performed it at one of the award shows and a vet introduced it. What he said was 100. It's not about the war but the warrior. They risk their lives to protect others. They deserve the respect and appreciation above anyone else
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Ffdp version of blue on black. Former combat medic here and there's almost zero chance i would do it again. Nearly all the politicians do not respect the founding principles and constitution of the USA. Yes there were problems in 1776 and today but the country was not built on woke victimhood.👍🇺🇸🍻
None of us served for the govt. We fought to protect the people we served with and to protect a 250 year old idea of what this country can be.
Odd my comment was deleted ? Ghosted ?
one thing I noticed, FFDP, the vet who was wounded first was the one that made it out the best. His wounds were visible and well treated, those of us who saw our brothers wounded and killed are the ones carrying injuries that cannot be seen and are hard to treat.
RCP6
OEF 2009
Sgt Ryan C Adams
RIP Oct 02, 2009
GLYASDW Brother
As a Vet myself, I did it not for the government, but for my love of this country and the people.
Same, never was for the government it’s for the people and my country.. those who serve know this and do it everyday..
Ty, for your services gentlemen
And I thank God you did! Thank you. I know it may sound trite, but I sincerely mean that. Sending love you way. ❤️
Same reason I put my right hand up.
Thank you for your sacrifice and service🇺🇸 God Bless you ✝️💗
Vet over here ... This song is what a lot of us feel deep inside.
Same here. 20 years in the Army. I agree with you 100%!
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Thank you for your service, sir
Thank you for everything you had to sacrifice for my freedom 🙏
To everyone saying thanks for your service. Both thank you and you're welcome 🤗
Dude, this one makes me cry EVERY TIME! Daddy was career Navy, I grew up on bases all over. Veterans are VERY important to me. THANK YOU for featuring FFDP and this song specifically. Hopefully it will bring a little awareness to more people about the state of veterans affairs in this country.
I cry every time to ❤
USMC Desert Storm vet here, this is so relatable. I've been lucky. Please support our vets. I'm a full supporter of TIL Vallhala Project, 22 a day.... 22 too many. Semper Fi.
I support Til Valhalla as well! Every time i can!
Semper Fi brother.
I’ve supported Til Valhalla, DAV, and Nine Line.
Thank you for your service sir.
Yep Rich, me too. Guitars for Vets is also a great project for anyone who thinks music may be their way to deal with life.
No matter how many times I watch, I cry.
I served for 8 years in the Navy. My Dad, all of my uncles, my brother, my sister, my brother-in-law, my son and my nephew all served. This video speaks the truth.
Thank you for your service!
All love. You are never alone.
Thank you for your service!
Same here brother.
10 years, Navy Vet 🐊 Gator Navy!! Amphibious Ship Sailor USS Ashland LSD 48!
I am one of those 460,000 Veterans suffering from PTSD I had to fight for my 100% disability for over 20 years before I got it. If it wasn't for my wife telling me to not give up and dispute it every time they denied me for this or that I would have nothing. I was in Desert Storm on the ground was in the middle of it back in 91 and the Sh^% I saw and had to endure was to much for me. and wouldn't you know it the PTSD was the hardest disability for me to get approved, but I finally got it.. God this video hits home. thank you.
Thank you for your sacrifices *big hug*
✌🏻💚🤘🏻 it’s the only way to fly!
God Bless you. Thank you
Beyond grateful for your service thank you!
I’m glad your wife had you keep fighting! Sorry it took so long. God bless and then you for your service!
Thank you for your severe. God bless.
Old divorced fourth generation vet here, with TBI and PTSD, was homeless for three years and now I am existing under a VA program for homeless vets. I don't have much of a life anymore and spend most of my time alone. But it is what it is and there are a lot more in worse shape than me. Never forget, freedom comes with a price. Someone will pay it or it will be lost.
Love and respect, my friend.
Keep fighting. Your sacrifices are appreciated.
Thank you for your service.
I’m not a vet myself but Dad fought in Iraq and a lot of what you’re saying hits home. I hope you’re getting the help you need brother and don’t be discouraged, keep improving your position bit by bit as you can. I genuinely and whole heartedly wish you all the best. Thank you for your service sir.
