5FDP are HUGE supporters of the military. It's one of the many reasons I love them. I can't tell you how many times I've watched this music video and I tear up EVERY time
Same. I’ve watched so many reactors do this song and every single time it’s tears for me. I wish more people could see this video or at least hear the song. Not enough people really care.
Same...I’ve never served, but I feel for those who have, and have difficulty afterward. I’ve listened to this song countless times over several years, and still can’t watch it without getting a bit teary-eyed. I sincerely thank anyone who has served in the military, whether they came out ok or not.
My dad's a veteran he has sever PTSD .he is getting a tattoo to honor the men that died and he helped recover when he was serving God bless all veterans and and the sacrifices they all made i salute you all 🗽🇺🇸
Tears litteraly squirt out of my eyes during this song as I read through blurred vision. Not a Vet, but thankful for each and EVERY Veteran of ANY United States Military Organizations.
I am a purple heart combat veteran who lost it all due to my PTSD. I have attempted suicide 35 times over the past 2 years. This song hell this band gets right to the feels everytime I hear them singing this. To all my fellow vets I am here to tell you its okay brother/sister ask for help we all need it and I am always around if you just need to vent. I got your 6 no matter what. Thank you to the civilians that have not turned your backs on on. Thank you for the reaction video y'all stay safe in these horrible times. One love. AATW HOOAH
I always interpreted these lyrics as coming from the perspective of the veteran: "The wrong side of heaven" meaning what they've done makes them unworthy of getting into heaven and "the righteous side of hell" means what they've done means they don't deserve hell, either.
Wrong side of Heaven, righteous side of Hell . Those 8 words explain a lot about why many of us have issues after deployment. I'm a Desert Storm veteran myself and one of the hardest things is coming back and trying reconcile who I am now with who I was before I left. It changes you as a person , in a way that is difficult to put into words. You're still you but not, there is a piece of that experience that comes home with you and lives with you , sometimes it's a weight, other times a memory or a feeling, but it is always there . I think this might help explain a lot to others : We do what must be done because it must, however that doesn't mean we want to , we just have to............
As a veteran this video hits home every time I see it! This is an amazing group and they truly support and believe in their vets. They have so many songs that are about the troops. They have some awesome songs, (whether its about the vets or not). This group is definitely one of my favorite bands.
this is so powerful. I wish there was an organization that matched homeless vets with sponsors who can provide a safe home for them. Get them on their feet.
Thank you to any veterans reading this. My grandpa fraught in ww2 as a marine. My little brother fought in Afghan. And gooood number of my Friends were in Afghan aswell.......people don’t come back the same. 😔
@@justinmielsch5924 truth brother. I usually b.s. & say it didn't affect me really because of where/how I grew up, but truth is I don't sleep much and my wife doesn't understand, but tries to be there & christ if that doesn't help. I don't know why I just wrote all that. Anyway thanks & welcome home brother
As a vet myself of 7 years and two Iraq tours, this song to this day still makes mere cry. I’ve had too many friends lose their lives both in combat and at home because of mental health issues. To all my brothers and sisters who served, thank you. All gave some, some gave all!
I'm not a vet, but I wanted to go into the air force straight out of high school but I was in an accident right before basic. My grandfather was a 30 year veteran in the army. He retired a master Sargeant. He just passed away dec. 3. Every song these guys do makes me cry. Thank you for your service.
A definite checklist should be: Gone away Blue on black (with the original artist Kenny Wayne Shepherd) Never enough Wash it all away When the seasons change (tribute to 1st responders)
Lost a clost friend who took his life two years ago to PTSD, Army Veteran. Our Fire Department hasn't been the same either. This song is a special one to me a few others thank you for take your time to watch it.
As a 15 year Veteran it's hard to listen to this song. I have and still dealing with PTSD almost on a daily basis. Also lost close friends while deployed. I appreciate the reaction.
I loved your reaction. I can't watch this without crying. I am an ex soldier, both of my brothers also served in the army along with my father and grandfather. My grandmother was a naval finance officer. We believe in service to the country and taking care of those we love, which is ALL Americans. God bless and thank you for being you.
Love y'all's reactions. I love this song and can relate. I struggle and work hard everyday not to become a statistic. Almost 11 years in the Army and 2 tours to Iraq. The first one I was lucky to come home from. I'm a rare combat female veteran. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
As a Marine Corps Veteran, Thank you for bringing more attention. As a Drill Instructor I trained many that went and died and came back wounded and disabled. They are not recognized and helped enough. SEMPER FI
Great reaction! Five Finger Death Punch hires Veterans for all their Military videos and that adds authenticity to the videos. The band pays tribute to Veterans at every concert. I was at a concert where Five Finger Death Punch brought wounded Veterans on stage. They provided one man with a prosthetic leg, one with free mental health care for life and a customized scooter for a soldier who lost an arm and a leg. Wonderful guys in this band!!!! Thanks for the honest and heartfelt review!
As a veteran myself. This song bring the truth out about my fellow brothers and sisters as well myself dealing with PTSD ! Thank you for the song to get the message out there !! We veterans really do appreciate it! Thank you !!!
From a U.S. Marine Iraqi VET....THANK YOU for the words and heartfelt reactions. With all the division in our country recently I think back to my service. In the military skin color and gender didn't mean ANYTHING. If you were wearing a uniform I trusted you with my life and would give mine for you PERIOD! Why can't we be that way to each other all the time?!?!?
