Medal of Honor recipient recalls deadly ambush

[HENJAM48]

I'm not American, I'm against the War, but still proud of a guy who simply put his life on the line to try to save others.

[zergpire]

He say he failed and that he's not a hero, yet he accepts the medal of honor??

[APinkPanzer]

@zergpire It is insulting not to.

[dkrawczyk1970]

You Americans my vote for Ron Paul? Why you wage the wars that merely work for big corporations? Why??????

[APinkPanzer]

@dkrawczyk1970 Learn English.

[Smokin07ram]

Those political military leaders need to be shot as an example.

HuRAH! Dakota Meyer.

[UndertoneGaming]

moving.very moving

[ianmansfieldtv]

i have so much respect for the men who fought that day, the officers on the other hand...

[APinkPanzer]

@ianmansfieldtv You should have respect for them too because they help you too.

[chubsmagoo]

Patton would have court martialed those Army officers and had them shot for treason

[MrPaulpriest]

Killer son of a bitch!

[MrOpticProdigy]

@MrPaulpriest Haha o pedaço de merda sacerdote que vai queimar no inferno

[MrPaulpriest]

@MrOpticProdigy Así como usted y su familia!

 Hijo de puta!

[MrOpticProdigy]

@MrPaulpriest Abre tu mente

Al igual que el resto de sus compatriotas a quienes respeto!

Usted es un parásito!

[MrOpticProdigy]

@MrPaulpriest ORRRRRR Abra sua mente

Como o resto de seus compatriotas a quem eu respeito!

Você é um parasita!

[MrPaulpriest]

@MrOpticProdigy Y usted es un fanático de los gallos de América!

Idiota patético!

[USAFFuturePilot]

This man is no hero. He is a living superhero. He may NEVER realize what he has done and how much bravery, courage, and dedication to team over self he showed. I wish I knew him, I would be honored to meet a superhero. God bless him.

[carnut476]

As an American and Kentuckian i'm so very proud of this great KENTUCKIAN 

[shinydiscoballz1]

arent marines suppose to have high and tights?

[MrOpticProdigy]

@shinydiscoballz1 he is no longer an active marine...

[JonathanXLindqviust]

So tragic that the guy get's his countries most prestigious award... and he still doesn't have any psychiatrist to treat the so very obvious emotional scars he got. The guy is about to cry more than once and you can see he hates himself for failing when he should be glad to be alive.

[MrPaulpriest]

@JonathanXLindqviust But he is remorseful of what he killed innocent lives in Afghanistan.

He wanted to be dead!

If turned into another American crazy and unbalanced!

[overopensights]

@JonathanXLindqviust He'll get over it and to cry helps. He will relive the episode a million times but it will go away. I congratulate him, I shake his hand firmly and wish him well.

[Cabeson24]

@overopensights it doesnt go away, you just become a little more numb to the pain. Almost like it hurts less, but if you pick at the wound long enough, you'll feel it again.

[Cabeson24]

@overopensights but you are right, he will find a way to move forward.

[Cabeson24]

@JonathanXLindqviust he's not broken, he doesnt need fixing, he's just offset center. He'll figure out which way his compass is pointing eventually, with hope. I dont think he needs a psychiatrist, just family, friends, and time.

[ismailaminaden]

MEDAL OF HONOR ??? HAHAHAHA

That's all Americans fight for, either that or "Money"....

The Taliban fight for the sake of Allah and Allah alone... Willing to die for the God that created them...Willing to suffer tremendous loss and pain for the sake of belief vs disbelief.

These Americans throw their life away and come back home amputated and on the verge of suicide, only to receive a piece of Metal hahahaha PATHETIC !!!

[cejasize]

@ismailaminaden Taliban are fighting for drugs, money, and power. Pull your head out of your ass!! this war has nothing to do with God/Allah. oh yeah and fuck you, i hope you bleed to death slowly in the fucking desert and your dead body gets ass raped by a camel

[ismailaminaden]

@cejasize You keep telling yourself that haha

[OldBreedWarrior]

@ismailaminaden the Taliban are fighting because most of them dont even know why the US is there in the first place. A reporter once did a documentary on the Taliban in southern Afghanistan. The reporter asked over 100 Taliban and local militia fighters why they thought the US was in Afghanistan. Only 1 knew (which was the commander) most of them fight believeing their fighting for Allah when really its the Taliban fighting for a bunch of lies and greedy mother fucking rag heads

[ismailaminaden]

@OldBreedWarrior Of course they are fighting for Allah....If someone comes to your village and slaughters your mother, sister, brother and children then you have the legitimate right to defend yourself, which we call "Jihad". Regardless of the reason he is there in the first place.

