@@Tom-uk2owabsolutely! Why even go there and create horrible memories! I Am so bewildered why such intelligent fine men , go to such places and create hell for themselves and for their families, for their comrades and for the people they are fighting with!!
You can tell that fight sits heavy on his heart and he loses a lot of sleep over it. What a warrior. Much Respect to him and my God give him piece from it all.
I am a former Marine from the 90's. This young man is a Farm kid through and through. His humility is rock solid. I can see that you're not wearing the CMH. You are a Heartbroken man. It took me a long time to get back to something more normal when I got out and I didn't experience 1/2 of what you did. I appreciate you and I'm glad you survived even when your team mates didn't.
@@chrissinclair4442 yeah as long as you don’t train. He’s one of the few who doesn’t like that civilians have the rights they do and makes you wonder if they remember the oath? Also I don’t think he was a farm boy. Wasn’t here dating Sarah Palin’s daughter most his teenage life? As a Ky native you don’t live in Ky being in media headlines as a teen
He's a warrior. What helped me 10 years or so after Vietnam was I quit drinking and started jogging. I'm now in my 70's and I still jog daily 7 days a week 52 weeks a year regardless of weather and lift weights at a gym 4 days a week. I can't say whether that would help everybody but it works for me. I still think about it but it doesn't control my life.
@@TMNmedia We tried to save them but the politicians got tired and handed them over to the communists. Same politicians who are sending money to Iran so they can kill innocents in Israel. There is evil in this world. I fought against it.
Also a former Marine here. This man epitomizes the thinking Marine. Followed orders until they just didn't make any sense, esp when it came to protecting his team. No such thing as "just an E-4." His frustration is palpable.
Anyone else hear his heartbeat through the mic when he starts talking about combat and people still refuse to believe war takes it's toll long term on folks
He's definitely not done grieving. Still struggles with pain, anger, hate, despair, and I pray he will be ok. He is far from being a failure. He needs to realize he can't change the world or who time is up. God bless this man.
What an incredible person. The medal of honor doesn't not show that he's a failure. It honors the sacrifice he made to help save as many as he could. You can tell he's still grieving and has internal conflicts but he's absolutely a hero.
Super humble. “The Marines received the MOH.” “Not me.” He sees the MOH as his day of failure. Such perspective - you can tell his love for his team mates.
Truly gut wrenching to hear, see and feel the sacrifice of this incredible Marine. Dakota Meyer told us the truth, hero's died on the battlefield and he's been honored with a medal well earned in spite of to the incompetence of others above himself. Who needlessly sacrificed Marines in their own selfish pursuit of medals and glory. Dakota tried his best to make it right, and this young man is still trying to help veterans everywhere. If I sound angry, it's because I lived with the shell of a father who served two combat tours in Nam. My wonderful mother once told me something that for many decades didn't sink in to my mind or soul. Mom said - John, your father went to Vietnam and a stranger came home. It took four years of service in the Air Force, three children, thirty years of marriage and my own son joining the military before the pain, grief and her overwhelming sadness started to register. As to what my mother was trying to actually convey. Looking in to the eyes of Dakota Meyer brings it all back. His message is a mixed blessing. Military service is honorable, what they are ordered to do often is not. Word to the wise, Afghanistan has never been conquered, defeated or put under the boot of a foreign power. the fact that our military was there for eighteen years demonstrates the God awful incompetence destroying America from within.
Maybe don't invade peoples land....a shame young men die for corruption of their 'leaders' Not heroes sorry. Heroes are at home defending their land if need be. Not ruining other countries.
That's so much honor man and I thought I was being honorable by almost taking a 50-year sentence from my homeboy but kids this is true brotherhood don't go to the streets and look for it if you want a brotherhood or something like that go to the military that's it
The nature of sacrifice is that you take the failings of your corp very personally and give of yourself for their sake, not your own, to mitigate and correct those failings. I think that’s why these guys always feel like they failed somebody; because they think they’re responsible for all the ways we failed them. Truly a hero.
Congratulations Dakota on your construction company. Also thank you for helping veterans.. god bless. Dave blackburn. Hope all is well with you. Hope you are doing well this day
Hero? Are you kidding? He's already said he joined so he could fight = kill people and he thinks Afghanistan was responsible for 911. It was a false flag op
eh, I wouldn't go that far. I don't doubt the intensity of the combat but this whole story seems dramatized just justify USMC trying to get someone a medal. That assumption is also backed up by dozens upon dozens of unclassified documents. He's the only MOH recipient to get the award based off his own story with no investigation evidence to actually support his claim. lol Let that sink in. This was during the period the military was pushing hard for living MOH recipients. Not a single witness or BDA report supports him killing 8 people. Only person testified they saw him kill anyone and that was 1 Taliban. The driver of his truck testified Meyers didn't leap from his turret and save anyone. 4 sworn statements said another person, an Army officer, actually led the charge while Meyers sat in the backseat. lol. Multiple Marines testified that the USMC completely changed the story from what Meyers commander actually put on the citation so it would get approved. The white house even had to come out and publicly address this entire thing to save Obamas reputation because so many people know it's a lie. Key words for a MOH are to go above and beyond. Reacting to an ambush and "Never leave a fallen comrade" isn't above and beyond. It's the most basic part of the job. I mean the dude couldn't even finish a deployment because he got "stressed". Sounds like a quitter to me. Not a hero.
@@BlueMax717 I have never researched his story or care to, if you have, it's very interesting what you have come up with. And I will add very believeable. We live in a time where hero gets labelled to anyone that does their job. What was that girls name Jessica something from WV that was in a lost convoy in Iraq, slammed her truck into another vehicle got injured and captured. The military made up a big story about fighting off the Taliban to protect her team and all this other stuff. Later she came out and said she didn't do any of that, she never was capable of getting her weapon to fire. When he first got the MOH and was making the TV interview tour he wasn't so beaten and stressed out as he does in this interview.
Dakota has absolutely NOTHING to be ashamed of. His bravery and courage is astounding. If his men trusted him and looked up to him for leadership during warfare-that is success. Appreciate his service. Thank you.
Dakota- you are no way a failure...I could never be prouder of any Marine. You served your country and brothers as well as any serviceman could have. Stand tall!!!
Bless his heart. Makes me tear up hearing the trouble he’s still going through especially being given the medals for about his teammates not making it home. 😕 wish nothing but the best and hope he gets the therapy and help he may need. 🙌🏼🇺🇸
"The MOH ruined my life" wow. As a non combat vet (USAF '86 -'90) I never considered the full ramifications of such a situation. Always thought those guys lived the life of Riley. He's a humble man that just humbled the crap outta me. Respect!🇺🇸
What a heavy burden to carry. It seems like all of these MOH recipients are extremely humble, tough, intelligent, and caring. But to go through that and survive it, despite the losses they witnessed, is absolutely incredible. Thank you for your service sir. You make us all proud to be an 🇺🇲
@@lattrelbia2527 He is a commie that said "civilians" shouldn't own body armor and train on the range so be cautious of who you thank for serving they might be the ones that will be against you
Mad respect for this gentleman. He doesn’t think he deserves our admiration; but he know differently. His sacrifices for his nation and his brethren are nothing short of astounding. Thank you, Sir. 🇺🇸
This guy is an arrogant asshole in real life. He's in hot water for feuding with content creators and making fun of some guys who never served in the military that were wearing tactical gear. He was rude as hell.
Except when his entitled ass went on video and shat on civilians who want to own tactical weapons and gear like we don’t deserve it when veterans who are more iconic and advanced than him train and empower civilians.
@@northernninety7 I don’t think entitled is the right word. Because if anyone is entitled to say being tacticool is glorifying something horrible, it’s a literal MoH.
From a British Army vet - I can't put it on to words how much respect and admiration I have for this bloke, and others that fought with him. Balls of steel, all of them.
This is one MOH recipient I really worry about. I pray he knows that every breathe that he has in his body is honoring his teammates and their sacrifice.
Can I ask why you worry?? Because I’ve seen this guys videos pop up every now and then over the years and I have to say everytime I look at him I see extreme pain and I know that suicide rates are high for veterans. So yeah I worry about this one in particular is that what you are saying?
@@bananainacup Most MOH recipients will tell you the same thing. They get awarded the medal for one, very brief moment of their overall deployment. On top of that, they see other soldiers do what they did to receive the MOH in almost every engagement with the enemy, yet those people don't get the medal.
