He came back a second time, he was already dying and came back, choose to spend his last minutes on earth fighting to avenge his brothers and protect them. He was alone, shot and loosing too much blood. It amazes me how he came back, fought till the end making the ultimate sacrifice. Rest in peace. He is a hero

@burkesullivan9086

4 жыл бұрын

He wasn't alone, God was with him.

@patrickmcshane7658

4 жыл бұрын

That's being one of the anointed😞

@xmrpaintx1

4 жыл бұрын

This man is a hero yes... but his actions make him more than that... with the video evidence MSGT Chapman is a true legend. I hope someday, I get to shake this man's hand.

@taylorc2542

3 жыл бұрын

I get what you are saying, but I suspect the SEALs were allegedly not happy with this decision because he did not use team tactics. Kamikaze tactics are generally not considered honorable in the Western tradition. I think there is another side to this.

@idleonlooker1078

3 жыл бұрын

What bugs me is that his team leader was also awarded a MoH in this engagement. But, as proven by the video footage, Chapman was abandoned, and then fought on ALONE until killed!! Why was his leader awarded a MoH - when he was nowhere in sight after acknowledging a SEALs wounds (and leaving the dead PO too) in "abandoning their position" at 5.02??

He was at the gates of Heaven and God said "not yet my son, your work is not yet finished" and sent him back to rain hell on the enemy. Rest in Peace Chapman! You legend!

@ayobcollects8627

4 жыл бұрын

He's a badass

@emceha

4 жыл бұрын

Thou shalt not kill

@Yumums

4 жыл бұрын

@@emceha something tells me he would approve the death of evil, why else would he send them to hell to burn for eternity?

@Raydensheraj

4 жыл бұрын

@@Yumums No evidence for a God. And war shows this. Cancer in children. 100.000 us deaths in these covid19 times....the list goes on. There are stories on the other side like this too...many Americans don't make it back.

@kevinzhang3313

4 жыл бұрын

More like Chapman said to God "No, FUCK off! I'm not done yet, send me back!"

While reading Alone at Dawn and doing some research on Christmas eve back home in Johnstown, PA I learned that John Chapman is buried in Windber, PA not far from my mother in law's home. I searched for quite a while yesterday until I found his grave and paid my respects.

@evam.8567

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for paying respects to this Patriot hero

@bobnewfart7630

Ай бұрын

Thank you

@dikburdd2606

Ай бұрын

Quit lying

@briangregory6303

Ай бұрын

@@dikburdd2606 Get lost, dik.

@bobnewfart7630

Ай бұрын

@@dikburdd2606 your mom lied to your dad about you

I cry every time I hear this story because I think he thought he was alone and died trying to save his friends

@svfox

4 жыл бұрын

yea. My heart stops when I watch this. Its so hard to just watch.

@docwhiskey996

3 жыл бұрын

He sure as fuck was. Nothing is more important

@ManicMonkey84

3 жыл бұрын

We all die alone. Some die better than others. God bless John Chapman.

@leonwinterjmk0o28

3 жыл бұрын

I can tell you now 100% at NO stage did he think he was alone.. These guys just know there buddy's are coming it's just the way they are.. He would never for 1 second dwelled on the fact he was alone this much I can tell you

@DreadX10

3 жыл бұрын

I think you are making this too emotional. He had severe blood-loss and probably wasn't thinking that much. The narrator says he Chapman heard the 2nd chinook coming. Really, in a fire fight after being at the business end of artillery fire? Don't think his ears were working that well (as this also explains why he didn't respond on comms (he couldn't hear it)).

I'm an ex British serviceman and I just wanted to add my sincerely admiration and total respect to this extremely brave, selfless, American USAF Special Forces Airman, Combat Controller, going far beyond the call of duty in his sense of duty to his comrades from the Seal Team. I'm not here to comment on anything else about it or, talk about why the action progressed as it did. I wasn't there and neither was anyone else there, that's commenting here. Its a very hard watch and heartbraking to see his destiny unfold. What a very brave, selfless man with an extremely big heart of pure human courage. Godbless him.

@paulcollins7185

4 жыл бұрын

@Ronnie Sutton Not quite sure I know what you mean. Yes, I am a brit, older, maybe wiser and I served my country a long time ago and I served alongside the US Forces a few times who were good lads and doing the same for their country. Godbless.

