This video is never easy to make or really put out there like this but do feel it is important to never let the names atop this hill be forgotten. I love you guys. Brian

Not sure if you remember me brother but I served with you and Nick. 3/5 WPNS 81’s. This will always be home and all you will forever be brothers. Just watching you climb 1sgt hill and being back in Mateo honestly brought tears to my eyes.

My dad was a marine and was at mateo for 10 years. He fought in Operation Iraqi Freedom and lost alot of buddies. While we were watching this he said hes pretty sure he knew Nick. And he use to walk up to the crosses all the time to say hey to his brothers. He started tearing up when he saw them crosses and ive only seen him cry but a few times in my 14 years of living, just shows how hard of a subject this is. Much love my man God bless and thank you for your service.

My family, myself, and tens of marines rucked my brothers headstone up 1st sergeant hill just a year ago (3/4 Marines India company). It was really beautiful to see this video. Whenever you make the hike next look to the far right of the main cross to find his headstone (Menachem Mendel Goldbloom) and give him a Lil Sumpin Ale if your feeling generous :)

It is the third time i see you going to your old base. That is something I admire about you, much respect brother hope we could ride together someday big fan

As a former German soldier, you and your comrades have my respect. So many lives have been taken for the freedom of this world. This must never be forgotten. Thanks for your serrvice.

Brian, thank you for your sacrifice to our country brother, this video you make yearly always tugs at my heart strings. Love you man, God bless.

My son was in the 3 5 deployed to Afghanistan in 2011; I spent time with him right in the areas you were in. Tough deployment, but we got him back; we feel fortunate. Thank you for your service!

This made me tear up. THANK YOU for your service, man. And thank the families for sacrifices made for my freedom. Good vid.

Hell I'm Army...but this made me tear up. The people you are stuck with everyday...only to end up missing them everyday afterwards...the friends you'll never see again and the friends that are there one minute, and gone the next. Civilians think they understand...but I don't think they ever truly will. Thanks for your dedication and service, Marine.

Been active AF for 10 years and i’ve never seen or heard of this before. It’s incredibly touching and humbling. A lot of people will never have a clue what this truly means. Thank you for going out there every year for your brothers. Much respect Brian

Just found your channel and now I have allergies all of a sudden. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

The fact you're heart is compelled to bring you here every year to pay your respects to Nick speaks volumes about how much of a good dude he was! I hope he's having a good time in the clouds this Christmas. Rest in paradise

Much respect to you and the Marines that you served with. I know it's hard to look back, at least it is for me. They will never be forgotten. Semper Fi to you my brother and all of our fallen.

This is my first time seeing one of your videos, and I have to say thank you for your service and for sharing this experience with us. It brought tears to my eyes and really opened my heart and mind to see just how many young men gave their lives for a greater purpose. And to see and hear the amount of love and respect you have for all of them, including your friend Nick, it’s nothing short of admirable and is a really touching experience to watch.

Man, I was stationed right next to you in 1st CEB, 2013-2018. Can’t believe how much time I spent in the area and how much it still looks like home. I appreciate this video dearly as you caught all three of brothers crosses in frame. Thank you Brian I needed this more than I even knew. Semper Fi brother.

Just swore into the marines today! this video just makes me feel so secure about my decision, Love the content!!!

Currently an 0311 on the East Coast. These videos are always the best to watch and thank you for sharing you experience visting as a vet. Thank you brother, RAH

Man I watch you every year do this ride. As a veteran I think it’s absolutely awesome you do this. I’ve been wanting to do something like this for years but haven’t been able too due to mental health issues. Keep this up and keep up the tradition you have.

Thank you for your service, man, and it’s always amazing and really eye-opening to see all those memorials and crosses for all those guys that didn’t make it home, but it’s cool to see how people like you and other vets and current serving members of the military remember and commemorate them. ❤

You can hear the happiness in his voice whenever he does vids like this just to be able to show people what he did and pay respect to his friends and fellow soldiers and we all thank you for your service and keep doing what your doing

I’m British but a fallen brother no matter what country is always sad to see. I always make sure to watch these videos you make Brian and you do/did a great job in all of them especially these ones. Good job brother x

Love that bike! Thank you for your service and sorry for the loss of your brothers. SemperFi 🇺🇸🦅🙏🏻

I was with 2/5 in Vietnam 67/68. Great video Brian. Brought back memories. Thanks for sharing. God Bless you Brother!

