I can’t even imagine this loss he suffered. I only lost one like that and he lost them all. From the bottom of my heart hope you find peace brother.

One of the men who died in this ied blast was a dear friend of mine! Although I have seen this clip more then once before I never realized this was the same incident. I cried hard when I realized who you are, and aso the connection to my friend. God bless you, and I'm sorry for your losses. Rest peacefully, Christopher Dyer and every other man who passed away in this incident.

I really want a knife from this guy.

jesus christ dude. holding back tears rn

Though he wishes he was in their place they would want him to live on and enjoy his life. They all knew what could happen and were willing to give their lives to save any of the marines next to them . Marines never quit. Though they may not be on this earth anymore he will always have them in his heart and by his side. Semper Fi.

Glad you made it home.... Do NOT go down with bad memories... War sucks and people die... some survive......... Make your life worthy... your buds were worthy.. Don't let them down.

God bless you son. I lost 2 sons in that the military. 1 in an accident, 1 in combat. They're still with you. They always will be.

Nobody has an idea of what these brave men go through,but have plenty of opinions.A brave man with his own memories and all the best to him.

as a former marine, and Iraq vet. I understand your pain. On the day that my unit was to go on patrol in Fallujah. My CO told me to report to camp guard for duty. My platoon engaged in combat with insurgents. We lost 2 men and 4 were wounded. I feel guilty every day Aco 1st Bn 3rd Mar Div

If every moment was a happy moment then what's a happy moment it wouldn't mean anything - lcpl Travis Williams

god picked him to survive for a reason he has a life ahead of him

Cheers to that guy and may his fellow Marines rest in peace.

omg your squad leader was my best friends step dad

I was at Al Asad when this happened, our command center was adjacent to the med station. I was standing on the roof when the medevac choppers came in and they unloaded body bags. None of them were full. I’ll never forget it.

Best thing you can do is to live on for them. I'm sorry to hear about that.., they sounded like amazing people. Thank you for your service and wish you the best of luck with your life.

Survivor's guilt is very real and deeply rooted. I pray his spirit finds peace and solace. Semper fi

From one Marine to another, these friends would want you to live your life free from survivors guilt.

Travis , Thank you . Thank you for all you did and keep doing . Keeping on is a daily battle like the battle you went through . Because of you telling your story I replayed the part where you read the names of your buddies , the heros who gave their life for my freedom . Each one is precious . Never give in to the dark that wants to overtake you . There is a light shining in the future for you , never give up , it WILL come . SO PROUD OF YOU ! God bless your life Travis .

This is what a hero looks like. My hat is off and Thank You for your service. I appreciate it very much. 🇺🇸

So sad brother ..may you find your peace...😢😭 thank you and your brothers for the service and the sacrifice you have made... sympathise from srilanka ❤️🙏

I was an infantryman in the army. In 2005 I was in iraq and got blown up by a grenade. This caused our guys to send a group to send us clothes and stuff since we had nothing. They hit an IED and we lost one guy and everyone else got fucked up. I too feel a bit guilty. If I had never gotten hurt, that humvee would have no reason to go out. Ive dealt with it for the most part but there are those days where it all comes back.

After all these terrible experiences, it hurts me to see a vet go homeless.

God bless you man. No other advice for you than take it day to day. I wish nothing but the best for you and all of our vets.

I heard his account via Story Corp. Sincerely glad to hear your account man. Even as a civilian this is a reality check. For what gets go through. Thank you for your time.

Semper Fidelis and welcome home brother. They died for us, now we must live for them.

Amen brother. Keep up the good work with the blades and stay strong. Thanks for all you have done and all you do.

I just saw your video and hearing your story..tears start flowing..it hurts me as much..your right..when your young was something I don't want to remember but my faith kept me going..thank you for your service and prayers for you..❤

Sorry for your loss and thank you for serving our country!

Welcome home Travis. Thank you for your service. and remember, Once a Marine Always a Marine. Semper Fi Devil Dog..Bravo 1/8

Thank you for your service.You are a hero and a true American.Stay up brother.

