Fan Request: Medal of Honor Recipient, Sergeant Dakota Meyer

Fan Request: Medal of Honor Recipient, Sergeant Dakota Meyer | Letterman

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Fan Friday Request:
"Hi,
I remember watching a snippet a while back of David Letterman's interview with Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer. All of Dakota's other interviews he seemed so broken up about the situation that led to him receiving the medal of honor. It was nice to see David Letterman put Dakota at ease and let him joke around a bit. I was wondering if you could post that video?
Thank you very much,
Rebecca Ferrara"
(From "Late Show," air date: 9/22/11)
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@privatepenguin3137 7 ай бұрын

Letterman has always given the proper respect to our military. Thank you Dave...and thank you Dakota Meyer for your service!

@tomiossi8092 5 ай бұрын

I was going to write that until I saw that you did. Well put. Deserved respect.

@pennyelliot171 3 ай бұрын

Yes, thank you for allowing❤ this wonderful and brave ❤❤Marine to share with us. God bless him. From an Army brat whose Daddy fought in two wars I'm so proud of this Marine❤

@dannyallen4080 3 ай бұрын

Yes. Dave asks such great questions. His interview with Marine MOH awardee, Kyle Carpenter was humorous and SO respectful.

@user-ih1mp3xl1b 2 ай бұрын

Dakota almost got married to Sarah Palin's oldest daughter. She's as whacked out as her crazy ass mother!

@BlueDays_BlackKnights 12 күн бұрын

I can validate. Very true.

@niniksulikah8861 3 ай бұрын

That right there is what a real hero looks like folks.

@docholliday4489 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Sergeant for your service.

@davidcooke8005 6 ай бұрын

He was so stiff when he first walked out, but then he was hilarious in the seat. Chatty and witty, until the 15:00 mark, when it turned really dark. Dave was slick, immediately changing the subject to something positive. Also, when a MoH recipient asks you to have a beer, you say yes, AND you buy the beer.

@bfg5291 6 ай бұрын

When he said "we'll leave it at that" Dave knew to steer that convo somewhere else immediately. He truly knows when to stop asking certain questions, and too many people today don't have that ability.

@jocelynnowen3078 5 ай бұрын

PTSD affects people a lot. The applause noise really got to him. He knew it would bug him but he went on TV because of the scholarships. That took a lot out of him.

@michdoug1 4 ай бұрын

He was honoring the audience by standing attentively.

@Gump_Forrest_Gump 4 ай бұрын

The hymm was playing a Marine will stand at attention every time.

@davidcooke8005 4 ай бұрын

@@Gump_Forrest_Gump If you weren't such a damned fine enlisted man I'd recommend you for officer training. Good call on the Hymn playing, I missed that context, but that all makes sense.

@stephenschenider4007 7 ай бұрын

As a Veteran I can say people have always been kind to me. A shame the Vietnam Veterans got treated so bad.

@jocelynnowen3078 5 ай бұрын

Thank you

@boblozaintherealworld3577 4 ай бұрын

Good to hear you were treated kindly, sir. I was just old enough to have been in the first and last two draft "lotteries" (what a weird term, right?) and never got called, but I was trying in the meantime to sign on to the Navy and Coast Guard, uh....,no way. My oldest brother served in the USS Long Beach and Enterprise in Tonkin Gulf. My only claim to fame is that I wasn't going to claim 'CO', get fitted with braces, etc. nor run away to Canada. Big deal I know. And YES it was a shame the way returning Vets were treated or talked about by those of our own generation. Those were weird and unpleasant times, IMO. All the best.

@reneboyesmurdo7972 4 ай бұрын

My brother was a Vietnam Veteran and people were so horrible at that time. It was disgraceful to our military! I will say not all but enough!

@scottmichael3745 4 ай бұрын

Amen my brother. My father figure Evert Ben told me stories that a 15 year old shouldn't have heard about Nam. Some scary stuff my man.

@marypentecost1296 4 ай бұрын

Thank You For Your Service. LOVE 💖💝💞 TO EVERY Vietnam Veteran, Their Family's And All Who Love Them, THANK YOU For Your Service, Your Youth, Your Innocence, Your LOVE 💖💝💞 We Were Not Worthy Of You. 😪💝

@AuntieMamie 2 ай бұрын

God bless this man and all armed services and I’m glad the audience stood. What a humble person.

