When the grenade detonated, his body absorbed the brunt of the blast, severely wounding him, but saving the life of his fellow Marine. Carpenter's jaw and right arm were shattered, and he lost his right eye and most of his teeth; he has undergone dozens of surgeries. He was 20 when he jumped on the grenade 24 when was awarded the Medal of Honor & is 32 now.

@SherriLyle80s

2 жыл бұрын

😮

@JustMe-gn6yf

2 жыл бұрын

Collapsed lung, shrapnel in his brain and I feel you don't win the medal of honor you earn it

@Slinger43

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much for this important information 🙏

@scotthill1600

2 жыл бұрын

30 or so give or take a few broken bones in just one of his arms if I remember correctly, collapsed lung, brain rattled, just to add on from the injuries you already listed, that I can remember

@lifebybill1326

Жыл бұрын

Not to mention, his carotid artery was punctured, shrapnel in both legs, a collapsed lung and flatlined 3 times. In the sense of his injuries, I know how he feels. In 2003 while serving in Iraq I was in the front passenger seat of a Humvee that had been struck by a daisy-chained IED (improvised explosive device) that was buried near a bridge just outside Al Fallujah, Iraq. The blast flipped my Humvee and threw me approximately 30-40 away onto the side of the road. The resulting explosion, blast wave and ejection from the vehicle caused me to receive a shattered left leg and ankle in 7 places, shrapnel wound in my left arm and elbow, all ribs on left side broken, collapsed left lung, 2 ruptured eardrums, detached retina in left eye, a severe concussion, a broken jaw and a compressed spine and damage to L4, L5, and L5S1. I had 8 surgeries over 4 years. 2 rods and 6 screws in my leg. A screw to hold together my shattered 5th rib and a mesh cage and screws to stabilize my lower spine. I am nowhere near the man Kyle Carpenter was but I do know the pain of injuries like the ones faced.

His speech about what the medal represents is amazing.

@ZippedUpKitz

2 жыл бұрын

It made me bawl…

@BrianEscobar26

2 жыл бұрын

Yes and stupid aswell

God Bless him!! My dad was career military. 22 years; WWII; Korea; and 3 tours to Vietnam. When he passed away at 87 yrs.old; and they folded that flag and gave it to mom; so very heart warming; pride and pain mixed together. My brother has the flag now. God Bless the USA! ❤️🇺🇸‼️

Kyle is a true hero. There are numerous articles on the Internet describing his injuries, loss of right eye, and his courage to survive. ✝

@Whoozerdaddy

2 жыл бұрын

To witness the amazing valor of another man, *recorded as it happened,* watch The First Medal of Honor Ever Recorded. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZaN_r8yNoce6idI.html Stunning, stunning sacrifice.

@PROVOCATEURSK

2 жыл бұрын

Heroes don´t invade foreign countries.

@maphacks8311

2 жыл бұрын

@@PROVOCATEURSK so the people who invaded Germany in ww2 weren’t heroes? 🤨

I thank all of our amazing brave veterans for their service u guys r the real heros god bless 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

He makes me proud to be a Marine veteran. Semper Fi is more than just a motto!

@jimrupe9991

2 жыл бұрын

Ooo Rahhhh.

@runrafarunthebestintheworld

2 жыл бұрын

Nice you even have the Marines badge as a profile pic. 😅

@tori_trex4927

2 жыл бұрын

Rahhh!

@sandraleigh4023

2 жыл бұрын

May God bless you for your service. 💯❤‍🩹

@darinhassett4708

2 жыл бұрын

Im retired Army and of course make fun of the Marines but I have tremendous respect for all Marines. My Uncle by marriage was enlisted at Inchon, officer in vietnam, my twin served 85-92 with a stint in Liberia in 90

I’ve talked to Kyle a few times. He’s absolutely one hell of a guy! Probably the most humble person I’ve talked to. USMC BABY!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

I took care of him, there were a lot of people involved in his recovery, I left Iraq in 2008 as a combat medic, shortly after coming back I volunteered for an assignment working at Walter Reed working with the wounded coming home, awesome job to have.