I'm glad you were able to at least get some help my friend. Anyone who has served this country, and especially the ones who saw combat and are now struggling with the aftermath, will always have my respect. I hope you are able to get enough help to at least keep going long enough to make some sort of life for yourself again. Never give up because there is always hope for a brighter future
Thank you for your service!
I am 72 years old. My father took part in world war 2 landing on Normandy Beach...my brother spent 22 years in the army with 1 tour in Korea, and 2 tours in Vietnam. My late husband was drafted upon his graduation from highschool and sent to Vietnam. He came home 13 months later and was never the same. So Pegasus I understand your frustrations because I have the same. Every male in my family has served in a wartime event. I personally want to scream in anger and frustration in what I am witnessing today. Thank you for your faith, thank you for your honesty, I'm a fan, Dian Hall.
They’ve done a bunch of USO tours for the troops in Iraq and have participated in many fund raisers for troops. Lots of respect for this band!!!
Their love for the troops is apparent and it's one of the things I truly respect about them.
Im an OIF vet from 2003. When i came back and subsequently released i very much was one of these men in the video. I have anxiety, depression, ptsd, nightmares, struggle sleeping. Lost my wife and kids over it. I tried to get help when i got out, but miraculously the VA couldnt help, as i had lost my paperwork being homeless. Over the last 20 years I managed to find a good woman to help me through these things, and created another family. I still struggle, and currently am fighting the VA but my wife has made it alot easier.
Bro I understand
Yeah I’m currently fighting the VA myself… it is rough… hang in there… take a knee and drink water 😊
Thank you bro! I'm a veteran, been out for a long time, I miss it! Being in isn't about the government... Not for most of us! We all join for different reasons; but once you're in, you're fucking in! And you're brothers and sisters in arms ... THAT'S WHY WE SERVED! That and our families, our friends, and YOU! We're proud of what we went through even if we don't always agree with the policies in place. I'm with you Black P, I don't always agree with the government, but I believe in America!!!
Oo-fuckin-raa!
Hooah
thank you for your service
21-year Navy vet. Thanks for your heartfelt response. Salute your family members who served in the armed forces to the Beacon of Freedom!
Thank you for your service We owe you a great deal!
@Black Pegasus, Thank you for reacting to this video. It is very powerful and as a Veteran it hits home with me. The one part that really got me is were the officer is arresting the Veteran and noticed they have the same tat, which is from their unit or platoon. This has happened to me. I have issues with potholes and man holes due to PTSD, when I was driving on the road I was serving to avoid them. A police officer pulled me over. Now on the back of my car I had the Screaming Eagle from Fort Campbell and a sticker that said Retired Veteran. Well when the officer approached my window, he asked for my license and registration and all that. Then he looked at me and said the most awesome thing ever. He said I got you. At that point I started to weep because it meant a lot to me, then I noticed that he has the Screaming Eagle tat on his arm which represents Fort Campbell. So he asked me where I was going, I told him I was going to visit my mother and had about 30 miles to go. He then told me to follow him after I gave him my mother's address. So he put on his lights and I followed him as he swerved the pot holes and man holes I did the same. When we finally arrived at my mother's house, I got out of my car and he did the same and gave me a big hug and said I am safe. So of you who may read this will know what I mean.
Respect 🙏🏻🇺🇸
My ex-husband was 502. His brothers were always, always good to us and never a stranger when we met someone from there, and a screaming eagle will ALWAYS be welcome at my table. (The ex part has nothing to do with military or his service, I loved being an army wife even through the hard parts!)
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@@CarolinaGypsy I liked the folks from the 502nd
24 year vet here. This......thanks for your words. Our government cares for non-Americans before these brothers and sisters.
Thank you for your service!
Thank you for your service We owe you a great deal!
Thank you for your service. Retired AF - 27 years. And this is my biggest complaint. They are now engineering wars and laundering money. We are fodder.
My dad was a 24 yrs veteran in the navy retired as a senior chief and I watched him struggle to find a job for yrs after he retired thank you all for serving for us without regard
Formerly serving United States Marine here, I myself have almost ended up homeless and spent 90k diagnosing and treating the pain my service has left me with no help from the VA, so I feel this song pretty hard , still going and struggling a bit, but will survive, but always makes me upset thinking about how much our government has failed those that have served this country especially seeing all the money spend on illegal immigrants that could have helped my fellow Marines and service men and women
Tysm for your service!