11B Army vet here. Thank you and your boys for their service! We will never forget the sacrifices made. All gave some, some gave ALL.

Man this time of the year hits close to home losing my brother who was in the military. One of my favorite videos you do! Bless your soul and thank you for remembering all the lost brothers, sisters, and ones who left us all to early. You're the man!

Hey man I just wanna say that I saw clips of this vid circling around and I always wanted to find the original poster. I abolsutely love the vid and respect u so much. Thankyou for your service and god bless you for always going to check on your fallen buddies. They'll never be forgotten for there heroism.

Took some college buddies recently up to the crosses and got to see Pendleton again. Man, it just a different feeling. The smell of fennel that would always hit on hikes, the rolling hills and ranges. It's like being transported back in time to the most formative years of your life. Glad you got to see it again.

My best friend is a Marine and I worry about my Brother every day man. Keeping our head up and keep honoring them is all we can do. Stay safe bro, lots of love and respect. Keep up the greatness

Just passed my IFT for Air Force special warfare. Although scared I can’t wait to be with people with the same mentality and motivation as me. Thank you for serving this nation. I can’t wait to also give it my all to make a difference.

I've always loved these videos, seeing you visit your old base and the men you served with just brings me a sense of peace, you are a great man and you got me into riding for myself, I appreciate you and your content so much brother!

@brian_636 this video was definitely a pleasure to join you on. Made me get quite a bit emotional. I’m Army, but no matter the branch they will always have my respect for serving. Those hero’s are always going to be remembered. It’s awesome that you and others continue to make the trek and see your fellow Marines. Awesome video. Thank you for sharing.

I have followed you for so many years now and always love that you do this every year. I served 09-14 in the Army and have lost many during my combat deployments and to suicide over the year so to see you do this every year to remember the ones you knew and have lost as well always hits hard. I think of them so often and still try to keep the memories of them alive. Appreciate what you do as a fellow veteran and a fellow rider man thank you.

Watch this trip every year and even shed a tear or two for my Marine Brothers that were lost over the last few conflicts. Much love from a Army brother.

That's really respectful coming back and meeting your friends that used to on missions. Every holiday or my brother birthday comes up, I always goes on base when it happens. (Tears falling, when writing this) Rest.in.peace

I’m new here and I love this video. Thank you for your service. Another thank you for taking me along, and for a lesson of sorts. 🤍

Damnit I was having a rough night really thinking about life and all my stress. Then I see Brian posted a video and was stoked! Now I’m sitting here really appreciating life and what I have. really a beautiful video thank you so much for sharing

Camp San Mateo, ani’t the same from 1977-‘80. There used to be a rifle range N.E. Of the Post Office, which you road by. I made a lengthier comment, a minute ago, about “1stSgt’s Hill” we called it Hill 7. At 65 this olé Marine still rides, humps (backpack hikes, for the CivDiv.) and shoots (not as offed as I should). I do live in Davey Crockett country, and am a distant descent of Him. God Speed you Young Marines,,,,,,, And be safe on those bikes,,, Semper Fi,,, area 62, you brought back some old memories, thanks Brother,,,,,,,

I never cry, I literally can not shed a tear, and then I see things like this, I'm relatively new here, this is my first time seeing this trip to nick and the lads on the hill, and god that's got to be a feeling, RIP all of them who never got to go back home 07

This is my first time watching your video, and as a someone who has interacted with a marine that was deployed, I can say it is amazing to see some tradition. I can just hear the pure joy in being able to and going to see what your life was like back when you were in the Marines.

Damn brother, much love. These videos keep a part of me alive and aware of what life is. ❤

Great video! I served in the Marine Corps from 2012-2016 as well. I was Motor T, 3531 and 3534. Semper Fi and keep up the good work!

