Every time I see this I cry! Every Veteran deserves SO much more than is being done. It’s NOT a walk away from problem. Our nation has completely dropped the ball on our warriors!
@@modocchic I am so sorry for what your dad went through when he came home from hell. The Vietnam vets were treated so badly, but now the vets are just forgotten. Either way is wrong. Our country has dropped the ball for sure.
I couldn't have said it better myself! @@modocchic They had it the worst. It was so sad that the general public took their disapproval toward the war out on the soldiers that were just serving their country. After all the shit they went through in war just to come home and be treated like shit and struggle more then the average person was just not right. That generation should be ashamed for how they treated those veterans. Veterans have it a lot better now but still not as they should.
I am an Air Force Viet Nam veteran and when I came back to the states all people would say to me was "baby killer" and "crispy kid killer" while all I did was service their airborne navigation systems. Didn't matter to people and for many years I kept my service hidden (2991 day's worth). I was treated like crap by my fellow Americans.
I'm A Desert Storm Veteran myself ( 2nd ACR ) and I know what you mean brother. I have physical and mental scars to this day but no regrets , if I didn't do it someone else would have had to and I don't think I could live with that. Remember you're not alone !
I've lost a cousin and one of my best friends to injuries inflicted during the war. My buddy was hit by an RPG 7 that detonated on his 240 B, my cousin was poisoned by mustard gas during the hunt for saddam - his squad cleared a bunker full of barrels of leaking mustard without realizing what the liquid was. War looks like it's thousands of miles away when we see it on the TV - but it never is for those who survived it. May those who died rest in peace, may those who survived find peace.
That is the problem though isn't it. The ones that survive it are the walking dead. VERY few are okay. VERY few. Our military is not being taken care of anymore, at all. They are all over worked and burning out. The ones who survive the mess, they need to be taken care of mentally before they walk back into their front doors. They are not, they are not at all. It is truly disgusting. They fight to keep the world free, we the people free and literally get shit on when they come home. They deserve much better. May they all rest in peace.
Yea, the amount of chemical weapons I saw on deployment sort of made me mad because the media and our civilian population back in the states refuse to believe they existed….they did….where they are now I have no idea, but my unit guarded a chemical compound for months before it was taken over by some other government agency.
@@JDams572 Some of them were given to saddam by our government during the iran iraq war. People who say he had no chem weapons never looked into the history of iraq.
This hits on so many levels. Too many of us veterans get swept aside, and deal with stuff no one but another brother/sister in arms could ever relate to. #22aDay
This story comes from the Korean War. An American officer was asked how they were able to repulse an enemy night attack. He said he did not have to worry about his flanks because the ocean was on one side and the British were on the other side. He knew both would still be there in the morning. 🇺🇸 🇬🇧
I'm a vet n was homeless for 2 years I fight hard everyday to move forward but we can't give up lol yes lots to need be done and I spending time in prison because drugs due to my ptsd but is what it is
I ignored this video for a long time because I didn't care much for it since I assumed it was some heavy metal music video. Then someone told me about the groups history and the video being about vets. I watched it and cried. So powerful.
Little do you know how much heavy metal or metal in general has helped millions of people get through their days. It redirects their anger in a different direction and in a more positive way.
This is where heavy metal tends to be. Harder forms of rock started out more with people expressing their anger at terrible circumstances and stuff happening. The majority of heavy metal discusses some very deep and difficult to talk about topics, it can be easy to assume otherwise but metal music tends to have some of the most inspiring messages behind them if one can focus more on the lyrics.
As a veteran I’ve been homeless a few times, especially since being divorced…I get lost and don’t know what to do, I make do as long as I can, the “housing” the VA offers for veterans that are homeless are usually in a bad area where veterans tend to fall hard into drugs/alcoholism and I refuse to give into that. Luckily I’ve made a good friend where I’m at who’s letting me stay with him so I can still see my kids and get back in my feet….but even then, it’s not forever as he has his own family to worry about. Pray for us veterans….because our country doesn’t give a crap about us
"GONE AWAY" "WHEN THE SEASONS CHANGE" "COMING DOWN" These are 3 more powerful songs/videos that you guys can see from Five Finger Death Punch. Thanks for great reaction! Keep it up! Yall are awesome 👍
Just last year, a friend who served in Viet Nam is finally getting the help he needs for PTSD. Breaks your heart. Love ya, Rick! Thank you and blessings you for your service.
That was a harsh bit of reality! Made me cry. Had a brother that was severely injured in Viet Nam, Those soldiers didn't get a heroe's welcome home for sure. You kids should give a reaction to a mind blowing video, by a performer named ADAM RUPP, he is with a vocal group called HOME FREE.. They are my absolute fave group. a reaction to any of their songs will be uplifting I am certain. But the one where ADAM RUPP does a drum solo is the one I want to see your reaction to. The saddness in you eyes was heartbreaking for me, want to see happy..!
Thanks for doing this reaction! It's very hard becoming a civilian again after the things we see and experience over there. Some of us never really come back. Knowing we are appreciated by regular people really means the world. You are who we fight for, after all.
I try to live my life to the fullest out of respect for those that fought for my freedom and never came home the same or not at all. Thank you for your service! America is great because of your sacrifice. Thank you!!
I've seen this video dozens of times watching people react to it, and the scene between the two at the end gets me every time. When he mouths "you saved my life brother" trying to get the bearded guy to recognize him tears me up. Powerful scene.
The weirdest thing is there are guys who are super squared away who leave broken, and dirt bags who get hard and focused, get out and turn into Rockstars. You never know who will break or step up under pressure, until they're under pressure.
I have watched this video over 20 times and each time I am in tears, this time for most of the song. Thank you for sharing this video for your subscribers. The more people who see it, the more awareness that occurs. If nothing else, people can give to their local food banks who help veterans! Thanks for reacting.