Five Finger Death Punch is the biggest supporter of the military and first responders. My favorite band. Here are a few others from them to start with. Wash it all Away The Pride A little bit off The Bleeding
My uncle was a Corporal in the Marines, he was in the Beirut barracks bombing. He was homeless for 9 years, half a state away with no way to contact us. Living under a bridge in a tent, even through the brutal northeast winters. It wasn’t until my dad wouldn’t stop hounding the VA for months that they located him and gave him a cellphone. I remember the day my uncle came home, seeing him cry because he had a bed. I will forever be grateful that we got to spend the last 7 years of his life together as a family. He was able to get a VA home loan and was flourishing before having a sudden heart attack and being found in his home. I love you Uncle Dan, Semper Fi!
Now you know why we as fellow Veterans can relate to every bit of this video. Why it hurts so much to see anyone kneeling when our National Anthem is played ! Now you know why we should be taking care of all our Veterans ! Now you know why we as Veterans cherish our Veterans Day & Memorial Day. Pow's & MIA you are not forgotten ! I'm a Veteran, still hurt inside......even after 37 years I got to come home, for all those who didn't come home I hurt for you everyday of my life !
I did my time from '93 to '01. I was on the streets for almost a year. I was one of the fortunate ones that had a father who served, brother who served. When they found out I was on the streets, they found me and took me off the streets. My dad said no son of his is going to be homeless, ESPECIALLY after serving this country. My brother gave me some "get going again" cash and gave me some contacts to help me out. This is the simple type of stuff our government could be doing for our men and women who served, instead they get swept under a rug somewhere. I do my best to help out vets but 1 person just cant solve the problem. It takes a COUNTRY. I appreciate yalls kind words. They mean a lot to a lot of folks out there. Keep it up👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
We all need to Support our Military & Veterans. The fight in combat comes home and when 1 falls either on the battlefield or home we as a Military Family feels the loss because we are all Family in the Brotherhood of Freedom. God Bless All Who Have Given. We are grateful & appreciate your selfless sacrifice even though you never knew our names.
Mel, i saw your emotions start to build since the first monologue of the video. I've seen this video hundreds of times and it still gets me, I lose control of my emotions at the end when i see that tear drop fall. Music plays a huge role in my heart and i always picture myself reliving a song as if i were in the story being told. This song breaks my heart every time. i watch a lot of youtubers react to this and to see their emotions it breaks my heart, for the fact that they are learning something possibly for the first time, just like Shawn's reactions to reading that stats of what's going on everyday in this country. I give FFDP high praise for always standing by Vets and always supporting Troops. I cant even begin to imagine how many lives these 5 men changed from this video.
I love y’all’s reactions but the intro with that “WAKE UP ” voice since I cut this on at 6:40 a.m. as I’m getting ready for work And hear y’all shout out our soldiers... before it begins, Thank You and Props! I’m man enough to admit iI teared up a bit the first two Times I heard it and every time since I get the chills and goosebumps! I was fortunate and finished my 6yrs with a little extra lead and a few pieces of titanium but other than that I’ve got my home, overall health, great family and my ¡¡FAITH.!!👼. Unfortunately I can’t say the same for far too many of my brothers and this video, damn! Keep up the great work and Semper Fidelis
@@topaazmoons1 Yes ma’am we are! My granddad joined the Navy in WWII and we’ve lived in Charleston , South Carolina since. We have a lot of family around Boone County and most if not all my dads side went to Van High. The FB Field is named after my grandads brother Herschel Jarrell. Same area as you? It’s been close to a decade since I’ve been able to make it up there.. Vietnam F-ed with too many people!! I actually equate millennials to the flower power 60s flower power, spineless throw a brick and Dash generations instead of standing face-to-face and squaring off . When you come home to little support you have the kind of #’s that ran across that video. I’m sorry to hear about your dad but glad he did learn to cope! I can rant for days on this so I’ve got to zip it.
Thanks for your service AND sacrifice. I'm happy you have the support system you do. I dont know you, probably never will, but from 1 soldier to another, glad you made it back!!!!
@@chriswiltfong68 Thanks for the kind words Chris and you deserve the same my brother! Some people say "but you..." In regards to my injuries sustained but I knew hundreds of Men/Women in USMC and Army that were more than willing to do what i've done in the name of what is right! Thank you for your service as well, whether it's past or present!
Shawn and Mel thank you for this i needed it. I served 35 years in the US Army. I've lost lots of great friends and my only son both in Iraq and Afghanistan. I'm going to do something I've never done. One of my closest friends committed suicide 2 days ago. I'm up at his family home helping with arrangements and spending needed time with his family. But its very taxing on my heart. I want to scream and cry and just walk away but a soldier never leaves his brothers side either in life or death. But I sure could use some prayers and positive energy. This pain won't go away. Love you guys.
I thank FFDP for this video! I fight for a reason to live everyday. I am an Iraqi war veteran. PTSD and anxiety, depression is a very thing in war veterans. I want all my brothers and sisters in arms that you are not alone in this struggle
One of the toughest videos I watch. No matter how many times I see it. I end up in a different place thinking about my own career and how it has changed me and my life. 23 years and it’s all still fresh in my mind.
You two are the best!! My favorite! Love your vibes! I wish I could find this connection! You two are amazing! Your make everything better! So much fun watching your reactions.
