MEDAL OF HONOR: Intense Close-Quarters Firefight in Iraq

MEDAL OF HONOR: Intense Close-Quarters Firefight in Iraq | David Bellavia

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On the night of Nov. 10, 2004 Staff Sgt. David Bellavia was a squad leader tasked with clearing a block of buildings thought to be housing enemy insurgents. A Bradley Fighting Vehicle was in support of Bellavia’s unit, but due to high walls and tight quarters the Bradley was unable to provide supporting fire. The platoon would have to clear the buildings on their own.
While clearing a house, a squad from Bellavia’s platoon became trapped under intense enemy fire. Recognizing the immediate severity of the situation, and with disregard for his own safety, Bellavia engaged the enemy on his own and single handedly wiped out an entire squad of enemy insurgents.
15 years after his heroic actions David Bellavia would become the first living Iraq War veteran to be awarded the Medal of Honor
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@crispysocksss Жыл бұрын

This is nothing, I fought in black ops 1 and 2 back in 2012. Hours of intense sweating, cussing, screaming, crying

@michaelvalencia7258 Жыл бұрын

@@crispysocksss s in ,,zzz

@Michael-hy3su Ай бұрын

@@crispysocksss1:44

@deermeatfordinner 2 жыл бұрын

I could spend hours listening to this warrior! Such wise words!

@jcoash 2 жыл бұрын

You can, he has a daily radio talk show in buffalo!

@christopherpeterraby 2 жыл бұрын

for sure love listening and hearing what they did and what they went threw, incredible strength, adversity and a little luck

@darrensnorthernlife1184 2 жыл бұрын

DMFD!!!!! The best tuber on the interwebs

@sever427 2 жыл бұрын

I'm countless hours in, Craving more

@MrDirtDive 2 жыл бұрын

I love how I follow your channel and I his video comes up on my feed and you responded to it

@yb5515 2 жыл бұрын

Nice to hear someone who came back with a positive attitude.

@dukecraig2402 2 жыл бұрын

I've actually been surprised over the past 20 years at how many veterans from the military since 9/11 have come back from deployments over there that had positive attitudes about what they'd done over there. I can honestly say that the majority of them felt like our presence made the residents of Afghanistan and Iraq feel like they were living in a better place. One must always be careful about taking narratives from the media, doom and gloom always sells best in their business so that's the one they normally push.

@Johnzen03 2 жыл бұрын

I know a lot of vets with a positive outlook on the war than negative ones.

@dukecraig2402 2 жыл бұрын

@@Johnzen03 It's been a much bigger ratio of positive attitudes then when those guy's came back from Vietnam, maybe because there was so much protesting going on is why but when those guy's would come back they were quiet and serene, they just didn't want to talk about the place.

@357-swagnumultramagax9 2 жыл бұрын

He looks a lot better then a few years ago , he looked so drained .

@wally9935 2 жыл бұрын

@@dukecraig2402 unfortunately almost all of Iraq and Afghanistan was doom and gloom, a lie sold to the American people to use defense budgets and test new warfare. A lot of people struggle with looking at any positive side of the corporate death machine. I don’t blame individual soldiers (unless they are the ignorant koolaid brainwashed patriot kind), because one might join for a number of reasons. Helping people simply didn’t really happen.

@eddiemclean7011 2 жыл бұрын

I was 38 when I went back to the military as a lowly E4 in 03. I really was old enough to be the father of many I served with and was happy to fill that role when needed. I hope this man finds another way to put his decency and wisdom to work for our nation. Men like him are desperately needed right now.

@eddiemclean7011 Жыл бұрын

@Tim G They discount your prior service time. So yes I did go back at 38. Also for a time the army accepted first time enlisted personnel up to age 42. Stop talking about things you are completely ignorant about.

@eddiemclean7011 Жыл бұрын

@Tim G I was in the Marines first. Many in my unit were older prior service Marines. You are right about the Marines not wanting people back at that age. I went there first. I never served in the Army or said that I did. It was another branch. I served two tours in Iraq in 07 and 08-09.