There's quite a few books on the Civil War. We need to. Arm the Citizens of the World so they don't live Under Tyranny. Kick it if they act like FOOLS. I'm the Mom that do that Again. I bet you won't do that you're a boob. 60's reference to be a DUNCE 😠❤️🤡📢🐛💩🔥🙏💯✅🇺🇸🥰😎
As a Veteran this makes me cry every time I watch it. The moment our contract ends and we leave the military we get a pat on the back, a "thank you for your service", and then completely forgot about.
Anyone who serves during wartime should be provided for when they come home. And not just things they can get if they ask, it should just automatically be given to them, because to many don't ask for the help because society says that to do so means you are weak even though that is not true.
AMEN. Maybe the politicians should donate some of those dollar bills they make off the stock market. Wouldn't that be nice of our millionaire's club of a government.
Thank you... I served in Somalia and the Gulf war my brothers and sisters appreciate the recognition however we all did what we did because of people like you. I wouldn't change anything.
I’m an active duty infantryman currently serving overseas, and I just wanted to say I love your videos. You show so much support for the troops, even if you aren’t from America yourselves. Keep up the great videos!
Really hits hard when you’ve seen the things they’ve seen and seen it affect and change the lives of your closest brothers and sisters. Gives you dread when you lose great people due to horrendous conflicts over the course of a deployment. It’s hell… the real battle is in your mind truly.
I'm so glad you reacted to this video. 5FDP is one of my favorite bands and they are 110% behind our men & woman who have served (Vets) those currently serving active duty, National guard, and our future soldiers. But our Veterans are probably closest to their (as well as our) hearts. Sadly, those who have been in combat and lucky enough to come home, they are still fighting in their minds and it is an unimaginable hell on the inside while they fight to hold it together and put on a smile for OUR (family, friends, etc..) benefit and not so much their own. They don't want us to worry while they are battling intrusive thoughts of the things they saw & had to do to ensure that we all cc an sleep at night knowing that even though they struggle they would jump right back in if today, without hesitation, if asked to do so. I'm the daughter of a military vet and also a mother to a soldier. The statistics in this video are a horrible but sad reality for the people we love who we watch leave one person, only to return still our loved ones, but also a total stranger at the same time. It is a grotesque reality of war, but unfortunately, a necessary evil unless we can figure out how to change that aspect, though highly unlikely. But what we CAN do is treat those lucky enough to come back to us so much better than... This. I'm not claiming to have the answers to anything. But I've saw the look they leave with, and the torment they come home with and even come home to. We ask them to go defend our rights & freedoms in a moments notice and to risk their lives, sanity, and friends lives that they all come home feeling responsible for the loss of any & ALL of the fallen. But we can't turn around and lend a helping hand to them (sometimes something as simple as a phone call) when they need us?! It's a terrible horrific reality but I feel like every single person should be made aware of the result of their sacrifices that WE asked of them after the parties & parades are over and there is so many who don't even come home to a hug or a handshake. I'm sorry it always gets me emotional when I talk about these issues. But if everyone would just not forget about them in times of peace & after they get home. Don't forget about them. Sometimes it means literally life & death for them just to get a phone call out of the clear blue, and not just on Nov 11th (Veterans day) or July 4th. They need to be in our thoughts and prayers all the time and we need to put forth the effort to help with anything and everything they need.
Thank you for viewing this. I’m not even a fan of this band but this song hits deep and very personal. When I returned from Iraq, I was out of the Marines and a civilian within 1 week. Homeless and without work. I somehow pulled it together but many don’t. I lost more of my buddies from suicide than combat. That’s the reality.
😭Army mom here again....bawling. I was raised Patriotic to believe in one's country, raised my son the same way, and to know as a Country we FAIL so many Vets who gave so much more than most of realize, kept the devil away so we may live a life they fought for.
I'm a veteran. I was in Iraq in 2009-2010. I truly appreciate your respect and admiration for troops and veterans even for soldiers of other countries than your own. It means a lot. Thanks ❤️
One of my all time favorite bands and all time favorite songs. Also, all the members of five finger death punch are all veterans themselves. High respect.
U.S. Army 11 bravo (Infantry) here. I have been through it but I am a lucky one. I have PTSD, Panic Attacks, and Major Depressive Disorder. I luckily dont have departures from reality. Many veterans do. I sometimes have nightmares but its rare. There is help here but you have to want it. You cant always depend on the V.A. but tricare pays for everything. You have to have a good support team. My wife and my 3 kids are my rock. I would have popped smoke for sure without them. I love you guys. Your reactions are genuine and kind and its nice to know that people give a crap. Keep up the awesomeness.
I don't know how long you reacted to this video. I doubt you will even read this. I am a veteran of the US army. I have been deployed to Afghanistan, twice. I have been homeless i have been addicted to meth. I am still fight that addiction. Even though i have been clean for 9 years. I am still struggling to actually get back on my feet. I am living in a very cheap apartment, or you would call a "flat" i have "flat mates." This is one of my favorite songs of all time. But i cant watch that video. Because i have been there. Treated like i am someone that should just "go away." I cry every time I see that video. Thank you for reacting to it. No one will touch this music video. So thank you so much.
It brings me great sorrow to see WE have failed our veterans. 1 is too many and shameful that many are troubled . Unfortunately I don't know how to fix it. Prayers to all. Thank you Beesleys for sharing this with your community. I have said this before I am just too impressed with your compassion and thoughtfullnes . it is very evident watching you react to different videos. I think you are 2 very special people and wish nothing but the best of everything the world has to offer
I have really grown to like this band. I love the lead singer’s voice. My favorite song is “Darkness Settles In”. His wink in the video is cute. LOL. After reading a comment in the video, “Jekyl and Hyde” about one of the members being the angriest knitter they had ever seen, I started paying more attention to the video. I now love it for it’s humor, some of which may not have been intentional. 🤣
I spent 7 years in the military - no combat - yet also experienced PTSD for a short time and did not even know that was what it was. I can only imagine what those who were in actual combat go through in their lifetime. There are people out their who do help and we should support them as much as possible.