@jaws8817 2 ай бұрын

I got to meet Dakota at an Associated General Contractor’s lunch. The room was kind of quiet, not everyone was familiar with him. He gave his talk and took questions and the room was quiet so I asked if he still greases his own Bobcat. Then he related the story about being on Letterman and got a few more laughs since it was construction related. I brought a poster with first day of issue Marine Corps stamps and asked him to sign it. He’s so humble he signed it really small so as not to cover any of the other pictures even though he belongs shoulder to shoulder with those Marines.

@janethompson2305 2 ай бұрын

❤ Oh my Gosh ❤ what a humbled humbled man he is 🙏 I'm proud that he's my brother in Christ 🕊 U can see he is ❤

@jacquelindavidson5014 2 ай бұрын

Dear LAWRD!! This is AWESOME!! Get to "greasing the bobcat"!!! Nicely done, Jarhead!!

@ITS_ERIC_88 Ай бұрын

Humble?!?! You should maybe google what the definition of that word is.. it’s not this scram

@robertthomas888 4 ай бұрын

As a combat veteran it is a struggle every day, love each other and realize, we have it good in the United States, many do not.

@commonsense571 19 күн бұрын

🌹Never Forget 🌹

@kstepko 7 ай бұрын

“Greasing the bobcat” sounds like it came straight from a Top Ten List of things that sound dirty but aren’t.

@rbaz556 8 сағат бұрын

Waxing the dolphin

@johntrew1597 4 ай бұрын

What a nice polite, impressive young man

@arkadious9320 2 ай бұрын

I respect Letterman for having all the questions pre filtered and known before hand. This wasnt about him it was about country and Sgt Meyer.

@glendagaskin151 3 ай бұрын

Brings tears to my eyes. I lost my beloved brother several years ago. He was 30+ years in the army. He loved America and his men loved him. There was no room for the many that came to his funeral and big men cried. The Lord guided him through 2 wars. God please touch America and show us Your will.

@JustPlainSteve5372 Ай бұрын

❤

@inthedarkanonymous5625 6 күн бұрын

Amen.

@harryharry3193 5 күн бұрын

AMEN

@michaelcasey5155 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Dave for having an American hero on your show.

@garyparker1220 5 ай бұрын

I’ve met Dakota Myer. He is a great man and love talking to him. Thank you for the service.

@FloridaManRacer 3 ай бұрын

My political views don't align with President Obama's at all, but I have a TON of respect for the fact that he sat down with this Marine and had a beer with him at his request. That's the kind of behavior I want to see from our Commander In Chief regardless of what party they represent.

@jzezatti1 2 ай бұрын

I like that.

@gemeric4400 Ай бұрын

You prefer trump over Obama?

@TerryAllenSwartos 12 күн бұрын

@@gemeric4400Can you imagine Trump wanting an informal sit-down with anyone if it didn’t benefit or gratify *him?* Especially given what he’s said about people in the service?

@eisirt55 19 сағат бұрын

@gemeric4400 Doesnt Trump think that people like Dakota are losers . That's what he called them. No escaping it .

@lisaburnett2771 5 ай бұрын

I'm not a American but by the stars.... Thank you for your service sir...Live long and prosper.

@MarcusAurelius7777 7 ай бұрын

It's really respectful that they showed the other veterans at the end. Great show.

@MegaUnclerico 4 ай бұрын

Those aren't veterans... Those are the members of his squad that died on that day.

@robertgoss4842 5 ай бұрын

I was in the Marine Corps 1970-73, but I never saw any kind of action. Now, I'm in my mid-70's, and I can only look with admiration at guys like Sgt Meyer. Despite my uneventful service, I'm still very proud to have served in the Corps, and know that Sgt. Meyer and I wore the same uniform

@rgarri6396 3 ай бұрын

You did your job and should be proud. I was in army 72-74 and never left states. We served our country and that’s more then most do. Thanks for your service.

@randymoran67 2 ай бұрын

You should be grateful my cousin came back in a pine box as a replacement! You did your duty no shame in that

@MaryBethKissel 2 ай бұрын

You served your coun try proudly...respect to you !!

@leighgabriel6824 4 ай бұрын

The man is a hero, no questions asked.

@kyllancarrington 2 ай бұрын

God was showing off when Medal of Honor Dakota Meyer was made. This young Man is a true Hero. He is on the side of the Angels. Dave's questions were brilliant. Dave I miss you every night. I used to go to bed to watch your show in Australia.