@lm-usmc

4 жыл бұрын

Ronnie Sutton, you are a complete asshole.

@steveshelton3081

4 жыл бұрын

@@lm-usmc he's probably 15 years old lol

@chiragmehta8212

4 жыл бұрын

Thank You

@harrypoosie3035

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words, God bless UKGB & Ireland. -American Irish descendant

The way SEAL command blocked Chapman's MOH nomination for nearly 2 decades is just disgusting.

@muriloninja

4 жыл бұрын

Master Chief Zabinski (Team Leader) has made some statements that this footage prove to be completely false and coupled with US Navy officials actively attempting to block TSgt Chapman's MoH is absolutely utterly disgusting! For that alone, I am grateful this video exists and shows the world the truth!!!!!!!!

@jesussson3467

4 жыл бұрын

politics, the navy didnt want to acknowledge that they left chapman behind, you would think "men of honor" would man up, but not so. chapman actually lead the seal team in gun fire (funny how they make fun of the "chair force" for being too soft, but an airman mans up to lead seals in gun fire, something to think about

@Lifechanging99999

4 жыл бұрын

Jesus's son the chair force is soft. He was the exception.

@jesussson3467

4 жыл бұрын

@@Lifechanging99999 ill take toughness of PJs/CCTs over SEALS/SWCC any day of the week

@Lifechanging99999

4 жыл бұрын

Jesus's son lol... no. Just no. SEALs are legit for the most part. I don’t know much about SWCC but they seem like they’re for sure overrated. The group that has the most unaddressed issues are the rangers. If i had to rank the most common spec ops it would be as follows: Army SF is at the top, then Raiders, SEALs, PJs CCTs, and lastly Rangers.

USN SEAL Command were dispicable for blocking TSgt Chapman being awarded the MOH for two decades. They didn't want to admit they left him behind...

@gtrombonelew

2 жыл бұрын

So sad, yet true.

@tonyvieira4534

2 жыл бұрын

Horrible the way the us navy acted against this brave man

@billskolnik4908

2 жыл бұрын

SEALs are liars, cheaters, and thieves. They work hard to avoid working outside their miserable tribe of BS artists. HooYah!

@dutchvanderlinde4969

Жыл бұрын

so much for leave no man behind...RIP warrior😭🇺🇲🇺🇲

@franksantucci3038

Жыл бұрын

There it is there, Mr E.P. He definitely earned 1 C.M.H. but 2 may be stretching it a bit.

It doesn’t matter how many times I’ve seen this I still get teary eyed. True American hero. Absolute legend. Unfortunately, air support was limited during the op and Chechen fighters had more experience and prep at that time. My buddy’s dad was one of the pilots shot down. He died trying to recover Marcus Luttrell. God Bless these men.

@JamesonsTravels

4 жыл бұрын

very tough to watch. battle is mind bending and i never want to second guess what went on. with a video of it, its hard not to ask questions for a loss of life.

@afcgeo882

3 жыл бұрын

Also unfortunate is DEVGRU’s involvement.

Chapman wasnt even supposed to be on the helicopter. He volunteered at the last minute to get on and he wasnt supposed to get off the helicopter when it dropped the seals, yet he did. I worked with a few AF CC while i was in the Army and they are higly trained professionals. I highly doubt i could have done even half of what Chapman did. Im glad the true nature of his actions came to light so the world could know of just how truly brave he was. It is an extremely difficult video to watch, especially as a veteran. Many people also dont know that that was his first time experiencing combat! Rest easy MSG!

@jamisgood21

4 жыл бұрын

People always forget about, or don't even know about the extreme badassery of USAFSOC. PJ, CCT, SR (SOWT), and TACP.

@shanes.690

4 жыл бұрын

Theone82 “Chief Slabinski still expressed skepticism that the new evidence - gleaned from software that can isolate pixel representations of people and help track their movements - was reliable” yea I bet you want people to think the footage that shows an airman take point while you sit back and watch, is “unreliable”.

@InWitheNew

3 жыл бұрын

@@shanes.690 lol that's hardly fair considering Slabinski himself won a medal of honor during that same fight.

