TV ad: "Humbled"

[bphoon]

Anyone who wonders if our veterans have earned as much care as we can possibly, as a society, muster should watch this video.

[gordon1056]

I would like to thank all of you for you thoughts and prayers for Erik. I have read all of the Post's to him and it brought tears to his eyes to know all of you are thinking of him. As his father I can tell you that he is a man who will never give up and will try to help veterans in any way that he can. His recovery will be long and painful but with his determination and faith and the thoughts of thousands behind him there is no dought in my mind he will become independent. God Bless all

[Kontonymous]

Breaks my heart to see people reduced to these tragedies for the gain of a few. If Erik here isn't reason enough to get out of the situation in Iraq. Then we are truly lost.

[huts68]

Erik-

We appreciate all you have done. We will work hard to improve your life, and help you and all those like you, who have gone above and beyond the call of duty.

You ROCK, sir!

[tleiato]

my dad was with him when he was shot, tears were streaming down my face when I saw this. God Bless our troops.

Erik Shei, may you, your family and your children all be blessed......

God was watching over you....

[gordon1056]

Not sure who you are but please have your dad contact erik, am sure he would love to here from him

[ScreaminDiva]

I feel humbled having watched this - what an amazing message - my heart goes out to you Eric. Thank you for a truly human moment.

[rakrobn]

As a medical student, Erik, I can only hope after this disgusting administration is done with, we will actually do the right thing and fund well stem cell research (ALL methods not just the ones we want), to help you and possibly cure you of your brain trauma. It's the least we can do for you, for what you've done for us.

[rakrobn]

Me too! This commercial brought tears for me.

[mft91]

God bless you and all who serve!

[luxsub]

Wow

[LeonheartDelta]

That brings tears to my eyes to watch. Udall is right to be humbled.

[brklyn11201]

Thank you, Eric. Thank you.

[gjohnson87109]

As a vet and former Desert Stormer I just want Eric to know that you will never be alone. My heart and my soul is yours to do what you need. Stay strong. Let's take this fight back to the Bush's and the people that back him. They told us they had our backs and that what we were doing was just. Please Eric make more vids and tell America what crooks and liars this regime has been. Thank you brotha. I got your back.

[wetshoes503]

1. You should never have been sent to Iraq.

2. That you went speaks volumes to your dedication to the Constitution of the United States.

3. May your life be blessed, may your passing be sweet, and may you rest safe in the bosom of Abraham for all eternity.

Thank you.

[george101767]

How about bringing home our troops before more of this happens.  It saddens me to see lives destroyed over greed and pride.

[jj007104]

I love our soldiers...they need to come home, they are not disposable...we need to fight for our troops just like they have fought for us, or at least fought for what they were told was for us...

[JudahDG]

In a related story, the GOP has pulled out of the Colorado Senate race to apply funds elsewhere.

Congratulations to SENATOR Udall!

[ib1384]

That's Mark Udall in Colorado. This is Tom Udall in New Mexico. Cousins.

[Vistamister]

Thank you, Mr. Schei, for your service to your country. Thank you too for fighting to stay alive and fighting to find your voice - this voice - to express an opinion on funding treatment for brain trauma among veterans. Your courage both humbles and inspires me and likely most viewers who've never served or been so challenged in our lives. I wish you long life and good things for you and yours. Peace.

[HomyguyZ]

Thank you for your service, Erik.

[grimoald]

Some may say this is exploitative, but it is incredibly moving, and I must say, on a base level, it is the best political ad I've ever seen.

[kuryamtl]

I can't see how this is exploitive, the soldier in the video participated of his own free will I would imagine.

[sexyYTuser]

god bless him

[theofrastvs]

Wow. Keep working, Sergeant. Maybe one day soon America will pay you and your comrades more than lip service for your sacrifice.

[philistineau]

Brings a tear to the eye.

[AhTrini4U]

WOW, and to know he was injured for life based on a LIE; Bush/Cheney/Powell, et al, should be ashamed.

Thanks Erik for your service.

[lavmorc]

thank you erik, for your service and for not giving up.

[jokojay]

wow

[medeanj]

Thank you, Erik, for your service to our country. Prayers to you for your continued recovery and for more funding and resources for our returning troops.

