Justin C. Cliburn No problem sir. Thank you so much for supporting our country! I’m 13 and all I can say is thank you. I’m very sorry you had lost a friend.
+Justin C. Cliburn I cried like a manchild after seeing this video. I am praying my hardest to wish that Ali is growing up in a happy environment. Thank you for sharing your story, sir. And thank you so much for your service.
@@bishop51807 And half of the supporters of the other side don't understand anything either. Hillary literally broke the law. Every group has dumb people and every group has extremists. Instead of insulting the other side why not try to find a bridge and work together? He is your president and people ranting and raving are the one's creating a divide. Just find a middle group already.
He'd be in his early 20s now. I hope he's okay, and I hope he remembers our times together. But most of all I hope he realizes I had no choice in the decision to leave. I was just an enlisted man and had no power over where the Army sent me and when. But I looked like I had lots of money power to Ali, and I hope he doesn't think I chose to leave him and never come back. I still remember his full name. I hope one day Baghdad is peaceful enough to try and find him.
Holy hell was not expecting to see you here Chugga. But on a serious note this channel really helps you remind us of our humanity and how silly and simple we all are. To you and anyone reading this I wish you well, and ask that you show kindness when you are able.
I feel the same way about a young man I met named Muhammed who helped get a bunch of kids away from my vehicle during a medical mission back in 2003. He spoke only a few words of English and I Arabic, but he was such a good dude. I've shed tears wondering if he's okay. Thanks for sharing this.
I'd imagine he's probably one of the less likely to, seeing as he had a good relationship with an American soldier and lost a friend to terrorism, so it would (hopefully) appeal to him less.
Justin Cliburn frequently speaks at Anti-War rallies and talks about the effects of US interference in other countries. He also advocates for proper Veteran care, and calls out politicians who fund wars without paying for mental health care or benefits for veterans when they come home. We all have regrets. This experience obviously had a profound effect on him.
Juli Schäfer it happens because of the human nature. We were surviving because we wnted more more power better technology wich led to wars and other stuff. Humans allways want more thats why communism never worked out because we are not equal we have never been thats why there are people in power that disaded tonattack who want more power and land
Reminds me of a story my Father-In-Law told me. About a little boy he saw in Korea. He told me he came across the little boy, about 5 years old, naked crying, starving. Holding on to a cob of corn with no corn on it. So ill with dysentery he had part of his colon prolapse. He had nothing to give the child, no food, meds, a blanket. He cried with the memory of it. He told me, "We where there to help them, But I could do nothing for him. I walked away. All I could think about was he was not going to make it threw the night." Almost angrily at me, " Look I need to not think of that, tell any one, I failed." I told him he did not fail, his efforts over there where not forgotten, or in vain. "You may not saved that little child, but you saved many more." I told him. This story is reminds me of Wilfred Ruff. My husband's Father. I don't know why he shared it with me, he did not tell any of his children of it. I shared it with a few of his grown children. It is with tears I share it with all of you. I miss him, for now this story falls only by word of mouth, and what I have written here for all to read.
im so sorry to see the comments directed towards you, you have my utmost respect and admiration for your service in trying to solve a horrible situation, and doing so while still holding onto your humanity. you're an amazing human being and i believe we need more people like you in the world.
Thank you, Justin C. Cliburn, for befriending the children and for your kindness. I support you. It is a noble thing to serve your country. As a fellow enlisted soldier, I can say with certainty that we do not get to choose what or where the missions will be. Thank you for sharing this story.
Remember my cousin telling me how he went back to Iraq when ISIS was on their offensive and he seen one of the kids from a town he was stationed in previously in a Iraqi army uniform fighting against ISIS….lot of these kids probably did join the army or some organization having grown up in that environent
Jesus this hits you in the feels. once again i shift my perspective on war, not for the first time, but sadly also not for the last time. such is the nature of mankind
I can't even begin to imagine how that was like for you. I haven't really experienced the death of anyone I was that close to. I'm so sorry and I sincerely thank you for what you do. You possess a bravery that I could never hope to match. You are a hero, and you will not be forgotten.