I lost my best friend a few months ago who was a marine at camp lejeune at the time. I never could thank him enough for the sacrifices he made for our country. Watching this video made me think of him and seeing you pay respects to your best friend was emotional. Thank you for your service man.

Truly amazing man, I carried the first Anchor up that hill with the 2/4 BAS in 1998/99. The entire BAS made the trip up that hill carrying all the supplies. I had no idea that it had grown like this over the years. Time for a reunion. I need to find you on FB.

Tough going back up the hill. Honestly started to tear up a little but nice to know pappa Nick has the best view in the house. Love you buddy

This has grown over the years, which is, in itself sad, but the respect we pay to our fallen warms my heart. To all who have served, I thank you.

Hey man, I really respect and appreciate what you’re doing. I’m with 2/4 and seeing the amount of respect and exposure you’re giving our fallen brothers is amazing. I’m getting out in a few months but if you’re ever on Pendleton or in the area again in the near future hit me up and we will go grab a drink or something!

One of the best video's I've seen as a former Devil Dog 2/4 (00-04) it's been a long time since I've seen the top of 1st Sgt Hill. Motivates me to make that trip myself I've been avoiding for almost 20 yrs. Semper Fi. Yutttttt

Thank you for your service. My cousin was stationed at Camp Pendleton he did his four years and we've had a few scares during that time. I'm beyond thankful he's alive and the sacrifice our military makes there's no words for it.. I'm forever grateful!

From one vet to another, thank you for your service, and sorry for your losses. Great vid as always

Just found this video and your channel, your attitude is upbeat and brings joy. Thank you for sharing your story, and thank you for your service.

man I just wanna say thank you for showing this. I'm Canadian so I Don't know all too much about the American military, but seeing this stuff, honestly it makes me sad I don't have many people in life and I haven't really dealt with much loss but I have felt it and I just am sorry that people have to go through this, but I thank each and every single member of the military for their service.

Recently found your channel. Being from Chicago I fuking love it! What I want to say…Thank you for taking us along and sharing this video. Truly shows how much you care. Thank you for your service 636 and God Bless those that made the ultimate sacrifice.

I was just at Camp Pendleton a week ago finishing up MCT I got leave for the Holidays honestly love seeing the content and I can't wait to serve alongside our Brothers and Sisters keep the amazing content up and educating people like us!! SEMPER FI!! And thank you for your service.

I know this is the sort of thing you do for yourself, and not for clout on the internet, but I appreciate you making a video about this. It's a good reminder to never take anything for granted, and helps keep things in perspective. From one service member to another, thank you for your service and I wish you the best.

hey man love to you and your brothers. every time i see you go up there i cant help but tear up, it really puts some of the lives lost and why passionate americans that can fight do what they do and put themselfs though the tough times. It all really helps putting that into perspective for us civilians. I love what you do keep doing it! Wish me luck too, I just got an aprilia v4r!!

the first video of you that popped up in my recommendations was the last time you went on base with your 636, and i was starting to get back into bikes, slowly buying gear and saving for the licence and the bike. Now this video uploads, and i am almost done with the licence, getting the bike in less than a month. Been loving your content since i discovered it, and still enjoying it to this day. Thanks a lot, keep up the good vibes !

What a great guy! You know the history of the places you visit, you're as respectful as one can be while stunting, and you truly take care of the guys around you. The world needs more Brians.

Former army Infantry. Felt a wide range of emotions watching this. Haven't been on a post since getting out, it's wild how time almost stands still on base. Definitely miss my brother's the most. It breaks my heart the number of suicides over the years. I don't even know where the time has gone. Thanks for sharing

lowkey brought a tear to my eye. My cousin was door gunner in the marine corps. fortunately he made it home but to the others who didnt, you’ll never be forgotten

I have been watching these videos every year and appreciate everything you do. To show everyone, the respect and appreciation they deserve for all the hard work they put in. Thank you for sharing your time with everyone.