@testickles8834 Ай бұрын

All the praise and medals in the world will never pay for what he had to do to get it.

@marypentecost1296 4 ай бұрын

Sergeant Dakota Meyer, Sir, You, your Brothers In Arms, those who lived and those whose life's were taken, Thank You For Your Service. Warriors, Heroes, Angels. Healing Light, Prayers and LOVE.

@nostraa6125 7 ай бұрын

Fitting for Veterans Day. Dave always highlighted Real People, whether his staff, crew, store owners, folks on the street, or guests. He broke down the facade of celebrities and turned them into real people, too. Please share more of these!

@admtech69 7 ай бұрын

He represents the best of us, thank you for your service, sir.

@andrewfarrell3986 4 ай бұрын

The very best.

@gregoryrush3878 4 ай бұрын

Recruiter got me the same way. "well you probably aren't good enough to be a Marine, but you can try if you want". And was like "Oh hell no, where do I sign".

@claudiaporter4269 3 ай бұрын

Thank You for your SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY.

@sheldonengstrom4415 2 ай бұрын

God bless you sergeant and thank you Mr. letterman for being a kind and caring man.

@larynanntapp6333 4 ай бұрын

As the niece of a USMC Korea and Vietnam combat vet, thank you for everything you do. My uncle passed away almost a year ago and was buried at Arlington. He's the only family member to serve in the USMC...everyone else was Army or Air Force. My uncle never talked much about his experiences but for me, the USMC will always be the best branch. Sending regards from Kentucky.

@sherrimitchell3134 4 ай бұрын

You are an amazing young man. My heart goes out to your men who fell that day and all you have to carry from it. Thankyou from the bottom of my heart for you service

@Sean-lt3nc 5 ай бұрын

Respect to you Sgt Meyer and yr fellow Marine for yr actions on that day. May Your Brothers In Arms Forevermore RIP.

@jessewallacesr1722 5 ай бұрын

Bless you young man we are proud of you

@peasoup2980 5 ай бұрын

Dave Letterman can take pride in how he could handle these tough interviews with care and class. And not try to chase sensationalized emotion. He was a pro, and a respectful one at that.

@banjocinema1954 4 ай бұрын

true, and I’d bet money Dave donated to the fundraiser but chose to not do it on air, another classy move

@christaylor1058 4 ай бұрын

That look in Dakota's eyes at 17:08 when he remembers he didn't save them all. You did the bet you could sir.

@markwarren7116 3 ай бұрын

I salute this man....And I said MAN!....He lives about 42 miles from me!

@fdrstan 7 ай бұрын

Dave has always been a true patriot. Midwestern boy like myself, who puts country over party. Much respect to this soldier and all our other service members for their sacrifice.

@jameskawaikaupejrcwo3usmcr573 5 ай бұрын

Sgt Dakota Meyer is a United States Marine not a Soldier. Soldiers are the United States Army.

@jameskawaikaupejrcwo3usmcr573 5 ай бұрын

I’ve always appreciated Mr. Dave Letterman. His recognition of our military personnel and the care and professionalism he gives makes me proud to be a part of our United States Marine Corps. I salute you Sgt Dakota Meyer for your dedication and professionalism. Semper Fi Marine Brother.

@user-bw4zs1jx3i 2 ай бұрын

I noticed all of the audience was standing & applauding 👌👍

@jeffdur1330 2 ай бұрын

They did that for Diddy too

@DATo_DATonian Ай бұрын

Really? I would have been surprised and shocked if they had _not been_ standing and applauding.

@dylanogden3075 5 ай бұрын

God bless our veterans their true heros in my eyes no words can express my appreciation and the respect I have for them thank u all for ur service

@hunt_club_1 Ай бұрын

I salute Sergeant Dakota Meyer, and everone that serves

@Jangles46 5 ай бұрын

I’m a Marine also. Feel very proud of this young man

@Justfedup47 Ай бұрын

Thank All Of U For Your Service. GOD LOVES OUR MILITARY..AND SO DO WE.. THE PEOPLE..

@jwdundon 5 күн бұрын

Thank you for my freedom, Jack from Oregon.

@seangelarden9543 5 ай бұрын

You had me at "greasin the bobcat"

@marionhill769 4 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂❤

@MrRukiddin 4 ай бұрын

Couldn't NOT watch this all the way through. Awe inspiring.