This is the saddest story I’ve ever heard. I’ll never understand why wars have to be fought, or why nobody seems to care when a casualty happens during war. I know this story is from 4 years ago, but you are a good man.
What a good man to be there for those boys. Even in times of war, there is always a good deed to be done, someone to be uplifted and lives to be changed.
Justin, I know that feeling sir. I was in Africa and met a little boy and girl who were starving and getting cold since it was cooler in the evening where we were at that time of year. I helped them as long as I we were there (about a week). I often think about them and whether or not if they are okay. I think of them often. Its hard not to cry when I think about them. I wish the world were more simple. This is the world we live in.
That very well may have been the same one. The Traffic Police HQ was very close to MOI and FOB Shield. When we were up that way, we'd always pull in and eat lunch at Shield.
Fly high Ahmed, And I hope somewhere out there you’re okay, Ali. This story truly brought me to tears and I hope this doesn’t happen to anyone else, they don’t deserve it,,
I wished more of these stories were made public. I really felt the emotion of humanity and love here. All I see now is negativity brought on by anti-war groups and people who don't understand the complexity of war/politics. They have no care for our troops and what they have gone through. I am very glad I have found this channel. God bless.
Fuck. Hearing the stories is one thing, but hearing the story from the voice of the man who lived it makes it that much more powerful. All this shit I take for granted; being able to walk, going to school, not having to worry about money, being able to see and hear. It's all so beautiful yet they're such small things you don't normally think about. I can't wait to be a marine one day.
Sir GentleSir yeah and Russians want to spread communism through blood like in Vietnam, Korea, and Iraq. Muslims want to fly planes into buildings, and Germans want to kill anyone who isn't a blonde haired blue eyed European.
Hold on baby I'm Cummin all of them. the World dont need them. Bad Gen because of incest.... etc Only Oil...when wenn wipe Out Isis the next Islam Shit will rise up
Oh my gosh I remembered this story from a few years back but it wasn’t until now that I realized it was from StoryCorps. This one is so powerful and sad.
This just hits you when you realize this is real. This is what a little kid had to deal with. This is what so many people overseas have to deal with everyday...
I'm so sorry you haven't been able to learn what happened to Ali. Hopefully someday you will, and hopefully it will be good news. I first heard this story with the more extended version in the Storycorps Ties that Bind book and the tragedy of it, especially that unique bond you had to support each other through the loss of Ahmed also now being gone is heartbreaking to me. In any case, thank you for comforting him while you had the ability to.
It reminds me of the TV series THE LONG ROAD HOME ... It was a bit unpopular few watched it on nat Geo but for me that was heart touching and deserves more attention
A colleague of mine at work, here in Abu Dhabi, is an Iraqi migrant. He finished university, because a group of American GIs he once knew from his neck of the woods, paid for it. I had the privilege of meeting with some of them in-person, when some of them flew all the way here, to attend his wedding back in February 2018. Thanks for sharing. I bet there’s thousands of similar stories. If not more.
We as a Country have been blessed to not have to experience this. We don't have war on our soil. I am terribly sorry for your loss and the lack of closure. Thank you for your service.
Its sad to think but this story is probably nothing new, nothing strange, nothing out of the ordinary and happens all the time. Hatred consumes all and until its finally over the middle east (and the wold) will never be able to move forward.
To the people writing terrible things in the comments section, you know who you are, grow up. Like this is a sad story. Cherish the value of this soldier's kindness and ignore your BS about the people he cared for. People died for real in this war and that should be enough for you to feel sympathy. And if you think you know better then enlist and deal with it for real and experience this pain of love, loss, and memories.
War is like a scary horror (but unfortunately in reality). It is so sad that so many civilians are killed in every war or armed conflict. Will humanity never learn from its mistakes?
I remember watching this in 7th grade social studies. As a middle schooler, I knew how awful this kind of stuff was, but only to a certain extent. Now I really feel for these people and understand what they have to go through. You really can’t unsee the horrors of war, whether you’re a soldier or a civilian.