@TheSRC88

2 жыл бұрын

My lifelong best friend who is more like a brother to me is alive and able to walk today because of the heroes like you at Walter Reed. From the bottom of my heart thank you.

@johnraygun9868

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheSRC88 thank you Sir, and your friend as well!

@Autobotmatt428

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service

@johnraygun9868

Жыл бұрын

@@Autobotmatt428 ty Sir

@scotthill1600

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service, his Instagram post yesterday on the anniversary made me laugh. “Reminder to the taliban, you didn’t kill me” guys living his best life & deserves it all

Kyle did an interview with David Letterman... not long after he received the Medal of Honor. It is definitely worth watching - whether for a reaction, or in private. Kyle is an amazing individual, on a lot of levels.

@jimrupe9991

2 жыл бұрын

Wow , just watched it. Omg i have no words. James & Millie it is so worth watching.

@jesuschavez3987

2 ай бұрын

Yes sir that's how I found out about this gentleman a Hero a real patriot

"Heros are remembered... but legends never die". Kyle Carpenter is a damned legend.

@PROVOCATEURSK

2 жыл бұрын

Cowardice is also remembered. 1938, 1948, 1968. Not helping European countries but helping Asian countries instead.

@kurtkatzemcqueennovaaetate6873

2 жыл бұрын

@@PROVOCATEURSK "Hold up, wait a minute, somethin ain't right". I do believe you're wrong. 1938-1945 we did help European countries out, like Italy and France. But in the 60's we helped Korea and Vietnam... because Communism was spreading like a cancer throughout Asia. Even if your argument of only helping European countries is correct, how is helping people an act of cowardice? I'm not sure what your argument is, based on your name though I can make an educated guess.

I am having a hard time trying to find the words to describe how this made me feel. I am humbled to know that these kind of men exist and am proud that he is alive and thriving. A hero is someone who deserves our respect because they earned it. Every country has heroes like this and every country should be thankful for producing these kinds of men and women ! I am glad Jame s and Millie that you brought this story to my attention.

@user-lf7nf3kl7t

2 жыл бұрын

You may be interested in his Letterman interview. Dave does a good job interviewing him, and shows Kyle in a less scripted situation with his own words.

@cajbaf

2 жыл бұрын

It's a shame that we have so many kids in college who are the same age as him at that time who are berating this country and not understanding the amount of freedom they have because of people like him.

@rlkenna4374

2 жыл бұрын

@Garry Fletcher Those who think they have a right to 'bend the knee' before our National Anthem, should be humbled by all those who gave their all to 'give 'em that right'. Our freedom has been paid in blood and tears. We should never forget!

@DirtSpud

2 жыл бұрын

@@rlkenna4374 a combat veteran gave them that idea though as a way to bring attention to an issues while still being respectful to an extent. I love this country which is why I refuse to ignore its problems for the sake of self agrandizing a specific group that generally agrees with me. The problems go a lot deeper than a protest at a football game. At least try to understand and maybe we can all come to a rational compromise and start fixing shit around here. If not say hello to Rome 2.0 as we all bring it about while being blissfully ignorant to the idea we are part of the problem and blaming everyone else.

Such a gentle voice, he has. God bless you, sir.

My best friend’s nephew, Brian, a medic in the Army, was killed in a roadside bomb in Afghanistan . We don’t thank these hero’s enough!

@PROVOCATEURSK

2 жыл бұрын

Why he was not a hero at home, fighting fires, producing food or something?

A family member of mine, now deceased, won the Medal of Honor for his heroic service in Korea when he carried every single one his detail that had been hit back to safety covering miles and miles for each of the other men. I've had a lot of vets in my family and the one thing that always strikes me is you know they're only telling you the parts they like to remember, the in between moments when everything is calm, and it gives a real sense of freedom comes at the highest cost but they were willing to pay that for the rest of us which makes them heroes.