You are a true American hero. I was happy to even brush shoulders with you while stationed in K-bay. You exemplify what it means to be a loyal friend and a fierce warrior. I hope you have found happiness and peace in your life. Semper Fi brother. God bless you and God bless America.
@Not_A_Dumb_Leftist To make people think. To look to Christ and ONLY Christ to save them from their sin . To look to the.death burial and resurrection of JESUS for our salvation by faith in his blood ! 1 Corinthians 15 v.1-4
"I didn't kill enough and I didn't save enough". How could you not feel that? God bless you and your team, sir. Thank you infinitely for your service, your actions, your courage, your contributions and lesser to no part of all of it....thank you for your sacrifice in every sense that a mere word implies.
War is a racket and it was twenty years of extorting the us taxpayer because the state department gave visas to a bunch of terrorists. Invading a country because enemy’s used it as a training ground as a standard would have the US bankrupt from invading dozens upon dozens of countries. Oh wait I forgot we are bankrupt and just borrowing.
I went to school in Kentucky with Dakota after he got back from the war. Him, this other guy Jacody and myself we’re all friends. He did not talk about the war very much at the time I just knew that he has served in the past. What a great guy.
Why would he lie about going to school with someone. Millions of people watch RUclips and at least 1000 at least know him from school work or military m. It’s not like it’s a big deal to know someone
Listen closely people. "I honestly don't care about the metal of Honor. I'm a Marine and that's my job". True humility. Another good dude just keeping it real! Hurah! Thank you for your service Dakota! I'm gonna file this one away in my files to review ever so often to see what our military men should be like and the standard it should be!
The thumbnail pretty much sums up how I feel about my 3 deployments. The pain from the losses is never going away. The anger and hate has barely dissipated and the wish I had done more, even when I literally couldn’t do anything else always eats away at me. Then they completely abandoned everything my brothers had died for or suffered for in complete disgrace. They left what few friends we had made among the Afghanis to suffer at the hands of the people they had helped us fight for decades. Now, I am left with the most painful problem of all. How do I make their sacrifice mean something. How do I make what they did for me worth the incredible price that was paid. I can’t watch saving private ryan because I don’t have an answer for the end. Until recently, I’ve realized what I can do, what we all must do to make the sacrifice worth it. We have to restore the nation and the flag they died for. We must not remain apathetic to the future of our nation. We must fight. I have to give Macpherson’s child a future to be proud of a life worth living. I have to make Cerros Jr.’s heroic actions mean something to his family, he saved several lives that day and we all owe him a debt. Domeij did 13 deployments, left behind a full and loving family. They must have a a nation that can look them in the eye and tell them we finally paid off some of the debt. My life isn’t so precious as to live the rest of it in shame and apathy. I loved my country once, I bled liters of my blood for it , It can be made something worth loving again. We can repay them by forging this Nation into something they would be proud of, and to promise to never lose another young mans life in the pursuit of profit or political gain. To never sacrifice our children again without just cause and the will power to stick it out until every ounce of blood that must be paid is never again wasted.
Thank you for your service and everything you’ve done for our country. Just a personal opinion, but I think the best way to prevent future soldiers from suffering the same fate is by stopping the corruption within our government that has been ongoing.
As a veteran do you vote for the REpublican party even though they constantly disrespect our military vets like recently when Biden and the dems passed that bill in congress that sent billions to the VA to help military vets harmed by toxic burn pits, and the GOP Senate buried it, or like that time when Trump stole a billion dollars earmarked for the VA to put into his wall, that ended up in Steve Bannon's pockets? or have you figured out already that the GOP doesnt support our vets, they only just support sending you to war?
Thank you for your service. What you wrote was so heartfelt and eloquent. I pray and give to help our veterans. I have met and talked to some of our homeless veterans and I wish we would do more for them. Those who caused the loss of life of those valiant Afghan men will pay someday at the hands of Almighty God and they will wish they had been punished on earth. Hang in there, our country needs our veterans at this time more than ever 🙁.
This man is so eaten up and yet he remains humble, righteous, and has that halo of good intention. I never agreed with the war or our reasons for being there (especially Iraq), but never as an American would I doubt, hate on, or wish any ill will to an individual soldier or tell him or her they were wrong for going. Those individuals do truly protect our freedom and defend our nation. It's the politicians I will always hold responsible as well as the military industrial complex. You're a good man, Dakota.
The reason we went to Afghanistan was to kill Osama bin Laden and destroy the Taliban. I think after bin Laden was killed we should have had the rest cleaned up and left. The rest I agree with you. No Iraq. The politicians drag these wars out longer than neccessary for what you alluded to, Military Complex.
War is delightful for those who have no experience of it. The so called elites love war and make billions of dollars from war. Our warriors know war is not delightful or worth the cost. The elites should have to fight if they are going to profit from our fellow Americans going to die .
I'm a Vietnam veteran and you are a real credit to your country. Those of us who have seen combat and lost friends carry the guilt and grief for the war that American society long ago forgot. It's normal and if you can still find some joy in life then you must live it out, which looks like what you're doing, helping other vets is commendable, finally veterans are beginning to see that we must organize for our rights, and we must find a way to make our country serious and respectable again. Peace of Christ.
What a humble and tough marine this young man is, i just hope he gets what ever assistance he requires because you can tell he's carrying a load on his mind.....God bless him.
its one thing to listen to vets of ww2 but to hear someone so fresh and recent it really hits different...so proud and thankful for men and women like this.
As a fellow Kentucky son and veteran, and my dad was a 22 year army vet that served 2 years in Korea during the war and one in Vietnam, he as well as me had a hard time putting up with the military politics and the politicians that are destroying our military just to benefit themselves. Me as well as my dad always felt it’s the guys next to you while your serving. We never felt the need to advertise we were veterans or had to wear metals after our military time was over. Our feeling were always that the friendship we had with our fellow service members and them knowing we always had their back was what we honored. Ones that never served will ever know what that means.
Great young man. He should be proud of what he accomplished. Please get the help you need to accept being a survivor. The families of those you brought back are forever grateful.
I'm glad the person doing the interview did ask him what is he doing now? That hit different when he said everyone wants to do an interview and I have re live the worse day of my life over and over. Thank you for your service brotha!!
A lot of haters in this comment section. Criticizing America, criticizing him and the military. Shaking my head. This guy along with all the rest of the military follow the orders they’re given. It’s always the same, old men in power order young men to fight. He did what he was told to do.
@@MincWW yep, unfortunately civilians were killed. Perhaps if the Taliban and ISIS wouldn’t use human shields, deliberately live among the civilians knowing our protocols to avoid collateral damage, then civilian casualties could be avoided. Get off your high horse and stop acting like everything in war goes picture perfect. No one lives in your rainbow world. And for all the examples where the US military F’d up causing collateral damage, it’s small beans compared to the innocent civilians lives lost to the atrocities ISIS committed. Spare me with your impossible and delusional expectations.
I wish someone could get through to him that it wasn’t his fault… he tried to argue against bad decisions that were being made, and then when it inevitably did go bad, he stepped in to do everything he could. Just because bullets missed by inches doesn’t mean he didn’t have the intent to die trying. Going back over and over showed his dedication to his teammates, and that is what he should be ok with the medal for… because someone else might not have had the courage to do so. Lives were saved. Poor guy.
Definitely a great man! However, unless one was in that same situation, you could never understand it from his eyes. That's his way of respect and love for his brothers lost. I understand it, but at least we all know he is a hero and we should support his perspective.
Am a marine and its my fault too. Its hard to explain to you this. Its my fault that I wasn't there with him. Just the way it is and it will always be that way. Semper Fi
I know this was difficult for him, but his story needs to be told and recorded for history. This will ensure his friends and teammates will never be forgotten. It wasn’t until I became a Marine that my Dad, a Korean War veteran and Marine, and his friends (Marines who fought in WW2 and/or Korea) opened up and let me have a beer with them as they swapped stories that they would not discuss with non-veterans. It was an honor to be in their presence and to hear their parts in history. I hope more veterans will record their stories, even if they won’t be heard until after they are gone. It brings humanity to history.