That last scene where the guy sees his old commander against the wall and in terrible shape always tears me up. "You know me! You saved my life, brother!" .... Somebody hand me a tissue.
My grandpa, my dad, my uncles all served. I'm fortunate none have ever been homeless but this shook me. I know these stats. But seeing them listed just gutted me. I wish America would take better care of our vets. But we aren't sitting on our hands. Cities are addressing the issue in areas around the States. One city recently built homes for every homeless veteran. If we can have cities working with the US government and the States maybe we can make a dent in these atrocious numbers
I'm a veteran who struggles every day with PTSD. The department of defense released a very sad statistic in 2018 at 851 American soldiers ended their own lives because of these and we have 22 veterans a day ending their lives as of today and the government does nothing to help us. I appreciate your comments on the video and I think the band for putting it out there to show the world what soldiers go through after they come home from WAR.
Let me say, as a wife of a veteran with PTSD, please don’t ever entertain the thought that you should just end it all. Please always seek help. Although you may not see it day to day, America loves you, God loves you.
My brother is a vet and I tell him everytime we talk I love him and I am here always no matter what. He has called me at 3am just needing someone to talk to.
I served 2 deployments in Iraq and have had to deal with an ied hitting the trick in front of me, a mortar attack where one mortar landed roughly 50m from us, and a day when 5 vbieds went off one close enough for us to feel the concussion of the blast. To this day I cower in fear on new years and 4th of July. And severe thunderstorms are something I struggle with mentally. Half the time I feel like a burden to my loved ones, and the other half I feel like I'm worthless. I have gone through hell and back and most of the time I feel alone, even when surrounded by loved ones. Thank y'all for racing to this video, I feel the video is more important than the song itself. The struggle is real, and Neverending. #22aday
Thank you for reacting to this, this is painful to see for me but needed, my wife was one of the 22 veterans a DAY who committed suicide,June 29th 2014. It’ll never go away, the pain. It has to change
As a veteran I also would like to say thank you . I know what it's like to be a homeless veteran. That song always make me cry cause it is so true. Thank you both so much
I am embarrassed as an American for our veteran's treatment. If it were up to the people of this country (and it should be) you would be taken care of and then some. Thank you for you service. May God help you keep your mind, body and soul at peace. You deserve nothing less.
Thank you to all my fellow Vets out there.....May you always be safe and reach out to someone if you need help. On a similar note you should watch five finger death punch gone away. They are huge military supporters
the drummer for this band is from a little town near me and he came back to be a volunteer police officer… was odd seeing a cop completely covered in tattoos but was dope lol
I love this group and this song...I ALWAYS cry. My entire family are veterans so this is terrible. If you don't have a support system and care for the mental stress...this can happen 😥. Thank you for this, for letting it run so people can maybe get help, and especially for the respect you both show. ❤❤
This one gets me every time. Being in the Navy, I never saw any combat, but it is amazing to me how little support there is for veterans here in the US. Thank you for this reaction and thank you for letting the list play full screen at the end. I guarantee someone needs it and someone will get the help they need because of it.
Thank you so much for showing this. You have a huge following. By showing this the video was able to reach a great deal of people & that's exactly what's needed. I'm curious when your military come home are there shelters they can go to? Also how do they get the medical attention they need?
A good friend of mine was a tanker in the Army. He was part of the initial invading force in Iraq in 2003. While there, his tank was hit by an RPG. To this day he struggles with alcohol, PTSD, and the shrapnel still stuck in his body. He's not one of the soulless politicians who ordered the invasion; he was just a grunt on the ground. I've got a lot of respect for those who serve which makes it so frustrating to see vets not getting care and our government all too willing to put troops in harm's way for all the wrong reasons.
my dad died overseas in the iran area ive grown up understanding the struggle of the whole leaving and everything and as someone who wants to serve this is the nicest reaction ive ever seen
I am a veteran of the US Navy, I served from 2001 - 2009 and I took part in operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. Things are very hard for all of us when we transition from military life to civilian life. It used to be that having s DD-214 would almost guarantee you a job but now a days, it just isn't enough. It doesn't help that the amount of marriages that fail keeps rising every year. Many times, including now, I have found myself very close to homelessness. Everything keeps rising except our incomes and there just doesn't seem to be any light at the end of our tunnels. I do have my family... been married for over 20 years and we have 3 teen boys... but she rarely works and when she does, it's just a seasonal job for Christmas and then she's done she also has a disability which prevents her from doing more and my boys are still in school, that's where I want their focus to be... however, financially, they are like 4 anchors, that I love more than anything, tied to my feet and I am in quicksand with no branches to grab. It's tough.
This makes me SICK to my stomach. I am so sorry you are going through this. This country needs to change, and soon. I hope and pray things get better for you and your fam. Thank you for your service.
The message of this song needs to be blasted from the roof tops. Our veterans deserve SO much more! I can't express my gratitude enough for all you sacrifice for us. Thank you to all who serve and have served. 💙
I am U.S. Army Veteran. I served 12 years and I am currently at risk of being evicted from my apartment which I have lived at since 2007. I joined the Army because I felt that it was the proper thing to do at the time. I would like to share the entire story as to why they want to evict me but it would take to long.
You probably already know this. But at the VA hospitals( the ones I've been to) have a housing social worker department. They would have a list of lawyers that help with legal issues(?). And the staff was really helpful. Try calling your local VA hospital or visit and see if they can help . Sorry, I have TBI my memory/vocabulary is bad. I hope you atleast get what I'm meaning
Hi from the East Midlands, thanks for reacting to FFDP, this band is amazing especially in concert, they sell out all the time, they have many many great songs not all about the military but they are very strong supporters of troops, try some more songs you’ll like them I am sure thanks again, have subbed to see more of your stuff cheers
As a vet, powerful video. I wonder who’s cutting onions every time I see it. A big thank you to you guys for your respectful and heartfelt reaction, far too many videos have people just talking over most of the video. I don’t know if you caught it, but the guy in the suit at the end is the guy who shot near the Humvee in the beginning and what he says to the bearded guy is “You saved my life brother.” Another video worth a watch and reaction to is Sydney Watson’s version of “I Was Only 19.” The Aussies, Kiwis, and Brits were some of the most professional and well-trained foreign forces I had the pleasure of working alongside.