I feel this video deep in my heart...❤️ My little brother was KIA in South Viet Nam... I miss him every day...and it’s been almost 53 years... I love you, Doug... ❤️🇺🇸💝

@shelleytorok1406

2 жыл бұрын

Prayers

@corinnepmorrison1854

2 жыл бұрын

@@shelleytorok1406 Thank you, Shelley...❤️

@corinnepmorrison1854

2 жыл бұрын

@AndreaMarie92 _ Yes, I will be with him...and so many beloved family members and friends!! 🙏🏻❤️

@webbtrekker534

2 жыл бұрын

I lost no family in Viet Nam but 4 of my High School friend came back in boxes. I visit them as often as I can. One was awarded the MOH posthumously. The other three I honor just as much for their service. I was in the Navy at the time and mostly out to sea. I can't imagine losing a relative. A Hand Salute for your Brother!

@corinnepmorrison1854

2 жыл бұрын

@@webbtrekker534 Thank you for your kind words... I am glad you are safely home... I will pray for you...and the friends you lost...🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️

He is a Hero! But being a mother of a Vet who served, and Aunts and Uncles that served it makes my heart aches.

Freedom doesn’t come free. God bless our amazing military.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@scottwagner853

2 жыл бұрын

🇺🇸🇨🇦🇬🇧

@rhondagreene50

2 жыл бұрын

@@scottwagner853 I see you Canada 🇨🇦 🇬🇧🇺🇸...

@jimrupe9991

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed.

I'm a U.S. Army Veteran and we're trained to jump on grenades. It's your Duty! I Love this story. A true Hero. Glad to watch it again with a couple of Absolute Legends.

Truly an American hero. What strikes me with Kyle's story first is how absolutely humble he is. He stated that the Medal of Honor to him reflects every person that served/serves our Armed Forces, past, present and future, those here and those who have gone home, not to exclude the MIAs/POWs (missing in action/prisoners of war) or the families of every Armed Services member. What a brave, selfless soul he is... just as his brothers and sisters that have served this country. God bless you all. God bless the U. S. A. We are so very grateful and humbled by your service and sacrifice.

If it wasn't apparent, he covered a grenade with his body to protect the other Marine he was with.

@PROVOCATEURSK

2 жыл бұрын

He should have protected him by not going to a foreign country with weapons.

@rocketman3174

Жыл бұрын

@@PROVOCATEURSK Ah yes, defying orders when in the military is a GREAT idea

There is no greater love than to lay down your life for your friend

If he hadn't jumped on that grenade both of them would have died most likely, instead, both survived. He was wearing body armor and that is probably why he survived. He is one amazing man.

Kyle is the youngest LIVING MoH Recipient. He was 21 when the relevent event occurred. William (Willie) Johnston was actually the youngest recipient of the MoH ever to the best of my knowledge. He was a drummer in the American Civil War and was 13 when he was awarded the medal.

@williamthomas7509

2 жыл бұрын

While this is factually correct let's be honest the Medal of Honor during the Civil War was a rather every day occurrence . At the time it was the only medal given. Willie got his because he didn't leave his drum on the battle field. "While the Medal of Honor is now the highest military decoration attainable by a member of the United States armed forces, during the Civil War, it was the only one. Thus, it was often awarded for reasons that would not now satisfy the stringent modern criteria." A total of 1,522 were given out during the Civil war, an additional 864 given and later revoked simply for reenlisting (the entire unite got them instead of the 311 entitled because it was offered as an inducement to reenlist. I'm a very distant cousin of recipient who got his medal at the Battle of Petersburg for a decent job but hardly one of gallantry. Willie's award was typical for the Civil War and when compared to the actions of the others in his unit his feat was well above the others in his unit. Just needed a little perspective as the Medal was common during Civil War and no where close to what it is now. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_American_Civil_War_Medal_of_Honor_recipients

@quentinmichel7581

2 жыл бұрын

@@williamthomas7509 Considering the nature of the combat back then, a 13yr old merely showing up on the field of battle is profoundly courageous. But yeah they did spread them about pretty freely.

This story...... WOW HUGE respect to all servicemen and women 🇨🇦❤🇺🇸❤🇬🇧❤

Belive me. He spent many more years in reconstructive surgery. He is a real life hero.

4:30 I'm crying. Yes. Thanks to men and women that sacrifice for us. I got tears

I was just in the hospital for 2 months, and lost strength to walk while recovering in the hospital bed. I cannot imagine spending 3 years in such difficult recovery, with so many surgeries. He has went through hell on earth.