My grandpa drove a tank in ww2 in north Africa and Italy he died of cancer in the mid 70s and I never met him but my mom said he never talked about it at all
@@keithmarlowe5569 It’s sad that that family history is now gone with him. I know my Dad never really talks to my Mom about what he experienced (both are still fortunately alive) but she says he sometimes has “restless sleep”. She never says “nightmares” but says he will toss and turn and sometimes mutter “military words”. He’s told me and my brother (also a Marine) some stuff, but I know he’s held back because his friends he served with would talk about patrols and being attacked and when they started talking about what my Dad did he’d give them a “look” if it started to head towards killing people. He barely talks about being wounded but does have a few photos of him getting a Purple Heart and rehabbing in the hospital. I’ve asked him to write down anything he’s comfortable with. I know he still feels guilty about killing people, same with his friends (all deceased now) who fought in WW2. Most said they did what they had to in order to save their buddies. To me, that is what they were really fighting for.
@@Michael-te6jh I’m sorry you didn’t get to meet him. I’ll bet he had some incredible (and terrifying) experiences that shaped the man he was and became. It’s too bad all that history died with him. My kids love attending veteran parades/organizations and from a young age I told them not to ever ask a veteran “how many people have you killed” and to instead ask about funny stuff like who their friends were they served with, funny boot camp stories, how bad the food was, fun stories of having liberty (time off) and what they saw and did. Older veterans LOVED those questions from my girls and would light up while telling stories and laughing about those memories and my daughters enjoyed hearing the stories and seeing the veterans smile.
It's extraordinarily important to have veterans speak openly about and revealing their stories on record. Recording their experiences like this is WICKED important. It's honestly shocking that the government/military doesn't put all these fascinating stories on record. They should have audio/video-graphically recorded EVERY SINGLE story told by our soldiers from the Pacific Campaign and the Atlantic Campaign! Those records are PRICELESS were they to actually exist today (if you can imagine how much they'd be worth today! Failing that, we instead should have done the exact same thing for our current soldiers returning home now speaking about their lives before and after being recruited, their time overseas in comboat and importantly when they WEREN'T in combat. Their experiences with the local people and everything like that is important as well as the military culture of the time so it can be compared to the military culture of decades past.
Respect and honor to you guys who served. My son is 18 and I strongly discouraged him from joining. Not because of what might happen to him in combat but for the reason not being good enough or the government he was serving caring enough. God bless you all for your service and courage.
I was in Somalia 93 (seen combat at the stadium with the Pakistani Army, sent to Haiti in 1994 then to Iraq in 2003-2004 nothing even comes close to what he did and had to endure. Mission complete Devil Dog !!
@@opppopp2322 I see his avatar is Av8tore71. Phonetically it's pronounced Aviator. I was a helicopter mechanic during my enlistment. Just wondering if we might have crossed paths...
@@Redneckerthanu No, I would have been known by Kozi. I was a 6112. I was probably the only one on board ship with a cast on my right hand that kept getting eaten away by jet fuel.
Thank you sir for your sacrifice and service. You make me proud to be an American. I hope you find peace one day that you did all you could. We can see the pain in your eyes as well has the honor you have for your teammates. This should be shown to high school students as an example of what a man and true hero.
“It’s not something that defines me.” is the same reaction I felt after I was awarded the Marine Corps Medal/Navy Commendation Medal after 9/11 at the Pentagon in 2001. It was an award for a horrible tragedy which I felt was a counter-intuitive honor after so many had perished while doing their job.
I guess part of it is the military paying respect and reflection of what's happened. To those who were lost and to those who remain. I can't imagine living with what Dakota has been through. An upstanding man. Thanks SuttonMatthew for your service. It's refreshing to see such good character is still alive in some of the things that Dakota was saying.
As a Marine combat veteran and lifelong NYC resident who was right there on 9/11, I thank you for your service and anything that anyone did to help after that horrendous Tuesday. Peace brother.
Jesus he seemed so calm after what he went through and go back to base and still look after his boys I am lost for words total respect to this American soldier
Where have I used a swear word it is sometimes common to use the word Jesus to bring to a light certain subjects and is this your only input into my comment of this brave American soldier you could have been more constructed in your views and comments shame on you if this is all you found interesting in this whole matter now this is me being very polite
What a painful thing to watch as a 2 time combat vet. His spirits and memories will get better but, there isn’t a day that goes by that I still don’t think about my deployments and things that happened. All combat vets have this in common. Love this brother.
There's thousands of service members who deserved the Medal of Honor. Their heroism is compartmentalized to military documents that never went public, and the memory of their fellow service members that they saved. Thanks to everyone who has rushed towards the sound of violence. - OEF, 2012-2013
Cmon man. Use your real name. Don't hide. Rusty Shackelford is the fake name Dale Dribble from king of the hill used when trying to be undercover and is one of the top online aliases Neo Nazi trolls use online.
@@jdsheleg8332 I was in the Army for six years, and I was deployed for 13 months to Afghanistan. I watched people sacrifice themselves to save others, and they barely got any recognition. I also watched high-ranking officers and non-com's do ABSOLUTELY NOTHING the entire deployment, and medals and awards rained down on them. I'm fully and completely aware of how the military award system works.
Wow this guy said some deep stuff, what a inteligent, honest and brave man. Im in shock to hear that he got a medal of honor and so was no longer welcomed at the marine core, thats what I understood at least. This interview was one of the most interesting and brutally honest I have ever watched.
He was welcomed. It’s just that as an MOH the US doesn’t want him going back over and getting killed. The U.S. wants the rest of us to see and know that you have achieved special honor which elevates you and you’re too special to die in combat.
True American hero!! He's so honest and wanted to do more for his team! That's a true man, soldier, and hero!! Thank you all for your service!! May God Bless!!
What a stud. True warrior and patriot through and through. Love how humble he is. You can see the pain he has endured in his eyes. I can't imagine what he went through that day. Absolute stud. Thank you for your service Meyers.🙏🏽👊🏽
Do not join the military. It’s all propaganda. Do you want to die for rich old politicians who do not care about you and make millions from foreign wars? Do you really want to kill innocent people for military industrial complex?
Honest & Truthful! well done Son! Semper Fi Brother, from a 30 yr Marine, Enlisted to officer, Door gunner in Vietnam, then F-4 Fighter Pilot. God has Blessed us more than we deserve!
American spirit...American stupidity you mean. The only reason to serve is not knowing what to do with your life and America only fights useless wars hunting for control over oil. Most selfish country in the world 🧐
From the son of a Marine, and a Captain on a fire department for over 20 years, thank you for your service. And I wish you the best of luck for the rest of your life. I’m sorry for your loss regarding all of your men. Also, regardless of your rank, you deserve the recognition and respect from the officers in charge. Thanks again. Captain Isherwood
After hearing his description of the village, I can see why he had reservations about the mission. His cadence picked up dramatically when he was explaining what he is doing now which gives hope to other veterans. Truly a great young man. I wonder what he would say now about "enduring freedom" after the completely botched exit.
Biden and Harris should both be impeached for the withdrawal leaving Americans behind and now still trapped there under Taliban and no plan to rescue them. It just brings tears and heartbreak to me.
My humble, simplified opinion of a complex issue. Maybe Afghanistan could have been a success if the US would have stayed another 50 years and the old/current Taliban leadership would have died off. You can't change a hundred year old culture that is accustomed to violence and solving disputes through war in 20 years. The obvious comparisons are Germany and Japan but both countries were already industrialized nations with a culture that valued high levels of education, innovation, industry, and had established bureaucratic institutions to build upon. With all due respect, Afghanistan had very little education since women were not allowed to go to school, no real industry even though they have a lot of minable resources and several other factors holding it back. The West showed Afghanistan that there is a different way to live but they had no will to fight to keep that lifestyle. Hindsight is 20/20.
@@Rob-uy9dx You want 50 more years of our US soldiers dying protecting foreign issues that have no benefit to Americans ? Maybe you should be in Afghanistan waiting to be rescued.
Wow I just read his citation and dude really that's badass 5 trips into a battle zone to get wounded and find his fellow marines 5 trips in and 5 trips out saving men and only had help from other vehicles during the 5th trip where he disembarked from relatively safety to help find his marines you sir are a real American hero thank you and NEVER FORGET
Thankyou for your service. Real sorry for your brother's and the unforgettable experience your service has given you. Never stop being you. You have more class under your fingernails than some people have in their whole family.