Jersey here, haven't messaged in a while. Got a forest fire that's burned roughly 13,000 acres less than 20 miles away. So keeping n eye on that. And just got out of the hospital from a week stay. Normal crap. For those of us that are disabled. That video hits extremely hard. Cause here's the thing people don't understand. They'll see that video. And ya know those feelings that u felt watching and reading. U turn it off and 20 minutes later, go back to life. Nothing wrong with that. At all. But for us. Thise feelings r a part of every second of everyday. I have the hardest time even looking at myself anymore. The reflection is someone I don't recognize. Ya sit here every day. Thinking of the things ya used to do. And look at what ya can do now. I'm also 1 of those people that if ya say thank you for your service, I used to get weirded out. Like how do ya reply to that. Lol talked to a fww older vets and they said simple. Aay Thank you for your support. It's extremely sad and painful to watch and hear any fellow veteran. The hardest is when they took their life and u served with them. They where in every sence of the words our brothers and sisters. And they do and u know why. Cause they have the same shit u do. Makes it that much harder. Everyone says it's gatta change, but it never Does. Make us security at schools. No child would ever get shot again. Unless they r doing the shooting. And it would make the veteran feel useful again. Plus we are already trained.
I am not a vet, but the majority of my family have either been navy, USMC, or Army. I do thank you for your service. As a civilian, I do not expect any response from saying that, you have done all you need to do for me and so so so much more. It is just my way of telling you that your service is very very appreciated and you have my respect and love.
I would hire any veteran in my store before anyone else. Ever. College students, nah, little googoo babies still. Our veterans are trained, disciplined and far from stupid. Only stupid people don't hire vets. I believe it should be a federal law to hire our veterans and give them a shot before anyone else, for ANY position they want. You earned that and then some. If it doesn't work out, that is okay. They got a shot at it. They will go and get a shot at another job. They deserve NOTHING less. Making our combat veterans school security is an amazing idea. Absolutely amazing. I will be contacting my legislature office and start some shit up. I can't change the world, none of us can. We must all start right where we live, our own towns. Time to get my skirt up in a frenzy.
The stat at the end is what hits me, every fucking time. "In the time you were watching this video, A veteran somewhere took his own life" I legitimately can not look at it without shedding a tear... Even in the service myself, I can see how things are going, we are failing my brothers and sister...
One of the most respectful reactions I've seen to this video.
As a Marine Corps Vet, an American, and a human I thank both of you.
Thank you for your service and god bless.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️❤️
Semper Fi!!
Thank you for your service, God bless.
Thank you,
Thank you, sincerely, for your service.
Every time I see this I cry! Every Veteran deserves SO much more than is being done. It’s NOT a walk away from problem. Our nation has completely dropped the ball on our warriors!
Amen to that! I cry every time too! My Dad was a Vietnam vet and the U.S. treated them and him like shit!!
@@modocchic I am so sorry for what your dad went through when he came home from hell. The Vietnam vets were treated so badly, but now the vets are just forgotten. Either way is wrong. Our country has dropped the ball for sure.
I couldn't have said it better myself!
@@modocchic They had it the worst. It was so sad that the general public took their disapproval toward the war out on the soldiers that were just serving their country. After all the shit they went through in war just to come home and be treated like shit and struggle more then the average person was just not right. That generation should be ashamed for how they treated those veterans. Veterans have it a lot better now but still not as they should.
As a combat vet, it's actually comments like this that make me cry. Thanks for caring.
I am an Air Force Viet Nam veteran and when I came back to the states all people would say to me was "baby killer" and "crispy kid killer" while all I did was service their airborne navigation systems. Didn't matter to people and for many years I kept my service hidden (2991 day's worth). I was treated like crap by my fellow Americans.
As a US combat veteran, this one hits me hard! Thank you for the great reaction as always!
Peace, love and thanks to you.
I'm A Desert Storm Veteran myself ( 2nd ACR ) and I know what you mean brother. I have physical and mental scars to this day but no regrets , if I didn't do it someone else would have had to and I don't think I could live with that. Remember you're not alone !
Thank you both for your service.
I hear you brother, I think anyone that has spent time in the suck agrees with you
Thank you for your service.
I've lost a cousin and one of my best friends to injuries inflicted during the war. My buddy was hit by an RPG 7 that detonated on his 240 B, my cousin was poisoned by mustard gas during the hunt for saddam - his squad cleared a bunker full of barrels of leaking mustard without realizing what the liquid was. War looks like it's thousands of miles away when we see it on the TV - but it never is for those who survived it. May those who died rest in peace, may those who survived find peace.
Thank you for your family's service and my deepest of condolences for.the passing of your loved ones.
That is the problem though isn't it. The ones that survive it are the walking dead. VERY few are okay. VERY few. Our military is not being taken care of anymore, at all. They are all over worked and burning out. The ones who survive the mess, they need to be taken care of mentally before they walk back into their front doors. They are not, they are not at all. It is truly disgusting. They fight to keep the world free, we the people free and literally get shit on when they come home. They deserve much better. May they all rest in peace.
Yea, the amount of chemical weapons I saw on deployment sort of made me mad because the media and our civilian population back in the states refuse to believe they existed….they did….where they are now I have no idea, but my unit guarded a chemical compound for months before it was taken over by some other government agency.
@@JDams572 Some of them were given to saddam by our government during the iran iraq war. People who say he had no chem weapons never looked into the history of iraq.