Sorry for the loss of your friends..thank you for your service and I am glad to see you are doing well. Thank you for telling your story.

Thank you for your service Never forgotten

Sorry if this sounds cold . "when it is you time to go you go". It wasn't your time brother.Just live, When it is your time to stand your post you will be called.

3:05. Dear sir, please wear eye protection. I really want you to find peace and continue enjoying life. With your eyes.

Very powerful. Thank you for posting.

A few more years on I understand it’s probably just like yesterday to you. Thank you for your continued service, Sir. Living for them is your service now.

I have respect for these men

Thank you for sharing your story. I can't imagine what it's like to be in your shoes, but it breaks my heart, brother. Wish I could've been there with you in your struggles. Thank you. I mean this. You may feel guilty, but know that you are loved. Semper Fi, Marine. 2/23 OIF-1, RCT-1 Oorah

I pray for your healing. I really dont have the words to make your situation better. Just keep choosing to live. One day at a time brother. Thank you for you service and sacrifice.

Veterans change and evolve. Thanks for helping us tell our story. Semper Fi, LCpl. Williams.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE

Keep up the good fight brother!

Thank you for sharing your story.

Iam sorry for everything and it I Thankyou for your services. Its hard to put anything in words..

You must start living for those who died.

Having a hobby really helps. Keep staying busy brother

Wanna give this guy a big hug

God bless you sir! Thank you for your service and your awesome friends for their sacfrice! Lost my childhood best friend while he was training in ft Benning Ga! Not a day goes by I dont think about him! We love and respect our awesome soldiers in Marion Nc! Got such a blessing to come to the aid of a young Sergeant from FortBragg last Christmas when he broke down enroute to his family we all pray for that young Sergeant and all his men by his side everyday!!!

I am gonna guess he was in Lima Company , 3rd battalion, 25th Marines, from Columbus, Ohio. Highest casualty unit in Iraq. Tough story. There is a video out there about their tour. Hard to watch. God bless them all. Semper Fi Marine.

God Bless (and has Blessed) You Brother. You're keeping Their valor alive, Charlie Mike Marine.

I'm so sorry that happened to you, man! You're brave as hell, and so were your friends. Stay strong. Much respect :(

so sorry for your loss , thank you so much for your service and sacrafice

His buddies wouldnt want him to feel guilty...

Wow, what a load for him to carry. I truly hope he throws it at Jesus feet someday so he can experience joy again. may God Bless you !!!

Bro u should be proud u are real Hero those guys Sacrifice themselves for the country always be in our heart

Thanks for sharing .

I feel your pain Bro... Just keep going one day at a time. Were cut from a different cloth and society will never understand, which is cool with me. Jay Johnson, CWO3, USMC, Retired. RCT-5 OIF 2003

glad he found a way to live past it, at least in the day time

Thank you for your service.SGT. Kelly

He seems like a really special guy. His dogs are lucky to have such a friend

Jesus has a purpose for you. Thank you for your service.

I went to college in missoula after fallujah what a small world brother

Wow man.. no words.. just love. I wish you the best.

my goodness I feel for this guy...I wish I could personally thank him for his service...

Very sad to listen to this man's story. These men and women are the definition of bravery. Much respect to them and all soldiers who fight for their countries, but I could not care less for the politicians who wage these wars without ever stepping foot on a battlefield. I may not agree with war or the reasons behind the war, but soldiers like this man are given the highest respect in my eyes.

Live Bro, Live.... Your Bros can't so you must for them.

I pray every day for these heroes. May God bless every one of them.

I'm just seeing this now for the first time. God Bless their souls, God Bless their families, and God Bless you.