I went through this countless times. I was in the second rotation. The kids would not talk to us. I befriended many of them and was rebuked by my buddies...we are just like them. As a Puertorican soldier, Arabic was easy to learn. Aaliyah looked just like me. The pain I felt to see the men working as slaves building for our invasion. The teachers that were left without jobs...We have mand SO MANY mistakes! Thank you for sharing this with me. I have my own Storycorps, and I was honest. What we did was wrong.
"If you've enjoyed watching this video..." Yeah it was really enjoying to watch a video in which this army guy tells about how a kid he kind of cared about got blown up and how he still looks back to this other kid and wonders how he's doing. Best time I had all day.
War is something no one wants but monsters. And those monsters that killed Ahmed will pay one day. He will never be forgotten of the good times he had. 😭😭 I am crying as I write this cause Ahmed seriously never deserved it. Edit: and I mean to all of the other innocent people who have died as well..
You should never blame the soldiers that risk their lives for their country. You can blame the politicians all you want for sending them there, but it is never the people who serve.
@@alomariy1088 the Nazis were different. They came knowing about what they were going to do, this doesn’t apply to wermacht, the ss was voluntary, and you knew what you would be doing going there. They didn’t fight a war, they were trying to erase an ethnicity
Ahmed Ali and Justin if you are hearing this Ahmed was a good person he desvered peace I bet you Ali is thinking about you helping people in baghadad rest in peace Ahmed 1993- 2006
It's hard to say what he thought of your departure when you don't speak the same language... but I don't doubt that he'll constantly remember the friendly foreigner and the good times you had together. Thank you for the story.
Elijah Tucker when you put your life for saving famili you are brave. If you put your life for money oil and domination you dont deserve your life. "Some of those who live deserve to be death and some of those dead desserve to live."- Old slavic qota
Im typing before the actual vid. Ive seen it before, but never noticed the first texts. The majority of the stories abour war take place on my birth year. I feel so bad for those who watch, or lose a loved one in a battle. It shows true bravery in all forms.
Thank you all for taking the time to listen to Ali and Ahmed's story.
Justin C. Cliburn No problem sir. Thank you so much for supporting our country! I’m 13 and all I can say is thank you. I’m very sorry you had lost a friend.
I needed to hear it because I am a soldier myself and I want to serve in the green berets and its good to know The Nature of War
@@tajgahru9769 green berets damn bro good luck
@@ThatGurlXD-ti6zr your country
Cobra 1commander I meant America as a whole. Sorry if I offended you.
It was 10 years ago today that I met Ali. I'll never stop hoping he's okay.
+Justin C. Cliburn I cried like a manchild after seeing this video. I am praying my hardest to wish that Ali is growing up in a happy environment. Thank you for sharing your story, sir. And thank you so much for your service.
Jesus will protect him
+Justin C. Cliburn I just joined the Navy in November I am an E-3 and your story has touched me. Godspeed sir!
I have faith that he is maybe you'll meet him again
You'll see him again....in this life or the next one....
Today is the 10th anniversary of Ahmed's death. I'll never forget him, and I want to thank StoryCorps for keeping his memory alive.
Justin C. Cliburn ❤️
Justin C. Cliburn thank you so much for your service, sir
dont worry :) one day youl see him again, wether you know or recognise him you still see him again some day
Justin C. Cliburn I'll never forget your story
Do you feel differently about endless wars from when you first joined until now?
Those who want war the most are never those who participate in war.
True
hmm such as donald dump gee I wonder why he is such a wanna be war monger, I believe that is the correct term but not entirely sure or not 😞😦😯..!?!?!?
@@65coupestang he's not war hungry lmao. You clearly don't understand politics
@@TD04_Trav And you do? Half of his own supporters don't even understand what the hell comes out of that man's mouth let alone what goes on in D.C.
@@bishop51807 And half of the supporters of the other side don't understand anything either. Hillary literally broke the law.
Every group has dumb people and every group has extremists. Instead of insulting the other side why not try to find a bridge and work together?
He is your president and people ranting and raving are the one's creating a divide. Just find a middle group already.
He'd be in his early 20s now. I hope he's okay, and I hope he remembers our times together. But most of all I hope he realizes I had no choice in the decision to leave. I was just an enlisted man and had no power over where the Army sent me and when. But I looked like I had lots of money power to Ali, and I hope he doesn't think I chose to leave him and never come back.