Truth
This hits on so many levels. Too many of us veterans get swept aside, and deal with stuff no one but another brother/sister in arms could ever relate to.
#22aDay
Peace, love and thanks to you. I am sorry and I am doing what I can to change that for you all, you all deserve more than a handshake!
Thank you for your service William.
Thank you for your service.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for your service
Thank you for your service
This story comes from the Korean War. An American officer was asked how they were able to repulse an enemy night attack. He said he did not have to worry about his flanks because the ocean was on one side and the British were on the other side. He knew both would still be there in the morning. 🇺🇸 🇬🇧
I'm a vet and was homeless for 4 years. I'm in a better place now but more needs to be done
As a woman whose father spent 32 years serving his country, including many moves and lots of change, I want to thank you for your service
I'm a vet n was homeless for 2 years I fight hard everyday to move forward but we can't give up lol yes lots to need be done and I spending time in prison because drugs due to my ptsd but is what it is
I ignored this video for a long time because I didn't care much for it since I assumed it was some heavy metal music video. Then someone told me about the groups history and the video being about vets. I watched it and cried. So powerful.
They also have no problem trolling. I tend to either laugh my ass off or tear up at their videos - nothing in between.
Little do you know how much heavy metal or metal in general has helped millions of people get through their days. It redirects their anger in a different direction and in a more positive way.
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Some of the most heart felt, serious topics videos/songs are heavy metal. Just need to listen to the words.
This is where heavy metal tends to be. Harder forms of rock started out more with people expressing their anger at terrible circumstances and stuff happening. The majority of heavy metal discusses some very deep and difficult to talk about topics, it can be easy to assume otherwise but metal music tends to have some of the most inspiring messages behind them if one can focus more on the lyrics.
As a veteran I’ve been homeless a few times, especially since being divorced…I get lost and don’t know what to do, I make do as long as I can, the “housing” the VA offers for veterans that are homeless are usually in a bad area where veterans tend to fall hard into drugs/alcoholism and I refuse to give into that. Luckily I’ve made a good friend where I’m at who’s letting me stay with him so I can still see my kids and get back in my feet….but even then, it’s not forever as he has his own family to worry about.
Pray for us veterans….because our country doesn’t give a crap about us
"GONE AWAY"
"WHEN THE SEASONS CHANGE"
"COMING DOWN"
These are 3 more powerful songs/videos that you guys can see from Five Finger Death Punch.
Thanks for great reaction! Keep it up! Yall are awesome 👍
Just last year, a friend who served in Viet Nam is finally getting the help he needs for PTSD.
Breaks your heart.
Love ya, Rick! Thank you and blessings you for your service.
Easily, the most important song release in at least 25 years. Well done.
I highly doubt that
That was a harsh bit of reality! Made me cry. Had a brother that was severely injured in Viet Nam, Those soldiers didn't get a heroe's welcome home for sure. You kids should give a reaction to a mind blowing video, by a performer named ADAM RUPP, he is with a vocal group called HOME FREE.. They are my absolute fave group. a reaction to any of their songs will be uplifting I am certain. But the one where ADAM RUPP does a drum solo is the one I want to see your reaction to. The saddness in you eyes was heartbreaking for me, want to see happy..!
Thank you for the service of your family
Thanks for doing this reaction! It's very hard becoming a civilian again after the things we see and experience over there. Some of us never really come back.
Knowing we are appreciated by regular people really means the world. You are who we fight for, after all.
Thank you for your service
For myself, every veteran and active military person is a miracle and a blessing. You are our shield. We must do more for you.
I try to live my life to the fullest out of respect for those that fought for my freedom and never came home the same or not at all. Thank you for your service! America is great because of your sacrifice. Thank you!!
I was hoping for you to do this reaction! I love this song and the powerful video behind it thank you and GOD BLESS ALL VETERANS!!!
I've seen this video dozens of times watching people react to it, and the scene between the two at the end gets me every time. When he mouths "you saved my life brother" trying to get the bearded guy to recognize him tears me up. Powerful scene.
The weirdest thing is there are guys who are super squared away who leave broken, and dirt bags who get hard and focused, get out and turn into Rockstars. You never know who will break or step up under pressure, until they're under pressure.
It's like making diamonds, you never know which ones will fuse perfectly and which lumps of carbon will just collapse.
I have watched this video over 20 times and each time I am in tears, this time for most of the song. Thank you for sharing this video for your subscribers. The more people who see it, the more awareness that occurs. If nothing else, people can give to their local food banks who help veterans! Thanks for reacting.
There's quite a few books on the Civil War. We need to. Arm the Citizens of the World so they don't live Under Tyranny. Kick it if they act like FOOLS. I'm the Mom that do that Again. I bet you won't do that you're a boob. 60's reference to be a DUNCE 😠❤️🤡📢🐛💩🔥🙏💯✅🇺🇸🥰😎
Thanks! Go fix what ready for a Great zold Revival Tent. It's time to TAKE BACK OUR FLAG!!!!!! 🙏💯✅🇺🇸🥰😎
I cried through the whole video...and I've seen it numerous times and seen this band live they are AWESOME! This just upsets me Soo much
Wow, that was a heavy one
Veterans deserve more support than they are given
I pray that those struggling will find the help they need
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As a Veteran this makes me cry every time I watch it. The moment our contract ends and we leave the military we get a pat on the back, a "thank you for your service", and then completely forgot about.
Anyone who serves during wartime should be provided for when they come home. And not just things they can get if they ask, it should just automatically be given to them, because to many don't ask for the help because society says that to do so means you are weak even though that is not true.
AMEN. Maybe the politicians should donate some of those dollar bills they make off the stock market. Wouldn't that be nice of our millionaire's club of a government.
I was never a fan of this band but I have always really liked this song
Thank you... I served in Somalia and the Gulf war my brothers and sisters appreciate the recognition however we all did what we did because of people like you. I wouldn't change anything.