The Medal of Honor is awarded to servicemembers who sacrifice their life for their comrades. Informational purposes. Great piece!

God bless Kyle, God bless America, and may God bless us all 🙏

Thank you for your reaction to this. For some reason, I have not seen this one. While it amazes me people do such selfless things, it does not surprise me. Kyle's courage and selflessness does not go unnoticed on me now that I have been told. I also like Kyle's message of don't take freedom and democracy for granted...remember how it was obtained and what it takes to keep it.

@PROVOCATEURSK

2 жыл бұрын

He went on a "selfless" special military operation, right?

I’m so lucky my dad has come home from every deployment safe and sound. However I know many people who aren’t so lucky and for them I pray everyday. The military messes people up even if ya ain’t hurt

Thank you for being respectful....love you guys!

I have a tattoo on my spine that says “Ultimate Loyalty To Serve My Country”! Carpenter probably doesn’t have this tattoo but his actions & words undeniably proved he has Ultimate Loyalty For His Country too, as it means you’d gladly give your life for your country w/out hesitation! He’s the epitome of an AMERICAN HERO!!!

Air Force veteran, signed my contract on 28 May 1968 and separated on 4 August 1976 . I never got any award even close to this guy I am proud of him and all other Medal of Honor awardees and will be proud to salute any of them when I see them.

@jimrupe9991

2 жыл бұрын

Kudos Patrick , thank you for your service .🇺🇸

He was featured in a Superbowl LIV commercial that had the full song called "Ragged Old Flag" by Johnny Cash.

Thanks so much both of you.have been following Kyle on social media for a few years and respect doesn't cover what I feel about him.on his I.G. account his motto is"throw parties not hand grenades" so he has a sense of humor about his struggles.i stopped trying to figure out how my country keeps on producing these clear eyed thoughtful and humble men who perform insane acts of bravery.i just thank God that it does.he also has a KZread channel you might want to check out.again thanks for reacting to this amazing man's story.

Your British soldiers train and fight side by side with ours. We respect you guys just as much 🙏🏽

Vanity Fair did an article on him. I just watched it online. Wow. This is one great human being.

These guys are so brave God bless them

Goosebumps; nearly brought to tears. Thank you for reviewing this moving video. My son was a Marine the same age as him. So happy he came home whole.

@CaptainFrost32

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your family's service.

Just so you know, you watched the First Medal of Honor Winner ever Recorded. The first recipient of the Medal of Honor was Pvt. Jacob Parrott in 1863.

God bless the USA and God bless an amazing bond with you guys across the pond

Kyle is one badass dude!!!!! Much love!!!

Thank you for your service! You are true hero!

My biggest role model in terms of elected leaders in American history is the late Senator Max Cleland from Georgia. He was an army soldier in Vietnam and a grenade blew up ub his hand and he miraculously survived but he lost both legs and one arm and was in a wheelchair the rest of his life. He went on to be the youngest every appointed head of the Veterans Administration and then later Georgia Secretary of State and then US Senator from Georgia!

I hope to meet this young man someday so I can give him my personal thanks thanks for what he has done for this country in keeping us free.

@jimrupe9991

2 жыл бұрын

Well said.

What a brave young man. It’s because of young people like him that we are the land of the free and the home of the brave. ❤️🇺🇸

@PROVOCATEURSK

2 жыл бұрын

Free of critical thinking and fact checking.

Oh wow 😢 he definitely has a guardian angel

My father's favorite quote "It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather, we should thank God that such men lived". - George S. Patton Jr. It also applies to the ones who live today.

@PROVOCATEURSK

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Osiris for sticking your stick to mothers of those men. Like this?

This is absolutely amazing. The truest definition of selfless service. No time to think at all. Just natural instinct to save someone ELSES life.

I went to the same college as Kyle, was always cool to see him around the campus.

What Kyle Carpenter did was the exact same thing that happened in Red Dawn one of the characters jumped on a grenade so another one could survive it's crazy how movies and real-life can correlate into something very very heroic!

