Restrepo Q&A - Sgt. O'Byrne's hard return home.

[diagreen]

this ain't fair.so few of us fight. 1-2%?????if there was a draft would there be war?????

[thatguy1252]

PLUS, if your wondering they litterally did see more action in one deplyment than MOSY people saw in few diployments in vietnam put together, these kids are actually and most likly for ever mentally tramatized so stfu, and lets see you go through that. and then have the same mind you do about the army than before. now im not saying the army is ALL bad, but for the people that HAVE to see action like that, they arnt the same when they come back. maybe not compltly tramatized. but they have some

[thatguy1252]

dude this guy is seriosuly messed up, i mean good for him and all..but that one diployment fucked with all those young mens mind...they all went through some shit...they all saw more battle in one diployment than most people saw in several diployments in vietnam....all this movie proves is...the government dossnt give a fuck about you, if your in the army they dont care where they send you, they will send u there, to see if you survive, if not, next platoon, if not, next platoon..ur just pawn

[CaptainAmerica322]

@thatguy1252

Actually, all it shows is that SOLDIERS see combat.....these men are INFANTRYMEN...they signed up to fight...the Government has soldiers so that it CAN send them to places were the enemy is...they are literally trained, and payed to go and mix it up with the enemies of the government. Pawn? Try asset. And its not to "see if you survive' its so you can accomplish goals the Government lays out. And yes, the government does give a fuck about you. Thanks for your valuable input on war.

[CaptainAmerica322]

Respond to this video... I remember when I found out Tim died...I was very sad. Must be a pretty shitty deal to get back from war, and be struggling through acclimating to peace, and then, after a couple years, when life is starting to get back to normal, have another friend die.

[cruncpatty]

@thatguy1252 You're an idiot. 

[thatguy1252]

Its fucking true, and the movie Restrepo is my proof. Have you ever seen the movie...these guys get sent to the litterallly shittest place. for like 15 months. And the director HIM SELF, says you see all the time of other documentaries, that dont really show the "bad side" of real war...so he finally made one that shows us what most of the army actually does, they get shot at, they kill, they see people get killed, its not fun loving army, theres a VERY REAL chance of death for some.

[cruncpatty]

@thatguy1252 Seen the movie, read the book. But I'll do you one better, I've been there too. CaptainAmerica has the right idea. I signed up as Infantry in 05, and I wanted to get me some.

[AlexHill3325]

RIP tim



[jaysnipr107]

I was surprised to hear about them not letting you back in, They let me back after my outpatient program. They let me stay in the Infantry too.

[gabeespinoza]

none of us will ever know what you went through, and we fucking thank you for youur service, Gabe

[suwopinyohood]

Why is the sky blue? What makes the grass green? A few know the answer because they lived it.

[urgay07]

@suwopinyohood cuz god loves the infantry

[pkasimov]

''Because I'm considered weak''... Wow... That's pretty fucked up. This guy is anything but weak for surviving what he did, and to survive the memories he's going to live with for the rest of his life.

[s004237]

So much respect for these guys. I just wish the military would listen to what he has to say about PTSD. Prevent it from happening, not treat it in the aftermath!

[stitch2187]

fuck this shit, i was there, and i drink myself 2 death, fuck the v.a., they kicked me out of rehab for drinking, i woke up in jail, would you kick someone out who had a problem that bad? i wish i had a gun

[bobyrne1984]

@stitch2187 I hear you bud. Listen, I had terrible va experiences too. I was told I was immature and I needed to grow up. I hear you. Listen, send me an email. bobyrne1984@yahoo.com If you work at this shit, you CAN be able to deal with it. You will never get over it, just learn to deal with it. Please get a hold of me.

[carobar61]

Thank you Sgt. O'Byrne and all who have valiantly served our country in time of war. Weak is not a word that describes you in any way. You are incredibly strong because you did not continue to wallow in the pain, but worked to overcome it and are willing to share your story with others. You have my utmost respect as does your wonderful wife. God bless you both.

[mom2jace]

I too have the utmost respect for these guys. I've seen the war on faces of family and friends, and there is NO leaving it behind. Anyone who thinks that therapy or time will help these guys move on is deluded. These guys went through boot camp, a process of breaking down the individual and building the team, mentally. Good luck getting a Psychologist/Psychiatrist to break down that mentality after these guys have gone to war with it.

We the American public salute you, Soldiers.

[austinismadcrunk]

Wow. I have a ton of respect for Sgt. O'Byrne and the other guys in the military that have to deal with this withdrawal from combat. It's one of the main reasons I decided not to enlist.

[ropy89]

@austinismadcrunk - the same from my side. i can't tell you why i feel like i waana fight,why i feel like this is THE thing for me but everytime i see these huge dudes that went through it all break down that way...the only thing that keeps me back from the army. Aron Hijar made the most impressions on me...every time he talked it was so deep and touching.

respect for all of you doin' this and may those rest in piece that are gone and couldn't even come home