Green Beret Amputee shares graphic combat stories and how to overcome adversity. PTSD Awareness

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  • Опубликовано: 10 сен 2021
  • Nick Lavery, America's first Special Forces amputee operator to go back into combat tells the story of the ambush that cost him his leg, what it's like to be on the brink of death, and what it took to become fully operational again.
    Nick's words inspire us to ask for help and keep moving forward towards our goals.
    Contact Nick:
    www.machinenick.com/
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    www.thehiveveteranstories.com
    Donate to help us continue to lower the veteran suicide rate.
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Комментарии • 146

  • @NickMACHINELavery
    @NickMACHINELavery 2 года назад +263

    A pleasure working with you guys. Stay on target. LFG.

    • @Painkilla887
      @Painkilla887 2 года назад +4

      Your story is so impressive and inspiring. You are the definition of never quit! Keep on doing great things man! Best wishes from the Netherlands

    • @SONofLIBERTY
      @SONofLIBERTY 2 года назад +4

      What a powerful story. I’ve seen your photo probably 100 times circling the Internet. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.

    • @mel_dagator8427
      @mel_dagator8427 2 года назад +3

      Thank you for serving this country and protecting my freedoms Nick.

    • @jackmehoff2101
      @jackmehoff2101 2 года назад +3

      Thank you for your sacrifice dude.

    • @ljmorgan784
      @ljmorgan784 2 года назад +3

      Thank you for your service brother

  • @votp4448
    @votp4448 5 месяцев назад +2

    This man is the true definition of a Titan! Legit warrior! Thank you for everything you have done for our country.

  • @captainobvious5993
    @captainobvious5993 Год назад +20

    This guy is the definition of never quit never give up.. very touching story.

  • @mariusmiller5702
    @mariusmiller5702 Год назад +24

    I love his emphasis on the fact that healing comes from vulnerability. He openly states that the strongest thing you can do is to admit "I can't do it alone." Powerful stuff. Nothing but respect

  • @soldieramerican5964
    @soldieramerican5964 2 года назад +12

    NEVER QUIT.

  • @poebutcheddar
    @poebutcheddar Год назад +14

    This guy is a MONSTA! 🇺🇸💪🏻

  • @sharonaerneckeaitchison4500
    @sharonaerneckeaitchison4500 Год назад +3

    What an impressive constitution!!

  • @jorgepalacios8977
    @jorgepalacios8977 2 года назад +44

    This made me ask a question "What's your Excuse" this guy lost a leg & still works hard. Muck respect & much motivation to live each day to the fullest. Thanks you for your service sir.

  • @ChillinWithBrody
    @ChillinWithBrody 2 года назад +63

    The minut issues that I perceive to be problems in my life seem so insignificant now. This man lost a leg and not only went on about his life in top physical condition but also reenlisted and went back to an active war zone. I salute you sir, you're the embodiment of motivation!!

    • @NickMACHINELavery
      @NickMACHINELavery 2 года назад +3

      🙏👊

    • @Randomyoutubecommenter
      @Randomyoutubecommenter 2 года назад +1

      Underrated legend

    • @dracomaifoy7377
      @dracomaifoy7377 2 года назад

      I was about to type that you're full of shit, you can't be in the military, much less an elite unit, with a prosthetic leg. But I looked it up and I was wrong. This guy really impressed me.

  • @BasedDynamics
    @BasedDynamics 11 месяцев назад +1

    That first shot where he is doing push-ups on the bench was art 👌🏿 oh yeah and Nick is a beast 🤙🏿🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @stevemoore6245
    @stevemoore6245 Год назад +3

    The MACHINE, what can you say, you made a selfless call. hero!

  • @senoritapacmanv94
    @senoritapacmanv94 Год назад +1

    True hero of America ❤

  • @Komodokhan148
    @Komodokhan148 2 года назад +4

    This guy is an absolute monster.

  • @gtagamerman1234
    @gtagamerman1234 Год назад +1

    This guy is the epitome of not only an American hero, but a soldier. God bless this man and his family.

  • @mdawes101
    @mdawes101 2 года назад +7

    What would our country become, if everyone embodied more of these virtues? This is incredible. Puts things in perspective real quick. Thank you.