I still remember his full name. I hope one day Baghdad is peaceful enough to try and find him.
A guy that's out that way offered to look for him a few years back. Still might be willing to do it.
I am so sorry for you, you are a great man.
Yes, I wish that day too, and i hope you find ali🙏
I hope Ali is ok.
@@Missvoicebox same
Man this is sad I almost cried
this made me cry
"almost"
Almost cried
Boi shut your sensitive ass up
Never mind I just cry
I have to say it, this is one of the best RUclips channels there is. Thank you for doing what you all do to bring these true stories to light.
Whoa chuggaconroy
Holy hell was not expecting to see you here Chugga. But on a serious note this channel really helps you remind us of our humanity and how silly and simple we all are. To you and anyone reading this I wish you well, and ask that you show kindness when you are able.
this channel definitely is up there
I feel the same way about a young man I met named Muhammed who helped get a bunch of kids away from my vehicle during a medical mission back in 2003. He spoke only a few words of English and I Arabic, but he was such a good dude. I've shed tears wondering if he's okay. Thanks for sharing this.
Ali is probably a young adult now. Living in Baghdad.....God.....
I'd imagine he's probably one of the less likely to, seeing as he had a good relationship with an American soldier and lost a friend to terrorism, so it would (hopefully) appeal to him less.
that what i thought sounds like a really simple scam get money out of the us soldiers
Soldado Imperial if anything he would be in the rebellion fighting them back
yeah really these kids are smart, they know how to get money out of the soldiers, he’s just playing the long game
The story didn't tell that Ali was the one who asked for the money though
This one was powerful, language barriers are hard to break when building relationships.
Justin Cliburn frequently speaks at Anti-War rallies and talks about the effects of US interference in other countries. He also advocates for proper Veteran care, and calls out politicians who fund wars without paying for mental health care or benefits for veterans when they come home. We all have regrets. This experience obviously had a profound effect on him.
So blessed to not be living in a war torn country.....smh. War is hell....
cmbsoldja, War is a necessary evil, sadly it's still is.
Paladin Boyd It is mostly unnecessary, but it will happen again and again. Its up to us to stand up against war, or else we may regret it some day.
Juli Schäfer it happens because of the human nature. We were surviving because we wnted more more power better technology wich led to wars and other stuff. Humans allways want more thats why communism never worked out because we are not equal we have never been thats why there are people in power that disaded tonattack who want more power and land
It's sorry to see how fucked up people are ,ya it's over populated don't reclaim the dessert it's hard just kill the people keep it simple 😐
Bullshit! We started this war for capitalist neoliberalism! Fucking sheeple!
Nicely done. I just discovered StoryCorps. Thanks for helping us reclaim our humanity.
Todd Whirley straight facts
crying for more than 20 man.... as a missionary I see things like this every year... Thank You!!!
hello my name is Obaida and i'm also from northern Baghdad.Nice video,there are too many guys called Ali here but i'm willing to help you if you want.
He commented a couple of months ago on this video. Reply to his comment so he sees your message.
+Zaryn9000 ok thanx.are you from japan?
Like Zaryn9000 said, maybe if you had an age range you can get from him it would narrow down the search
Obaida Baker boob am sham? shaab? sadre city? adhemia?
This is a picture of him and Ali.
goodmenproject.com/featured-content/the-trauma-of-lost-love/
Reminds me of a story my Father-In-Law told me. About a little boy he saw in Korea. He told me he came across the little boy, about 5 years old, naked crying, starving. Holding on to a cob of corn with no corn on it. So ill with dysentery he had part of his colon prolapse. He had nothing to give the child, no food, meds, a blanket. He cried with the memory of it. He told me, "We where there to help them, But I could do nothing for him. I walked away. All I could think about was he was not going to make it threw the night." Almost angrily at me, " Look I need to not think of that, tell any one, I failed." I told him he did not fail, his efforts over there where not forgotten, or in vain. "You may not saved that little child, but you saved many more." I told him. This story is reminds me of Wilfred Ruff. My husband's Father. I don't know why he shared it with me, he did not tell any of his children of it. I shared it with a few of his grown children. It is with tears I share it with all of you. I miss him, for now this story falls only by word of mouth, and what I have written here for all to read.
im so sorry to see the comments directed towards you, you have my utmost respect and admiration for your service in trying to solve a horrible situation, and doing so while still holding onto your humanity. you're an amazing human being and i believe we need more people like you in the world.