[PLOOBOY]

This is probably the most powerful political ad I have ever seen. And it cuts right to the core of why I am now a Democrat.

[brc1246]

God bless you, Erik.

[orchidwulf]

DEMS 08!!!!

[ksle2000]

Erik, I pray the total recovery which you deserve is just around the corner.

[blueblitz]

Powerful ad, bless you Erik Shei. I already cast my vote for the soon to be Senator Tom Udall. He is a man of principle and will fight for our veterans.

[jwrig22]

I cried.

[rakrobn]

Me too. Wow, just wow!!

[Araanna35]

Thank you Erik.

[ramblingrosie]

Erik, my sincere thanks for your service. I will say a prayer for your continued recovery.

[caitiedidit]

This literally made me cry. Get better soon, Erik!

[omidimo]

WOW

[rusticyuppie]

What an ad...

[manboobmanifesto]

good ad

[Inferno41]

Now THAT is a campaign ad. 5

[hersheyscurse]

Support Sgt. Erik Schei, and all of our veterans.

Elect Tom Udall.

[somethingexcellent]

Wow. Amazing ad. I'm crying here...

Eric, I thank you for your service and I hope your road to recovery continues.

[ancientpurple]

Eric, thank you for your service. I wish I could do more to help you in your recovery.

You deserve all the health care necessary to make your life better and it shouldn't cost you one thin dime.

[stimpy100]

Jesus dude.. get better.

[ProlefeedTV]

Thank you Erik.

[typobrahe]

I will be absolutely amazed if this isn't the best political ad of the season. Well done.

[skubwa]

Easily the most powerful political ad I've seen.

[newmanfrigan]

Why do the troops hate the troops?

[rickybojangles]

becaue they went to war and were shot in the head like this guy based on a lie

[stimpy100]

Pretty sure newmanfrigan is being ironic. The GOP always wraps themselves up in the flag to win elections and then refuse to pay for a GI bill or body armor etc..

[flitedocnm]

Knowing Tom Udall, this ad came straight from his heart, and he was speaking with absolute honesty when he said that he was humbled to have approved this message.

End this war. Support candidates like Tom Udall and Barack Obama. Vote.

[themango90]

God Bless America, and God Bless you Eric.

Not much makes me cry any more, but I teared up a bit after watching this commercial.

[themango90]

Not much makes me cry any more...

But I teared up a little bit in watching this.

[khamilto444]

Thank you, Eric. Your courage inspires more people than you know. I send my thoughts and prayers that your recovery keeps moving forward.

[benwnelson]

Wow, very powerful, brought me to tears.

Thanks you Eric, and I am so sorry for what you had to lose for your country.

[CaptainCanada]

On its own merits, that there is probably the best ad of the campaign cycle (the first Hagan ad with the two old geezers probably affected the narrative the most). Damn.

I hope Sgt. Schei continues his recovery.

[paul94611]

This outstanding citizen demonstrates how to put the "I Can" into American by living the NCO creed of; "Be, Know & Do".

[rickeagle]

I am in tears.

[brklyn11201]

so was i, and because his face is so beautifully unforgettable, i couldn't seem to stop.

[domngj]

End the damn war and start taking care of those who truly deserve that 10 billion a month we waste over there. Best of Luck Eric!

[leftoveramerica]

Lest we forget - McCain voted against the new GI Bill. Shame on 'em.

[jimtobias]

Let's remember not to cut funding for this kind of accommodation; assistive technology is essential for some people to be able to live full and complete lives.

[Deoliver47]

Many thanks Eric! Wish you a speedy recovery, and also thanks for making this message for Tom Udall. We need to support those who support our troops, not those who just pay lip service, but don't want to commit the funds.

[lem144]

wow.

[southernfriend]

Powerful is an understatement.

Wishing Eric the speediest recovery.

[shpilk]

Thank you Eric, for your service.

Thank you too, to our doctors and specialists who devote their careers that save lives like this. So many people have been saved who would have died in conflicts and injuries past, our knowledge of how to put people back together after suffering the most horrible things has increased incredibly in the past 50 years.

Now, if we can get our leaders to stop sending people into armed conflict, we might have a go at this thing called 'human civilization'.

[rambam77]

Thank you Eric for serving our nation.

[fabjen1961]

That is amazing. Humbled is the word.

[alsoevso]

wow.