@michaelstrickland3568 Жыл бұрын

@Tim G 😂😂😂😂😂😂

@jacobl6714 Жыл бұрын

@Tim G To be fair, that's less to do with not wanting folks who are "washed up" and more to do with the fact that a number like 38 is welllllllll beyond the extent of marine mathematics. I mean your crayola box only goes up to, what, 24? 36 if you're extra hungry?

@davidpallin772 Жыл бұрын

@Tim G Did you serve?

@airplanebuilder8685 Жыл бұрын

"You could be positively changed from a horrible experience". Powerful words.

@damien4401 Жыл бұрын

I love how brutally honest and real Dave is. It's refreshing to see such a poet yet a warrior.

@11Bravo33andathird Жыл бұрын

Sooo true, may God bless him, even now!

@BMF6889 Жыл бұрын

I was a Marine platoon commander in Vietnam 1968-69. Hard year. Lost a lot of great Marines. It wasn't a constant non-stop kind of fighting, but you were keenly aware that you could be in a firefight at any time. I saw and experienced heartbreaking fights. I saw what I believe to be miracles that couldn't be explained any other way. One heartbreaking day when the Sun rose, I had 34 Marines in my platoon. When the Sun set, only four of us were still alive and unwounded. The rest had been evacuated. On day that I believe was a miracle, my platoon was on line during a sweep of very large dry rice paddies. These were rice paddies that were like a thousand yards wide. About more than half way across one of these dry rice paddies, a North Vietnamese small unit opened fire on us with automatic fire. There as no cover. I had to decide to retreat while under heavy automatic fire or to order a frontal assault. I decided a frontal assault would cause the enemy more problems since I thought that the flanks of my platoon might be beyond the flanks of their defensive position. If you have never been in combat, then you don't know that bullets traveling faster than the speed of sound cause a small sonic boom when it passes close to you. That means when you hear a SNAP by your head, it's a bullet. Now the enemy is trained to target officers and radiomen and so the SNAPS around me and my radioman (Lance Corporal "JJ" Jones) were like a string of firecrackers. To make a long story short, we took the tree line and the enemy retreated. During the assault, I mentally estimated that I might take heavy casualties and so when we secured the tree line I asked my platoon sergeant to report the casualties while I notified my company commander that we would likely need multiple helicopters to evacuate the wounded and dead. But when my platoon sergeant reported back, "Sir, we only have one minor wounded and he doesn't want to be evacuated." That was a miracle. There was no way under such heavy automatic fire that the enemy couldn't have killed/wounded most of my platoon. There is only one other very strange thing that happened. Once the frontal attack began, the strangest thing happened that I can't possibly explain. Everything seemed to slow down like a slow motion video. Things were happening in real time, but I was experiencing them in a slow motion dream-like experience. Everything seemed both unreal and incredibly clear. It was almost like the movie The Matrix. I couldn't see bullets, but I had a clarity of vision that I'd never had before. I knew I was moving forward in real life, but I was thinking at a very different level. It seemed like I knew everything that had to be done. It was weird. I spent two more years in combat and never had a similar experience. Vietnam was continuous mental and physical exhaustion. It was periods of boredom. with periods of terror. It was C-Rations that tasted terrible and no potable water unless you happened to be at a fixed position with a "Water Buffalo". Otherwise, we filled canteens with whatever water source was available, and rice paddy water was the last resort. In those days, it wasn't possible to deliver potable water to an entire platoon by helicopter and there was no such thing as bottled water. We put three times the amount of water purification tables in our canteens to try to kill whatever was in the water we used, but infections and diarrhea was pretty much the norm. It was stinking hot in the dry season and miserable in the monsoon season. We'd be in the field for a month or more at a time with no showers, no hot meals, dry shaving to save water, our BO stunk, and our uniforms would sometimes literally rot off during the monsoon. I remember that ammunition was more important than food. I remember how difficult it was to stay awake in a night defensive perimeter. I remember that during the monsoon, I learned to just lay down in the mud and fall asleep. No one bothered trying to use their poncho for cover because the rain was non-stop and mostly horizontal. It was impossible to stay dry for months. For the first 6 months, we only had out of date French maps for navigation. The major land features were still accurate, but not the villages and roads and other features for navigation. Later we had Picto-maps made from satellite images, that included clouds. It seemed like when we were in a fight, it always happened to be under one of those clouds. The only other means of navigation was a simple compass. With inaccurate maps, very few terrain features, and a compass, we were lucky to know where we were with a thousand yards or more. When calling in artillery, I always requested a smoke round as the first adjusting round because I never knew where it would land. I remember one artillery mission I was calling, I was expecting it to impact to my front at about 1,000 yards; but it landed behind me about 500 yards. "Bravo 6, this is Echo 2; from Buick right one thousand five hundred yards and up 500 yards." Today with GPS, the first artillery round would be on target within just a couple of yards. As a simple code, we used predetermined grid points on the map and named them for cars, birds, animals, etc. So "Buick" was a grid point known to the artillery unit and me but not to the enemy listening in on our radios. However, once the artillery was on target, the enemy would have a good idea where Buick was. It is very hard to compare Vietnam to other conflicts. But I assure you that the fight for Fallujah in Iraq was not as intense as the fight for Hue City in Vietnam during the Tet Offensive. How do I know? Because my brother was there as an advisor to the South Vietnamese Marines in that battle. There is a short video of him describing the intensity of the fight. Basically if your head was up for a few seconds, you were dead. My brother saw the movie "Saving Private Ryan" and told me that the fight for Hue City was far more intense than the landing on the beaches. I hope some day that a movie will be made about the fight for Hue City. It was one of the most intense battles in modern history. The movies about We Were Soldiers, Apocalypse Now, and Saving Private Ryan were like day care centers by comparison. My brother is not one to exaggerate. And neither am I about my combat experiences.