I admire this about you. Always going to the base and paying respect to your friends. From an army vet to a marine, I appreciate you and your channel bud.

I'm having a hard time right now, lost about 2 people this year already. thank you, for your service. thank you for everything, i hope and pray, if anything bad is happening, or if there's anything you're going through, i hope and pray it gets better for you.

Hey Brain I just started watching your KZfaq channel and I just want to say thank you for your service and much respect man.

I think this is my 3rd year going up the hill with you. I'm glad you do this and be able to spend some peaceful moments with your best friend and other vets. Thank you for your service and peace to all.

My dad was in the us navy during desert storm and I salute him to this day knowing he lost friends and family in desert storm

@brian636 Tysvm on ur service in the USMC and home. I’m from Canada and an army retired myself. Lest we will not forget all that give their lives. God bless u and the ur family/friends. Smile more brotha Alots of love from Canada

Hey brother imma start off with thank you for your service it means alot to me and from someone in the youth wanting to go into the military it means alot to hear all your storys thank you for all you have done for us and fighting for our freedom

I look forward to these every year. Thank you for your service, and thank you for continuing to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

This Brought tears to my eyes man. Nothing but absolute respect for every person who sacrificed their life to protect the USA. Thanks for not only posting sick riding videos, but also always adding in some valuable info. I just started riding last year. I’m planning on doing some vlogging and I’m definitely going to get some inspiration from your page!! Thanks for everything you do brother 🙏🙏

Semper Fi, new to the corps and trying to just learn as much as I can from my seniors and staff, as well as the vets that come along. You’re a great inspiration brother.

Brother, you got a new Sub. I spent my time at Lejeune; was only TAD to Pendleton twice. We were in the area of 1st Recon Bn. I couldn't even remember how to get there. We earned out life-long title but it comes with a life-long commitment. May we always speak the names of our fallen Brothers. Semper Fi

I've been here for years and I look forward to this video every year. I got a few buddies in so it's always heart felt. Stay Safe Brian!

Love this time of the year when you do this hike. Respect to you and all the fallen brothers and sisters of this country.

been working on this base for construction for about 10 years now and I never get tired of it. Met some of the coolest people on base

Just stumbled on this video. Seeing that climb and knowing what those crosses signify is humbling. Finding out that they are tracking not just KIAs but AD and Sui.. is even more heartbreaking. So much respect for you doing this to honor your brothers.

These rituals are important man, I'm glad you do this. Lost one of my close friends to an accident on our favorite road this summer. The boys and I are already planning the trip to his memorial next summer. Losing your friends is always shitty, but making sure they're not forgotten takes the edge off. Keep em rubber side down brother. Appreciate your service.

Dude, you're a good person. Loved your content for so long, and the humanity of your person, the history you bring us and laughs along the way. You da man! Thank you!

Thanks for the video. I lived in San Clemente and served in 3rd Battalion 7th. Marines, Kilo Company, 1st Platoon. I’m old now, was there at Camp San Mateo in 1985-89. Great times, a lot of pain, humped all those hills when they had real names not numbers. I was there before the 7th was moved to 29 Palms. I had a lot of friends in 2/5 back in the day as well. Good drinking buddies. Looks like San Clemente’s hasn’t changed with the surfer crowd! Sadly, all the memorials are new! Pendleton will always have a part of my soul! Cheers to all you young men that have given your life for us all. And, cheers to all you Marines that served.

One of my favorite videos of yours. Thank you for taking us along for the hike brother!

always good to see when our brothers get to get visited... words dont do justice

Love lives on, and that's what you showed in today's video. You showed just how much your buddy and your brothers mean to you, and that's something to be proud of. You're a good dude, Brian.