Gets me every single time! I haven't seen any of my Navy friends in years, but as long as I live, they and all of my military brothers and sisters are my FAMILY
I will never be able to make it through this video without it getting to me. I am an Army vet that served 13 years before being forced out of the service because of my chronic PTSD. I know how it feels to spiral and hit rock bottom of that deep dark hole, however I was blessed that my wife and family were strong enough to stay by my side when i was at my darkest and helped me pull my self back from that hell. It wasn't easy on them i know. I have brothers and sisters in arms out there that are not so lucky. It is no falt of the vet and no fault of their family. There is ABSOLUTELY NO WAY your family will even begin to fathom the hell we go through on deployments unless they are military as well and even then everyone's deployment is different. You could be doing the exact same job as your fellow soldier, but there will always be that one mission(but usually more) that will make your experience different from everyone else. It breaks my heart that my brothers and sisters go through this and become another statistic. I know there are people out there such as yourselves that do care, but do not know how severe it is. That is not your fault. The numbers are PURPOSELY down played or hidden from everyone so the government can keep treating us like pieces of equipment that is no longer of use and are to be discarded. They spend more money, time and effort to sweep veterans issues under the rug than it would take to actually give us the support we need. It is all about power and control and by discarding vets in need they can control those soldiers still in by keeping them in feat that if they get out their life will be difficult because "they can only support a small percentage of veterans be cause of all the special care veterans require is very expensive" which is complete BULL SH*T!!!!!!!! Sorry about my ran but it needs to be said. I beg you all to please go out and do some real research on these issues so you can see how we are grossly treated. The more people that know the true stats and become vocal about it the harder it will be to ignore!!!!
So true brother, as a vet who was homeless for about a year and a half once and has lost brothers in the shit, it makes me tear up every time I see the video.
@@arthurzander5500 yeah, it sucks and if I hadn’t made it to retirement at 21 active and received 100% disability I don’t know how I would have made it with my wife and four kids. It’s a big damn reality check when when the army/military has been your entire life and you realize how hard it is to make the switch, we have a lot of tough Joe’s that make it happen but so many of us aren’t ready for it. Ty for your service brother and glad you made it out.
I'm a veteran of both desert wars and was homeless after my service. So, this one hits me hard. The lyrics are so dead on what it's like. I appreciate FFDP representing us.
I'm a Marine veteran with 3 combat tours in Afghanistan. There are definitely some invisible scars. We all appreciate this I'm sure. Thank you for this.
Really you appreciate, Thank you for serving, that doesn't solve anything. While those heroes that are living on the streets. With nothing to eat.will never hear those words from you. And honestly don't care what you think or say. Helping is more then words.
Thank you for reacting to this song. Also, thank you for your support. My husband and I are both veterans and one of our sons is heading off to the Army as well. My husband has PTSD and it is a struggle. This is hard to watch with our son leaving soon. Thanks for helping to bring awareness to our vets!
@ShawnandMel: Thank you for reacting to this song. It means a lot to us veterans -- more than you'll ever know. And Mel, I've watched a video where you say you were a police officer for 7 years, so before I forget: Thank you for your service. One statistic I've learned in the last couple of days, is that fully 50% of homeless people in the United States, are veterans. If you know a veteran, please know that one person can save a life. One person can make a difference. And I beg you: If you are fighting your own personal hell, your own war, get help. Please. Get help somewhere. Anywhere. When you served, you had a team watching your six. As a veteran, it's no different. You are not alone, and you never have been. Too many times, too many brothers and sisters decide the fight isnt worth staying in, and they take their own lives, by their own hands. There is help out there -- if you need it, use it. You both earned and deserve it. "When you can't run, you walk. When you can't walk, you crawl. When you can't crawl...when you can't do that...you find someone to carry you." ~ Firefly ep. 11, "The Message"
I appreciate what they are doing my father was in usmc on the back end of Vietnam. Im proud of him and his stance. And we don't give enough thanks to our veterans. It's really sad
Yesss! Huge fan of ffdp! A couple of my favorite songs of their's are Gone Away Coming Down Remember Everything Living the Dream and A Little Bit Off 🥰
As a veteran, this video always makes me cry, I had Battle Buddies suffer from PTSD, and as a result needed to be chaptered out (Medically discharged) for their declining mental state. One guy in my unit, we called him Big Mac... you couldn't come up behind him or touch him as it would cause him to snap and punch you... I don't know where he is, but I hope he is well and to my brothers/sisters in arms who read this and think you are alone, you are not. Other Vets think about you, and you can always reach out to them for support, even if it's just to talk. Seek help it's always a phone call away.
The end always gets me when he looks at him and says, “You know me. You saved my life brother”. He pulled him to safety and then took a bullet for him in the beginning of the video.
This video hurts my heart every time I see it. I come from a navy/army family and I am so lucky that none of them took their lives but they became different people. They would self medicate with drugs and alcohol because of their pain. I love this song and I cry every single time I hear it.
Thank you for looking into ffdp. Almost every if not every song these guys do is geared towards what vets have or do go through. They hit so much on the head with the music & vids. It brings tears to my eyes because they are so spot on. To ALL my brothers & sisters , you are not alone or forgotten HOOAH
Yes this is deep. FFDP puts it on for the MILITARY. GOD BLESS THEM! Disabled combat veteran here. I have recovered from the physical injuries as well as possible. PTSD though, PTSD is a mthfker. It destroys you from the inside. It will take some time, as long as it needs to. It is patiently waiting to slowly break you mentally! Thanks for the reaction.
I'm an Military brat of an 2X Veteran of Viet Nam. I was born on his 1st tour as a Marine and he did a 2nd tour as an Army Helicopter pilot in Dust Off. He came home damaged but he's alive still and healed. I can't relate to racism growing up a military brat. We all loved each other and we we're all in the same boat. Peace, Love, God, Guns and Family. Hill Girl out!
My father fought in Vietnam and my husband is a cold war veteran the military is why we can sleep at night, lets hope we keep respecting the men and women who sacrifice so much for this country.