@jrotnem89 Жыл бұрын

I believe full metal jacket was based on the battle of Hue city at the end of the film

@hb-ol9oc Жыл бұрын

I´m really impresed by your experience, as of the experience of Mr Bellavia, My impresion is that the Vietnam war was more terrifying. I don´t think I´m brave enough to have been able to survive their.

@basemanawakens6089 Жыл бұрын

So you wrote this long comment to downplay this mans experiences in battle?

@user-pc4iq8ti5l 19 күн бұрын

You and your brother should write books on your experiences in battle in Vietnam. There are a few soldiers who have written books and they are very good,highly detailed stories about what they experienced!

@brewicedtea7016 16 күн бұрын

You wrote this fiction to downplay a Medal of Honor recipient?

@mwhitelaw8569 2 жыл бұрын

This fine gentleman has the fine art of mental compartmentalization down pat. I'm glad you're home David You have my utmost respect man One tribe my brother One tribe HOOOORAH!!!

@noneofyourbusiness3343 20 күн бұрын

Or as we pronounce ooooooooooouuuuuhhhhhhhhhhh!

@taylordoiron6058 Жыл бұрын

I remember going thru osut as an infantryman. We couldn't have much reading material. Only one book pertaining to our job. I poured over books searching for the right one to draw inspiration and wisdom from. I came across House to House. Written Ssg Bellavia. It's his detailed account of Fallujah with his combat unit. This man has such a way with his words you can't help but be drawn into what he's telling you. This man is a hero of mine and I believe hes a hero to this nation. Having fought thru his experiences and even going as far as to go back to Fallujah as a civilian and seeing the brutal effects the theater of war dealt thru different eyes. David Bellavia my hats off to you Ssg.

@Terminal-Vet Жыл бұрын

This warrior is quite well spoken. I joined the Marine Corps infantry for the same reasons. I didn't join for college or to learn a trade that transitioned into civilian life. I wanted to be a warrior.