God bless our troops. we need to Care for our veterans in need.😭
As an Army Vet of 20 years, from Wisconsin, I would like to thank you for this video.
As a veteran with PTSD, i cry every single time i watch this video. Its just not right.
Thank you for your service
I’m an active duty infantryman currently serving overseas, and I just wanted to say I love your videos. You show so much support for the troops, even if you aren’t from America yourselves. Keep up the great videos!
Thank you for playing this video.
These are the people and things we need to focus on.
GOD BLESS the military and their families.
Awesome level of respect, thank you
Really hits hard when you’ve seen the things they’ve seen and seen it affect and change the lives of your closest brothers and sisters. Gives you dread when you lose great people due to horrendous conflicts over the course of a deployment. It’s hell… the real battle is in your mind truly.
I'm so glad you reacted to this video. 5FDP is one of my favorite bands and they are 110% behind our men & woman who have served (Vets) those currently serving active duty, National guard, and our future soldiers. But our Veterans are probably closest to their (as well as our) hearts. Sadly, those who have been in combat and lucky enough to come home, they are still fighting in their minds and it is an unimaginable hell on the inside while they fight to hold it together and put on a smile for OUR (family, friends, etc..) benefit and not so much their own. They don't want us to worry while they are battling intrusive thoughts of the things they saw & had to do to ensure that we all cc an sleep at night knowing that even though they struggle they would jump right back in if today, without hesitation, if asked to do so. I'm the daughter of a military vet and also a mother to a soldier. The statistics in this video are a horrible but sad reality for the people we love who we watch leave one person, only to return still our loved ones, but also a total stranger at the same time. It is a grotesque reality of war, but unfortunately, a necessary evil unless we can figure out how to change that aspect, though highly unlikely. But what we CAN do is treat those lucky enough to come back to us so much better than... This. I'm not claiming to have the answers to anything. But I've saw the look they leave with, and the torment they come home with and even come home to. We ask them to go defend our rights & freedoms in a moments notice and to risk their lives, sanity, and friends lives that they all come home feeling responsible for the loss of any & ALL of the fallen. But we can't turn around and lend a helping hand to them (sometimes something as simple as a phone call) when they need us?! It's a terrible horrific reality but I feel like every single person should be made aware of the result of their sacrifices that WE asked of them after the parties & parades are over and there is so many who don't even come home to a hug or a handshake.
I'm sorry it always gets me emotional when I talk about these issues. But if everyone would just not forget about them in times of peace & after they get home. Don't forget about them. Sometimes it means literally life & death for them just to get a phone call out of the clear blue, and not just on Nov 11th (Veterans day) or July 4th. They need to be in our thoughts and prayers all the time and we need to put forth the effort to help with anything and everything they need.
I am a combat veteran ( Vietnam ) You can not possibly know the good you have just done . Thank you for this and God bless you both
Thank you for viewing this. I’m not even a fan of this band but this song hits deep and very personal. When I returned from Iraq, I was out of the Marines and a civilian within 1 week. Homeless and without work. I somehow pulled it together but many don’t. I lost more of my buddies from suicide than combat. That’s the reality.
😭Army mom here again....bawling. I was raised Patriotic to believe in one's country, raised my son the same way, and to know as a Country we FAIL so many Vets who gave so much more than most of realize, kept the devil away so we may live a life they fought for.
I'm a veteran. I was in Iraq in 2009-2010. I truly appreciate your respect and admiration for troops and veterans even for soldiers of other countries than your own. It means a lot. Thanks ❤️
Did my 3 tours and proud of it. Glad to serve.
Thank you for your reaction on this Im a Dutch Army veteran and respect al of the brothers and sisters and you 2
One of my all time favorite bands and all time favorite songs.
Also, all the members of five finger death punch are all veterans themselves. High respect.
I didn’t realize they were all veterans. Wow! Puts a new light on things.
@@DCHoosier62 Yes, they met in the service and afterwards created five finger death punch. It is why they have so many songs about the military.
One of my favorite bands.
One of the hardest videos to watch.
God bless our troops/veterans.
U.S. Army 11 bravo (Infantry) here. I have been through it but I am a lucky one. I have PTSD, Panic Attacks, and Major Depressive Disorder. I luckily dont have departures from reality. Many veterans do. I sometimes have nightmares but its rare. There is help here but you have to want it. You cant always depend on the V.A. but tricare pays for everything. You have to have a good support team. My wife and my 3 kids are my rock. I would have popped smoke for sure without them. I love you guys. Your reactions are genuine and kind and its nice to know that people give a crap. Keep up the awesomeness.
I don't know how long you reacted to this video. I doubt you will even read this. I am a veteran of the US army. I have been deployed to Afghanistan, twice. I have been homeless i have been addicted to meth. I am still fight that addiction. Even though i have been clean for 9 years. I am still struggling to actually get back on my feet. I am living in a very cheap apartment, or you would call a "flat" i have "flat mates." This is one of my favorite songs of all time. But i cant watch that video. Because i have been there. Treated like i am someone that should just "go away." I cry every time I see that video. Thank you for reacting to it. No one will touch this music video. So thank you so much.
As a US Combat Veteran, and someone who serves Veterans in my day to day life through my job, I really appreciate your heartfelt reaction.
You guys are amazing for playing the list for people in need
An amazing reaction as well
Every fucking time I see this video! I cry hard. We are who we where. We are America!
It brings me great sorrow to see WE have failed our veterans. 1 is too many and shameful that many are troubled . Unfortunately I don't know how to fix it. Prayers to all.