Thank you for taking us with you to see your brothers. Thank you for ensuring our freedom. I was a civilian mariner for the navy for 10 years '13-'23, spent a lot of time in San Diego. Got my first bike in Chula Vista, learned to ride all over SOCAL. You just brought a smile to my face that hasn't been there in some time :)

Just watched this video on my TV. Last year I seen it when you tore up the helo pad on the 636 and just seen this one. I cried both times. I feel your energy thru the screen. You have a wholesome soul. I was trying to explain to my wife what you are doing and couldn't help but choke up on every word of it. Thank you for your service, sir. And I totally agree with your statement at the end. Alot of people don't agree with the wars we fight and alot of it doesn't make sense. But war is inevitable. Much love from 1 rider to another. I love you brother.

Respect my dude. I didnt know any of those guys, I don't even live in the same country and yet the respect and emotion you convey in these videos every year has me tearing up. 27:54 said it all🙏🙏

Love you man and rip nick thank you for your service brian you are like a older brother to me

You brought me back to place of remembering comradery I had with ICU nurses for 12 years. It felt like we were in a battle nightly. Thank you for continuing to have a sense of honor from where you came from. Awesome video.

@brian636 thank you man for doing this! It helps me every single year because my dad was 3rd marine air wing in Vietnam and he passed when I was 19 and that was my best friend on the planet. I never grew up with a mother around so I’ve been alone per say since his death and it’s been hard and I look forward to this video every year that you do it because I lost him and a few other buddies out of the 5th as well! Keep doing what your doing man much love, and thank you for your service to our country brother!!!

After losing a best friend this year, this one hits just a little harder. Love to see another video of you visiting your brothers 🤘🏽

I worked with guys that were marines, they all were the best partners I had, always on point, always focused, and always had your back. For twenty out of the twenty-five I worked the streets I had a marine vet with me, I never had a worry in the world in those years. I have mad respect for these guys... mad and total respect.

Ayy i just wanna thank you Brian. For serving and protecting, for making the content and being an inspiration. This touched and broke my heart at the same time.❤ much love. Stay safe and keep it goin brother.

Brian I do have to say a great thank you to you, for your service and for being on youtube I found you back 2017, and then in 2019 you saved my life I was fighting suicide, and you and bikes have saved me, I cant wait to get a bike of my own and once I turn 18, i will most likely join the marines, i cant thank you enough brain much love to you.

Thank you, Brian. This is the 2nd hike I have seen you do. Brings tears to my eyes to think about the sacrifice of these young soldiers. It's so important to not forget the true price of freedom.

Brian, Always enjoy your videos and I can tell you are a wholesome person based off your usual content. But, man I have more respect and appreciation for you and your brothers. Watched with my grandfather who’s an old marine who still throws me around like nothing even though he is 80, he loved this video man. I think it brought him back a little. Made him think of his brothers from Vietnam that he misses. big love brother.

Ooh-rah, Warrior! I took my then girlfriend, now wife back to the MCAGCC-MAGTFTC a couple years after I EAS’d. I was as giddy as a school girl, and she acted interested, but I could tell it really didn’t mean much to her. You had to have lived the life to truly comprehend the going-back experience. I haven’t been back since, but just recently, I got to shake the hand of my last Company 1st Sergeant in 3/4, WPNS CO, who went on to become the 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Michael Barrett, at a Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation gala. It was an incredibly humbling and soul fulfilling experience. Semper Fidelis

Always gets me a bit emotional when you go back. I have yet to make my return back to see the base and say what's up to some brothers.. Thanks for sharing this with us dude. YUT!

It's always heartwarming to me to see fellow Marine Veterans paying respect to our fallen brethren and really just re-visiting the active duty Marines on base does wonders for their morale even if they don't know you. The young Marines need to know that it doesn't end when you take off the uniform for the last time. We were all insulated in our little bubbles when we served regardless of MOS. I know I've lost more than a few brothers/sisters along the way. Thank you for sharing the video with us. It gave that me that warm feeling. I take my family to visit and RV trailer camp at Camp Pendleton every year. MSgt, USMC(Ret.) '95-'15

Thanks for the tour and your service., felt your excitement and humbleness in this video, well done..

Words can’t explain how much respect I have for you and your boys keep everything up brother your doing it good ride safe

Good job Brian Glad you still take time out Brought me to tear eyed - Ray 💪