Governments fail everyone. They steel our money and give you the illusion of having your back if you join some military school.
Semper Fi from a Marines widow.
@@ladyjade001 I hope life only gets better for you
Thank you for your service!
My late husband wasn't into heavy metal music but he loved this song. He was a veteran and this song spoke to him and it always makes me tear up. I love that you reacted to this song!
I’m a 67 year old woman. I wish I could push the like button over and over again over your comments. You keep speaking the truth!! I’ll keep listening and supporting you.
as a combat vet TY for your reaction. i tear up every single time i hear this song.
I do as well dagnard. I have tried not to but the tears come!
All love. You are never alone.
Thank you for your service!
Me too! And I don't have emotions for hardly anything
I cry every time I see this it is so powerful our vets deserve so much better
Vet here as well. I tear up every time I see this video. As I'm sure most do. Never apologize for missing out, as long as you got here. This video needs to be watched by everyone....period! Keep up the great work bro!
I agree
Retired Navy here....thank you for reacting to this and please keep spreading this message (video and band). This song and video does not fail to bring on the tears especially the ending scene....."you saved my life brother".
Just retired after almost 24 years I won’t go into my story but this song hits hard every time. Thank you for reacting to this song 🙏🇺🇸
5FDP got me through a lot of tough mental moments being a Veteran myself... they fight the right fight and I love them. Through them I now have found you and am enjoying your content appreciate you!!
This song always put tears in my eyes. I'm a veteran, and I'm one of the lucky ones. I feel guilty sometimes because I am one of the lucky ones.
You aren't alone. I cry every time.
Don't feel guilty, your brothers and sisters would never want that. Your journey isn't over, there are still hands you need to take to lead or be led to your destiny
@@moyaatje8762if it was only that easy
You're not alone. I'm a six year veteran during peace time. I feel guilty all the time because I didn't have a war to fight. I don't qualify for any benefits through the VA, I probably wouldn't use them if I did. I would leave those benefits for those who fought. This video always makes me tear up.
Never feel lucky brother feel blessed u were put here for a reason and the only reason I say that is because my family talked me away from the edge
1st timet listener 2 ur channel,but I love you brother.ty for taking the time to react to this video ,this video has made me more than aware to the real struggle we face as a whole, and we r failing as a whole to the ones that gave everything especially the ones who gave their lives so we can have a life,2 everyone that has given us the freedom we know and love, from the bottom of my heart,ty i love you endlessly, and ty for ur sacrifices, and as tuff as it seems on this side of the battle lines there r ppl just like me that love u, appreciate ur sacrifices, and never will never be forgotten,so please hang in there,ur not only loved by a stranger but wanted, and u still have plenty of purpose right here in the country u so proudly defended.ty to all the men, women and families that sacrificed so most didn't have to,ur my real heros.
This gets me everytime. They have a couple more that pull on the heart strings. "Coming down" "when seasons change"
And Gone away
My Nemesis also! Especially the video.
Brighter side of Grey gets me every time.
What gets me every time I hear it is "The Tragic Truth". Absolutely heavy
Thank you for supporting our Vets and I. I live in Castle Rock. It’s nice to see someone in the Springs running a good channel.
Ten year Army veteran. Suffered a T.B.I. in 01. Lost my best friend and so much more. Been on the streets for 5 years. Sometimes it feels like it wasn't worth it. Then I see my kids and know it was. Thanks for your reaction.
Never seen the video but always loved the song... watching the video brought on a whole new perspective. I had tears in my eyes. I never served but grew up in San Diego and have many military friends. I have always had and forever will respect the sacrifice they have given for my freedom. Not only our military but the protection we have everyday in our country is a blessing that is taken for granted!!!! We live in the greatest country on earth!!! .... but sadly, the old and new twisted youngsters that run our country are blind and have NO respect but they have expectations without rewards or thankfulness!!!! God bless all that have and continue to serve!
this is heartbreaking. They deserve everything we can give them. Pray for these people every day. God Bless Them.
I cry every time I listen to this song. I'm so glad you had found this one to react to.