My father did 3 tours in Nam, got shot twice and saved some guys. He was written up for it, but never got the medal of honor. Thanks for your service young man
Killing & such results in consequences. Note those who have disrespected theirselves not even keenly aware they are in a ceremonial moment. No more or less. This due to the lack of prisons.
What an absolute badass and hero. So humble and I wish we were all this courageous. Thank you. You are an absolute warrior. I can’t imagine the pain you feel
True American, and sir you may not see yourself as a hero but we do . God bless you for taking care of the bodies of your fellow Marines . Sleep well with the knowledge that you did as told , and the loss was due to failed planning on higher ups. But you took charge and did what had to be done and brought our boys home . God bless you.
Go watch what he said about law abiding citizens exerting their 2nd amendment rights and practicing with their gear on at the range, you’ll lose most of the respect you had for him. He’s the type of guy who EXPECTS you to fawn over him thanking him for his service. Many in the “tactical” community even Garand Thumb called him out it was pretty disappointing.
@@PeterNgola Yes, yes it does. A man is not judged by his past Laurels but the life he continues to live. He's a disgrace to himself and everyone else.
I respect your courage, sacrifice and service to your teammates including our country. My Father and 5 of his brothers all fought in WWII & Korea. One brother was a Gold Star. All remaining family members have now passed away. My youngest Son Served in Iraq. Dakota you are the surviving keeper of the “MOH” from your team. God Bless you as you focus on your future. Never forgetting the past, but not holding yourself back from helping others in the future. My Respect Always. 🇺🇸
My son joined the Marines in 2014 his graduation was the proudest day of my life. I worried every day about him but that’s what he wanted. Young men like this young man are a typical great American soldier.
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God bless you brother
Talibans are freedom fighters and you must ask yourself what are you doing there.
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Freedom from what? What freedom were they fighting for? Engage brain before engaging brain in ignorance.@@Tom-uk2ow
@@Tom-uk2owabsolutely! Why even go there and create horrible memories! I Am so bewildered why such intelligent fine men , go to such places and create hell for themselves and for their families, for their comrades and for the people they are fighting with!!
You can tell that fight sits heavy on his heart and he loses a lot of sleep over it. What a warrior. Much Respect to him and my God give him piece from it all.
I am a former Marine from the 90's. This young man is a Farm kid through and through. His humility is rock solid. I can see that you're not wearing the CMH. You are a Heartbroken man. It took me a long time to get back to something more normal when I got out and I didn't experience 1/2 of what you did. I appreciate you and I'm glad you survived even when your team mates didn't.
Once a marine always a marine. Ain‘t no such thing as a ‚former‘ marine
As long as civilians don't wear camo he is humble.
@@chrissinclair4442 such a petty remark to make on a video like this. Get over it
@@jeffbones2802 I can't help it Dakota is a phallic symbol.
@@chrissinclair4442 yeah as long as you don’t train. He’s one of the few who doesn’t like that civilians have the rights they do and makes you wonder if they remember the oath? Also I don’t think he was a farm boy. Wasn’t here dating Sarah Palin’s daughter most his teenage life? As a Ky native you don’t live in Ky being in media headlines as a teen
" the storm in front of you is always the biggest ". Words of wisdom .
Dakota Meyer- the best of the U.S. Marines, the best of us. God bless him.
He's a warrior. What helped me 10 years or so after Vietnam was I quit drinking and started jogging. I'm now in my 70's and I still jog daily 7 days a week 52 weeks a year regardless of weather and lift weights at a gym 4 days a week. I can't say whether that would help everybody but it works for me. I still think about it but it doesn't control my life.
@@TMNmedia We tried to save them but the politicians got tired and handed them over to the communists. Same politicians who are sending money to Iran so they can kill innocents in Israel.
There is evil in this world. I fought against it.
Thank you for your service🫡 my grandfather was a vietnam vet as well but he passed from alcohol. RIP
@@iluvgrim2 Thank you. Sorry to hear about your grandfather.
@@TMNmedia The 1.5 million people who died in Syria after Obama declared "Assad must go". Did that bother you at all? You voted for him right?
@@azbdizzy4176 Obama? 😂😂 he can go to hell like the rest of u Americans vet
The best interview I've heard in a long time. The questions were smart - the answers were straight and honest. ... RESPECT.
Watch Jocko Wilco podcast it's long but really more in depth
@@JustMe-gn6yf ... I'll check it, thanks.
the pullout just sucked so hard..
USMC - Semper Fi. 🇺🇸
🤘🏻
Also a former Marine here. This man epitomizes the thinking Marine. Followed orders until they just didn't make any sense, esp when it came to protecting his team. No such thing as "just an E-4." His frustration is palpable.
Dakota, You are NOT a failure! You are a warrior and a hero! Thank you for your service! I pray all is well with you. Sending so much love your way. ❤
Anyone else hear his heartbeat through the mic when he starts talking about combat and people still refuse to believe war takes it's toll long term on folks
This Marine epitomizes courage and loyalty! He and others like him deserve our undying respect. The Best of the Best!
He's definitely not done grieving. Still struggles with pain, anger, hate, despair, and I pray he will be ok. He is far from being a failure. He needs to realize he can't change the world or who time is up. God bless this man.
Well put
Like that stuff, you can NEVER wash off !
God will put him in hell
How proud this marine makes me to be a American. Thank you Sir !
he never will be.
What an incredible person. The medal of honor doesn't not show that he's a failure. It honors the sacrifice he made to help save as many as he could. You can tell he's still grieving and has internal conflicts but he's absolutely a hero.
Say less😂
How can you tell?
Honest, humble, talks about his enemies with respect. Pay attention, kids. This is what a man sounds like
Indeed.
DITTO
Super humble. “The Marines received the MOH.” “Not me.” He sees the MOH as his day of failure. Such perspective - you can tell his love for his team mates.
You pay attention, kid.
Don't tell me kid
“I truly believe I am alive today because of the afghan soldiers I had next to me”
Beautiful!
On 1 side hes killing Afghans
On the other side hes saved by them! Wtf!
@@pakistanzucks Its a civil war. and not to mention these groups do get volunteers internationally/
@@owenlloyd4382 another civil war the us started
For it to be a civil war it would have to be United . It’s not United . But it’s crazy after the war it’s United now
Wait a minute biden said the afghans werent willing to fight for their country or for freedom .
Truly gut wrenching to hear, see and feel the sacrifice of this incredible Marine. Dakota Meyer told us the truth, hero's died on the battlefield and he's been honored with a medal well earned in spite of to the incompetence of others above himself. Who needlessly sacrificed Marines in their own selfish pursuit of medals and glory. Dakota tried his best to make it right, and this young man is still trying to help veterans everywhere.
If I sound angry, it's because I lived with the shell of a father who served two combat tours in Nam. My wonderful mother once told me something that for many decades didn't sink in to my mind or soul. Mom said - John, your father went to Vietnam and a stranger came home. It took four years of service in the Air Force, three children, thirty years of marriage and my own son joining the military before the pain, grief and her overwhelming sadness started to register. As to what my mother was trying to actually convey.
Looking in to the eyes of Dakota Meyer brings it all back. His message is a mixed blessing. Military service is honorable, what they are ordered to do often is not. Word to the wise, Afghanistan has never been conquered, defeated or put under the boot of a foreign power. the fact that our military was there for eighteen years demonstrates the God awful incompetence destroying America from within.
Incredible comment. Thank you for taking the time to write that out
Maybe don't invade peoples land....a shame young men die for corruption of their 'leaders'
Not heroes sorry. Heroes are at home defending their land if need be. Not ruining other countries.
It was controlled by the British for hundreds of years…. Have you ever taken a world history class?
@@ianwhipple8842 Why do people have to be douche bags? If you have correction to make simply point it out and move on.
Wow
That's heavy. Thank you
"You tell your people they better not touch my Marines, they're my guys and I'll finish it." Beautiful!
That's so much honor man and I thought I was being honorable by almost taking a 50-year sentence from my homeboy but kids this is true brotherhood don't go to the streets and look for it if you want a brotherhood or something like that go to the military that's it
What a humble legend. Respect from an ex Australian Navy sailor.
The nature of sacrifice is that you take the failings of your corp very personally and give of yourself for their sake, not your own, to mitigate and correct those failings. I think that’s why these guys always feel like they failed somebody; because they think they’re responsible for all the ways we failed them. Truly a hero.