If you’re interested in more medal of honor stories there’s a KZread channel called MedalOfHonorBook it has dozens of interviews with veterans from World War II Vietnam and Korea and I believe even Gulf War and Afghanistan and Iraq

The guy took a direct grenade blast and is still infinitely more handsome than I

So proud and sad at the same time

A true HERO. We have so many in our US Military that doesn't get much recognition but we are so PROUD of them ALL.

In the Marines they are dedicated to each other they are there to protect their fellow marine. Their duty is to each other. to protect each other, even too Give their Life for their Fellow Marine. This is the Training and the Mind Set of all Marines.

Semper Fi Cpl. Carpenter! Outstanding job Marine! Tom Boyte GySgt. USMC, retired Vietnam 65-66/70-71

As are all heros, Kyle is exceedingly humble. We do not have enough words if gratitude for our military. Still hoping you all will find the time to react to Jessica Buchanan's interview of her being rescued by navy seals. Talk about unsung heros!

Never forget that people like him still exist in our world. I strive to be as selfless as this man. A truly unachievable goal, but one worthy of the effort.

The deepest scars are not the ones that are seen. Semper Fi, Corporal Kyle Carpenter.

Brings a tear to my eye I'm a 2nd generation Marine I got to Parris Island 40 years to the day my father did. He was in high school and him and 2 of his friends dropped out to join. My father was the only one to come back . God bless the Marines and this brave man

God bless this young man. His humility, bravery.....this is the type of child every parent should want. God bless Kyle and his family. Thank you for making such an amazing person

to all soldiers of any branch and as well top any free country whose ppl fight to protect democracy!

He was a guest on the David Lettterman show, it’s a must watch

David Letterman had Kyle Carpenter on His Show, a great interview and DL went through all his injuries.

I was born in Walter Reed in 1943. He's a very brave man. That's why he has that Medal.

Not only is it true that all heroes don't wear capes but they sure as hell wear combat boots

Amazing man , thank you to all the service men and women serving in the u.s. and the u.k. ( we have the v.c. in the u.k. ) must not leave our brave commonwealth soldiers out ) 🙂✌

"Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends". John 15:13

You guys are funny & have such a big heart. ❤️

Know what's good for mental health? Courage.

He is truly an American hero. This story brings me to tears everytime I hear it. God says there is no greater love than to lay down your life for a friend.

When any service member sees someone wearing that medal they come to attention and salute be they private or general. Most of those awarded this medal do not consider themselves to be a hero.

@PROVOCATEURSK

2 жыл бұрын

Cause they are not heroes. Heroes don´t use guns on foreign soil.

@jaytibbles2223

2 жыл бұрын

@@PROVOCATEURSK people that use guns on home soil are dictators

@CasuallyCareening

2 жыл бұрын

@@PROVOCATEURSK Messages like yours truly astonish me with how ignorant people can be.

Thank you.

I follow him on SM and he lives his life exactly as he describes the medal, with honor, courage, respect and care. He gives back so much of himself also. So thankful and blessed to know that there have been and will be men and women who answer that call.

I would encourage everyone and future generations to realise what true courage and bravery is, which is what this amazing man did. What is not courageous or brave is going to a magazine shoot overweight and obese.

Should checkout "you are worth it" his book. The guy's recovery and attitude through it all is inspiring to say the least.

Such a beautiful story. Such a stellar human being. Kyle is truly a gift to this country and to his friends and family. Good reaction!

I think he was 21 years old when he dove on that grenade a true American HERO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

As an ex military wife, this hit home. I was in tears. The worry and daily stress when your husband is gone and never knowing if he would make it home is like nothing else. God bless this man and a thank you to all that serve/have served.

Talk about a tear jerker!!!! Wow…. The bravery and courage of that young man is beyond words. His actions that day to save his friend's life, make up the very definition of unconditional love! There is no greater love than that one man lay down his own life for that of another.

My buddy who lost his leg was friends with him at walter reed hospital in DC still talks to him

Semper Fi (fidelis)... Marines !!! My family has 52 at Arlington, and one of this nation's first Marines (a relative) died fighting the British, at the battle of Cowpens, 1775 - buried where he fell. Another relative, Sr. SURVIVING officer, received "the button", for actions aboard the Arizona, 7 Dec 1941, retired admiral, late 1950's. Too much to tell. Enjoyed your vid. Thank you.