My husband was a veteran before we married. I was the only thing that helped him stay sane. Now after almost 14 years he is much happier but our children can still overwhelm him.
This song is always deep and hits you. My husband has deployed now is 6th and last time before he retires. He has lost a lot of friends due to taking their lives after coming home. It is really sad. His unit had a huge number at Campbell,KY and his Chaplin made a movie #NoGreaterLoveTheMovie about deployment and how soldiers and their families deal with coming back home. His unit was also shown on The Hornets Nest my husband was home all of 5 to 6 days when that happened. We lost tons of guys and he took it to heart for years even around the anniversary of the battle. It was the last one before they were all to come home so it hit so hard. 💔❤💔❤💔
I love your videos they are amazing I have a family full of vets and I'm thankful to be a part of that thanks for this video keep up the amazing vids guys love ya
That song is so, so good. But when I watch it with the video it gets me in the feels every single time. I love 5FDP. Other songs of theirs that I love are "A Little Bit Off", "Cold", "Darkness settles in" and "Brighter side of grey." Well I love all their stuff but those are some songs that stick out for me.
I love the passion that the American people have for the Vetrans and serving, it's so sad to say but I honestly don't see that in Britain / UK, I have been a Civillian for 8 years now and its so hard to adapt to the so called normal aspects of life ie running a house working with individuals with no core values etc, I had a saying that was over used when I left the Military " life was so much easier when all you had to do is stay alive". I'm a Vetran of 22 years service in the British Army, I have seen active service in Northern Ireland, Iraq, Afghanistan and United Nation peace support operations. It's fair to say I watch this and it hits hard, so many accuracies attached to this video and many more like it. I would like to take this opertunity to thank my amazing Daughter for standing by me and giving me a reason to come home, this young lady grew up with me serving so she has sacrificed and shown selfless commitment for the greater good too, I love you so much and thank you for being you my amazing Daughter. I'm proud to have served my family, country and SOME of the good people within it, I would also like to state that my service was all combat based and I served with heros, my Brothers and Sisters respect to you and I love you all. Nigel.
This band has so many great songs! You have to check out my personal favorite of theirs, The Bleeding. Another favorite of mine is Remember Everything.
You don't know how the supporting Veterans movement, has affected us Vietnam Vets!! It took another WAR, 45/50 years later to finally open the eyes of the American public, to the devastation and consequences of WAR on our young soldiers! I was 18 and just out of High School, and did 1 tour in Nam, Laos, and Cambodia, doing patrol missions for 11 months. The veterans of that WAR, kept quiet, as we were looked upon as unjust killers. The only place or refuge we had the past 50 years was our VFW, and even then it wasn't about swapping stories! So we are so proud of the MOVEMENT and RECKOGNITION our Men and women have been receiving!
5FDP are HUGE supporters of the military. It's one of the many reasons I love them. I can't tell you how many times I've watched this music video and I tear up EVERY time
100%!
THIS!
Everytime... I have lost more buddies in my company to suicide, then we lost in tour. Tear jerker for sure.. I feel this song.
@@REDCONOne_YT thank you for your service and I'm sorry you've lost brothers. Gone but never forgotten
Absolutely
It's rare I make it through this video without tears 😢
Yeah, tough one.
I still don’t think I have
Same. I’ve watched so many reactors do this song and every single time it’s tears for me. I wish more people could see this video or at least hear the song. Not enough people really care.
Same...I’ve never served, but I feel for those who have, and have difficulty afterward. I’ve listened to this song countless times over several years, and still can’t watch it without getting a bit teary-eyed. I sincerely thank anyone who has served in the military, whether they came out ok or not.
I never do....ive never been able to get through it without bawling. THANK YOU to ALL veterans and and active duty military!💙💙💙
My dad's a veteran he has sever PTSD .he is getting a tattoo to honor the men that died and he helped recover when he was serving
God bless all veterans and and the sacrifices they all made i salute you all 🗽🇺🇸
Hey Gabrielle, please tell your Dad we said thank you so much for all he has done for our Country
@@ShawnandMel4Life thank you i will
Salut from an Aussie Digger
Song never ceases to leave me speechless...
Tears litteraly squirt out of my eyes during this song as I read through blurred vision.
Not a Vet, but thankful for each and EVERY Veteran of ANY United States Military Organizations.
I am a purple heart combat veteran who lost it all due to my PTSD. I have attempted suicide 35 times over the past 2 years. This song hell this band gets right to the feels everytime I hear them singing this. To all my fellow vets I am here to tell you its okay brother/sister ask for help we all need it and I am always around if you just need to vent. I got your 6 no matter what. Thank you to the civilians that have not turned your backs on on. Thank you for the reaction video y'all stay safe in these horrible times. One love. AATW HOOAH
Thank you for your service! Stay strong (I know that's easy to say). You ARE appreciated and we love you. Never forget ❤
I cry every time I watch this video. It's horrible that our veterans get treated like dirt... 😣
Thank you for your understanding, that means a lot
“The wrong side of heaven” = Thou shall not kill.
“And the righteous side of hell” = self explanatory.. 😔 what a struggle. It’s deep.
Thank you so much for breaking it down💜
@@ShawnandMel4Life my pleasure. Thank you for taking the time to do these reactions! ❤️
I always interpreted these lyrics as coming from the perspective of the veteran:
"The wrong side of heaven" meaning what they've done makes them unworthy of getting into heaven and "the righteous side of hell" means what they've done means they don't deserve hell, either.
That was heavy. Yes we don’t take care of our veterans like we should.