BP I was in the Air Force also. I was in civil engineering. I was in during the First Gulf war. I was in charge of keeping a remote hospital burn unit up and running. Seen some bad stuff but made it through. Thanks for doing this video.
Makes me cry every time I see it. What an amazing band. Love your take on things. I agree 100%. Put our law abiding citizens first. Especially our first responders.
I can't listen to this song without getting teary-eyed! Someone else I think u would really like is Shinedown! You get a little bit of everything with them....A little heavier metal, but also soft and uplifting! A Symptom of being human, Get up, Cut the cord, Daylight, and Planet Zero are just a few of my favorites!
Call Me is also a great song.
A quote that always spoke to me was, “Soldiers don’t fight because they hate who is in front of them, they fight because they love who they left behind.” God, Family, Country, Self
5FDP is nothing short of amazing.. This song will really kick you in the feels.. as a veteran it will make me cry everytime
Glad I am not the only one!!
Thank god for people like you. KEEP FIGHTING!! I'm a veteran myself. I'll stand tall with you Black Pegasus.
Vet here, luckily didnt see combat, but i wanted to thank all the other Vets for your Sacrifice, cause its not just service, but true Sacrifice, time away from family and Friends, loss, the works. Thanks from the bottom of my Being. I for one, Appreciate you.
I have many family members in the armed forces from the Marines to the Air Force and this song hits me on a deeper level! Thank you for taking the time to react to it!
Hey, Pegasus, thanks for reacting to this song.
As someone who is from a military family this songs really hits home for me
I absolutely love FFDP and have since my dad showed them to me when I was younger. This song in particular is one that gets me everytime I hear it. Thank you for reacting to this.
I’m a 3rd generation soldier (now out) and my son is in the NG. One of the most alarming statistics is that only 1% of our population serve and of those that do 70% of new recruits come from military families. 60% of veterans under 40 come from military families. The US has always had professional soldier families within the services, but these have mostly been in the Officer Corp. We are quickly creating a Warrior Class in our society. That means we are ever more dependent upon the same families, and then we see our brothers and sisters treated like this. We as a society have to better.
The way we leave our veterans out to dry after they risk their lives and mental and physical health for us is absolutely shameful ☹️
I have two sons in the Army. They are 5th generation military. And when I was in 25 years ago, it was the same.
Agreed, though a large part of it is that society sees what happens to soldiers when they retire from service, the amount of pay for potential risk and probably a dozen other things and goes "Yeah, no."
It doesn't help that going in to the army is being seen as more and more of a 'poor person' decision. The kind of mentality of 'oh you can't get a good job or make a decent wage, then go to the military' type of thing. Which I find to be disgusting honestly.
And that we're just glorifying things like actors, high-paying jobs and the like instead of soldiers, astronauts, firefighters, police, etc. Less kids grow up wanting to join the military sadly. (or any of the other things)
Or you can be like me, who basically tries tearing down a recruiter's office to join the military and gets told, 'No, you're just 10lbs too fat and we no longer take in high-school dropouts." Which I wouldn't be surprised if there's a decent chunk of people wanting to join the military, but we just don't meet the requirements 100%.
I'm also a member of that 'professional military family' group. My family has been in almost every US military conflict since day 1. I had never realized that this stat existed, nor really gave it much thought until now. It is truly terrifying that, not only does it exist but also that with each generation, fewer people are willing to fight for this country.
US Army Signal Corps (90 - 95)
@@jonathonrichards3471 Also apart of the group, although not nearly as storied as yours. I'm currently serving as an Artilleryman, but my Mother was Satellite Photographical intelligence until she had my eldest brother. My Eldest brother who would go on to serve in the fucking air force.... and My father was in the Marines from 94-96 before transferring to the Army for the remainder of his 10 years of service. I'm on 3, my eldest brother is on 6. And I'm Army, naturally. Man this is just fucking weird now that I really think about it. Has Military recruitment been that fucking bad?
I have never heard this song. Thank you for playing it. This song touched me. A Military wife and mother.🇺🇸
Thank you to anyone who has served and gave us the blanket of freedom we all sleep under.
Sir you're an amazing man. Thank you for supporting myself, and all the other vets. You my friend are a true patriot.