Thank you Beesleys for sharing this with your community. I have said this before I am just too impressed with your compassion and thoughtfullnes . it is very evident watching you react to different videos. I think you are 2 very special people and wish nothing but the best of everything the world has to offer
I have really grown to like this band. I love the lead singer’s voice. My favorite song is “Darkness Settles In”. His wink in the video is cute. LOL. After reading a comment in the video, “Jekyl and Hyde” about one of the members being the angriest knitter they had ever seen, I started paying more attention to the video. I now love it for it’s humor, some of which may not have been intentional. 🤣
five finger death punch is the name of the band one of my all-time favorites this is one of my favorite songs too
I spent 7 years in the military - no combat - yet also experienced PTSD for a short time and did not even know that was what it was. I can only imagine what those who were in actual combat go through in their lifetime. There are people out their who do help and we should support them as much as possible.
I've seen this video so many times and it's always a tear-jerker. 😭
That last scene where the guy sees his old commander against the wall and in terrible shape always tears me up. "You know me! You saved my life, brother!" .... Somebody hand me a tissue.
My grandpa, my dad, my uncles all served. I'm fortunate none have ever been homeless but this shook me. I know these stats. But seeing them listed just gutted me. I wish America would take better care of our vets. But we aren't sitting on our hands. Cities are addressing the issue in areas around the States. One city recently built homes for every homeless veteran. If we can have cities working with the US government and the States maybe we can make a dent in these atrocious numbers
Thank you for.the service of your family
@@danielraiber3639 Thank you. My dad is still alive and I'll pass it on
@@xxTheMouseThatRoaredxx that is spectacular. Really glad to hear that he is still with us. The best to you and tour family.
And I hope love light blesses yours as well
I'm a veteran who struggles every day with PTSD. The department of defense released a very sad statistic in 2018 at 851 American soldiers ended their own lives because of these and we have 22 veterans a day ending their lives as of today and the government does nothing to help us. I appreciate your comments on the video and I think the band for putting it out there to show the world what soldiers go through after they come home from WAR.
I am retired Military, since I retied 23 of the 121 of my unit have commit the end. I have considered it myself but got aid. Thank you
Let me say, as a wife of a veteran with PTSD, please don’t ever entertain the thought that you should just end it all. Please always seek help. Although you may not see it day to day, America loves you, God loves you.
Thank you for scrolling the list of helping organizations. They are truly needed.
My brother is a vet and I tell him everytime we talk I love him and I am here always no matter what. He has called me at 3am just needing someone to talk to.
Thank you for this. You guys are awesome, and this video hits harder every year...
I served 2 deployments in Iraq and have had to deal with an ied hitting the trick in front of me, a mortar attack where one mortar landed roughly 50m from us, and a day when 5 vbieds went off one close enough for us to feel the concussion of the blast. To this day I cower in fear on new years and 4th of July. And severe thunderstorms are something I struggle with mentally. Half the time I feel like a burden to my loved ones, and the other half I feel like I'm worthless. I have gone through hell and back and most of the time I feel alone, even when surrounded by loved ones. Thank y'all for racing to this video, I feel the video is more important than the song itself. The struggle is real, and Neverending.
#22aday
Thank you for reacting to this, this is painful to see for me but needed, my wife was one of the 22 veterans a DAY who committed suicide,June 29th 2014. It’ll never go away, the pain. It has to change
As a veteran I also would like to say thank you . I know what it's like to be a homeless veteran. That song always make me cry cause it is so true. Thank you both so much
Thank you for your service
I am embarrassed as an American for our veteran's treatment. If it were up to the people of this country (and it should be) you would be taken care of and then some. Thank you for you service. May God help you keep your mind, body and soul at peace. You deserve nothing less.
As a veteran they should get much more help and more recognition, they risk everything for the rest of us , they deserve everything
young lady you saying if you serve the country you should have a home. i love you for this! i love you guys!
Thank you to all my fellow Vets out there.....May you always be safe and reach out to someone if you need help. On a similar note you should watch five finger death punch gone away. They are huge military supporters
the drummer for this band is from a little town near me and he came back to be a volunteer police officer… was odd seeing a cop completely covered in tattoos but was dope lol
This hit several levels for me, I am a Fast attack sub vet and a VFW member, thank you for your reaction
A huge thank you to ALL the military in the comments...serving or veterans. May God bless you all. ❤
Disabled combat veteran. Thanks for your reaction. This video needs to be seen by everyone. Thanks for getting these statistics out here.
I served 10 yrs in the military between the USAF and the US Army. This video brought me too tears
I love this group and this song...I ALWAYS cry. My entire family are veterans so this is terrible. If you don't have a support system and care for the mental stress...this can happen 😥. Thank you for this, for letting it run so people can maybe get help, and especially for the respect you both show. ❤❤
Thank you for the nice things you have said about us veterans.. really appreciated
When the black guy says to him ' LOOK AT ME' You saved my life brother 😭❤️
the fact that you all are humble and didnt ask for anything but prayer and hope for these vets is amazing
I remember showing this music video to my dad, it was the 1st time i ever saw him cry
This one gets me every time. Being in the Navy, I never saw any combat, but it is amazing to me how little support there is for veterans here in the US. Thank you for this reaction and thank you for letting the list play full screen at the end. I guarantee someone needs it and someone will get the help they need because of it.
Thank you for your service
Thank you for your service.
There are 22 of us who take their own lives each day.
Brad Spear
SFC, US Army, Retired
USMC 1974-1980
US Army 1981-2001
Thank you for your service
Thank you so much for showing this. You have a huge following. By showing this the video was able to reach a great deal of people & that's exactly what's needed. I'm curious when your military come home are there shelters they can go to? Also how do they get the medical attention they need?
You two get a like for just reacting to this amazing band! 🇺🇸
I'm a 20 year 100% disabled veteran and that just made me cry like a baby..God help our USA veterans
This band is amazing, rocked overseas
A good friend of mine was a tanker in the Army. He was part of the initial invading force in Iraq in 2003. While there, his tank was hit by an RPG. To this day he struggles with alcohol, PTSD, and the shrapnel still stuck in his body. He's not one of the soulless politicians who ordered the invasion; he was just a grunt on the ground. I've got a lot of respect for those who serve which makes it so frustrating to see vets not getting care and our government all too willing to put troops in harm's way for all the wrong reasons.