@jwdundon 5 күн бұрын

Yeah, Bud, I just finished a 14-hour shift. It's Friday. I need to go home and make dinner but I'm sitting in a grocery store parking lot because I can't stop watching this before.... I go grab some oranges For my little girl.

@michaeloconnor9337 5 ай бұрын

So much respect for this American hero 🇺🇸 ✊🏻

@scylentdeth3198 5 ай бұрын

You can tell he’s in and out of his head here. Enjoying the moment and also extremely uncomfortable with the recognition he’s getting.

@stevetrimborn3739 4 ай бұрын

…We can leave it at that…. Respect SGT Meyer.

@kevbev1524 7 ай бұрын

Thanks to all the veterans and their sacrifices, And thank you David Letterman

@LindaAllen2129 Ай бұрын

Medal’s are NEVER won! They are awarded!

@sharonkellogg4148 4 күн бұрын

That's not true. It's like you think this sounds good, but you haven't thought it through.

@petermiller3655 3 ай бұрын

I have watched this a few times and you can not deny how brave he is in every aspect. He should never pay for a Beer again. When you join the military you learn and accept that the world isnt the same anymore.

@NecroOver 2 ай бұрын

Exactly same.

@Justfedup47 Ай бұрын

@@NecroOverour military Should Never Pay For Anything .that's our real military. Great Men And Women ..😊

@porcorosso999 7 ай бұрын

Happy Veterans Day... Thank you for your service!

@alexanderv7702 4 ай бұрын

Lighthearted banter made this memorable.

@rydmotox 5 ай бұрын

I can see the sadness in his eyes that he did all he could do but asks himself every night why he could not do more to save his comrades. So often you hear I wish it was me and not them. We hold up as a hero in which he is but in his mind he would have been a hero if he saved all his men. Grant yourself peace that one day you will high five your men and they will say you gave your all. Its ok.

@jocelynnowen3078 5 ай бұрын

It’s PTSD

@rydmotox 5 ай бұрын

Yes I agree. My cousin is a nurse and went on to get her PhD in psychology and now help pir vets with PTSD. We need to do more.

@kennygismo6315 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Sergeant Meyer!!

@vickiransom3420 7 ай бұрын

It gives me hope to see real live heroes. Thanks for sharing this segment to show us all the best of America so near Veterans Day.

@In_memory_of_Dad 3 ай бұрын

Sergeant Meyer sir, you are an inspiration for other men to follow and as a British citizen I would like to thank you for your service sir. You are a hero of mankind and all nations under God.

@mikemac1954 4 ай бұрын

God bless you Marine. I’m speechless, thank you

@jaybales3160 5 ай бұрын

Proud of you fellow Marine. Hand salute, SemperFi

@dwightbernheimer331 3 ай бұрын

Medal of Honor recipient...👍👍👍🇺🇲

@christophermcguire27 4 ай бұрын

Insane heroism SALUTE

@burningblue1254 27 күн бұрын

You sir, are a credit to your family, your comrades in arms, your uniform, and your country. I salute you sir from your friends up North in Canada.

@brettwalker2723 7 ай бұрын

That recruiter just got a field promotion.

@FichaelMranklin 6 ай бұрын

That recruiter most definitely retired

@brettwalker2723 6 ай бұрын

@@FichaelMranklin I am so glad you were here. You're funny.

@patrickplummer1027 7 ай бұрын

God bless our troops, Veterans Day should be everyday, true heroes 🇺🇸

@brentanllewellyn3898 4 ай бұрын

A true hero

@pauljalbert 5 ай бұрын

Outstanding human being. Huge respect.

@a.c.aponte5078 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service Devil Dog!

@DGM132 3 ай бұрын

God bless the Marines!

@scottjohnson6173 5 ай бұрын

Wow Sergeant Dakota Meyer. Thank you for your service and thank you for what you did over there. My dad was a pilot in World War II and I had. Nephew who was in Iraq as well, but my dad’s gone and my nephew is gone. My Dad was in the Army Air Force as a pilot, my nephew In the Army as a sharpshooter.

@jagchuk 2 ай бұрын

Semper FI Sir. Well earned.

@hinthegroove9740 7 ай бұрын

Greasing the Bobcat 😅

@pigs18 4 ай бұрын

Is that what the kids are calling it these days?