Congratulations Dakota on your construction company. Also thank you for helping veterans.. god bless. Dave blackburn. Hope all is well with you. Hope you are doing well this day
Hero? Are you kidding? He's already said he joined so he could fight = kill people and he thinks Afghanistan was responsible for 911. It was a false flag op
eh, I wouldn't go that far. I don't doubt the intensity of the combat but this whole story seems dramatized just justify USMC trying to get someone a medal. That assumption is also backed up by dozens upon dozens of unclassified documents. He's the only MOH recipient to get the award based off his own story with no investigation evidence to actually support his claim. lol Let that sink in. This was during the period the military was pushing hard for living MOH recipients. Not a single witness or BDA report supports him killing 8 people. Only person testified they saw him kill anyone and that was 1 Taliban. The driver of his truck testified Meyers didn't leap from his turret and save anyone. 4 sworn statements said another person, an Army officer, actually led the charge while Meyers sat in the backseat. lol. Multiple Marines testified that the USMC completely changed the story from what Meyers commander actually put on the citation so it would get approved. The white house even had to come out and publicly address this entire thing to save Obamas reputation because so many people know it's a lie. Key words for a MOH are to go above and beyond. Reacting to an ambush and "Never leave a fallen comrade" isn't above and beyond. It's the most basic part of the job. I mean the dude couldn't even finish a deployment because he got "stressed". Sounds like a quitter to me. Not a hero.
@@BlueMax717 you're a troll of the worst kind. Let's see how you conduct yourself under the circumstances of that day.
@@BlueMax717 I have never researched his story or care to, if you have, it's very interesting what you have come up with. And I will add very believeable. We live in a time where hero gets labelled to anyone that does their job. What was that girls name Jessica something from WV that was in a lost convoy in Iraq, slammed her truck into another vehicle got injured and captured. The military made up a big story about fighting off the Taliban to protect her team and all this other stuff. Later she came out and said she didn't do any of that, she never was capable of getting her weapon to fire. When he first got the MOH and was making the TV interview tour he wasn't so beaten and stressed out as he does in this interview.
Dakota has absolutely NOTHING to be ashamed of. His bravery and courage is astounding. If his men trusted him and looked up to him for leadership during warfare-that is success. Appreciate his service. Thank you.
Yeah he does lol and he lost
@@nadjiguemarful Jesus loves you; let that sink in.
@@commentatron What do u zionists have to do with Jesus
@@nadjiguemarful bro supports one of the worst countries in the world
@@kadendose1356 It's only the worst because the West made it that way.
Dakota- you are no way a failure...I could never be prouder of any Marine. You served your country and brothers as well as any serviceman could have. Stand tall!!!
Bless his heart. Makes me tear up hearing the trouble he’s still going through especially being given the medals for about his teammates not making it home. 😕 wish nothing but the best and hope he gets the therapy and help he may need. 🙌🏼🇺🇸
Brother's not teammates
For invading another country? That why you want God to bless him? Do you people even think?
@@misteryolo7248are you people are the true problem and reason why we're over there
"The MOH ruined my life" wow. As a non combat vet (USAF '86 -'90) I never considered the full ramifications of such a situation. Always thought those guys lived the life of Riley. He's a humble man that just humbled the crap outta me. Respect!🇺🇸
What a heavy burden to carry. It seems like all of these MOH recipients are extremely humble, tough, intelligent, and caring. But to go through that and survive it, despite the losses they witnessed, is absolutely incredible. Thank you for your service sir. You make us all proud to be an 🇺🇲
Speak for yourself. No pride in shooting up Arab villages
Maybe you feel that way.. There are many Americans that don't like this dude.
@@keatonjorgensen8793 and? Not everyone is gonna like you in this cold ass world.
@@lattrelbia2527 He is a commie that said "civilians" shouldn't own body armor and train on the range so be cautious of who you thank for serving they might be the ones that will be against you
@@lattrelbia2527
Nothing better than being liked as a flag or a cast of tin. That’s how we treat or troops.
Mad respect for this gentleman. He doesn’t think he deserves our admiration; but he know differently. His sacrifices for his nation and his brethren are nothing short of astounding. Thank you, Sir. 🇺🇸
He sacrificed alot for the rich
This guy is an arrogant asshole in real life. He's in hot water for feuding with content creators and making fun of some guys who never served in the military that were wearing tactical gear. He was rude as hell.
Except when his entitled ass went on video and shat on civilians who want to own tactical weapons and gear like we don’t deserve it when veterans who are more iconic and advanced than him train and empower civilians.
Yea the elite and rich bankers love clowns like him and you
@@northernninety7 I don’t think entitled is the right word. Because if anyone is entitled to say being tacticool is glorifying something horrible, it’s a literal MoH.
From a British Army vet - I can't put it on to words how much respect and admiration I have for this bloke, and others that fought with him. Balls of steel, all of them.
As an American, I don't think we could ask for a better Country to fight along side us than the British.
@@McDago100 Germany. Uh, old Germany.
@@Aqueox Germans of yesteryear are longggg gone! At least the Brits can still churn out world class warriors today...
@@stabilis8895 Lol, from Afghanistan? India? Syria? Turkey?
Is bloke slang for dude or man?
This is one MOH recipient I really worry about. I pray he knows that every breathe that he has in his body is honoring his teammates and their sacrifice.
Well said Megan. It a concept I have embraced to keep me going after my experiences.
Can I ask why you worry?? Because I’ve seen this guys videos pop up every now and then over the years and I have to say everytime I look at him I see extreme pain and I know that suicide rates are high for veterans. So yeah I worry about this one in particular is that what you are saying?
He literally says he doesn’t want to be referred to as a moh recipient
@@bananainacup Most MOH recipients will tell you the same thing. They get awarded the medal for one, very brief moment of their overall deployment. On top of that, they see other soldiers do what they did to receive the MOH in almost every engagement with the enemy, yet those people don't get the medal.
You are a true American hero. I was happy to even brush shoulders with you while stationed in K-bay. You exemplify what it means to be a loyal friend and a fierce warrior. I hope you have found happiness and peace in your life. Semper Fi brother. God bless you and God bless America.
KBay…the best…Pyramid Rock
I’m not a Medal of Honor recipient. I’m a Marine who received the Medal of Honor.
What a guy! Farm values, athletically able. Guts to the extreme.
and best of all, an undying urge to serve his jewish masters and isreal! You love to see the shabbos goy like this!
you are a golem
Without Christ none of it matters.
@Not_A_Dumb_Leftist To make people think.
To look to Christ and ONLY Christ to save them from their sin . To look to the.death burial and resurrection of JESUS for our salvation by faith in his blood ! 1 Corinthians 15 v.1-4
"I didn't kill enough and I didn't save enough". How could you not feel that? God bless you and your team, sir. Thank you infinitely for your service, your actions, your courage, your contributions and lesser to no part of all of it....thank you for your sacrifice in every sense that a mere word implies.
Very well said, couldn’t say it more elegantly myself!! I second this wonderful message!! God Bless 🇺🇸
An exceptional man and warrior. Welcome home son, your best WAS enough and many would say so. Thank You for your service!
As the economy crumbles like a 🍪 we are out on adventures selling the dream
How could you not feel that? Is that rhetorical or do you genuinely want an answer?
@Aragorn 10 times the man you will ever be.
"If I killed enough the war would have been over, if I saved enough, none of my teammates would have died."
One of the greatest wartime quotes ever !
What a punch of crap ...
Nice pink suit.
War is a racket and it was twenty years of extorting the us taxpayer because the state department gave visas to a bunch of terrorists. Invading a country because enemy’s used it as a training ground as a standard would have the US bankrupt from invading dozens upon dozens of countries. Oh wait I forgot we are bankrupt and just borrowing.
@@DoeBoy999 "The US people are slaves to the jews and Israel, who is slaughtering innocent muslims." - Osama Bin Laden.
I went to school in Kentucky with Dakota after he got back from the war. Him, this other guy Jacody and myself we’re all friends. He did not talk about the war very much at the time I just knew that he has served in the past. What a great guy.
That's really cool!