@rzrbladekiss999

3 жыл бұрын

SEALS ruined the entire mission

@willylatham1815

2 жыл бұрын

@@InWitheNew for what tho? Popping smoke while bounding away from the enemy while “chappy” lay dying in the bunker? Pretty sure some statements have been modified to put him a good light. Only to have predator footage released years later

They had to stop his heart to stop the fighting. What a legend! I cry EVERYTIME

@MrGligorco

3 жыл бұрын

same here bruh

@justbambam2929

3 жыл бұрын

@Dustin Reid because that man loved his fallen comrade so much that he'd crawl, on armed, battered, beaten, bruised, bombed out & bleeding, to try & save him. If you don't get it, to each their own

@setesh1294

3 жыл бұрын

@Dustin Reid boys cry. Men weep. And we sure as hell will weep.

Integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do. You exemplified these Air Force core values. Rest in peace MSgt.

I’m a retired Air Force MSgt and MSgt Chapman is the exemplary example of what we all strive to be. He dug deeper than his SEAL Bretheren and stayed in the fight. I cry every time I see this video. RIP John Chapman, condolences to his family you make us proud.

He's in Valhalla now, safe with Odin. A hero and a champion, truly admirable. Love from Sweden.

@gregp9350

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, eating & drinking heartily with fellow warriors. Recounting their past experiences that will echo throughout time.

@dynastytanner

4 жыл бұрын

Amen brother

@MrCSRT8

4 жыл бұрын

Well, its the thought that counts, anyway. I think he's certainly beloved of God 😊

@MrCSRT8

4 жыл бұрын

until Ragnarok when everything falls into chaos.

@MrCSRT8

4 жыл бұрын

Paradise. Like Jesus promised.

Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send, who will go for Us?" Then I said, "Here am I, send me." - Isaiah 6:8. Where do we find such men?

@jefftucker5903

4 жыл бұрын

John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

@billymule961

3 жыл бұрын

@nordhorny shutup

@hangoutsquad3

3 жыл бұрын

@nordhorny your soo rude

@zoomerschutzstaffel441

3 жыл бұрын

@nordhorny you're a loser

@vincealince_SRT

3 жыл бұрын

Small places you never hear of...

I’ve been a Air Force combat controller for 12yrs and still serving. John Chapman is a legend and makes me incredibly proud to wear the scarlet beret. Would love if you did a video about combat controllers someday! RIP Chappy

@stillsober19

3 ай бұрын

Dude. Learning about Chapman and then CC’s makes me appreciate them so much. Absolute elite tier operators. So glad to have you guys in the military

This guy makes me feel honored to share the title “American” with him.

@scotthill1600

2 жыл бұрын

Freedom sure isn’t free, happy Memorial Day Mr. Chapman

@Sandhill1988

2 жыл бұрын

As you should.

@dominantasmr578

2 жыл бұрын

@@Sandhill1988 Thanks, James Bond.

@haasjean-clara2889

Жыл бұрын

American Airman

that was some heavy stuff.. anyone who says they've got that in them is a liar. few men are ever tested like that. Rest in peace sir!

@kulliperse1007

4 жыл бұрын

No one has it in them until they are forced to do it.

@ajcook7777

4 жыл бұрын

@@kulliperse1007 Not necessarily... Some people could be forced into the exact same situation and crumble...everyone has fear of death but what you do with that fear is what separates the men from boys

@Syllaren

4 жыл бұрын

I don't have it in me. If it was my family on the helicopter coming in I'd put up a fight, but for essentially strangers... It takes a special kind of person to go through this kind of hell for a dozen people you might not have even met before. It's not something I could ever do, and I doubt a vast majority of the planet could, some people are heroes, and this man was definitely one.

@ajcook7777

4 жыл бұрын

@@Syllaren Give yourself some more credit... The way you said you'd fight for your family, well that is no different than what they are doing, they (military) look at each other as family and they also do it to fight as a group to survive, only a team can make it outta those situations, a bunch of individuals will unequivocally fail, Britt Slabinski (SEAL Team Leader who also earned the medal of honor that day): On my honor I will do my best, on my honor I will do my best".

@blengdiabloed7335

4 жыл бұрын

I know a guy who had it in him and he committed suicide because he really had it in him he said. well he's gone now and all I can say is rest in peace.

I actually worked with John on a couple of missions shortly before this. As far as I'm concerned the enemy NEVER defeated him. Rest In Peace Brother. 🍻

@gregpickett8816

4 жыл бұрын

Handed them their own asses, he did.