Justin, If you are seeing this, I thank you for your service. I will remember Ahmed for the rest of my life.
Also, Justin, I plan to be in the U.S. Army.
Choose anything but infantry.
I would rather be a naval engineer
Thank you, Justin C. Cliburn, for befriending the children and for your kindness. I support you. It is a noble thing to serve your country. As a fellow enlisted soldier, I can say with certainty that we do not get to choose what or where the missions will be. Thank you for sharing this story.
Rest in peace Ahmed.
c.1993-2006
I was born when he died.
Same.
Who Am I? Who are you?
RockJhonny Who am I ? Who are you ? What is life ?
Just another human living among other humans.
Another human living among other humans.
This the sweetest thing that some our troops have done for these people. That so caring for them that he didn't even know. God bless our Troops
How sad... the most touching thing is the bound they created despite the language barrier and how they can be empathic in a deep sad feeling...
Remember my cousin telling me how he went back to Iraq when ISIS was on their offensive and he seen one of the kids from a town he was stationed in previously in a Iraqi army uniform fighting against ISIS….lot of these kids probably did join the army or some organization having grown up in that environent
I used this story from my school, all my classmate's cried that achmed/ackmed died. and thank you for the story and for serving the country
Poor Ali, I hope he's okay
SmolWolfee he died
haloguy 951208 he did?
haloguy 951208 how?
Jesus this hits you in the feels. once again i shift my perspective on war, not for the first time, but sadly also not for the last time. such is the nature of mankind
I can't even begin to imagine how that was like for you. I haven't really experienced the death of anyone I was that close to. I'm so sorry and I sincerely thank you for what you do. You possess a bravery that I could never hope to match. You are a hero, and you will not be forgotten.
We really lived a bad life in iraq lost my best
friend He died in a car bomb when we were in high school
My condolences.
So sorry for your loss
I'm very sorry for your loss
I'm in tears right now!!
Outstanding. Thank you and I'm sorry for your loss. Blood don't make you love somebody. Family is how you feel about another.
This is the saddest story I’ve ever heard. I’ll never understand why wars have to be fought, or why nobody seems to care when a casualty happens during war. I know this story is from 4 years ago, but you are a good man.
What a good man to be there for those boys. Even in times of war, there is always a good deed to be done, someone to be uplifted and lives to be changed.
War never changes...
But men do. through the roads they walk.
Godfrey of Bouillon Fallout new vegas ending
Nice meme...fuckhead.
Boomhauer don't be a fucking jackass
Gerald. As much as I like FNV, the qoutes from the original fallout games.
I can't stop crying, these stories really get to me
Justin, I know that feeling sir. I was in Africa and met a little boy and girl who were starving and getting cold since it was cooler in the evening where we were at that time of year. I helped them as long as I we were there (about a week). I often think about them and whether or not if they are okay. I think of them often. Its hard not to cry when I think about them. I wish the world were more simple. This is the world we live in.
You're a hero, and an Angel, especially to those boys you befriended, Thank you for your service.
So emotional, yet so frustrating. MY heart cries when I hear stories like this.
ITS 2020 AND IM STILL CRYING
That very well may have been the same one. The Traffic Police HQ was very close to MOI and FOB Shield. When we were up that way, we'd always pull in and eat lunch at Shield.
War is a terrible thing to go through but war has been here as long as humans has been around and there’s nothing to stop it.
Whether or not your trolling poking fun, there's weight behind what you type.
Barracuda619x truth
Wilhelm lol clever, the storage device has weight?
Barracuda619x you're
Pussy.