Any Kuffar who enters a Muslim soil for reasons of War and Theft, should have the Jihad declared upon him.

Afghanistan is already a lost war for America, their troops are being shot down in Helicopters now hahahaha

[OldBreedWarrior]

@ismailaminaden 1) religion isnt even real, so that fact that there fighting for "Allah" is funny and at the same time stupid as hell. American troops never slaughter cavilians on purpose. its the talibans fault for using the damn cavilians as hostages in the first place! and they are not defending thereselfs, most of them are from fucking Pakistan! just not that, there weapon of choice are IEDs because there to scared to fight like real men.

[jakegambino]

@ismailaminaden I disagree with that statement. If you watched the video, this boy, not even a man yet, lost his two best friends, and what did he gain from this? "nothing." You should be ashamed for even thinking that you twisted human being. If you truly believe that your god, Allah, wants people to die for his sake, he too is twisted. as an atheist, i can say that the Americans may be fighting a christian war, but the marines are in no means doing this for money. I cannot respect you. - Jake

[three5marine]

@ismailaminaden the taliban elders are pussies. they pay young innocent men $5 to do their work, shoot at me and my men. well, we never let them complete their mission. but we do send them to Allah. HOORAH! 3/5 Marines! You ever say that to a serviceman, you will be sent to Allah.

[ismailaminaden]

@three5marine haha Last time any Muslim in the West said anything to a "Serviceman" you know what happened ?? Nadal Hassan sent 13 of them straight to the Hell-Fire, in Fort-Hood !! haha

Taliban elders this, Taliban elders that...The Taliban only receives orders from Mullah Omar and his generals (Dadullah Brothers etc).

Even if Mullah Omar goes one step outside the Islamic-Law and negotiates with Infidels, the Taliban have said they will kill him on the spot.

No one is above the "Sharia" !!

[zhiheng2005]

2:05 VBS2!

[gans1964]

respect for you guy'' s

[rrrr4418]

thanks



[TheDarthEmperor]

why in the fuck would they be going to a village meeting in the middle of the night where you will be traveling up hill in terrain so fucked up that you have to leave the vehicles and heavy weapons behind?? bad fuckin call! The terrorist had a toast to this one! If I was there & survived this it woulda been some friendly fire back at the base!

[77musica]

This is why the Marines hate the fucking army. Carry on.

[three5marine]

@77musica We don't. its a joke. only the FNGs(Fucking New Guys) think that we do and are all hot heads. they learn its a joke later.

[77musica]

fucking army assholes, they refused to supply support, fuck them...

[patoo1000]

A very brave man, hold your head up high, you did your best where others let you down very badly.

X Soldier UK

[agenthelios1]

Even if his story was true (shich it isnt) the army left him and the others High and dry..no air support, no truck no nothing, just a big FUCK YOU!

Yeah that sounds like they are your "brothers" and care about you. Sounds like an "army of one" ...what it really sounds to me like if you were an ant to them and insignificant and needed to be sacrificed. They said Fuck your life, fuck you family back home.....and just abandoned you!

[77musica]

@agenthelios1 fuck the army

[rrrr4418]

another fake story of bravery! people always want to hear what they want and never put some effort and seek the facts.

[agenthelios1]

@rrrr4418 Yes his story doesnt add up. This is the equivalent of a fishermans tale of a huge fish that he has no proof of , but the story is so outrageous people want it to be true.

This guy watched too many Rambo movies. What a coward scum this Meyer guy is!

[PinStripes41]

@agenthelios1 you're real tough on your keyboard you fucking faggot...bet youd be real quiet in person you terrorist pussy scumbag..ur fuckin worthless and if you ever had the balls to talk shit like that in person youd get fucked up real quick..but we all know a faggot pussy like you wouldnt even come out ur mommas basement, let alone talk shit to a marine in person you worthless fuck

[agenthelios1]

@PinStripes41 Yeah, right. If you saw me in person you would know I am not a oppussy and you would probably be intimidated just by my size. I would fuck you up, but you would never say anything to me anyway.

You are the terrorist scum. Going overseas and killing families and civilians. No one likes your sorry ass.