@ShyaMiss

4 жыл бұрын

@David Pryor I am retired Air Force myself. During my career, I personally knew a few CCT, TACP, and PJ Airmen. These career fields are small, and as such, they tend to know each other. My own career field was a small one, and by the time you reach TSgt or so, you know a good number of the other NCO and SNCO's. All this being said, it's not a stretch AT ALL to believe that a person who knew Chapman might comment on the video showing his heroic actions that both ended his life, and saved others.

@johnnychaos152

3 жыл бұрын

@@ShyaMiss Thank you for your service. I was actually in the Army but I was part of a joint task force. We simply mixed and matched personnel to accomplish whatever the particular mission was. Air Force Combat Controllers tended to be more adept for that particular job so we leaned heavily on them. It took me a lot of time and a lot of alcohol to muster up the strength to watch this.

@ShyaMiss

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnnychaos152 thank you as well dude. We all have those demons in the background in some form or another, so I can relate.

@johnnychaos152

3 жыл бұрын

@@ShyaMiss We have those rivalries between branches but it's all in good fun. Here's to John and the rest of the fallen! 🍻

I am an Air Force vet. I don't have the words to do this man justice. What a complete badass. God rest his soul, I hope to meet him in Heaven.

As a former Airman, I have nothing but the highest respect for my fellow Airman, MSgt. Chapman. I've seen this video about 6 times now and it never gets any easier to watch knowing that he was alone. I know the SEALs were under fire, but to know they left Chapman is in a way maddening to me. I know it was hell for everyone but still. Took the Army to complete the mission and rescue the SEALs and recover Chapman and PO Neil Roberts. We should all be grateful to Chapman for his heroism and undying loyalty to his teammates.

@brainoverbrawn3404

Жыл бұрын

The most disgusting part of the whole ordeal is not even the mistakes the SEAL team-6 guys made, it's the desperate efforts to cover it up afterwards. It's quite plausible that the SEALs had mistaken the dead body of the original SEAL they came to rescue for Chapman as they retreated under duress. Clearly, the team leader was not aware that a drone had captured the events of that night, because some of his claims were just false. Instead of the Navy to acknowledge the mistakes and move on, they disputed the notion that Chapman was left behind alive, and they did everything possible to frustrate the Airforce's attempt to get Chapman's awards upgraded to the Medal of Honor. At a point, the SEALs even went as low as disparaging Chapman by saying he went against orders and jeopardized the mission when he charged out of the helicopter and took off to engage the enemy on his own. The SEALs were on that ridge for all of 3-minutes before retreating, Chapman fought there all night. The Army lost 3-Rangers in their fight to retrieve Roberts and Chapman, all because the SEALs botched the original mission in which Roberts was lost. Yet, all these guys were worried about was protecting their reputation.

@rvnmedic1968

Жыл бұрын

@@brainoverbrawn3404 The SEALS, in that fight, really discredited the Navy and all the SEALS with their actions. They belong to the Wall of Shame. CMSgt Bob Powell, USAF (Ret) 1965-2000 and a tour in Vietnam 68-69 and 4 years at the Pentagon.

@EX141FE

Жыл бұрын

Roger that, same here, Brother.

@dukecraig2402

Жыл бұрын

​@@rvnmedic1968 Yea, and word has it the Seals tried to block Chapman's MOH, apparently because they didn't want the story of them leaving him there alive getting out. Makes you wonder what their official narrative of what happened on the top of that mountain would read like if this footage didn't exist and everyone just had to go off their word.

@JimmyCoca1994

Жыл бұрын

That's not fair

Hard to watch. But necessary. We must never forget the price of freedom.

@gregp9350

4 жыл бұрын

Freedom isn't 'Free'. It never has been, and will never be.

@sirstone

3 жыл бұрын

@@gregp9350 theres a statue in the unit garden behind the infantry museum in Georgia that says "Freedom has a price the protected will never know" I love that quote.

@gregp9350

3 жыл бұрын

@@sirstone I agree.

@b_f_d_d

3 жыл бұрын

I like how Ronald Reagan said it " Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same. "

If there is any man who deserves a seat at his fathers table, it's Mr Chapman. RIP sir.

@chipurBillWhite

4 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful sentiment.

@Germfish

3 жыл бұрын

Isn't it a sin to kill people in your religion? He would be in hell right..

@setesh1294

3 жыл бұрын

@@Germfish John 15:13. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Besides, the Bible says to not murder, not to not kill. Murder is the killing of innocents, and members of Al-Qaeda are absolutely not innocent.