Wrong side of Heaven, righteous side of Hell . Those 8 words explain a lot about why many of us have issues after deployment. I'm a Desert Storm veteran myself and one of the hardest things is coming back and trying reconcile who I am now with who I was before I left. It changes you as a person , in a way that is difficult to put into words. You're still you but not, there is a piece of that experience that comes home with you and lives with you , sometimes it's a weight, other times a memory or a feeling, but it is always there . I think this might help explain a lot to others : We do what must be done because it must, however that doesn't mean we want to , we just have to............
Ya our government is to busy taking care of illegal immigrants
My SADness `; }~
@@adamt8008 ...and sending millions to other countries instead of handling our own problems.
As a veteran this video hits home every time I see it! This is an amazing group and they truly support and believe in their vets. They have so many songs that are about the troops. They have some awesome songs, (whether its about the vets or not). This group is definitely one of my favorite bands.
Ricky, I can't thank you enough for your service. May God bless you
@@redneckmetalhead Thank you for the support!
this is so powerful. I wish there was an organization that matched homeless vets with sponsors who can provide a safe home for them. Get them on their feet.
Thank you to any veterans reading this. My grandpa fraught in ww2 as a marine. My little brother fought in Afghan. And gooood number of my Friends were in Afghan aswell.......people don’t come back the same. 😔
This is true sadly to say. Semper Fi
Be there for them however you can, Thank you to your family Hooah
@@Toaster81 we don't come back the same.... but we make due and take care of our own
@@justinmielsch5924 truth brother. I usually b.s. & say it didn't affect me really because of where/how I grew up, but truth is I don't sleep much and my wife doesn't understand, but tries to be there & christ if that doesn't help. I don't know why I just wrote all that. Anyway thanks & welcome home brother
As a vet myself of 7 years and two Iraq tours, this song to this day still makes mere cry. I’ve had too many friends lose their lives both in combat and at home because of mental health issues. To all my brothers and sisters who served, thank you. All gave some, some gave all!
I'm not a vet, but I wanted to go into the air force straight out of high school but I was in an accident right before basic. My grandfather was a 30 year veteran in the army. He retired a master Sargeant. He just passed away dec. 3. Every song these guys do makes me cry. Thank you for your service.
Thank you for your service, God Bless you.
A definite checklist should be:
Gone away
Blue on black (with the original artist Kenny Wayne Shepherd)
Never enough
Wash it all away
When the seasons change (tribute to 1st responders)
When the seasons change is one every human being should listen to and watch for sure! FFDP is incredible
Lost a clost friend who took his life two years ago to PTSD, Army Veteran. Our Fire Department hasn't been the same either. This song is a special one to me a few others thank you for take your time to watch it.
As a 15 year Veteran it's hard to listen to this song. I have and still dealing with PTSD almost on a daily basis. Also lost close friends while deployed. I appreciate the reaction.
I loved your reaction. I can't watch this without crying. I am an ex soldier, both of my brothers also served in the army along with my father and grandfather. My grandmother was a naval finance officer. We believe in service to the country and taking care of those we love, which is ALL Americans. God bless and thank you for being you.
Love y'all's reactions. I love this song and can relate. I struggle and work hard everyday not to become a statistic. Almost 11 years in the Army and 2 tours to Iraq. The first one I was lucky to come home from. I'm a rare combat female veteran. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
This song breaks my heart. And I'm a metal head since I was a teenager. This song is deep.
As a Marine Corps Veteran, Thank you for bringing more attention. As a Drill Instructor I trained many that went and died and came back wounded and disabled. They are not recognized and helped enough. SEMPER FI
Great reaction! Five Finger Death Punch hires Veterans for all their Military videos and that adds authenticity to the videos. The band pays tribute to Veterans at every concert. I was at a concert where Five Finger Death Punch brought wounded Veterans on stage. They provided one man with a prosthetic leg, one with free mental health care for life and a customized scooter for a soldier who lost an arm and a leg. Wonderful guys in this band!!!! Thanks for the honest and heartfelt review!
One of the most powerful song and video combo I've ever seen.
As a veteran myself. This song bring the truth out about my fellow brothers and sisters as well myself dealing with PTSD ! Thank you for the song to get the message out there !! We veterans really do appreciate it! Thank you !!!
"Wrong side of heaven? That's hell!" You had no idea how precisely you nailed that.
Please react to Five Finger Death Punch “Gone away” it kinda goes with this one.. you’ll see.
Please react to this song please
Seconded. That song works right in line with this. It help explains what sends so many of us back to hell.
Yes plz
you 2 are great. ty for spreading your good vibes. GOD BLESS this country and all who fought and fighting for us! (my dad..22/23 year veteran) ❤️🇺🇸🙏
From a U.S. Marine Iraqi VET....THANK YOU for the words and heartfelt reactions. With all the division in our country recently I think back to my service. In the military skin color and gender didn't mean ANYTHING. If you were wearing a uniform I trusted you with my life and would give mine for you PERIOD! Why can't we be that way to each other all the time?!?!?
"Wow" is the reaction EVERYBODY has the first time they see this one. Thanks for doing it. 🙏
Five Finger Death Punch is the biggest supporter of the military and first responders. My favorite band. Here are a few others from them to start with.
Wash it all Away
The Pride
A little bit off
The Bleeding
This song brings tears to my eyes everytime . When I see a military member I shack they're hand and thank them for they're service
Amazing 😄💯 you two are my favorite new couple.
Love y'all. Served 2003 to 2005 in Iraq. I don't ask for thanks, but just appreciation. There are a lot of people that take all of that for granted.