Totoro Yeah you are
Bless this man and those kids
My teacher was a marine in operation enduring freedom, he told us stories of a guy who would literally sprint to bring them coffee
Mac N Cheese for bless your teacher
so sad, important to see how we can learn from each other even with a language barrier. Nice to see this side of soldiers
Fly high Ahmed, And I hope somewhere out there you’re okay, Ali. This story truly brought me to tears and I hope this doesn’t happen to anyone else, they don’t deserve it,,
I wished more of these stories were made public. I really felt the emotion of humanity and love here. All I see now is negativity brought on by anti-war groups and people who don't understand the complexity of war/politics. They have no care for our troops and what they have gone through.
I am very glad I have found this channel. God bless.
Wow, this really makes you think about how un-thankful we can be. Such a sad story.
Fuck. Hearing the stories is one thing, but hearing the story from the voice of the man who lived it makes it that much more powerful. All this shit I take for granted; being able to walk, going to school, not having to worry about money, being able to see and hear. It's all so beautiful yet they're such small things you don't normally think about. I can't wait to be a marine one day.
Remember watching this years ago. Man time flies.
how could you dislike this this is beautiful
the world needs more people like you guys :,)
Justin’s comments under this video and seeing how much it’s effected him is as heartbreaking as the story itself
Thanks
What?
What
That's a wonderful way of keeping such memories alive!👍
Why can't we all live in peace this is so sad
If you want peace, you have to prepare for war.
Because America wants oil.
Well that's one of the reasons at least..
Sir GentleSir yeah and Russians want to spread communism through blood like in Vietnam, Korea, and Iraq. Muslims want to fly planes into buildings, and Germans want to kill anyone who isn't a blonde haired blue eyed European.
Hold on baby I'm Cummin all of them. the World dont need them. Bad Gen because of incest.... etc Only Oil...when wenn wipe Out Isis the next Islam Shit will rise up
Because Islam wants to kill everyone and thing that's opposes it.
Oh my gosh I remembered this story from a few years back but it wasn’t until now that I realized it was from StoryCorps. This one is so powerful and sad.
When he said “Ahmed” bruh that made me cry real hard.
This just hits you when you realize this is real. This is what a little kid had to deal with. This is what so many people overseas have to deal with everyday...
I'm so sorry you haven't been able to learn what happened to Ali. Hopefully someday you will, and hopefully it will be good news. I first heard this story with the more extended version in the Storycorps Ties that Bind book and the tragedy of it, especially that unique bond you had to support each other through the loss of Ahmed also now being gone is heartbreaking to me. In any case, thank you for comforting him while you had the ability to.
THANK You FOR your SERVICE
It reminds me of the TV series THE LONG ROAD HOME ... It was a bit unpopular few watched it on nat Geo but for me that was heart touching and deserves more attention
6 years later, and I'm still crying.
A colleague of mine at work, here in Abu Dhabi, is an Iraqi migrant. He finished university, because a group of American GIs he once knew from his neck of the woods, paid for it. I had the privilege of meeting with some of them in-person, when some of them flew all the way here, to attend his wedding back in February 2018.
Thanks for sharing. I bet there’s thousands of similar stories. If not more.
This is what true friendship,trust, looks like
Okay, who's cutting onions?
CrazyCam16 stfu
Sorry!
CrazyCam16 ninjas
How you can’t get through all dem layers
We as a Country have been blessed to not have to experience this. We don't have war on our soil. I am terribly sorry for your loss and the lack of closure. Thank you for your service.
War is really just a huge sucker punch to everyone involved. Rest in peace, Ahmed.
I give my prayers and my hope to this video and all those who represented it
Its sad to think but this story is probably nothing new, nothing strange, nothing out of the ordinary and happens all the time. Hatred consumes all and until its finally over the middle east (and the wold) will never be able to move forward.
To the people writing terrible things in the comments section, you know who you are, grow up. Like this is a sad story. Cherish the value of this soldier's kindness and ignore your BS about the people he cared for. People died for real in this war and that should be enough for you to feel sympathy. And if you think you know better then enlist and deal with it for real and experience this pain of love, loss, and memories.