@Gunners_Mate_Guns

3 жыл бұрын

@@Germfish If you don't know the difference between murder and killing terrorists, you are impossibly obtuse and certainly not worth knowing.

@Germfish

3 жыл бұрын

@@Gunners_Mate_Guns it says don't kill. It's pretty clear. Religion is stupid.

I’m fairly new to the USAF I had the honor to go through the same BMT squadron Chapman did. It has since been named after him I got a deep lesson of this man’s honor and valor he exuded. I will never live up to this but I will serve this great country in memory and thanks to the men that have given the ultimate sacrifice. RIP MSgt Chapman.

@bobwaful

Жыл бұрын

aron never doubt yourself when ones servicemates are at risk good luck lad

My brother in law was a CCT for 10 years and grew up with and was best friends with Andrew and Sean Hravell, both CCT’s. Andy was killed on Extortion 17 and Sean was one the highest awarded airmen in the entire GWOT. CCT’s are some of the toughest Tier 1 guys out there.

I think Chapman is not a hero... he’s Mutch more...! He’s the Boss of hero’s! RIP

@JamesonsTravels

4 жыл бұрын

You read about that type of valor. I don't think many men have it in them.

@denisjames8024

4 жыл бұрын

@@JamesonsTravels i think alot believe they are "rambo" unfortunatly it takes a test such as this to prove it ... i would imagine only 0.01% have it in them

@professormccoyspopculturer8345

4 жыл бұрын

@@JamesonsTravels I will never have the balls that man had, or will... because men like him are cutted from a different piece of cloth then myself. But I do know good people never turn their backs on those in need, and frankly no matter what service you're from... there always going to be tuff bastards who don't take shit anymore like John Chapman, love from a family member of the thin blue line... p.s. Thank you for your service.

@johnstafford6458

3 жыл бұрын

Read about Audie Murphy and Chesty Puller.

Oh man, this is heavy stuff. MSGT Chapman answered the Call of Duty and showed courage under fire RIP to a true hero. In terms of people having this kind of fight in them, I agree that you actually have to be in the situation. I was Army Infantry and in Afghanistan 2011-2012 and even though we didn't get much contact, I had heard the stories from Marines and other Army guys, once the fire fights started, guys would curl up in fetal position and cry. I'm sure those people who curled up in fetal position never thought they would do that, but they did, it took the REAL situation and not training to really show someones guts.

@JamesonsTravels

4 жыл бұрын

Man has a real spine that seldom ever know.

@mikegamerguy4776

4 жыл бұрын

Fight, Flight, or Freeze. Your sympathetic nervous system doesn't care what you think you should be doing. I don't fault the guys who curled up into a ball. Not saying you do, just saying I don't. Their brains just weren't wired for soldiering. There's strategies for overcoming the sympathetic nervous system response when it's not productive, but I'm not sure the military teaches them. The guys who curled up could have probably used some of that training.

@VadulTharys

3 жыл бұрын

@@mikegamerguy4776 First time under fire as a young sailor I pissed myself, did not realize it until after the shooting stopped. I got called "hop along" by the Sgt. who was leading the Marine squad that were escorting me on my mission. I did not realize I had been shot in the ankle but we managed to finish the job and they got me home safe. Years later on the Enterprise a gruff sounding evil looking Gunny comes up behind me and says, you still hopping along I see. The burns to his face made him unrecognizable to me as the young baby faced Sgt. but that evil sense of humor stuck with him. He died in Afghanistan doing what he had always done, protecting those under him. Those men exist, and to quote Patton, "It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived." I lived because of that Marine and his squad, a debt I can never repay.

“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” ‭‭John‬ ‭15:13

@tylerthegrimm

3 жыл бұрын

Amen.

This is nothing short of superhuman. I don't care what branch of the service you are even no service at all. No one knows how you're actually going to react until you're in a situation. This man was special, still is. Rest in peace Warrior!

Rest In Peace Badass. Who knows if they have this in them until faced with the decision first hand. I’ve become a faithful viewer of your no bullsh*t channel. Thank you, sir.

@gregp9350

4 жыл бұрын

Refreshing to have a channel like this isn't it ?

@adrienne4934

4 жыл бұрын

Greg P yes sir.