[PinStripes41]

@agenthelios1 you're a keyboard warrior, someone who talks shit online but in reality is just some faggot who's to scared to say shit to someones face.... you're the dude at the bar who talks shit but then runs away when things get physical to let your friends fight your battles...me intimidated by you? no fucking chance, not this american...go eat shit you terrorist pussy scum and go fuck yourself

[agenthelios1]

@PinStripes41 Like I said...Yeah righ. You will be the first faggot to call the police after your nose gets broken and file a report. I have delt with your type before. Talk loud draw attention to yourself so someone can help you and step in.

Im a quiet guy, but will break your damn jaw without having to say a word. Your the kind of guy who gets loud and tries to pump yourself up, but will never fight without help. You are a terrorist pile of trash. I am a red blooded American!

[three5marine]

@agenthelios1 go fuck yourself. Marines go above and beyond the call of duty. we put ourselves ahead of bullets so you dont have to. We put ourselves in the line of fire to save another Marine

[agenthelios1]

@three5marine While you are deployed your wife or girlfriend is getting dick slammed in her...believe it.

Also you dont do shit for me or any other individual, that is just brainwash shit they feed you in basic training to get you to think you are "helping people". The truth hurts bitch that is why you fags attack me on you tube.

[ismailaminaden]

@agenthelios1 HAHAHAHAHA That is so right !!!

Whilst all these Servicemen are abroad, their wives are getting major Dicks !!

Did you get that "Major" dicks haha

[LegoFilmKid]

@rrrr4418 Great another idiot who thinks he knows better

[rrrr4418]

@LegoFilmKid i spent 7 years in the army and can tell you how things get exaggerated my friend. and how to use these kind of stories to make people feel importantof themselves. peace

[LegoFilmKid]

@rrrr4418 I find it hard to believe you, however if you are much respect this way thank you for protecting my country ;)

[rrrr4418]

@LegoFilmKid sorry my friend i served in another army not the us and im speaking in general. thats one of their ways to lure people and convince them to walk on this path

every one in the usa is suffering economically because of it and ur real protecter is police, FBI.

[LegoFilmKid]

@rrrr4418 I'm not from the u.s, Anyway what ever army you provided a valuable service :)

[gary081753]

Incredibily brave. Its men like him and tens of thousands others like him both living and dead who have made this sacrafice to lay down their lives in a situation like this to bring freedom to this country and keep America safe in the future. May the rest of your life in Kentucky be one of peace and happiness for you and yours Dakota. Thank you and God bless.

[Bl2ckj1ck]

I seriuosly hope that those two officers that were too stupid and too blind to see that these soldiers were in need of help were dishonorably dishcarged. A officer is supposed to be a role model for their men. To help them when they need it. To lead them when they need it. Not say no to every request.

[Galwaybanana]

they wouldnt be lost lives if usa stopped invading countries yes hes brave but they could have avoided this

[waywardbastard]

thank you!

[roadrash90]

who cares they should have all been killed no need to be out there if the U.S just keep to there own country and stop invading others they would be fine but you cant tell terrorist this

[ChronoHD]

Thumbs up if you clapped at 13:40

[NoOdL3z18]

@bertil1974 Especially seeing what they were doing to Gaddhafi on internet videos, beating him and shooting him, he was a bad man but having such a celebration after shooting, beating, torturing and then shooting him again parading his body around posing with his body holding his head up like a boy who shot his first buck is highly inappropriate. In Afghanistan I saw tribes cut off dead Taliban fighters heads and line them down the street. That is what disturbs me about those people.

[NoOdL3z18]

@bertil1974 I will also be 'honest' and point out that trying to establish an organized government in Afghanistan and Iraq both would directly help Americas interest because we won't have to worry about people attacking our Middle Eastern allies and disrupting commerce. This unrest in the Middle East disturbs me, they cannot seem to act civilized on their own.

[NoOdL3z18]

@bertil1974 The American Military has the power to completely annihilate any country, completely topple an enemy government, slaughter its citizens, wipe them aside or off the map and then take the resources. Why do you think we have not conducted a full operation in Afghanistan or Iraq? Only 300,000 men when we could have sent millions to take resources. China makes most of our good for very cheap by the way, we would never invade them unless they acted out against us directly.