  • @WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot290
    @WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot290 2 года назад +9

    Watch the Sean Ryan interview with this Beast of a man. Shit is intense!!!! Major respect for this man. Never quits

  • @rw8990
    @rw8990 Год назад +2

    I’ve done work on the grounds of Walter Reed,was born and raised in DC,May God continue to bless and keep you,Thank You seems so inadequate for what you and other armed force members have sacrificed for me and my family.THANK YOU SO MUCH 🙏🏾

  • @Tblaze315
    @Tblaze315 2 года назад +21

    This is outstanding. A true American Hero!!!

    • @Tblaze315
      @Tblaze315 2 года назад +1

      Also went to your channel, great content
      ruclips.net/channel/UCKNVniNJKTYRZpTmfyJJjtA

  • @wesleywood6306
    @wesleywood6306 Год назад +1

    You are a true warrior and I salute you!! God bless you brother!!

  • @68arpilot75
    @68arpilot75 2 года назад +12

    Very intense story to listen to. I know there are so many more out there like it. I lost a family member who lost both legs in combat and survived but lost the fight back home. Thanks for sharing the message that getting help is okay.

  • @TheImmoralNosferatuZodd
    @TheImmoralNosferatuZodd Год назад +1

    This Nick reminds me of Nick, the Marine from Urban Valor.

  • @RYANUSNAVY-gc1bh
    @RYANUSNAVY-gc1bh Год назад +1

    Hand Salute Brother! Thank You for Your Service & Sacrifice...

  • @usedvhs
    @usedvhs Год назад +2

    i just wanna point out and appreciate that opening shot with him stretching and reveling his amputation, Great video . Thank you for your service Nick.

  • @mariosanchez9652
    @mariosanchez9652 2 года назад +8

    I wanna be this big while serving

  • @kevm7751
    @kevm7751 Год назад +1

    Great to see that in this day and age we still have REAL MEN like this. Much respect to you.

  • @annakozlowski2261
    @annakozlowski2261 Год назад +1

    Thank you for your service , handsome ❤️

  • @ManuelSanchez-hz6ij
    @ManuelSanchez-hz6ij 2 года назад +8

    Very proud of our soldiers!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️

  • @BoomerActual
    @BoomerActual 2 года назад +10

    Powerful message here for all of us.

  • @johnalexiadis4661
    @johnalexiadis4661 2 года назад +13

    Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends
    -John 15:13

  • @donnaryan7598
    @donnaryan7598 Год назад +1

    Nick-you have served your country well. Your bravery is astounding. Thank you for your commitment to helping others. Your injury does not make a warrior. Welcome home.

  • @michelle60134
    @michelle60134 Год назад

    I know this probably doesn’t mean anything to him but I hope he got a medal for saving his fellow soldier he’s act was heroic 🇺🇸

  • @badger297
    @badger297 Год назад +1

    This is the 5th video in a row I've listened to from this channel. These are easily the best combat veteran interviews I've ever come across. Pls don't ever stop letting these ppl tell their stories

  • @machstem6390
    @machstem6390 Год назад +1

    Dude is so inspirational. Hes a absolute machine. Seems like a nice guy also.

  • @blackbenny1
    @blackbenny1 Год назад

    This is what sacrifice and character looks like. Praise God for your testimony

  • @quality909
    @quality909 2 года назад +6

    Much Love & Respect 🇺🇸🙏🏼

  • @stevenrigby13
    @stevenrigby13 2 года назад +4

    This was great. More of this please.

  • @jimdelarosa9776
    @jimdelarosa9776 Год назад

    This guy is cool as blank. Much respect and appreciative for his courage. Men like this is what makes America great.

  • @marcellachaves5707
    @marcellachaves5707 2 года назад +1

    Bless u Nick 🙏

  • @AjninHaru
    @AjninHaru Год назад +1

    Crazy this video came up in my feed right now. I developed a painful foot injury in the last few days and was contemplating calling in sick to work. Then I remembered Nick’s story and I was like fuck that….

  • @eric1234ify
    @eric1234ify 2 года назад +2

    Goosebumps- again.

  • @joshuabailey8771
    @joshuabailey8771 2 года назад +1

    True inspiration

  • @ridgebhouse
    @ridgebhouse Год назад +1

    That’s a true warrior.

  • @jackiedumke5525
    @jackiedumke5525 2 года назад +1

    Your gonna help so many!!! Very powerful!!