Thank you for this reaction…..and for the story that you told..….and I agree, we need to be taking much better care of our veterans. Thank you to all of our veterans for your service. 🙏🏻
this song is so more then just a song ..... mad respect for all the men and women how served and are serving this country
My dad is a Vietnam veteran who has suffered from PTSD since the war. Agent orange has caused all kinds of illnesses for him and it is so sad to imagine. I am his in home caregiver and I personally have had to fight for his healthcare. My dad is my hero! I love your stories it gives me your point of view and I appreciate that so thank you and keep doing what you’re doing!
My dad too. AO can really do a number on veterans, their children, and grandchildren. A lot of illnesses, birth defects, etc. Then the care the veterans get from the VA is crap. My dad has secondary issues arising from the Peripheral Neuropathy he got from AO. He absolutely refuses to go to the VA for anything serious. He had a bleeding ulcer caused by taking too much ibuprofen and aleve and it almost killed him. The VA wanted to take a wait and see approach. Thankfully my step mom basically said FU and quickly worked to get him transferred to a "regular" hospital. Since then he hasn't gone back. He's still working at 75 to pay for health insurance so he can keep it that way.
My dad was in Viet Nam too... He doesn't talk about it, but he's got 2 purple hearts and a bronze star on his service record. It was late 90's before he got his first "welcome home" ... First time I saw him moved to tears.
@@mattconner6416 please tell your dad that me and my family truly appreciate his service to this country. 🙏🏻bless you and your family!
@@leannelingerfelt6058 please tell your dad the same from us!
All gave some. Some gave all!!! God bless all our veterans THANK YOU. my pop served 23 years in the navy and did it for his country and his family. RIP pop
FFDP are big supporters of our Veterans and First Responders
Never seen your channel before, but after your words, massive respect for you. Big heart podnuh, keep up the love. We the people need to be the voice for the Vets that so graciously and courageously have served this country. Keep it up and God bless you.
BP, thank you for your kind words and obvious respect towards veterans. Yes, we have a broken system in this country that needs to be fixed. I served 26+ years because I love this country and understand what is at risk. I have no regrets for serving and don't need thanks for it. But I have to say that the new world we are dealing with socially and politically very well might destroy the county that so many have served to protect.
We’re at a pivotal point for sure. It’s gonna take all of us to save this place. Man, our kids are depending on it. Much love fam
I see that you get it. As much as the world has changed, it still hasn't changed that much. There are still dragons out there seeking what they don't have and yet want...which require dragon slayers to keep away. That sounds like a juvenile way to explain things, but it's true, and people like us understand it.
I've watched a few of your reactions and I enjoyed them all. I come from a long line of veterans. However, my maternal uncle followed this storyline to a T. He was reunited with the family, but ultimately CHOSE to go back to the streets. I come from along line of military based family, including my daughter that is serving in the USAF. This song touches me in a way that few realize, unless they experience it in this day and age ... We are PROUD OF OUR MILITARY HERITAGE! And we will stand united no matter what.💕. God bless the men and women that serve in our Armed Forces., and give their families security during these troubled times.
As a disabled veteran I have been homeless. I have seen the best and worst of people up close. This song always twists my guts and makes me cry.
I've seen them over and over for years. They are amazing live!!! And this video, man, I can Not watch it without crying.
Loved the reaction. I don’t know who would give you a hard time about a personal story, but I enjoyed that. We watch for the personality and to seem to know you better; those stories are important. Thanks for sharing!
The beginning of this song gets me every time. Love this band so much. Their music has seen me through so many hard and dark times.
Thank you for checking this out! God Bless our Veterans!
I really appreciate what you had to say, thank you for your words regarding our Veterans.
It's such a great song. I wouldn't call myself a ffdp "fan" but I am a fan of this song and their musicianship. They really are a good band that a lot of people love to hate.
To any veteran or active soldier, respect and thank you for your service. You deserve better.
No disrespect. We do deserve better but we will never get it. We are hyped up to believe we are in an elite group but then one day they hand us a piece of paper and a pat on our back and then thrown out like garbage.
and the worst part it's that the people outside thinks that you're a villian for fighting in a war, but... we don't see that the soldiers suffers too.... we should be asshame for not taking care of the people that really needs it... i pray respect for you (srry for my engl)@@bubbasmith6505
Facts@@bubbasmith6505
Thank you
Wow this is tear jerker i see it your face and in your heart Black Pegasus GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER
I'm not even American, but this truly brought me to tears.