@Nat3_H1gg3rs Жыл бұрын

THANK ME FOR MY SERVICE

@Nat3_H1gg3rs Жыл бұрын

@@blacktimhoward4322 imagine veterans killing themselves at a rate of twenty two per day. If we killed 22 enemies of america every day we;d have world peace 50 years ago. Maybe USA is the enemy. "This marine" A Panc looks like he couldn't pass a physical fitness test if he tried and was the base commander. Dudes a warrior all right. He fights the urge to eat himself into an early grave with bbq since he's his own worst enemy

@Terminal-Vet Жыл бұрын

@@blacktimhoward4322 imagine a person who has never truly fought for anything his entire uneventful life, whose extent of self proclaimed achievements and victories are most likely limited to internet trolling from the relative safety and anonymity of behind his keyboard or smart phone, one whose blatantly apparent ignorance is only surpassed by his eagerness to demonstrate to the world the byproducts of what happens when sperm and energy collide only to prove wasted; whose calling in life seems to be criticizing others whose virtues and contributions to mankind's history are the exact antithesis of his own meaningless existence. As Theodore Roosevelt so eloquently put it: "It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat." 😂

@donotcareatall Жыл бұрын

@@blacktimhoward4322 Angry Basement Dweller Detected

@sgddfgfghfgh Жыл бұрын

Warrior bombing kids in a foreign land that pose no threat 😂

@imags11B 2 жыл бұрын

Blast from the past. I read his book titled house to house when I was a young private. Fast forward 12 years later and I know what he has seen and felt. I looked up to him though I’ve never met him, and still do. God bless you brother, and good bless America.

@maxdelozier5752 2 жыл бұрын

From a fellow vet thank you for your service..I needed your video after the past two weeks of fubar in Afghanistan

@joanmcdonald6467 2 жыл бұрын

This man and his comrades served with honor and distinction. We salute all of you forever.

@roycolglazier1061 2 жыл бұрын

I separated long ago from Army service & Dave's marvelously graphic depictions had it ALL come rushing back, ESPECIALLY the hightened sense of smell that can be a lifesaver! The stench of humans, unwashed due to combat, and their quarters..., cannot be forgotten! FEH! Thanks for serving, and a hand salute to you, David, Sir

@theofficialdiamondlou2418 Жыл бұрын

Agree , All your senses are heightened.

@Rabies4818 2 жыл бұрын

A humble and articulate man. Thank you for your service mate.

@davidgailinas8979 Жыл бұрын

Idk what it is about this man; but he comes across as deeply sincere while acknowledging what he and his men have been through together. It's a fine line between polished brass, and face in the mud brutal honesty. My eternal thanks to him, and all who serve.

@johnh7658 2 жыл бұрын

“Disagree but love one another”. Oh what fine words from a fine human being.

@seankayy4539 Жыл бұрын

This guy is such a bad ass. Most men wish they were 4% of this dude. Much respect.

@michaelrichards669 Жыл бұрын

I dont wish it. My grandfather was a combat vet in WWII. The people he had to kill. He carried his whole life. Waking up in the middle of the night and dealing with PTSD back in the late 1940s and 1950s ... No medical help at that time. Too many guys killing themselves every day from Iraq and Afghanistan wars.

@Nat3_H1gg3rs Жыл бұрын

@@michaelrichards669 hear hear

@erikharaldsson6068 2 жыл бұрын

I just finished listening to his book "House To House: An Epic Memoir of War" for the 4th, maybe 5th time. I first read it probably a decade ago. Amazing guy, Amazing story.

@joecapesius2887 2 жыл бұрын

Dude makes me want to re-enlist even after serving 34 yrs. Hopefully he’s making it around to football camps to motivate teams to be a family, play as a family. No truer words have been spoken.

@JB-vt5sz 2 жыл бұрын

Why? Your not fighting for your country and its citizens. Your fighting for politics and if you die, it will be in vein.