War is like a scary horror (but unfortunately in reality). It is so sad that so many civilians are killed in every war or armed conflict. Will humanity never learn from its mistakes?
I remember watching this in 7th grade social studies. As a middle schooler, I knew how awful this kind of stuff was, but only to a certain extent. Now I really feel for these people and understand what they have to go through. You really can’t unsee the horrors of war, whether you’re a soldier or a civilian.
"And this was the first time i loved someone who wasn't my family member"
rip girlfriend
I'm so sorry for your loss. Your friend is looking down on you with love
*You know what they say*
*War is HELL*
Hell spares the innocent
Thank you. This video gave stories of people from both sides thank you so much.
I'm gonna be in the marines with my friends and for my country but this story is amazing and sad thank you for your service
If you like this channel, you understand posterity. If you love this channel, and desire to do like you do, you are an urban anthropologist.
Kids never should have to live the fear of war or bombings. I just can't wrap my head around this circle of hell that is war.
I went through this countless times. I was in the second rotation. The kids would not talk to us. I befriended many of them and was rebuked by my buddies...we are just like them. As a Puertorican soldier, Arabic was easy to learn. Aaliyah looked just like me. The pain I felt to see the men working as slaves building for our invasion. The teachers that were left without jobs...We have mand SO MANY mistakes! Thank you for sharing this with me. I have my own Storycorps, and I was honest. What we did was wrong.
"If you've enjoyed watching this video..."
Yeah it was really enjoying to watch a video in which this army guy tells about how a kid he kind of cared about got blown up and how he still looks back to this other kid and wonders how he's doing.
Best time I had all day.
in came for the animation style
i stayed for the story and afterwards crying
War is something no one wants but monsters. And those monsters that killed Ahmed will pay one day. He will never be forgotten of the good times he had. 😭😭 I am crying as I write this cause Ahmed seriously never deserved it.
Edit: and I mean to all of the other innocent people who have died as well..
ik
Not monters but men.
*I tried to find this for so long, I finally did, I'm crying a lot now.....*
You should never blame the soldiers that risk their lives for their country. You can blame the politicians all you want for sending them there, but it is never the people who serve.
Does that also apply on the nazi soldiers?
@Mano This saved no one in Nuremberg trials.
@@alomariy1088 the Nazis were different. They came knowing about what they were going to do, this doesn’t apply to wermacht, the ss was voluntary, and you knew what you would be doing going there. They didn’t fight a war, they were trying to erase an ethnicity
@@air2091 agreed, not only that, I assume they were exposed to antisemite propaganda written by u guessed it politicians. Rip Ahmed tho fly high
@@krvinstuff3012 yeah
Im so sorry for your lost man i cant imagine my self in that i am also hoping that poor boy is okay war is just awful i hop your doing well❤
Ahmed Ali and Justin if you are hearing this Ahmed was a good person he desvered peace I bet you Ali is thinking about you helping people in baghadad rest in peace Ahmed 1993- 2006
thank you for sharing this story
and I'm sorry for your loss 😔
It's hard to say what he thought of your departure when you don't speak the same language... but I don't doubt that he'll constantly remember the friendly foreigner and the good times you had together.
Thank you for the story.
the first time I saw this I teared up 😢
when the kid put soil over the rock and said his best friend's name, i cried like hell
God bless the brave men that put there live in danger. ;-;
Elijah Tucker when you put your life for saving famili you are brave. If you put your life for money oil and domination you dont deserve your life. "Some of those who live deserve to be death and some of those dead desserve to live."- Old slavic qota
Elijah Tucker their
Elijah Tucker lives *
superguyps3 don't be that guy
Just Josef Josef The Gopnik
No one who fights for there country and believes in there country deserves death
Every single one of these vet ones makes me cry
damn dude these stories are deep
War is the worst thing ever made. I hope wars stop for good. And that kids, adults and elders stop getting killed.
I hope the human race can change
Now this is just depressing
THIS BROKE MY HEART
war is hell.
Im typing before the actual vid. Ive seen it before, but never noticed the first texts. The majority of the stories abour war take place on my birth year. I feel so bad for those who watch, or lose a loved one in a battle. It shows true bravery in all forms.