Also, Five Finger Death Punch is epic live. They are my number one concert experience.
Also, great reaction guys. Your hearts are definitely in the right place
my dad died overseas in the iran area ive grown up understanding the struggle of the whole leaving and everything and as someone who wants to serve this is the nicest reaction ive ever seen
You gained my respect and I am happy to follow you and click the like button! Thank you!
I am a veteran of the US Navy, I served from 2001 - 2009 and I took part in operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. Things are very hard for all of us when we transition from military life to civilian life. It used to be that having s DD-214 would almost guarantee you a job but now a days, it just isn't enough. It doesn't help that the amount of marriages that fail keeps rising every year. Many times, including now, I have found myself very close to homelessness. Everything keeps rising except our incomes and there just doesn't seem to be any light at the end of our tunnels. I do have my family... been married for over 20 years and we have 3 teen boys... but she rarely works and when she does, it's just a seasonal job for Christmas and then she's done she also has a disability which prevents her from doing more and my boys are still in school, that's where I want their focus to be... however, financially, they are like 4 anchors, that I love more than anything, tied to my feet and I am in quicksand with no branches to grab. It's tough.
Thank you for your service
@@danielraiber3639 It was my honor.
This makes me SICK to my stomach. I am so sorry you are going through this. This country needs to change, and soon. I hope and pray things get better for you and your fam. Thank you for your service.
@@christinelarocco2330 Thank you
As a Combat veteran, this video really hits home. Semper Fi
Thank you for your service
Glad you reacted to this. As a combat vet, I can relate to this video and the message.
The message of this song needs to be blasted from the roof tops. Our veterans deserve SO much more! I can't express my gratitude enough for all you sacrifice for us. Thank you to all who serve and have served. 💙
I am U.S. Army Veteran. I served 12 years and I am currently at risk of being evicted from my apartment which I have lived at since 2007. I joined the Army because I felt that it was the proper thing to do at the time. I would like to share the entire story as to why they want to evict me but it would take to long.
You probably already know this. But at the VA hospitals( the ones I've been to) have a housing social worker department. They would have a list of lawyers that help with legal issues(?). And the staff was really helpful. Try calling your local VA hospital or visit and see if they can help . Sorry, I have TBI my memory/vocabulary is bad. I hope you atleast get what I'm meaning
Thank you for your service
Hi from the East Midlands, thanks for reacting to FFDP, this band is amazing especially in concert, they sell out all the time, they have many many great songs not all about the military but they are very strong supporters of troops, try some more songs you’ll like them I am sure thanks again, have subbed to see more of your stuff cheers
Much love and respect to all our men and women in uniform. Take care of our vets NOW!
As a vet, powerful video. I wonder who’s cutting onions every time I see it.
A big thank you to you guys for your respectful and heartfelt reaction, far too many videos have people just talking over most of the video. I don’t know if you caught it, but the guy in the suit at the end is the guy who shot near the Humvee in the beginning and what he says to the bearded guy is “You saved my life brother.”
Another video worth a watch and reaction to is Sydney Watson’s version of “I Was Only 19.” The Aussies, Kiwis, and Brits were some of the most professional and well-trained foreign forces I had the pleasure of working alongside.
Thank you for sharing.
Jersey here, haven't messaged in a while. Got a forest fire that's burned roughly 13,000 acres less than 20 miles away. So keeping n eye on that. And just got out of the hospital from a week stay. Normal crap. For those of us that are disabled. That video hits extremely hard. Cause here's the thing people don't understand. They'll see that video. And ya know those feelings that u felt watching and reading. U turn it off and 20 minutes later, go back to life. Nothing wrong with that. At all. But for us. Thise feelings r a part of every second of everyday. I have the hardest time even looking at myself anymore. The reflection is someone I don't recognize. Ya sit here every day. Thinking of the things ya used to do. And look at what ya can do now. I'm also 1 of those people that if ya say thank you for your service, I used to get weirded out. Like how do ya reply to that. Lol talked to a fww older vets and they said simple. Aay Thank you for your support. It's extremely sad and painful to watch and hear any fellow veteran. The hardest is when they took their life and u served with them. They where in every sence of the words our brothers and sisters. And they do and u know why. Cause they have the same shit u do. Makes it that much harder. Everyone says it's gatta change, but it never Does. Make us security at schools. No child would ever get shot again. Unless they r doing the shooting. And it would make the veteran feel useful again. Plus we are already trained.
I am not a vet, but the majority of my family have either been navy, USMC, or Army. I do thank you for your service. As a civilian, I do not expect any response from saying that, you have done all you need to do for me and so so so much more. It is just my way of telling you that your service is very very appreciated and you have my respect and love.
I would hire any veteran in my store before anyone else. Ever. College students, nah, little googoo babies still. Our veterans are trained, disciplined and far from stupid. Only stupid people don't hire vets. I believe it should be a federal law to hire our veterans and give them a shot before anyone else, for ANY position they want. You earned that and then some. If it doesn't work out, that is okay. They got a shot at it. They will go and get a shot at another job. They deserve NOTHING less. Making our combat veterans school security is an amazing idea. Absolutely amazing. I will be contacting my legislature office and start some shit up. I can't change the world, none of us can. We must all start right where we live, our own towns. Time to get my skirt up in a frenzy.
The stat at the end is what hits me, every fucking time.
"In the time you were watching this video, A veteran somewhere took his own life"
I legitimately can not look at it without shedding a tear... Even in the service myself, I can see how things are going, we are failing my brothers and sister...
Thank you both for your kind words. I have mad respect and love for the brothers and sisters I came to know during my time in The UK.
Your guy's channel rocks! Love from Alaska!
5 finger death punch has a few hard hitting videos. They strongly support our veterans. You should check them out
I love this song, and I have seen the video a couple time, also I love the Discord lol