@usnationalist8150 2 жыл бұрын

Joe Soldier: Form a militia.

@Randomyoutubecommenter 2 жыл бұрын

I’m gonna attempt to join the marines, wish me luck

@steratorefriends6596 2 жыл бұрын

Going through hell for freedom Freedom: No thanks, we have plenty

@RedsBigRig 2 жыл бұрын

Is training really that difficult physically? Mentally? I like to think I am pretty mentally strong but physically I could work on and gain more weight

@rarerepair 22 күн бұрын

“You can be positively changed from a horrible experience. I want to be better for it“ that’s beautiful

@PanicMachine423 Жыл бұрын

What relatable, self aware, down to earth, egoless hero. Much love from Birmingham England sir

@timmiller3634 Жыл бұрын

I read his book House to House right after it was released. Incredible heroism and bravery from every soldier in that book. He without a doubt earned ever bit of the CMH!! What an outstanding leader…

@kevinflaherty7592 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for serving our country.this goes out to all our service men and women.

@gabrielalvarado1504 2 жыл бұрын

I just got to the part about spidey sense smell. And in my head I’m thinking this is the best interview so far. What a detailed view of what he experienced in first person.

@thadburrow3073 2 жыл бұрын

You should read his book. It’s called House to house. It tells it all. Great book.

@l_W7 2 жыл бұрын

@@thadburrow3073 there is a documentary done by Michael ware who he mentioned in this video on youtube called "only the dead sees the end of war" and films the bit where he won his medal of honour. Probably the best documentary on the war on terrorism in Iraq.

@dpeasehead Жыл бұрын

@Gabriel Alvarado: Never forget that the enemy can smell you too..

@joshuaforbus5853 Жыл бұрын

Your Medal of Honor speech makes me weep in pride every time I listen. You articulate and promote us is such a handsome and spectacular way. I admire you greatly Warfighter. Thank you brother. 1997-2006 US Marine infantryman Sgt.100P.T, Josh

@HollerTenn Жыл бұрын

Consistently amazed by the stories and perspectives of our Medal of Honor recipients. Mr Bellavia’s story is as real as it gets. Our military men and women are the best example of what real Americans are and should be. Family, partnership, stick-to-itiveness, and honor… sadly such a far cry from the men and women who run this country and whom most idolize.

@gcm747 Жыл бұрын

David Bellavia’s MoH recipient speech is outstanding. He’s a brilliant speaker.

@lovernotfighter 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting to hear about things on this level. My Father was in WWII he never talked about his experiences. My Brother was in Viet Nam 2 times, he didn't want to talk either. I have strong admiration for Veterans. It is definitely a different type of life experience. God Bless All Vets.

@Gunjack1440 Жыл бұрын

Same goes for my grandpa on WW2. He didn’t talk about any of it until about a year before his death. He had a recurring dream about fighting a tiger and finally killed it. We finally learned everything he did. Turns out he was a superhero. His buddies called him snakeyes. He always knew where the Japanese were because he could smell them….just like this hero is talking about. He also took out 2 machine gun nests by himself on patrol and carried 2 of his injured buddies out. Just one of the many fetes he pulled off.

@LiquorMaster Жыл бұрын

Thankfully, times are changing and people are realizing that it is okay to open up to process your thoughts and feelings. Gone are the days where we called shell shocked soldiers "pussies and wimps".

@Cyph3rX 2 жыл бұрын

For those unaware, SSG Bellavia has a talk radio show weekdays 10am-2pm on WBEN buffalo. You can live stream his show from their website. As a former cav scout, right wing, patriot type, he is one of the few voices I trust and enjoy. I hope this helps some like me out there who needs the council of a hero.

@SerenityMae11 2 жыл бұрын

You said "right wing", but you meant REICH wing. All of them need to d.i.e. NOW

@Cyph3rX 2 жыл бұрын

@@SerenityMae11 You sound well adjusted and sane 👏 just kidding probably 13 and stupid

@30AndHatingIt 2 жыл бұрын

But you'll never do it yourself, just talk.