A good friend of mine was in 1st SFG and swore that these CCTs were the scariest one man armies out there. They could shoot and move, HALO, HAHO, dive, and the scariest part was that they were air traffic control towers with just a couple radios. Much respect to MSgt. Chapman and additionally the other 21 CCTs that have paid the ultimate price for freedom.

@docgillygun9531

4 жыл бұрын

These guys are highly trained beasts. When they are deployed with the other Tier 1 Operators they typically carry about 40lbs more gear with them in radios, batteries, etc. and still lead the way.

@justelynnnjoelle

4 жыл бұрын

@@docgillygun9531 seriously beasts of men

An example for all of us Airmen. Exemplified the core values and never quit. Rip MSgt Chapman.

America needs men Like John A. Chapman, to inspire other Americans to to give their very best to this Great Country. John is looking down from Heaven and watching over his family, and over his beloved U.S.A.

This is why we have Memorial Day. God Bless our heroic fallen.

Hard to watch ... uplifting and desperately sad at the same time.

@gregp9350

4 жыл бұрын

It is.

Respect from Norway 🇳🇴 amazing bravery of this man 👍❤

As ex Royal Air Force of 10 years and the son of a paratrooper!..i watch this and I am completely overwhelmed by Chapman courageous dense of duty yo his mates and country!.... rest in peace...🙌

Rest in peace my brother. May God bless his family. "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13

@gregp9350

4 жыл бұрын

I agree wholeheartedly! Thank you for reminding me of this specific Bible passage.

@keithwilde1348

3 жыл бұрын

His next battle will be riding down to earth next to Jesus after a loud trumpet signal. I want him as my wingman.,

So I guess he was actually the first, and second Medal of Honor ever recorded. This man was an absolute hero and I’m blessed to have men like this fighting to defend my freedom. Thank you.

@Sandhill1988

2 жыл бұрын

He's fighting for our freedom and the politicians are selling it everyday. So in the end it's not going to matter how much meat is sent to the grinder we've already been sold.

I'm speechless.... hard to believe there are supermen like this , but here's 1 of em ! Rest easy brother god bless you

How can u not be proud of that. better man than i'll ever be thank mr chapman 🙏💯❤✊

I have seen that, but another version, this one seems more detailed. No idea how would i react in this situation. Only thing i can talk is self preservation and anything that can increase those chances of survival. Gunship firing close to my position ? Curl up like a puppy and possibly try not to faint... But again there are those like me and men like John A. Chapman, he had that training for a reason. I have mad respect for these people.

@collguyjoe99

4 жыл бұрын

Ya I knew I saw this footage before, but not in this detail. This is a hard fucking watch

@elasolezito

4 жыл бұрын

@@collguyjoe99 Being close to the receiving end of a shooting range makes you stressed, i just don't want to thing about it. Again these are Socom's best.

@DefinitelyNotATroLLLL

4 жыл бұрын

Johan Dale JSOC’s best*

Personally I feel like he died a warriors death, he took a bullet straight through his heart. To me that is the most honorable way he could've been killed in this situation , he had the heart to continue fighting and that's how he went out. Respect

One veteran to another, I'd like to think if I was in Chapman's shoes I'd do the same thing,but you never know what you are capable of until you are in that situation. My heart goes out to Chapman's family, and I hope they know that there son is an American hero. Although I know that doesn't help with the pain of losing a loved one, he is my hero

he told death to take a walk around the block because he still had some fight left in him. truly awe inspiring. I know he’d deny the title full heartily but that man is a hero, plain and simple.

This is the saddest and most remarkable stories of American valor I’ve ever heard. You truly can’t make them quit, you have to kill them to make it stop. ✊😥🦅🇺🇸🇺🇸

@brettwagner1852

3 жыл бұрын

This is just what's known

In the months & years following the 9/11 attacks, there was a large amount of patrtisom & heroic actions & sacrifices, made by coalition soldiers. Mr. Chapman embodies the American spirit. With no hesitation, He laid down his life, for his brothers in arms. Soldiers like him, many who came before & many after, are the exact reason we get to enjoy our freedom today.

The fact that he was incapacitated and severely injured and then got back in the fight is incredible...What a hero...R.I.P John Chapman..Thank you for your service to our country. Dude was hard as nails.