RIP to all those lost, prayers to all those suffering now, and to all the families dealing with the aftermath.
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FFDP has some of the most heart wrenching lyrics of any band I've heard, and it is ALWAYS shocking because they do sound like just hard rock, but then you listen and it just hits deep in your soul.
They fight for veterans and first responders with their music and other projects.
They use veterans in their videos, on tours, etc.
Please consider reacting to the collaboration between Five Finger Death Punch, Kenny Wayne Shepherd(who wrote the song and original band), Brantley Gilbert and Brian May.
It's a tribute to first responders.
Also
Gone Away
Coming Down
I was going to say that about Blue on Black with Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Bradley Gilbert and Brian May (from Queen) which is a tribute to first responders. Also, Gone Away is good.
I joined the army in '04. I was stationed at Ft. Carson for 5 years. I am an OIF vet also. This video is one of the reasons I love FFDP so much. They are my absolute favorite band. I've been homeless and also struggle with addiction trying to cope with my PTSD, anxiety, depression amongst other things. It destroyed my first marriage. Getting help from the VA can be an absolute nightmare. They are building places to house people who aren't from here. Not any for veterans. Like WTF. It's really sad that we put our lives on the line and then are just thrown away. Thank you for this video and your support. It means so much.
BP I know this isn't a Tom Macdonald reaction but he donated 85,00 to help the vets from the sale of his first Brave album and continues every year. Thanks for the reaction I can't help but cry thinking of my brother coming back and everything he had gone so I feel you. Love ya BP❤❤
Thank You for bring that up! Military family here and we appreciate these artists and Tom is super kind 👵🏽✌🏾🦢🌸🦢🙏🏽
Any vet seeing this will cry before the first minute. We have seen this and gone through it. Bless you for helping bring this to the surface.
Not a vet and i cry
12:36 Lip reading:
Look at me! You saved my life brother!
While serving, I decided that after leaving the army I would become a paramedic. I graduated from medical school and then worked in the ER of a children's hospital and in a neonatal ambulance for many years. But there, unfortunately, I saw too much death again. Now I work as a handyman in a hotel. Anakin Skywalker said: Life seems so much simpler when you're fixing things. I totally agree. I'm fixing what people broke everyday. In my free time I go to the mountains to clear my head. Lucky me. I found my way.
Thanks for your reaction.
I had watched it several times before I noticed/realized that. Burned into my heart more at that point..
I thought he said, "I'm Jacoby, you saved my life brother"
This song get me everything. My dad went through Vietnam. I shared this song with a week before he passed. I felt his pain but he loved it
Both my father, my oldest brother and one of my cousins are Marines.
While my father never saw combat, my brother and cousin were sent to Afghanistan. My brother came home alive, but my cousin would be victim of a IED.
I detest war. No matter the reason it happens.
Bro I'm a Navy vet and I love the connection you make with this awesome song to our real life stuff going on in the world. 👍 Good job
5FDP, Gone Away..............
good yes but Offspring did it first, both worth listening to.
If Black see this, he might get emotional.
that one hits the feelz like a fucking sledgehammer.
This one brought tears to my eyes. My father was explosives/demolition with the Marines in Nam. He's one of those who brought the war back with him for the rest of his life.
I love these guys. Ivan has an awesome voice. Zolton helps train special forces in martial arts also. You should do their cover of House of the rising sun it’s an amazing video. Bad company shows them with the troops. There are so many good ones 😊 ❤️🔥🤘🏼
As a veteran I have have seen these guys live and it’s one of the best concerts I have ever been to. The love love they feel for the military personnel is so palpable and heartfelt. It was amazing
Bro you have got to react to Five Finger Death Punch - Gone Away, the music video. It's so crazy
one of my favorite groups. God bless you for reacting to them
Black Pegasus the next one should be "Gone Away" another hard hitter
this song brings so much emotion everytime i hear it. i am so glad i got the chance to see them at a concert a long time ago.