@redbay8527 Жыл бұрын

@@30AndHatingIt What does that mean?

@fromthefire4176 Жыл бұрын

That’s disappointing to hear. Kinda hoped he’d be the type to be above that kind of idiocy. Well, he’s only human too. Think I’ll keep my respect for him intact and say no thanks.

@andersonbrothersgaming5883 Жыл бұрын

His story, captured in the book "House to House" and one I read before I went overseas, is legendary. So is the TIME reporters footage. This guy absolutely deserved the honor & recognition that comes with the Medal.

@vinrico6704 Жыл бұрын

When he started describing a certain smell or a clean plate, he was talking about a moment of clarity the most powerful moment in a persons life. And he was doing it on a daily basis... Incredible... God Bless you Sir.

@ski2349 Жыл бұрын

Courageous, humble and well spoken warrior! Can’t tell you the number of times I’ve watched his Medal of Honor speech

@scenepointjudge 2 жыл бұрын

That DMV reference was golden.

@nickmaihofer1084 2 жыл бұрын

Hero! Much respect and thank you for your service!

@ITS_AL1VE_Garage Жыл бұрын

You are changed by combat, not defined by it. Thank you for your service sir and glad to see you home in one piece 🫡 🇺🇸

@williammoseley17 2 жыл бұрын

You are a warrior. Thank you for your service.

@georgeleles3710 2 жыл бұрын

This is what a hero looks like.

@FreeThink1984 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service.

@rikijett310 2 жыл бұрын

Sgt. Bellavia and also to your soldiers, thank you endlessly for your service!!!! May God bless you all for always!!!!! ✝️🇺🇸✝️

@seqranger1 Жыл бұрын

Best interview I've heard in a long time. Well spoken

@shapshooter8669 Ай бұрын

“If you don’t leave the battlefield traditionally, you’re okay to fight” I feel like this can be used in all facets of life. If you’re not dead, whether mentally, emotionally, or physically, you can still push, you can still move forward and you can still fight whatever it is that you feel is in your way, whether it’s the trauma of a broken relationship, family or loss of a loved one. If you’re still in the fight, you’re still in the fight. Might be my new life motto

@dannystringfellow6949 2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TALK. YOUR TRUTH WILL SAVE LIVES.

@mariolofaro8330 2 жыл бұрын

A warrior's warrior! What an honor and privilege to hear this man.

@michaelbabby7826 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your service. God blessed

@aaronvenegas4162 Жыл бұрын

amazing story and great advice Negative situations can make you a better person thanks for your service

@NHndrsn1234 Жыл бұрын

I was a squad leader w 3 tours over there. After 15 years I still think about my soldiers and hope they’re all doing good. We had each other’s back. We knew everything about each other. The scariest thing is becoming a civilian

@Nat3_H1gg3rs Жыл бұрын

THANK ME FOR MY SERVICE

@113charlie7 Жыл бұрын

It don't end when your out bro

@Nat3_H1gg3rs Жыл бұрын

@@113charlie7 it never even starts for a modern soldier. modern soldiers kill themselves more than the enemy. 22 per day in fact. bet your life OP struggling like a mf

@timwade5157 Жыл бұрын

A true soldier. Thank you your service and your thoughts about serving our country.

@asepos 17 күн бұрын

Thank you for your service and unwavering commitment to this great nation Mr. Bellavia.

@nicholasyebra1988 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service David

@johntack1049 Жыл бұрын

I remember reading House to House before my first deployment as a JTAC in 2011. Opened my eyes for the first time what I was getting myself into and it narrowed my focus. Thank you.

@lv.99mastermind45 2 ай бұрын

Read this man's book 'House to House' while I was in basic in 2012. Absolute giga-chad.

@Robert-ys9zy 2 жыл бұрын

Articulate humble great interview. Honorable American Salute!