  • @ianfoster2983
    @ianfoster2983 Год назад

    American hero. God bless you, and thank you for serving.

  • @foff9275
    @foff9275 Год назад

    Totally inspirational. Thank you so much for sharing with us.

  • @Hazardx88
    @Hazardx88 Год назад

    These guys are awesome, great channel.

  • @JM-fr9bc
    @JM-fr9bc 2 года назад +4

    Nick is an inspiration and a role model. I like how he adapted and employed his intellect, awesome. I came across this video in passive. So glad I did!

  • @breacodyvertz6486
    @breacodyvertz6486 2 года назад +3

    This is so moving.. you were with my husband Vertz when he was blown up 11/27/14. Thank you for your sacrifices, a true hero. 🇺🇸

    • @johnbrown5787
      @johnbrown5787 2 года назад +1

      prove it

    • @ncapone87
      @ncapone87 Год назад +2

      ​@@johnbrown5787 who would lie about this? Get a life

  • @mosin9105
    @mosin9105 Год назад

    Thank you

  • @bykrydr1380
    @bykrydr1380 2 года назад +1

    inspirational and motivational

  • @ronniesanders6274
    @ronniesanders6274 Год назад +4

    I have the greatest respect for you Nick !! You make all things seems possible!!

  • @jamesvick1085
    @jamesvick1085 Год назад

    An amazing man and inspiration!

  • @jasonmiller517
    @jasonmiller517 Год назад

    Thank you for your extraordinary service and sharing your story.

  • @shaunloynds5317
    @shaunloynds5317 Год назад

    What an incredibly motivational and inspirational story.

  • @David-mw6lz
    @David-mw6lz 2 года назад +4

    Amazing my friend.

  • @davisluong2060
    @davisluong2060 Год назад

    I have to say your an inspiration for all those that have lost limbs that have served. Not only that, your determination and mindset rather than accepting defeat, you gave yourself a challenge.

  • @Jason-fg9wn
    @Jason-fg9wn Год назад

    Amen! What a powerful story, and it doesn't get more inspiring in your line of work. Very impressive.

  • @mychannel6718
    @mychannel6718 Год назад

    Thank you for your service to protect our freedom! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @darrylwiggins3700
    @darrylwiggins3700 Год назад

    Thanks man.dearly.for
    U
    U are.a.guardian.of.the.Galaxey
    .Thanks Brother

  • @lionittslegen2290
    @lionittslegen2290 Год назад

    Thank you for your service sir!!
    I admire your courage & strength… WARRIOR‼️.. Much luv from the hood!!!!!

  • @aaronramsey8322
    @aaronramsey8322 Год назад

    True Hero. What an American treasure.

  • @pablov.viteri9345
    @pablov.viteri9345 Год назад

    GOD BLESS YOU.

  • @rostomcadag8244
    @rostomcadag8244 Год назад

    Great warrior.

  • @tedbundy8082
    @tedbundy8082 Год назад +1

    You probably won’t ever see this, but you are a hero dude and your friend would definitely be proud of who you’ve become and the decisions you’ve made. You potentially saved another humans life and overcame one of the worst injuries. Don’t ever question your decision, there’s a reason why we do what we do. Losing your friend at a young age made you realize how precious life was. You seen that boy frozen and instead of being selfish like most people would you thought about that boy as a human just like you with a family and a life too. The military tries to take that away from us. They don’t want you to see your buddies or enemy as human. It’s easier that way. But some humans don’t lose their hearts even as combatants. Those are true heroes.

  • @Mimmsyboo
    @Mimmsyboo Год назад

    Absouletly fierce!!!!!!

  • @pointmanactual7893
    @pointmanactual7893 Год назад

    The realest thing he said this entire interview was about if he had to go, he would’ve been content going down next to one of his boys. Great interview.

  • @Phildo8
    @Phildo8 2 года назад +2

    Absolute fkn warrior! We used to hear stories of this man! De Oppresso Liber 🤙🏻

  • @JT0007
    @JT0007 2 года назад +3

    Me and this dude are the same. Athleticism helped bring us from 0 to hero.