My uncle was a Corporal in the Marines, he was in the Beirut barracks bombing. He was homeless for 9 years, half a state away with no way to contact us. Living under a bridge in a tent, even through the brutal northeast winters. It wasn’t until my dad wouldn’t stop hounding the VA for months that they located him and gave him a cellphone. I remember the day my uncle came home, seeing him cry because he had a bed. I will forever be grateful that we got to spend the last 7 years of his life together as a family. He was able to get a VA home loan and was flourishing before having a sudden heart attack and being found in his home. I love you Uncle Dan, Semper Fi!
Now you know why we as fellow Veterans can relate to every bit of this video. Why it hurts
so much to see anyone kneeling when our National Anthem is played ! Now you know why
we should be taking care of all our Veterans ! Now you know why we as Veterans cherish
our Veterans Day & Memorial Day. Pow's & MIA you are not forgotten ! I'm a Veteran, still
hurt inside......even after 37 years I got to come home, for all those who didn't come
home I hurt for you everyday of my life !
Ivan was in the military, that's why he's so good, he sings his life, thanks for talking about his videos, my favourite band ever
I'm in tears every time I watch this video!
I did my time from '93 to '01. I was on the streets for almost a year. I was one of the fortunate ones that had a father who served, brother who served. When they found out I was on the streets, they found me and took me off the streets. My dad said no son of his is going to be homeless, ESPECIALLY after serving this country. My brother gave me some "get going again" cash and gave me some contacts to help me out. This is the simple type of stuff our government could be doing for our men and women who served, instead they get swept under a rug somewhere. I do my best to help out vets but 1 person just cant solve the problem. It takes a COUNTRY. I appreciate yalls kind words. They mean a lot to a lot of folks out there. Keep it up👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
We all need to Support our Military & Veterans. The fight in combat comes home and when 1 falls either on the battlefield or home we as a Military Family feels the loss because we are all Family in the Brotherhood of Freedom. God Bless All Who Have Given. We are grateful & appreciate your selfless sacrifice even though you never knew our names.
Mel, i saw your emotions start to build since the first monologue of the video. I've seen this video hundreds of times and it still gets me, I lose control of my emotions at the end when i see that tear drop fall. Music plays a huge role in my heart and i always picture myself reliving a song as if i were in the story being told. This song breaks my heart every time. i watch a lot of youtubers react to this and to see their emotions it breaks my heart, for the fact that they are learning something possibly for the first time, just like Shawn's reactions to reading that stats of what's going on everyday in this country. I give FFDP high praise for always standing by Vets and always supporting Troops. I cant even begin to imagine how many lives these 5 men changed from this video.
Check out 'Gone Away' by FIVE FINGER Death Punch....its another tear jerker about our Veterans
I love y’all’s reactions but the intro with that “WAKE UP ” voice since I cut this on at 6:40 a.m. as I’m getting ready for work
And hear y’all shout out our soldiers... before it begins, Thank You and Props! I’m man enough to admit iI teared up a bit the first two Times I heard it and every time since I get the chills and goosebumps! I was fortunate and finished my 6yrs with a little extra lead and a few pieces of titanium but other than that I’ve got my home, overall health, great family and my ¡¡FAITH.!!👼. Unfortunately I can’t say the same for far too many of my brothers and this video, damn! Keep up the great work and Semper Fidelis
So true, Stevie. Took my father decades to deal with Vietnam. Are your People from WV? Asking because I'm a Jarrell too.
Hey Stevie, I’m so happy you are doing well. Thank you so much for all you have done. God Bless you Our friend
@@topaazmoons1 Yes ma’am we are! My granddad joined the Navy in WWII and we’ve lived in Charleston , South Carolina since. We have a lot of family around Boone County and most if not all my dads side went to Van High. The FB Field is named after my grandads brother Herschel Jarrell. Same area as you? It’s been close to a decade since I’ve been able to make it up there.. Vietnam F-ed with too many people!! I actually equate millennials to the flower power 60s flower power, spineless throw a brick and Dash generations instead of standing face-to-face and squaring off . When you come home to little support you have the kind of #’s that ran across that video. I’m sorry to hear about your dad but glad he did learn to cope! I can rant for days on this so I’ve got to zip it.
Thanks for your service AND sacrifice. I'm happy you have the support system you do. I dont know you, probably never will, but from 1 soldier to another, glad you made it back!!!!
@@chriswiltfong68 Thanks for the kind words Chris and you deserve the same my brother! Some people say "but you..." In regards to my injuries sustained but I knew hundreds of Men/Women in USMC and Army that were more than willing to do what i've done in the name of what is right!
Thank you for your service as well, whether it's past or present!
Shawn and Mel thank you for this i needed it. I served 35 years in the US Army. I've lost lots of great friends and my only son both in Iraq and Afghanistan.
I'm going to do something I've never done. One of my closest friends committed suicide 2 days ago. I'm up at his family home helping with arrangements and spending needed time with his family. But its very taxing on my heart. I want to scream and cry and just walk away but a soldier never leaves his brothers side either in life or death.
But I sure could use some prayers and positive energy. This pain won't go away. Love you guys.
I thank FFDP for this video! I fight for a reason to live everyday. I am an Iraqi war veteran. PTSD and anxiety, depression is a very thing in war veterans. I want all my brothers and sisters in arms that you are not alone in this struggle
One of the toughest videos I watch. No matter how many times I see it. I end up in a different place thinking about my own career and how it has changed me and my life. 23 years and it’s all still fresh in my mind.
You two are the best!! My favorite! Love your vibes! I wish I could find this connection! You two are amazing! Your make everything better! So much fun watching your reactions.
