The Conscientious Objector - Desmond Doss

[caitlynw24]

Hopefully people are realizing that this man was Seventh Day Adventist. Because that was true miracle-workin' right there..

[TazHall]

He dragged about 75 injured/dead soldiers across the plateau under heavy fire and lowered them with a rope to safety. He refused to leave them behind. A Japanese soldier reported that he had him in his sights the whole time but every time he tried to shoot him, his gun would jam up. He was really under God's protection. Mr. Doss was a very devout man and he is a national treasure, a gem of a human being. I only hope my existence serves to benefit others nearly to the same degree his did.

[Kaiserbalvin7]

he also was brave when he helped a man who wwas hit by a Japanese sniper . the Japanese that shot the soldier was hidden right in front of Doss while Doss was caring for the wounded soldier! The sniper could have shot Doss but God didnt let him. God always protects us!

[HennerzHCP]

@Kaiserbalvin7 yeh god really protected the millions of people killed in both world wars and anyone else killed in recent wars...

[Kaiserbalvin7]

what really counts is that he was an adventist ,im an adventist also . He really put his trust in God. I dont know what i would do if i was in the war.i would b tempted to touch a gunan kill someone so i could just b safe. I do admire how he survived in the war , but what i mostly admire his faith in GOD

[Kaiserbalvin7]

what really counts is that he was an adventist ,im an adventist also . He really put his trust in God. I dont know what i would do if i was in the war.i would b tempted to touch a gunan kill someone so i could just b safe. I do admire how he survived in the war , but what i mostly admire his faith in GOD

[wwade2nd]

i an on the horns torn

i have two hero's

simo and desmond

how what  well shi--

[bertly71]

He served his country rather than running away, that is what counts. I admire people like him.

[mgwilliams1000]

Read the book "The Unlikeliest Hero". In 1962, then President Kennedy had a single MOH recipient from each American war (of those still living) attend a ceremony at the White House. ALL the living MOH awardees from WWII voted to have Doss represent them......

[Kaiserbalvin7]

@mgwilliams1000 Irad that book at school

[astrolog7000]

I saw this on TBN TV today. Very inspiring. He didn't want to kill anyone, only to save lives. He risked his own life to save others.

[journeyquest1]

When he refused to carry a gun, the men in his company called him a coward. Yet he saved many of their lives. Praise God!!

[benzobb]

@journeyquest1 ok too bad god doesnt exist, but, yes; absolute hero...but the real heros are the Australians who fought in the vietnam war...we followed you americans into that hell and recieved fuck all thanks for it..500 aussies lost their lives for fuck all gain and we have nothing to show for it.

[rea1001]

@benzobb You do realize that 60,000 Men served in Vietnam from Australia? 58 thousand American lives were lost to your 500. So why do you have your head between your legs? You think American soldiers received fuck all thanks either? Many of them got spit on when they came back. The Government has left the rest to die homeless and mentally unstable on the streets. Australians should have not expected to gain anything, its War. War gains nothing. What does one expect to gain from War ehh?

[Kaiserbalvin7]

@journeyquest1 i dont c why they called him a coward, actually he seems more brave when he didnt carry a gun, he could have ben shot!

[ixby46]

he not only was a true american hero but he was a beautifull and bold christian, and my husband and i are blessed by his biography .

[tuckermacd]

Amazing...

[1Sgtgibb]

Rescuing 75 men from the top of the Maeda Escarpment on Okinawa over a TWELVE hour period and under constant fire is the simplest fact of this amazing story. One Japanese gunner reported his gun constantly jamming when he drew a bead on Desmond T. Doss. Watch this documentary !!!!!!!!

[Bodie1550]

Just saw this last night on Netflix. Very inspirational.

Psalm 91:14-16 Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.

[trawick1985]

My squad leader showed this documentary to my platoon today. We are a medical platoon filled with combat medics who are getting ready to go to Afghanistan, and Desmond Doss has inspired me so much. If I could be half the medic that he was, then I could die with a smile on my face.

[AutismGrandma]

I just saw this film last night on TBS which was broadcast due to the 4th of July. What an example of FAITH and INSPIRATION this man was. He refused to bear arms and kill due to his Bible based beliefs, but he did everything in his power to SAVE LIVES. If all men were as determined in his faith as this man was, there would be no wars to begin with.

"Nation will not lift up sword against nation, neither will they learn war anymore." [Isaiah 2:4]

[Hikarilover123]

Ahhh Desmond. I read about him in "World War II Heroes". I hope that every soldier gives a prayer before combat.

[EuphoniumKid1]

Lol thats how I read about him too! I am currently reading that book and just finished it. Great book!

[bsg2112]

I grew up and read the story of PFC Doss. It always served as an inspiration to me. He did many great things because of his faith in God.

[guitarguitar93]

I'm 16 and i had the honor of knowing Desmond Doss my whole life until he passed away. He was my neighbor, my friend, and a true inspiration. He was a true hero. He will be missed.

[1776rep]

@guitarguitar93 Himself and Jon of Arch had a little in common found favor in GODS EYE, and were pure in HEART

[astrojudo]

Incredible human being! If only the rest of humanity followed suit..

[candr]

My father would tell his story after returning from war2. But so few remembered him afterwards. I had the extreme honor to have met him shortly before his death. I have been at war myself (Vietnam) and saw action and the life and death of brave men. Doss in my opinion is perhaps the braviest soldier that has lived in my time. May we all learn the honor he showed with his life. He is what a true hero should be.

[superstudjock]

He deserved the medal of honor.

[EuphoniumKid1]

He desrved like 5 IMO!

[metrochick1]

any questions about Desmond Thomas Doss i answer them i love him i reading his life book he is a awesome guy

[9717587]

wow the person below me is pretty dumb

I just got done taking a shower! f7

[Lydia1948]

one of my heroes!

[Dogman716]

This needs to be made into a movie.GREAT STORY!!!

[morebooks2005]

It is a movie...had no idea until this evening.....

[TheSolidGloryisJesus]

What a beautiful soul - is there anyone living today with this type of determination, personal moral conviction and strong faith and courage? Our fallen soldiers & those desiring to protect the right 2 post videos, make comments & keep the free world free would understand. Thank u veterans, families & servicemen & women -u are the true celebrities, stars, royalty.

Thank u SO much for putting this on YouTube -- are u aware this is the only Desmond Doss vid on YT? Very telling.

[candr]

Had the honor to have met the gentleman a few years before his death. I tell his story to the kids now days that tell me they want to join to mow down the enemy and thats what a hero does, Desmond was a true hero. I laugh when I was told how he was ordered to stop treating enemy soldiers when he when out at night durning the battles, but he couldn't stop, he just saw people in need only.

A braver man then I would ever hope to be.

[SteelRain1987]

A true American Hero.

[salamon1080]

I just finished this movie a few minutes ago, wow!! What an amazing, honorable, courageous man!!!!

[pattycruz77]

This documentary was such a blessing, I have never experienced war, but my heart goes out to people like Desmond it inspired me to be a better human being and to stand for my faith.

[skimask7]

wonderful man in God

[rainbowfeather]

This man knows what it is to be Hu-Man, he is an example to all of us.

[robert824]

Outstanding documentary! Very inspiring and faith building to say the least. Show's you just how much God can and will honor great faith and trust in Him.