  • @redwhiteblue7166
    @redwhiteblue7166 2 года назад

    God Bless 🇺🇲

  • @chewy7192
    @chewy7192 2 года назад

    The badasses? As if he isn't one! That man is a badass machine! Wtf! Mass respect

  • @fartholemechanic9252
    @fartholemechanic9252 Год назад

    This guy is buffed 💪

  • @aj-tp2yh
    @aj-tp2yh 9 месяцев назад

    Stay Gold America

  • @Shadowgunner785
    @Shadowgunner785 Год назад

    It's amazing when you can hear the Bostonian accent of this man

  • @Doesitmatter113
    @Doesitmatter113 2 года назад

    I've had my collar bone broken, right foot crushed with six fractures requiring two operations, left elbow shattered requiring two operations, three cracked ribs, six bones broken in right hand, multiple toes broken and one bad second degree burn (accident prone, no combat, I fall upstairs) but with all that medical issues nothing could match having to stick your finger into your femoral artery while being in a active ambush. No words....

  • @shapelessX
    @shapelessX 11 месяцев назад

    The bionic leg is actually cool as hell

  • @rl4416
    @rl4416 Год назад

    The fact that we got men like him defending our country makes me sleep so much sounder .

    • @supakhan23
      @supakhan23 Год назад

      invading other countries*

    • @rl4416
      @rl4416 Год назад

      @@supakhan23 aww ... Do you live in a terrorists ran country that we "invaded" and killed the military age males in your family ?
      They shoulda tried to come here [usa] an serve in our military and made something of themselves .

  • @batistagraca5342
    @batistagraca5342 2 года назад

    GUERREIRO!!!!

  • @JimD77
    @JimD77 Год назад

    Dude, do not regret that decision! Fk training. Do what you think is best. Either blocking to save him or going after the shooter are the two best moves. I know the army spent a ton of money to train you and they do not want that investment wasted, but we are all in charge of our own lives and have to live with ourselves. Kudos.

  • @5castles893
    @5castles893 Год назад

    It's crazy alot of your videos haven't gotten more views ...but I think you'll start blowing up ! Just don't stop ! Your display of talent is easy to see

  • @Je3perscre3pers
    @Je3perscre3pers 2 года назад

    Its funny how everyone remembers the day. June 27th 2013 for me.

  • @shapelessX
    @shapelessX 11 месяцев назад

    A "pacific moment in time"

  • @alexandrudoroftei93
    @alexandrudoroftei93 Год назад +1

  • @marinachenkual3954
    @marinachenkual3954 Год назад

    An old man declared war,and its the young men who have to suffered!

  • @xorry77
    @xorry77 Год назад

    damn when he said that then moved his leg.

  • @scottpitner4298
    @scottpitner4298 2 года назад

    He’s really strong minded too

  • @thommy2815
    @thommy2815 2 года назад +1

    DOL brotha

  • @ndnmike8481
    @ndnmike8481 2 года назад +1

    Bravo Zulu sir.

  • @johnrobb9408
    @johnrobb9408 2 года назад

    Was my anka too.

  • @fabianbach2615
    @fabianbach2615 Год назад

    Make one on Nick Lavery. US Green Beret

  • @Sil3nt
    @Sil3nt Год назад

    I'm aspiring to be u.s army SF..

  • @jackkovar7806
    @jackkovar7806 Год назад

    It's superficial, but I respect him for being so massive despite being an amputee.

  • @dannooooooo
    @dannooooooo Год назад +1

    god dammit. gigga chad is actually really likable

  • @Its_Esoteric
    @Its_Esoteric Год назад

    I need the sauce this guy is sippin on!

  • @thejamboy3556
    @thejamboy3556 Год назад

    Holy shit this guys friend got murdered by a serial killer from my hometown

  • @elbuengaspar
    @elbuengaspar Год назад

    This guy talks like the dude from bro science, for real.

  • @TheRealDarrylStrawberry
    @TheRealDarrylStrawberry 2 года назад

    I wonder how many bad-guys counted this man as a confirmed kill? Hes likes Benicio in Sicario 2.

  • @johnkolody9303
    @johnkolody9303 2 года назад +2

    It is sad that so many men and woman will sacrifice their own body parts and/or lives for illegal wars.Afganistan,Iraq etc.

  • @ryanprasad2090
    @ryanprasad2090 7 месяцев назад

    Too many abled dudes on YT. Cool story!

  • @brayanaviles6665
    @brayanaviles6665 2 года назад

    7777

  • @RobPetty622
    @RobPetty622 Год назад +1

    "Operator" is such an over used cliche'. "Green Beret" says it all.