Gets me every single time! I haven't seen any of my Navy friends in years, but as long as I live, they and all of my military brothers and sisters are my FAMILY
I will never be able to make it through this video without it getting to me. I am an Army vet that served 13 years before being forced out of the service because of my chronic PTSD. I know how it feels to spiral and hit rock bottom of that deep dark hole, however I was blessed that my wife and family were strong enough to stay by my side when i was at my darkest and helped me pull my self back from that hell. It wasn't easy on them i know. I have brothers and sisters in arms out there that are not so lucky. It is no falt of the vet and no fault of their family. There is ABSOLUTELY NO WAY your family will even begin to fathom the hell we go through on deployments unless they are military as well and even then everyone's deployment is different. You could be doing the exact same job as your fellow soldier, but there will always be that one mission(but usually more) that will make your experience different from everyone else. It breaks my heart that my brothers and sisters go through this and become another statistic. I know there are people out there such as yourselves that do care, but do not know how severe it is. That is not your fault. The numbers are PURPOSELY down played or hidden from everyone so the government can keep treating us like pieces of equipment that is no longer of use and are to be discarded. They spend more money, time and effort to sweep veterans issues under the rug than it would take to actually give us the support we need. It is all about power and control and by discarding vets in need they can control those soldiers still in by keeping them in feat that if they get out their life will be difficult because "they can only support a small percentage of veterans be cause of all the special care veterans require is very expensive" which is complete BULL SH*T!!!!!!!! Sorry about my ran but it needs to be said. I beg you all to please go out and do some real research on these issues so you can see how we are grossly treated. The more people that know the true stats and become vocal about it the harder it will be to ignore!!!!
i ma not from USA but this song make me cry , much much respect for the soldiers and veterans! a big respect from bulgaria ! ❤
This is deep and true!!! It’s heartbreaking!!!
Hard to explain what it’s like to pick up pieces of someone you were just talking to. Song hits home, ty for the reaction!❤️
So true brother, as a vet who was homeless for about a year and a half once and has lost brothers in the shit, it makes me tear up every time I see the video.
@@arthurzander5500 yeah, it sucks and if I hadn’t made it to retirement at 21 active and received 100% disability I don’t know how I would have made it with my wife and four kids. It’s a big damn reality check when when the army/military has been your entire life and you realize how hard it is to make the switch, we have a lot of tough Joe’s that make it happen but so many of us aren’t ready for it. Ty for your service brother and glad you made it out.
I'm a veteran of both desert wars and was homeless after my service. So, this one hits me hard. The lyrics are so dead on what it's like. I appreciate FFDP representing us.
I'm a Marine veteran with 3 combat tours in Afghanistan. There are definitely some invisible scars. We all appreciate this I'm sure. Thank you for this.
Thank you so much for serving and protecting our Country!
@@ShawnandMel4Life we all have a job. God bless y'all I'll be watching every time you drop content
Really you appreciate, Thank you for serving, that doesn't solve anything. While those heroes that are living on the streets. With nothing to eat.will never hear those words from you. And honestly don't care what you think or say.
Helping is more then words.
"When the seasons change: is absolutely amazing as well... FFDP always gets me in the feels.
Thank you for reacting to this song. Also, thank you for your support. My husband and I are both veterans and one of our sons is heading off to the Army as well. My husband has PTSD and it is a struggle. This is hard to watch with our son leaving soon. Thanks for helping to bring awareness to our vets!
@ShawnandMel:
Thank you for reacting to this song. It means a lot to us veterans -- more than you'll ever know. And Mel, I've watched a video where you say you were a police officer for 7 years, so before I forget: Thank you for your service.
One statistic I've learned in the last couple of days, is that fully 50% of homeless people in the United States, are veterans.
If you know a veteran, please know that one person can save a life. One person can make a difference. And I beg you: If you are fighting your own personal hell, your own war, get help. Please. Get help somewhere. Anywhere. When you served, you had a team watching your six. As a veteran, it's no different. You are not alone, and you never have been. Too many times, too many brothers and sisters decide the fight isnt worth staying in, and they take their own lives, by their own hands. There is help out there -- if you need it, use it. You both earned and deserve it.
"When you can't run, you walk. When you can't walk, you crawl. When you can't crawl...when you can't do that...you find someone to carry you." ~ Firefly ep. 11, "The Message"
I appreciate what they are doing my father was in usmc on the back end of Vietnam. Im proud of him and his stance. And we don't give enough thanks to our veterans. It's really sad
Perfect example of how we don’t know what another has been thru, try kindness before harshly judging & putting people in a box.
It gets me every time when you can see him say "you know me... You saved my life brother"
Yesss! Huge fan of ffdp! A couple of my favorite songs of their's are
Gone Away
Coming Down
Remember Everything
Living the Dream
and A Little Bit Off 🥰
As a veteran, this video always makes me cry, I had Battle Buddies suffer from PTSD, and as a result needed to be chaptered out (Medically discharged) for their declining mental state. One guy in my unit, we called him Big Mac... you couldn't come up behind him or touch him as it would cause him to snap and punch you... I don't know where he is, but I hope he is well and to my brothers/sisters in arms who read this and think you are alone, you are not. Other Vets think about you, and you can always reach out to them for support, even if it's just to talk. Seek help it's always a phone call away.
I'm a vet, I can't watch this without tears
10 years of service. The battle never ends.
As a Veteran, thank you for taking the time to watch this video.
You can clearly see the man mouth the words "You saved my life, brother."
The end always gets me when he looks at him and says, “You know me. You saved my life brother”. He pulled him to safety and then took a bullet for him in the beginning of the video.