I remember when i was a kid US malitary two teams took photos with me , the first one was inside a black hawk plane in 2006. And the second one was inside the church in 2009 a big team of tanks came to church in christmas and gave everyone gifts . then a us marine talked with me in Arabic and told me ( i wanna take a photo with you , you little kid with the red hair ) so i told him yeh , after we took a photo they leaved our ( Qaraqosh town ) . Also my father worked with another team of us marines he fixed their stuff , and invited them to have a nice dinner at my house . they always liked to come to my house .

DIOS BENDIGA HERMANO 🇺🇸🙏🏻😇

My heart goes to you in your horrible ordeal. You are a Hero for serving your country. God Bless...

Thank you for your sacrifice and service. You are worthy and respected. Semper Fidelis

That's a hardcore case of survivor's guilt.

Semper Fi, Marine.

I know I'm probably late with this comment but man... It's extremely rare that you hear anyone speak with such insight and clarity as when you talk of your place in this world. You have the wisdom of a Buddhist monk almost and I believe only someone that has gone through the things that you have can give you this. You have to have an open heart to obtain the wisdom that you have and it an honor to see the way that you honor your fallen brothers and I thankyou for teaching me what love and respect is... Peace brother.

Oh my god! I remember his story from StoryCorps. The man is a warrior, Thank you for your service man.

Michael M. Phillips, is there any way that someone can write to Travis Williams? Just to offer friendship and support, I am amazed by this young man. PFFFT!!! to those who think of other reasons for my query. Sometimes a letter, snail mail, is something to look forward to and sending one back is a way to reconnect and be.

A killer knows he can be killed the same way. When death comes its ok we all put our names in the hat. Dont feel sad. Pray for our forgiveness.

I'm so sorry. My brother... thank u for your service. So sad.. trust our God. Love ya bro.

God bless you brother I hope you get better Thank you for your service 🇺🇸

On the back of the envelopes sent home from Vietnam by my brother, in 67-68 containing his letters , he always wrote “ I love the Corps” L/cpl Richard Brian Murphy M co 3/4 KIA 6/15/68

Government really needs to treat this soldiers better when they come home

DOGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Many many Vets wouldn't be here without "man's best friend", I love this kid.

Thank you for your service.

Someone had to survive to tell the story.

SMH .....some of the comment..........

What a brutal total loss that day. This young man has suffered in ways I cannot even phathom. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

Everytime I start to feel bad about myself, I just think about brave people like this.

You see people who dislike things like this really don't need a mental hospital but need to be put down :D true story

as much as I want to join the army (God willing) and know the consequences of combat I'm ready for whatever may come

Dude. I was in tears after watching your video. I feel for you bro. I did 2 tours in Northern Ireland with the 7th armoured (uk) I feel your pain. Stay strong

My Brother warrior It’s been 50 yrs since I left Vietnam. The things we see & do in war are Things only we can understand. The losses, in any number, the carnage, mayhem all of it, AND THE FRIENDSHIPS & others we meet along the way, that’s all for us to keep, share when needed, kept to ourselves mostly. It affects our lives our relationships forever, and it’s supposed to. Your a LONE SURVIVOR & brother I cannot imagine that weight, but please, don’t loose yourself. I did for many years, but I broke through & now and then I get to laugh, still looking for love, but I cherish LIFE. YOU MUST CHERISH IT TOO BC IT IS WORTH IT. GOD BLESS & IF YOU NEED ANYTHING CALL ME. THANK YOU, & I mean that. Your story will help many like us.

that's it. im officially going to volunteer.

This guy was there for a Unocal pipe line through Afghanistan to get Caspian sea oil. Did our gov tell him that?

This really hit the feels

Thank you for your service . May god grant you peace and the knowledge that your mates are in paradise awaiting for the day were you guys meet up again. Live your life because we all want you to be happy. Heroes 👊

Are you still living on your own,Travis? Marry me.. 🙃.

Why isn't Bush and Cheney paying for all of these deaths? Not only our military but also the people of Iraq! I don't understand why they are not looked at in the same way of other terrorist. We hate to think of Americans in the same manner. But they simply are.

10 years later and it still hits hard

Thank you for your service sir