[NoOdL3z18]

@bertil1974 Afghanistan is just the name of the land, it is hardly unified except for the Afghan National army that fights along side us, other than they they are divided tribal governments and fight each other constantly. Don't tell me some shit about propaganda because I know FIRST HAND that they want us there and they NEED us there. Afghanistan has very few resources that we actually want let alone need, their drugs and limited ore deposits won't fix our economy and they don't have oil.

[headcheese3]

Wow. Just shows that the Armed Forces in general needs to cut a lot of crap out of the system to get things done better and more efficient. Just my opinion.

[FuMMoD]

Leave it to the army to always fuck us Marines over.

[Reconseal4050]

I won the MEDAL OF HONOR playing MEDAL OF HONOR...lol

[ChandlerandBrandon]

@Reconseal4050 Really omg

[merts487]

With the story the guy said, He was diffinitely looking out for these Americans. No one could've survived the bullets flying towards them. Praise the Lord. Thank you, Jesus.

[1ZYPHER3]

lol looks like they used ARMA to recreate this ambush

[crackparty]

Amazing! I think those officers should be court marshalled and put in prison over this. it's so..... appalling......

[easton1337]

Respect from Sweden.

[arivas713]

He should be on the Wheaties box.

[carnut476]

@arivas713

[sombersolitude]

Thank you Dakota for your gallantry in battle. *Salute*

[micklow13]

Obama you peace of shit, look this hero in the eye, he deserves a lot more than just that.

[Inspireftw]

@micklow13 He gave him a lot more than that actually, if you've read some articles you would know Obama had a beer with this young man!

[ravenx2211]

@micklow13 You the peice of shit that fell out of your mommas butt

[alicelafayettelaws]

Congratulations,thank you for your service and finally God Bless YOU.

[swatAo1]

semper fi marine.

[Jason791]

I just got done watching the local news and saw all the terrible things happening in the world. A guy walking into a church shooting two pastors's, another walked into a store and shot two people for no reason, a man set his wife on fire burning 80% of her body.  I was like "shit, there's no hope in the world" . I got on here and saw this story and then I realized that God has sent good people to the world also, to fight all the evil that is happening. God Bless you Dakota.

[liOVERLOADil]

Obama acted like he didn't give a shit; didn't even look Dakota in the eye when he shook his hand. What a piece of garbage.

[webjammn]

@superslung I hope you realize how much of an asshole you are! You have no idea what you are talking about! 1st Lt. Michael E. Johnson is my cousin, He was killed that day and I don't appreciate YOU or your nasty comments. It doesn't matter what he looks like! He is out there serving the country, and did an HUGE thing that day to help the country!! My cousin will be dearly missed. They were all Hero's but I appreciate what Dakota did that day! These are the people that make a difference!!

[Airuxn]

@webjammn fake and gay!

[webjammn]

@Airuxn really? you don't know anything about me! what is fake? besides you and your arrogant attitude because it doesn't affect you, or your family like it does mine! get out of here!!!

[Airuxn]

@webjammn It does affect me, but i find your fake story pathetic

[Epicocitygaming]

@webjammn ignore them R.I.P Lt. Michael E. Johnson

[ismailaminaden]

@webjammn FUCK YOU AND YOUR COUSIN !!!!!.....I HOPE YOU KNOW HE'S BURNING IN THE HELL-FIRE AS WE SPEAK !!!

[jakegambino]

@webjammn Some people have no respect. Your cousin did a very brave thing.

[esmereldajoy]

@OUTDOORSGY09 Thank you for bringing that to my attention. Yes I saw Will in the crowd. Dakota invited him to the ceremony. He had a right to be upset and cuss like he did, as he sat and watched an ambush. I can very much understand profanity when under duress. The army was disrespecting the Marine corps, and to them it seemed as if the cries for help were a joke. There would be NO other reason for them to laugh on the radio. This needs to be taken to the Senate Arms committee and investigated!

[esmereldajoy]

You know super slung, I bet your attitude does NOT win you many favors. Dakota is NOT fat, and he DID run to save more than his buddies including afghanistans as well. This is NOT the place to mud sling at all. Name calling is SO 3rd grade. All of these men were heroes, anyone fighting for your breath is a HERO, and please try to be respectful of them! Why are you focusing on ridiculous stuff. Focus on LOST LIVES and HEROES not how a person looks.

[superslung]

he just can't run to get the squirrel at 750 yards

[superslung]

I bet he didn't run to save his buddies

[SwanseaFire2050]

@superslung Hey shit head. Where do you live? I want to personally go to your house and bash your face in you pussy. Any marine would die for his brother marines. Semper Fi!