First Like👍I'm here tuning in showing my support and I will be watching until the end family😁
Thank you so much for watching Fam, we appreciate the love
This video hurts my heart every time I see it. I come from a navy/army family and I am so lucky that none of them took their lives but they became different people. They would self medicate with drugs and alcohol because of their pain. I love this song and I cry every single time I hear it.
Powerful song, you should also do a reaction to "Coming Down", "Gone Away", "Wash it All Away" love FFDP!
Thank you for looking into ffdp. Almost every if not every song these guys do is geared towards what vets have or do go through. They hit so much on the head with the music & vids. It brings tears to my eyes because they are so spot on. To ALL my brothers & sisters , you are not alone or forgotten HOOAH
Yes this is deep. FFDP puts it on for the MILITARY. GOD BLESS THEM! Disabled combat veteran here. I have recovered from the physical injuries as well as possible. PTSD though, PTSD is a mthfker. It destroys you from the inside. It will take some time, as long as it needs to. It is patiently waiting to slowly break you mentally! Thanks for the reaction.
I'm an Military brat of an 2X Veteran of Viet Nam. I was born on his 1st tour as a Marine and he did a 2nd tour as an Army Helicopter pilot in Dust Off. He came home damaged but he's alive still and healed. I can't relate to racism growing up a military brat. We all loved each other and we we're all in the same boat. Peace, Love, God, Guns and Family. Hill Girl out!
My father fought in Vietnam and my husband is a cold war veteran the military is why we can sleep at night, lets hope we keep respecting the men and women who sacrifice so much for this country.
Bravo, my guys ! We must give an efford to our Heroes , our soldier Heroes ... Are so brave and they do what they were up to do ! With buttcusts !
As someone who deployed to Afghanistan in 2013, and the Middle East in 2015/2016, thanks for doing this.
HERE WE GO 🤟👊 ... this is a FAVORITE!!! TY AGAIN - mel
My husband was a veteran before we married. I was the only thing that helped him stay sane. Now after almost 14 years he is much happier but our children can still overwhelm him.
Y’all’s videos make me happy. Thanks for sharing.
This song is always deep and hits you. My husband has deployed now is 6th and last time before he retires. He has lost a lot of friends due to taking their lives after coming home. It is really sad. His unit had a huge number at Campbell,KY and his Chaplin made a movie #NoGreaterLoveTheMovie about deployment and how soldiers and their families deal with coming back home. His unit was also shown on The Hornets Nest my husband was home all of 5 to 6 days when that happened. We lost tons of guys and he took it to heart for years even around the anniversary of the battle. It was the last one before they were all to come home so it hit so hard. 💔❤💔❤💔
I have seen this video a ton of times. Gets me every time
You guys remind me why I still love my country
I cry everytime I watch this video...ffdp is awesome for their love of our country
I love that you don’t pause the videos, really great, much love 💕
I cry every time I watch this video. Please watch another one from 5FDP called Gone away. This band tells it like it is . Love your reaction S&M
Thank you This song hits me pretty hard but its like therapy needed.
The end makes me cry every single time.
This whole band is ex military.
I love your videos they are amazing I have a family full of vets and I'm thankful to be a part of that thanks for this video keep up the amazing vids guys love ya
that took my breath away !!! wow !!!
That song is so, so good. But when I watch it with the video it gets me in the feels every single time. I love 5FDP. Other songs of theirs that I love are "A Little Bit Off", "Cold", "Darkness settles in" and "Brighter side of grey."
Well I love all their stuff but those are some songs that stick out for me.
God bless all of our Military and their families. We need to do better by them.
the first time i heard this song i had tears in my eyes and i am from belgium
"In the time you watched this video a veteran took his own life"....the saddest thing is I've seen this 15 times :(
I love the passion that the American people have for the Vetrans and serving, it's so sad to say but I honestly don't see that in Britain / UK, I have been a Civillian for 8 years now and its so hard to adapt to the so called normal aspects of life ie running a house working with individuals with no core values etc, I had a saying that was over used when I left the Military " life was so much easier when all you had to do is stay alive".
I'm a Vetran of 22 years service in the British Army, I have seen active service in Northern Ireland, Iraq, Afghanistan and United Nation peace support operations.
It's fair to say I watch this and it hits hard, so many accuracies attached to this video and many more like it.
I would like to take this opertunity to thank my amazing Daughter for standing by me and giving me a reason to come home, this young lady grew up with me serving so she has sacrificed and shown selfless commitment for the greater good too, I love you so much and thank you for being you my amazing Daughter.
I'm proud to have served my family, country and SOME of the good people within it, I would also like to state that my service was all combat based and I served with heros, my Brothers and Sisters respect to you and I love you all.
Nigel.
This band has so many great songs! You have to check out my personal favorite of theirs, The Bleeding. Another favorite of mine is Remember Everything.
Hey Shawn,. I felt you feel that chorus, on the first time through it.
That long silence when the video was over spoke volumes. Sometimes there’s just not anymore to be said.
As a Desert Storm combat vet. Would like to say THANK YOU for keeping the message going.
To all vets and the ancestors who served back to the Revolutionary War thank you
You don't know how the supporting Veterans movement, has affected us Vietnam Vets!! It took another WAR, 45/50 years later to finally open the eyes of the American public, to the devastation and consequences of WAR on our young soldiers! I was 18 and just out of High School, and did 1 tour in Nam, Laos, and Cambodia, doing patrol missions for 11 months. The veterans of that WAR, kept quiet, as we were looked upon as unjust killers. The only place or refuge we had the past 50 years was our VFW, and even then it wasn't about swapping stories! So we are so proud of the MOVEMENT and RECKOGNITION our Men and women have been receiving!
there is no greater love in the world ,than a man give his life for another, amean