A humble HERO, a United States Marine.

Kyle went on to graduate from the University of South Carolina, with a degree in Psychology, he now works as a counselor to Veterans suffering from PTSD....Kyle is still giving back....

There's another clip of his appearance on David Letterman. He told how he got notified that he was up for the Medal, and the White House was making arrangements for the President to call him...on the day of the scheduled telephone call, he left his college courses in the middle of the day, went home and with his family, spoke to President Obama who notified Kyle he was awarded the Medal. You know what he did? He said Thank you, hung up, and went back to school. Great character.

There are many different kind's of hero's in this world, I myself, many year's ago saved a little 2yr old girl from drowning & my family & friend's call me a hero for it, but I don't feel I did anything that day that any other human being wouldn't have done, had they been standing in my shoe's, but jumping in front of someone too take a bullet, or in this case, covering a grenade too save another's life, now that is "The REAL Deal" when it come's to being "A TRUE HERO" Hell, that's the definition of HEROIC! I am so happy, for both this young Man, & his loved one's, that he survived & now thrives 🙏 God bless you & God bless America! 🇺🇲🏅✝️

Semper Fi, Brothers all over the world, USMC, Army Navy and Myself an Initial Attack Forest Fire Fighter salute you

I have a guilty pleasure watching some of your stuff. However, when I see you're doing a patriotic type of story, my eyes are glued to Millie. Such empathy in her face. I always shed a tear when I hear stories of my brothers and sisters in arms. I'm just a Desert Storm veteran. I am always reminded of the song lyrics. Most gave some, but some gave all. ( not verbatim lol) Thank you both for your Love and Respect. Peace. Stay safe. God Speed. 🤘❤️

@sandraleigh4023

2 жыл бұрын

Your experience may have been different, but your service is just as important and as appreciated as Kyle's. Don't ever diminish your contribution. ❤💯

@webbtrekker534

2 жыл бұрын

...and I was just a Cold War/Viet Nam Era Sailor. We both signed that blank check to Uncle Sam for service up to and including our lives. We just happened to come home. Salute!

He is a Marine. He is immortal and his spirit of service and self sacrifice is what makes him live forever!

Most of the time, the Medal of Honor, or as some say, the Congressional Medal of Honor, means a Casket with Metal Handles.

Many nations and people around the world may not like America but we have laid down more lives in protecting other nations against foes. We are not perfect but we will stand up for what is righteous. Semper Fi

Kyle was only 21 when he was injures. Country doesn't matter, those selfless individuals that willingly give their last measure to save others is not bound by geography. Those incredible people come in all colors and nationalities and not all wear military dress. God bless them all.

You need to look up Audie Murphy the man who eceived the most medals ever. He was a true hero. His story is beyond amazing.

I can't speak for everyone, but I would guess that most of us who swear the oath would have the selfless courage to respond in like manner. To display the same instantaneous valor and disregard for our own life over others. But we don't know until that moment occurs, so all we can do is hope for the best and hold up those who *_do_* have that valor, in the highest regard and thank God we were privileged to serve under the same flag as them.

Please watch the Dakota Meyer medal of honor video. He did the unthinkable and it has helicopter pilots telling the story as they seen it from the air, other service people who was there and Dakota telling the story too. It's insane and so honorable. Dakota was raised in Columbia Kentucky my neighboring town. Hope you watch!

There was a nice interview of Kyle Carpenter on David Letterman that goes into the whole thing in a lot more detail if you're interested - it's easily found on here.

One of my favorite. I enlisted in the Marines right out of high school In boot camp, there was a drill og the pine cone was a grenade. When it was thrown we were to jump on it, symbolizing saving our buddies. There was always a dog pile. Don't be on the bottom of 50 or 60 privates. Ughhhh.

@CaptainFrost32

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service, one and all.

Great respect for all who served. If you in the US military, you always salute a Medal of Honor recipient, regardless of your rank.