@JohnSmith-fj5ee 5 ай бұрын

Dakota is a nice young man and a true American Hero. You should look up the story of his heroism and why he got the medal of honor.

@MarcusAurelius7777 7 ай бұрын

Death smiles at us all; all we can do is smile back. 🙂

@richardkunkle9924 3 ай бұрын

Well Done, Sergeant. Semper Fi

@randolphhernandez6136 4 ай бұрын

Sounds like a Marine, humble!

@Cybertron-cs7sk 3 ай бұрын

I salute you sir respect to you.

@MrBrodyjam 2 ай бұрын

Love this guy.

@claudiaporter4269 3 ай бұрын

NC IS VERY BLESSED TO HAVE MARINE TRAINING IS OUR STATE.

@notaylorhere 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely

@kdmecosolutions Ай бұрын

Paris Island is in SC

@Richard-ee4hv 4 ай бұрын

Look at his chest look at those medals look at those sergeant stripes look at the Congressional medal honor a true marine,i like this guy a lot!

@zenseed75 7 ай бұрын

Greasin' the bobcat and don't make any rash decisions. Lololol

@kennethavesato3883 3 ай бұрын

The hook was set,I WAS FISHED IN TO AYE,AYE MARINE😊😊

@michaelhutchison7120 4 ай бұрын

And we'll just leave it at that, and Dave left it at that ❤

@cvdevol 2 ай бұрын

The best of the best. Semper Fi....

@halfbreedchuck3311 5 ай бұрын

My late marine served proudly and die for our USA.God bless our military families and home front we missed you hero

@allysonh6410 4 ай бұрын

😢 I’m so sorry

@gsmeeuwsen 7 күн бұрын

This HERO is also one of the most calm and FUNNIEST guests ever on the show. Thank you so much for your service and sacrifice Sgt. Meyer...

@notaylorhere 3 ай бұрын

It is earned. Thank you

@david-ld6jc 5 ай бұрын

Amazing human being.

@poormansgunz8032 4 ай бұрын

Semper Fidelis 😂😅 glad your alive brother 🤙

@earlmcpherson6913 3 ай бұрын

Fine young man 😮

@user-pu6tz4iq6o 4 ай бұрын

God bless this Kentucky farm boy

@glennwatson3313 4 ай бұрын

He seems like a very nice man.

@ArizonaAirspace 2 ай бұрын

Dakota is so funny. He’s a true hero and the very definition of a true warrior. 🙏🏻

@Slowhand871 14 күн бұрын

I hope this young man continues to talk and accept help in the many years to come about this action.

@codybischoff1010 2 ай бұрын

Love that he lives close to Louisville!

@youtubedailypoem 5 ай бұрын

So much respect for this young man. His story is very much like stories in Vietnam. Like how did they know they were coming, why no air strokes and why did the artillery stop.

@geoffpalmer6424 4 ай бұрын

I am a UK veteran, never fired a shot in anger, I would be proud to shake the hand of Sgt Meyer.

@johnjobin7694 5 ай бұрын

Thank you to all the men and women present and past that have served our country❤️ Sergeant Dakota Meyer, his fellow Marines, and any other soldiers that served on that day against the ambush are so brave❤️.

@francis105G 5 ай бұрын

One of the Best Interviews ever!!!!

@pauletteriddle3776 26 күн бұрын

Bless you and thank you for your service!

@smal1393 2 ай бұрын

Dave Letterman: 'Sgt Dakota Meyer, Medal of Honor Winner'. Dave, the MOH is not given, it is not won, it is AWARDED.

@Dime_time333 Ай бұрын

Blah blah blah The sentiment was there Way to ruin it stickler

@smal1393 Ай бұрын

@@Dime_time333 And what have YOU done for YOUR country beside hiding behind YOUR keyboard in YOUR parents basement making criticisms? Nothing? OK, I got it. Blah Blah Blah, I ruined nothing, but YOU tried to. Have YOU ever met someone who was AWARDED the MOH? I have, several of them, while my son was at Walter Reed Army Medical Center recovering from injuries suffered in Afghanistan. BTW, he was there 3 years and 8 months, so I had the opportunity to meet several persons AWARDED, the MOH. You should be proud of these fine people instead of trying to degrade them. You have a good one while the proud and brave serving in the military protect you.

@Lori-gi7is Ай бұрын

Rock on!