@@45Rand0m pfft! This dude is so full of it. 🧢
Why would he lie about going to school with someone. Millions of people watch RUclips and at least 1000 at least know him from school work or military m. It’s not like it’s a big deal to know someone
Your right, I’m full of it. I’m lying on here so I can impress people I have never and will never meet…
@@realcritical-kr2dd Typical anime profile pic RUclips comment section badass
Total respect for this young man coming from being in the Angolan war in South Africa 🇿🇦 back in 1976 .Salute🙏🙏
Listen closely people. "I honestly don't care about the metal of Honor. I'm a Marine and that's my job". True humility. Another good dude just keeping it real!
Hurah! Thank you for your service Dakota! I'm gonna file this one away in my files to review ever so often to see what our military men should be like and the standard it should be!
Except it is all he ever talks about and has used it to create a celebrity persona for himself
The thumbnail pretty much sums up how I feel about my 3 deployments.
The pain from the losses is never going away. The anger and hate has barely dissipated and the wish I had done more, even when I literally couldn’t do anything else always eats away at me.
Then they completely abandoned everything my brothers had died for or suffered for in complete disgrace.
They left what few friends we had made among the Afghanis to suffer at the hands of the people they had helped us fight for decades.
Now, I am left with the most painful problem of all. How do I make their sacrifice mean something. How do I make what they did for me worth the incredible price that was paid.
I can’t watch saving private ryan because I don’t have an answer for the end.
Until recently, I’ve realized what I can do, what we all must do to make the sacrifice worth it.
We have to restore the nation and the flag they died for. We must not remain apathetic to the future of our nation. We must fight.
I have to give Macpherson’s child a future to be proud of a life worth living. I have to make Cerros Jr.’s heroic actions mean something to his family, he saved several lives that day and we all owe him a debt.
Domeij did 13 deployments, left behind a full and loving family. They must have a a nation that can look them in the eye and tell them we finally paid off some of the debt.
My life isn’t so precious as to live the rest of it in shame and apathy. I loved my country once, I bled liters of my blood for it , It can be made something worth loving again.
We can repay them by forging this Nation into something they would be proud of, and to promise to never lose another young mans life in the pursuit of profit or political gain. To never sacrifice our children again without just cause and the will power to stick it out until every ounce of blood that must be paid is never again wasted.
Thank you for your service and everything you’ve done for our country. Just a personal opinion, but I think the best way to prevent future soldiers from suffering the same fate is by stopping the corruption within our government that has been ongoing.
As a veteran do you vote for the REpublican party even though they constantly disrespect our military vets like recently when Biden and the dems passed that bill in congress that sent billions to the VA to help military vets harmed by toxic burn pits, and the GOP Senate buried it, or like that time when Trump stole a billion dollars earmarked for the VA to put into his wall, that ended up in Steve Bannon's pockets? or have you figured out already that the GOP doesnt support our vets, they only just support sending you to war?
Thank you for your service. What you wrote was so heartfelt and eloquent. I pray and give to help our veterans. I have met and talked to some of our homeless veterans and I wish we would do more for them. Those who caused the loss of life of those valiant Afghan men will pay someday at the hands of Almighty God and they will wish they had been punished on earth. Hang in there, our country needs our veterans at this time more than ever 🙁.
sorry to tell you but the whole mission was messed up from the beginning
Word.
This man is so eaten up and yet he remains humble, righteous, and has that halo of good intention. I never agreed with the war or our reasons for being there (especially Iraq), but never as an American would I doubt, hate on, or wish any ill will to an individual soldier or tell him or her they were wrong for going. Those individuals do truly protect our freedom and defend our nation. It's the politicians I will always hold responsible as well as the military industrial complex. You're a good man, Dakota.
The reason we went to Afghanistan was to kill Osama bin Laden and destroy the Taliban. I think after bin Laden was killed we should have had the rest cleaned up and left.
The rest I agree with you. No Iraq. The politicians drag these wars out longer than neccessary for what you alluded to, Military Complex.
Do you like Tom Petty?
War is delightful for those who have no experience of it. The so called elites love war and make billions of dollars from war. Our warriors know war is not delightful or worth the cost. The elites should have to fight if they are going to profit from our fellow Americans going to die .
You're a fool then. We should of just let Saddam stay doing what he was doing huh?🙄
@@erichvonmanstein6876 Do you like Tom Petty?
I'm a Vietnam veteran and you are a real credit to your country. Those of us who have seen combat and lost friends carry the guilt and grief for the war that American society long ago forgot. It's normal and if you can still find some joy in life then you must live it out, which looks like what you're doing, helping other vets is commendable, finally veterans are beginning to see that we must organize for our rights, and we must find a way to make our country serious and respectable again. Peace of Christ.
how does it feel, serving isreal?
Hehe Respectable, funny
@@trevandezz5959 Shut your mouth and have some respect. I'm no fan of the chosen people but this isn't the place.
What a humble and tough marine this young man is, i just hope he gets what ever assistance he requires because you can tell he's carrying a load on his mind.....God bless him.
its one thing to listen to vets of ww2 but to hear someone so fresh and recent it really hits different...so proud and thankful for men and women like this.
As a fellow Kentucky son and veteran, and my dad was a 22 year army vet that served 2 years in Korea during the war and one in Vietnam, he as well as me had a hard time putting up with the military politics and the politicians that are destroying our military just to benefit themselves. Me as well as my dad always felt it’s the guys next to you while your serving. We never felt the need to advertise we were veterans or had to wear metals after our military time was over. Our feeling were always that the friendship we had with our fellow service members and them knowing we always had their back was what we honored. Ones that never served will ever know what that means.
Hell yea! Thank you for your service sir! I’m a military brat born on Fort Knox myself. Us Kentucky babies are out there more than we think!
The same
Currently working on Knox and from the area (my dad being stationed here and we stayed here) 101st vet. Thanks for the comment I agree.
But here you are " advertising " lmao
@@ToneWoN I said I was a 101st vet. I said kentucky area because you rarely hear anyone being in the military from kentucky. But ok.
Great young man. He should be proud of what he accomplished. Please get the help you need to accept being a survivor. The families of those you brought back are forever grateful.
What a soldier, what a soul, a lesson of character and dedication for all of us. God bless your heart.
Marine.
U.S. Marine
He is an intense go-getter who has strong convictions. That guy is a winner through and through. A remarkable, impressive man who gets things done.
I'm glad the person doing the interview did ask him what is he doing now? That hit different when he said everyone wants to do an interview and I have re live the worse day of my life over and over. Thank you for your service brotha!!
What else could he have possibly asked afterwards?🤣
A lot of haters in this comment section. Criticizing America, criticizing him and the military. Shaking my head. This guy along with all the rest of the military follow the orders they’re given. It’s always the same, old men in power order young men to fight. He did what he was told to do.
Just following order is no excuse dude, these people droned children and massacred civilians in random village in the desert.
@@MincWW yep, unfortunately civilians were killed. Perhaps if the Taliban and ISIS wouldn’t use human shields, deliberately live among the civilians knowing our protocols to avoid collateral damage, then civilian casualties could be avoided. Get off your high horse and stop acting like everything in war goes picture perfect. No one lives in your rainbow world. And for all the examples where the US military F’d up causing collateral damage, it’s small beans compared to the innocent civilians lives lost to the atrocities ISIS committed. Spare me with your impossible and delusional expectations.
@@MincWW clown alert 🚨
@@trentlivgard1606 You're being brainwashed by American media. Its sad that you will live not knowing the truth.
old caucasions
WOW what an honest down to earth human being
someone to really look up to, a real hero
thankyou for doing the interview
I wish someone could get through to him that it wasn’t his fault… he tried to argue against bad decisions that were being made, and then when it inevitably did go bad, he stepped in to do everything he could. Just because bullets missed by inches doesn’t mean he didn’t have the intent to die trying. Going back over and over showed his dedication to his teammates, and that is what he should be ok with the medal for… because someone else might not have had the courage to do so. Lives were saved. Poor guy.
Are you hating it?
@@solomonstello how could he possibly be hating? I didn't get that from the comment at all. Seemed like the opposite of hating to me.
He was asking ' Are you hating it? As in his name. Pay attention 😂
Definitely a great man! However, unless one was in that same situation, you could never understand it from his eyes. That's his way of respect and love for his brothers lost. I understand it, but at least we all know he is a hero and we should support his perspective.