[three5marine]

@SwanseaFire2050 What are you in? 3/5?

[superslung]

he looks fat

[Berthasfave1]

This young man is truly an American hero. To act so couragelously and selflessly is an amazing testament to his character. It's refreshing to see someone being recognized for bravery and courage. Too often in our society people are recognized for misdeeds (Jersey Shore) rather than for honorable and extraordinary actions. God Bless Dakota Meyer. I have never seen the like!

[esmereldajoy]

@OUTDOORSGY09...You are wrong. The Captain was NOT the whistle blower. The mother of one of the fallen was! I happen to know she blew the entire story wide open and has been working for two years to get resolution. I have seen her interview countless times about this tragedy. The mother of Aaron Kenefick brought it to the country. She alone was able to take her pain and channel it into uncovering the truth. She was the only one who could do it because the others were still grieving.

[OUTDOORSGY09]

@esmereldajoy Respectfully, I said "A" whistle blower. The Capt. had planned pre-mission fires and then called for it. The Red Legs did not respond. When asked the Ranger spoke freely, much to the ire of the US Army. The key person is the mother, as you have stated. Captain is shown in the audience at MOH ceremony.

[rds13601]

It was worth it. It exposed incompotence within the chain of chain of command and Dakota saved 40 human beings. The fact that this kid thinks he is a failure for not saving everyone tears my guts out. You are a hero Dakota! If you had done nothing many more on your team would have died. There is only so much a man can do under such hellish surroundings. You went above and beyond your call of duty. I know you hurt inside for your teamates and their families. You did more than anyone could have!

[digied]

Incompetent officers are many and mainly focus on being politically correct to further their careers under the Obama administration; they get soldiers killed. Pat Tillman is another example. Tillman was known for arguing against orders and ops plans with his officers, citing his superior intellect. With his celebrity status, the chain of command felt they had a potential mess so they assigned him to incompetent officers who eventually got him killed. BTW, his captain was ABSENT at that time.

[OUTDOORSGY09]

@digied Sgt. Meyer says that the US Army Ranger Captain who was with him should also have the Medal of Honor. He said, I quote "If he he hadn't done what he did, I wouldn't be here." Instead the Army hasn't recognized the Captain at all because he was a whistle blower and let the whole story out.

[ChounchMcGavin]

Do people think that these Taliban and/or Anti-Coalition Militia scumbags just camp out in caves or hide in heavy forested areas to avoid confrontation? No. These scumbags live among the local population. Our current enemy is not intelligent nor resourceful enough to sustain their organization outside of population centers.

So, when we start taking RPG and SAF from enemy contact in/around a village, do you really believe that conflict is coincidental? Bomb that village into the pre-stone age

[Dorisequador]

Wow  That was and incredable story.. sad ending though..

[KeeShyaT]

I forsee his story being made into a movie! Definitely a courageous young man and I thank you for your service!

[lgvereor]

This is the Army people, it isn't about bad officers and horrible communication, though this is one of the worse I've seen.

It's simply the fact the Army has become nothing but a bloated bureaucracy incapable of anything tactical or logical. I had the benefit, or per say curse of working with the fuckers while in the Air Force, to give you an idea of how bad it is, think early FBI years, multiplied by a thousand.

We have a saying, ARMY = Assholes, Rangers, Morons and Yellowbellies.

[DDbRowN67]

Definitely heroic and worthy of the valor.

[MrMantle77]

Thank you Dakota for showing what a brave Marine you were. You are one in a million, dont let this get u down, you did everything and MORE to help your fellow marines. I can't beleive these Liberal bastards that wouldnt give you air support when you needed it. I wish i can shake your hand.God Bless You and your Family.

[BUCKMAW]

Man o' man it's dusty in here...

[kromking1]

It was not your fault Dakota! It was the fault of your superiors! It was a bad thing that they have done, or should I say the lack of. I know that you feel that your comrades were let down by you. But it was by your superiors. You should stand proud because of the good attempts that you have made in trying to rescue your comrades and Afghanistanis as well. Don't ever feel that you have done anything wrong because what you did was brave and honorable. Thank you Dakota!! I salute you!

[arcanesoldierx]

For all that loss of life what was gained ? the answer is NOTHING ! . Support our Troops by bringing all of them home today.

[jackncoke99]

1st

[BARR0N25]

@jackncoke99 -__-