I was never a metal fan until my son introduced me to Five Finger Death Punch. As a Veteran, I appreciate their love and acknowledgement of Veterans and their service. I promise you there isn't a single one of us who doesn't question the Government and its handling of Veterans vs illegal invaders. It takes Years of battling with Burocrats for a Veteran to even get into the VA system, and even longer to get approved for those Disablities acquired during our service. But foreigners can come here illegally and get Medical care, Housing, Education, money, all without doing a thing to earn it, save for a pledge to vote Democrat if given a chance to illegally vote. Its disgusting how our Government renigs on its promises daily. When my son became old enough to serve, I discouraged him in every way, because I didn't trust Obama and his Department of Denfensless. I certainly don't trust Biden. No way I'd want my son to go through the things I have, only to be discarded afterwards. Anyway, sorry, getting too political now. FFDP has a few other great Veteran type songs you should check out.
As a military veteran myself, I respect Blacks take on this video. Every time I watch it (the ffp vid) , it brings me to tears. Simply from the pure honor i have from having served the country I love, but also from having a utmost respect to those service members who came before. I thank you. One and All.
Another problem is that the migrants are being treated at VA hospitals, with puts our veterans on the back burner.
Facts. It's disgusting and disrespectful.
You serious? Now I’m really 😡
That pisses me off to no end when i see this stuff..its disgusting for a bunch of people that hate us. These people hate America but love using up are resources.
VA no longer cares about our veterans. Our veterans are not given the medical care they deserve. They do not have the access they deserve to proper medication or health care. Our so called government actually care more about the invaders taking over our country than the veterans who gave it ALL to protect our country. 😢😢
Yes its a tear jerker . And its very the touching. .they all an wonderful voices and so beautiful
Every generation in my dads family has served in the military. This song meant so much to me when it came out and still now to this day. My brother served 3 urs in iraq and has so many problems from it. Not only does he struggle with that and the things done but also friends lost but never forgotten. We 100% have to do better for our veterans
Songs like this are exactly why I love 5 finger death punch. They tell a story here that's supposed to be taken as a message about how others can feel when other people would rather ignore their struggles instead of helping out.
I’m sitting in Norway and I’m crying my eyes out, it’s such a gut hitting song and video that just shows the ugly truth…. ❤❤❤ Love the reaction ❤❤
Kicks you right in the feelings every time!
I love seeing reactions videos to this song. I can't listen to it without tears. From the moment it starts. I have had a lot of friends and family in the military, including my wife. I even tried to join after college knowing I couldn't go due to being diabetic. I never ask or pry but I do know a lot of them have experienced things they will never speak of, no matter how strong of mind they are. It's a damn shame that our veterans are not supported to get the help they need.
Met these guys at the beginning of my cancer journey. They have hearts. Stopped listening to In this Moment because of how she treated people
Love these guys. Family is military. To all the veterans on here, Thank you for your service!!!❤
Thank you for reacting to this video and more importantly addressing the subject matter of the video and the song. As a Veteran this means so much to me. The struggle is very real...we are at risk. Much love to you.
I listened to this song dozens of times before I watched the music video and when I watched the music video... I won't lie I broke down crying thinking about how they give their lives to protect us yet we are failing them so badly... I have never looked at this song the same since I watched the music video that first time
Thank you, sir, for your comments and cast of this song. US Navy vet, 87-93, and it breaks my heart every time I read these "stats" on vets not getting help. I am hopeful that your presentation here and commentary will move more people to not so easily disregard or discard the few among the many who served. Thank you for this, and your open mindedness towards music from bands which may seem a little bit far from the mainstream. Everyone (almost) in this nation has a vet in the family.
I am so happy you watched this!! And your 100% ON!! < why isn't our Government, our Country! Taking care of their own!? Pisses me off!
I remember I always loved 5 Finger Death Punches music but had never seen any of their music videos until my Uncle who served in the Marines sent me this music video a couple of years ago and this song has never failed to bring tears to my eyes anytime I hear it ever since.
I totally love this song. Thank you so much for reacting to it.
New sub. Great reaction. As the son and grandson of two military men, this song/vid rips my heart. Thanks for your words and understanding. Love 5 Finger Death Punch for all they do for men/women in the military.
Trace Atkins has a sound called Til the last shots fired. He performed it at one of the award shows and a vet introduced it. What he said was 100. It's not about the war but the warrior. They risk their lives to protect others. They deserve the respect and appreciation above anyone else