Am a marine and its my fault too. Its hard to explain to you this. Its my fault that I wasn't there with him. Just the way it is and it will always be that way. Semper Fi
I know this was difficult for him, but his story needs to be told and recorded for history. This will ensure his friends and teammates will never be forgotten. It wasn’t until I became a Marine that my Dad, a Korean War veteran and Marine, and his friends (Marines who fought in WW2 and/or Korea) opened up and let me have a beer with them as they swapped stories that they would not discuss with non-veterans. It was an honor to be in their presence and to hear their parts in history. I hope more veterans will record their stories, even if they won’t be heard until after they are gone. It brings humanity to history.
@@keithmarlowe5569 and the gen z’s these days hates democracy and want communism, im not even American and it worries me.
My grandpa drove a tank in ww2 in north Africa and Italy he died of cancer in the mid 70s and I never met him but my mom said he never talked about it at all
@@keithmarlowe5569 It’s sad that that family history is now gone with him. I know my Dad never really talks to my Mom about what he experienced (both are still fortunately alive) but she says he sometimes has “restless sleep”. She never says “nightmares” but says he will toss and turn and sometimes mutter “military words”. He’s told me and my brother (also a Marine) some stuff, but I know he’s held back because his friends he served with would talk about patrols and being attacked and when they started talking about what my Dad did he’d give them a “look” if it started to head towards killing people. He barely talks about being wounded but does have a few photos of him getting a Purple Heart and rehabbing in the hospital. I’ve asked him to write down anything he’s comfortable with. I know he still feels guilty about killing people, same with his friends (all deceased now) who fought in WW2. Most said they did what they had to in order to save their buddies. To me, that is what they were really fighting for.
@@Michael-te6jh I’m sorry you didn’t get to meet him. I’ll bet he had some incredible (and terrifying) experiences that shaped the man he was and became. It’s too bad all that history died with him. My kids love attending veteran parades/organizations and from a young age I told them not to ever ask a veteran “how many people have you killed” and to instead ask about funny stuff like who their friends were they served with, funny boot camp stories, how bad the food was, fun stories of having liberty (time off) and what they saw and did. Older veterans LOVED those questions from my girls and would light up while telling stories and laughing about those memories and my daughters enjoyed hearing the stories and seeing the veterans smile.
It's extraordinarily important to have veterans speak openly about and revealing their stories on record. Recording their experiences like this is WICKED important. It's honestly shocking that the government/military doesn't put all these fascinating stories on record.
They should have audio/video-graphically recorded EVERY SINGLE story told by our soldiers from the Pacific Campaign and the Atlantic Campaign! Those records are PRICELESS were they to actually exist today (if you can imagine how much they'd be worth today!
Failing that, we instead should have done the exact same thing for our current soldiers returning home now speaking about their lives before and after being recruited, their time overseas in comboat and importantly when they WEREN'T in combat. Their experiences with the local people and everything like that is important as well as the military culture of the time so it can be compared to the military culture of decades past.
Respect and honor to you guys who served. My son is 18 and I strongly discouraged him from joining. Not because of what might happen to him in combat but for the reason not being good enough or the government he was serving caring enough. God bless you all for your service and courage.
I was in Somalia 93 (seen combat at the stadium with the Pakistani Army, sent to Haiti in 1994 then to Iraq in 2003-2004 nothing even comes close to what he did and had to endure. Mission complete Devil Dog !!
I was with the 22MEU on the Guadal Canal. There in Somalia. Were you with the 22MEU or the corresponding WESTPACK that was the other Marines on scene?
All those places sound like real ______ countries!
@@dk2614 he was cappin
@@opppopp2322 I see his avatar is Av8tore71. Phonetically it's pronounced Aviator. I was a helicopter mechanic during my enlistment. Just wondering if we might have crossed paths...
@@Redneckerthanu No, I would have been known by Kozi. I was a 6112. I was probably the only one on board ship with a cast on my right hand that kept getting eaten away by jet fuel.
Thank you sir for your sacrifice and service. You make me proud to be an American. I hope you find peace one day that you did all you could. We can see the pain in your eyes as well has the honor you have for your teammates. This should be shown to high school students as an example of what a man and true hero.
This man is the man I always wanted to be !!! Much respect
@Dan think he means brave, Daniel.
Wonderful, Blessed Man of Highest Character. America is Blessed.
This brave Marines speech is noticeably pressured at times but he's focused and aligned with his priorities! Much respect!
“It’s not something that defines me.” is the same reaction I felt after I was awarded the Marine Corps Medal/Navy Commendation Medal after 9/11 at the Pentagon in 2001. It was an award for a horrible tragedy which I felt was a counter-intuitive honor after so many had perished while doing their job.
Thats very selfless and deep. Thank you. 🤘🏻❤️
Thank you though for what you did to help re-build and recover.
I hope you are doing well brother. Take care of yourself! Oorah!
I guess part of it is the military paying respect and reflection of what's happened. To those who were lost and to those who remain. I can't imagine living with what Dakota has been through. An upstanding man. Thanks SuttonMatthew for your service. It's refreshing to see such good character is still alive in some of the things that Dakota was saying.
As a Marine combat veteran and lifelong NYC resident who was right there on 9/11, I thank you for your service and anything that anyone did to help after that horrendous Tuesday.
Peace brother.
This is heart renching stuff , bless this young man and may he find peace someday 🙏
Total respect to you chap, from a Brit, just incredible. Semper Fi doesn’t really seem to cut it for you brother ….. amazing and inspiring.
I’m so sorry Dakota.
Thank you for all you did and sharing your story. God Bless ya sir.
Keep pushing forward brother.
Jesus he seemed so calm after what he went through and go back to base and still look after his boys I am lost for words total respect to this American soldier
Why are you using the Lords name as a swear word?
Where have I used a swear word it is sometimes common to use the word Jesus to bring to a light certain subjects and is this your only input into my comment of this brave American soldier you could have been more constructed in your views and comments shame on you if this is all you found interesting in this whole matter now this is me being very polite
@@diljitjedi yes, it's very common to use the lords name in vain.
American MARINE!
@@jimjoe9945 Bruh shut up. Who cares, can't you just enjoy the video?
What a painful thing to watch as a 2 time combat vet. His spirits and memories will get better but, there isn’t a day that goes by that I still don’t think about my deployments and things that happened. All combat vets have this in common. Love this brother.
Lol whatever you say Michael 🤡
@@dudedog884 problem dog?
@@mikef5659 he is just an uneducated fool... And he should keep his mouth shut and respect the vets
And sometimes thinking about it,is worse than combat.
You're a humble warrior...scratch that...marine.
Thank you, for your fight.
And thank you to the fallen.
All of you, for your service.
❤️
Amen !
There's thousands of service members who deserved the Medal of Honor. Their heroism is compartmentalized to military documents that never went public, and the memory of their fellow service members that they saved.
Thanks to everyone who has rushed towards the sound of violence.
- OEF, 2012-2013
Cmon man. Use your real name. Don't hide. Rusty Shackelford is the fake name Dale Dribble from king of the hill used when trying to be undercover and is one of the top online aliases Neo Nazi trolls use online.
@@nicholaslamarca7220 what? 😂
@J Hundred fantastic way of putting it
You really don't understand the military award system.
@@jdsheleg8332 I was in the Army for six years, and I was deployed for 13 months to Afghanistan.
I watched people sacrifice themselves to save others, and they barely got any recognition. I also watched high-ranking officers and non-com's do ABSOLUTELY NOTHING the entire deployment, and medals and awards rained down on them.
I'm fully and completely aware of how the military award system works.
Wow this guy said some deep stuff, what a inteligent, honest and brave man. Im in shock to hear that he got a medal of honor and so was no longer welcomed at the marine core, thats what I understood at least. This interview was one of the most interesting and brutally honest I have ever watched.
He was welcomed. It’s just that as an MOH the US doesn’t want him going back over and getting killed. The U.S. wants the rest of us to see and know that you have achieved special honor which elevates you and you’re too special to die in combat.
True American hero!! He's so honest and wanted to do more for his team! That's a true man, soldier, and hero!! Thank you all for your service!! May God Bless!!
The finest of the finest. Hats off! Amazingly humble man resisting the spotlight due such deep decency in memory of his fallen brothers
He talks like my Uncle Wade did, and you would only hear him talking to his brother about war. I wish I knew more about him, his life was a secret.
God Bless you Dakota Meyer for your dedication to our great country and for your fellow servicemen!!