@1122ss Жыл бұрын

Total respect. Straight up honesty , no bullshit. Thank you, David. Amen.

@frankhinkle5772 Жыл бұрын

Welcome home Staff Sgt. David Bellavia , to you and your troops. A very great presentation.

@glennhynes5263 2 жыл бұрын

His book is amazing, as is his ability to tell the story. God Bless him.

@67Stu 8 күн бұрын

Thank your service, and sharing your experience, insight, and perspective.

@Izfishi Ай бұрын

Beautifully said man.

@flaviuskern225 2 жыл бұрын

What an amazing human being.

@markab5019 Жыл бұрын

I wish that I could meet and thank people like Dave.

@scottdodge6979 Жыл бұрын

Guy has a morning show in Buffalo and its one of the only things worth listening to on the radio.

@johntokarski7255 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou for your service And Thankyou for sharing your story.

@thestrangechannelofjeff7426 Жыл бұрын

Very smart man here . Very good guy . Great at explaining and telling the stories . I listen to lots of veterans. But this guy is really good at teaching

@isaacjohnson6607 21 күн бұрын

I love you guys so much. Thank you from the bottom of my heart

@spotlockbaits3689 Жыл бұрын

Thank You Brother For Your Time And Sacrifice

@iananderson1848 Жыл бұрын

Hell of an interview-one of the best ex serviceman talks i have ever seen. From one of your 26 Million mates from Qld Australia

@margaritoramirez5033 Жыл бұрын

Sgt Bell. Thank you for your service from one Ramrod to another. Much love!

@gene2049 Жыл бұрын

Great interview. What a smart, courage American!

@steele4023 Жыл бұрын

True American Hero! God Bless you Brother.

@rydplrs71 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir. May you and your brothers have a Merry Christmas.

@RavishingSailor 2 жыл бұрын

Damn!! This was an amazing lecture from this hero.

@xvsj5833 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story, service, sacrifice and courage 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@vossti 10 ай бұрын

I wouldn't expect This absolute Warrior to come across as humble as he has in this interview.... Salute

@jonc4050 Жыл бұрын

House to house was an amazing read. Everything in the book drew me in almost as of I was there. Him and his men are heroes in every way

@usposandman Жыл бұрын

This deserves millions of views and thumbs up. An incredible story told by a great speaker and warrior. Thank you for your service!

@zomrog 20 күн бұрын

One of the best channels on all of KZfaq!

@Jack-oz4bf 2 жыл бұрын

its people like this that need to be secretary of defense or in elected positions that actually have experience and wisdom.

@shapshooter8669 Ай бұрын

@@jackmazza5742except he’s not a democrat…

@marc2638 Жыл бұрын

I found out real quick what combat is in Iraq myself. I was in Iraq from 04 to 05 and that time frame of my life shifted everything in my being. When people tell you be careful what you ask for listen to that and think for a minute

@burtthebeast4239 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir, God bless you ALL 🙏

@justinthomas226 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your incredible service 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@MrBrinkmaster Жыл бұрын

In less than 12 minutes - pure kernel of focused energy. God bless!

@datemasamune6781 Жыл бұрын

what a beautiful video, everything he said was perfectly said.

@petemiksich5760 2 жыл бұрын

God bless you and your fellow soldiers, David. Nothing more needs to be said or explained.

@MWL4466 Жыл бұрын

Much respect to this gentleman and his comrades. They deserve all the happiness life brings from now on.

@boutiletteboutilette4782 13 күн бұрын

Well spoken and intelligent, I wish he could narrate the whole experience of the war

@HappyTrails1 Жыл бұрын

Wow well said and a complete picture. Thank you!

@kylerittenhousesar-1558 2 жыл бұрын

Talk about a well-adjusted guy. I'm sure he has demons but wow, this dude is remarkably resilient. And I'm sure that has a lot to do with why his guys love him and why they were able to survive those situations they were put in. A real leader in those situations is worth their weight in gold.