What a stud. True warrior and patriot through and through. Love how humble he is. You can see the pain he has endured in his eyes. I can't imagine what he went through that day. Absolute stud. Thank you for your service Meyers.🙏🏽👊🏽
Yikes, if so that is concerning. Can you please tell me where he said this so I can confirm?
@@greyjedi4794 I never heard that.
Do not join the military. It’s all propaganda. Do you want to die for rich old politicians who do not care about you and make millions from foreign wars? Do you really want to kill innocent people for military industrial complex?
Honest & Truthful! well done Son! Semper Fi Brother, from a 30 yr Marine, Enlisted to officer, Door gunner in Vietnam, then F-4 Fighter Pilot. God has Blessed us more than we deserve!
I VERY MUCH APPRECIATE THIS GUY'S BRUTAL HONESTY. And, thank you for your service.
Great American spirit. Super humble and soft spoken, yet an overflowing spirit to serve.
American spirit...American stupidity you mean. The only reason to serve is not knowing what to do with your life and America only fights useless wars hunting for control over oil. Most selfish country in the world 🧐
Thank you for your service Mr. Dakota. Your interview brought me to tears. God bless you sir.
From the son of a Marine, and a Captain on a fire department for over 20 years, thank you for your service. And I wish you the best of luck for the rest of your life. I’m sorry for your loss regarding all of your men. Also, regardless of your rank, you deserve the recognition and respect from the officers in charge. Thanks again. Captain Isherwood
Never overlook a Marine Corporal. They can follow and they can lead. Most important, they definitely can fight.
All marines no matter what rank can fight.
@Old Corps Marine even today old head.
@Old Corps Marine dont underestimate the NCO, even today. Maybe the other branches, but as i am sure you know, the corps does not train bitches.
I heard he was a Lance/JR when he disregarded orders
He still believes 'Afghanistsn wrecked our country on 9/11'...the only think he will ever lead, is a flock of sheeple.
This Marine is true blue, and he deserves every medal and consideration available. I hope survivor's guilt doesn't ruin him.
US lost the WAr in afghanistan like Alexander the Great did.
@@Bilangumus Alexander the Great conquered Persia and Afghanistan dummy lmao
@@Michorida 😆
@@Michorida Yeah and look where that got him.
@@fargoth391 remembered for thousands of years later as a great conqueror and general?
If only we had many more Americans like this man. God-bless this marine.
Yea right. Watch him trash people exercising their 2nd amendment. He can save the patriotic nonsense.
God bless you, Sgt Meyer. You are NOT a failure in any way!
I wish you peace in your life. You absolutely deserve it.
I loved his description of parris island. Great character
After hearing his description of the village, I can see why he had reservations about the mission. His cadence picked up dramatically when he was explaining what he is doing now which gives hope to other veterans. Truly a great young man. I wonder what he would say now about "enduring freedom" after the completely botched exit.
Biden and Harris should both be impeached for the withdrawal leaving Americans behind and now still trapped there under Taliban and no plan to rescue them. It just brings tears and heartbreak to me.
Botched exit? The only thing botched was that it did not occur earlier.
@@toddbridges7430 We should have just given the Taliban 85 plus billion in arms sooner? Get off the internet wanker.
My humble, simplified opinion of a complex issue. Maybe Afghanistan could have been a success if the US would have stayed another 50 years and the old/current Taliban leadership would have died off. You can't change a hundred year old culture that is accustomed to violence and solving disputes through war in 20 years. The obvious comparisons are Germany and Japan but both countries were already industrialized nations with a culture that valued high levels of education, innovation, industry, and had established bureaucratic institutions to build upon. With all due respect, Afghanistan had very little education since women were not allowed to go to school, no real industry even though they have a lot of minable resources and several other factors holding it back. The West showed Afghanistan that there is a different way to live but they had no will to fight to keep that lifestyle. Hindsight is 20/20.
@@Rob-uy9dx You want 50 more years of our US soldiers dying protecting foreign issues that have no benefit to Americans ? Maybe you should be in Afghanistan waiting to be rescued.
Wow I just read his citation and dude really that's badass 5 trips into a battle zone to get wounded and find his fellow marines 5 trips in and 5 trips out saving men and only had help from other vehicles during the 5th trip where he disembarked from relatively safety to help find his marines you sir are a real American hero thank you and NEVER FORGET
Some of which is fabricated
Your dedication and humble attitude is a true testimony of your character. You are a true hero Sir!
Thankyou for your service. Real sorry for your brother's and the unforgettable experience your service has given you. Never stop being you. You have more class under your fingernails than some people have in their whole family.
So much respect for this guy. If I ever have a son, I will show him how this Man speaks and his integrity.
With what this man has seen and committed himself to, his composure is very resolute. I couldn't keep so cool when telling such a story..
Thank you for your service and sacrifice Sgt Meyer. Semper Fi brother
One of the best interviews that I’ve seen ,all the best from a U.K. Veteran
Was it worth it? Killing poor people, for rich people far away.
Nothing but Respect for that hero!
My father did 3 tours in Nam, got shot twice and saved some guys. He was written up for it, but never got the medal of honor. Thanks for your service young man
Killing & such results in consequences. Note those who have disrespected theirselves not even keenly aware they are in a ceremonial moment. No more or less. This due to the lack of prisons.
Sad how our men and women in the military are treated here and abroad , just pawns in a cruel game of chess. Much respect to this man and well wishes
I guess? We know what we're signed up for. Always seemed fair to me that we're treated the same as a civ. We all had a choice
@@Jollyneverand yet they still bitch about ptsd😂
@@Jollynever not what I meant but I feel u
It's actually lack of proper education and indoctrination, wich has people joining up without fully understanding the way things work ,
It is disgusting. Best soldiers from the best country in the world
I recently heard a retired Army Sargeant say "The Army is something you did, the MARINES is something you ARE". This guy!
he must have been a POG
He was a POG, cause no Army Infantryman would say that.
Once a Soldier always a Soldier. HOOAH Til I Die.
It’s all propaganda meant to brainwash. Don’t join military. Don’t die for rich people.
That’s bad ass.
What an absolute badass and hero. So humble and I wish we were all this courageous. Thank you. You are an absolute warrior. I can’t imagine the pain you feel
Most Americans will defend America if someone invaded it's just going over seas for not righteous reasons of course you'll receive backlash
What a humble guy. You can see it on his face, he really does not want any part of the medal.
My friend died in Enduring Freedom. Seeing young guys interview makes me happy they made it back
True American, and sir you may not see yourself as a hero but we do . God bless you for taking care of the bodies of your fellow Marines . Sleep well with the knowledge that you did as told , and the loss was due to failed planning on higher ups. But you took charge and did what had to be done and brought our boys home . God bless you.
Go watch what he said about law abiding citizens exerting their 2nd amendment rights and practicing with their gear on at the range, you’ll lose most of the respect you had for him. He’s the type of guy who EXPECTS you to fawn over him thanking him for his service. Many in the “tactical” community even Garand Thumb called him out it was pretty disappointing.
Dakota is far from an American the dude doesn't even support the second amendment he's a coward.
@@FRDOMFGTHR so that cancels everything huh were you ever in?
@@PeterNgola Yes, yes it does. A man is not judged by his past Laurels but the life he continues to live. He's a disgrace to himself and everyone else.
He’s not a hero, just another sucker.
I respect your courage, sacrifice and service to your teammates including our country. My Father and 5 of his brothers all fought in WWII & Korea. One brother was a Gold Star. All remaining family members have now passed away. My youngest Son Served in Iraq. Dakota you are the surviving keeper of the “MOH” from your team. God Bless you as you focus on your future. Never forgetting the past, but not holding yourself back from helping others in the future. My Respect Always. 🇺🇸
Sir, thank you for your service, courage and self sacrifice, and for your, comrades, family and loved ones who walked with you...
he is a warrior and amazing human being. i salute you brother.
My son joined the Marines in 2014 his graduation was the proudest day of my life. I worried every day about him but that’s what he wanted. Young men like this young man are a typical great American soldier.
Agree. I hope your son is okay. I lost a friend in Afghanistan
@@AC-hj9tv He said "that's what he wanted." Thus i would assume he died.
Great interview. Massive respect to this Marine. Worked alongside them in Helmand
His exploits; Legendary.
His Humility; too hard to put in words.
So much respect from the heart for him.
Wow. At 29:25 is what he says really hit my heart . God bless, we need more men like this guy