Hello sir , I'm Canadian and i can promise you we have so much respect for American military! you are 100% correct ( do you have it in you) i can certainly say Tsgt John A. Chapman had it in him!! As a Canadian i am very grateful knowing that Americans also keep Canada safe!! thank you for sharing your views on this in know it was not easy for you to do so ! Again thank you for your service sir !!

Facing insurmountable odds, true warrior.

OMG, what a hero and such a superhuman effort, the Medal of Honor is truly deserved, great video mate, Lee.

@JamesonsTravels

4 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more

This is what a REAL HERO looks like!GOD BLESS him.May he RIP

I'm a retired USAF Master Sergeant and I am extremely proud to have heard about Sergeant Chapman's heroics. May he rest in eternal peace. 🇺🇸

Watching this my heard started pounding and I chocked, feeling helpless, man this was very hard to watch - a well deserved medal! R.I.P.

Takes a person with a lot of courage and love for his brothers to charge into the fight like that.... RIP man.

RIP my Brother! Thank you for your life and your courage and dedication to your fellow soldiers and your country. What a legend.

Jameson, I dont know how you held back your tears because I've watched this so many times & each & every time I shed a tear for this hero. My children have promised to buy me his book for Christmas but I going to make it an early Christmas gift as I need to here the full story of the selfless hero. RIP JC.

For those of you who don't realize that is SEAL Team Six that the guy is referring to, John Chapman was augmented with them since he was a combat control man

@tori9365

4 жыл бұрын

Not only a Combat Controller, but more specifically, a 24th Special Tactics Squadron (STS). They are the tier 1 of the Air Force and are the only Air Force unit that actively deploys on missions with other SMU's (special missions units), or tier 1 units.

@picolascage5270

4 жыл бұрын

@@tori9365 exactly

This hurts to watch, I have nothing but the highest thoughts and respect for this man, these types of men are by far the face for the word hero and the word unselfish. Such bravery deserves nothing but the best and the heroism should be recognized by anyone and honored. MSG Chapman, I salute you! Edit: Every situation is different and every person is different, from my experience those that can do things like this is the ones that are at peace with themselves and that knows that when there are none or close to no way out they give it all and have the mindset of causing as much damage as possible and just give every breath they still have in them. It is easy for "us" in the couch to talk the talk but for those of us with years in the military and several deployments and combat situations probably understand my point or what I try to say. The bottom thing imo is that only if you're at peace with yourself and can accept the "shittery" you're in can go that extra mile, sometimes you win but most often you lose so if you can save a friends life in the process that will be the reason to bring out that strength. R.I.P warrior.

“These are Sparta's walls” *as he pointed to his soldiers*- King Agesilaus John Chapman and all the men and women like him are America's walls against terror and tyranny

This entire retelling of the bravery shown out there; staring death in the face & didn’t even blink... such amazingly powerful displays of leadership, patriotism, & complete heroism through sheer action & will power. Makes me even more proud to be an American & truly an inspiration for us all. Thank you for everything you Badasses; thank you!!! Great video Jameson

It's easy to act tough, it's easier think we are tough, even with a lot of training. It's only when the occasion calls that we truly what we are made of. Sorry he lost his life but glad he at least got the legacy of showing what he was made of.

I don’t think you’ll know unless you’re in that situation

@gregp9350

4 жыл бұрын

I agree.

@darkest_eclipse8271

4 жыл бұрын

A quote I heard that has become important to me is that you will never know what your life was about, what it meant. For the meaning and value of your life is only determined by those who have come after when you’re long gone. No one will know if they would be prepared for this, until their day has come.

@spaniardsrk5108

4 жыл бұрын

This is the most accurate comment, and we will never know until faced with that situation.

@user-rd2ri6ny2o

4 жыл бұрын

Naa, i definitely know i wouldn't have the balls to do what he did

@jgkitarel

3 жыл бұрын

And you hope you never find yourself in that kind of situation so you will never have to find out. God knows I hope I never end up in such a situation. Maybe you would rise to the occasion, but maybe not. And that's a question you will hope you never have to answer.

Fought like a warrior, died like a warrior.... Respect for you sir...RIP

My god, 16 different wounds and fighting right up to the last bullet that pierced his heart, I can't compliment a man like that because no words exist that fit the deeds. As a mere scratch on the surface though, he was a heroic individual and as loyal and brave as a human being could possibly be.

I’ve seen a few different reactions to this video. Your ending comment is by far the best.

@JamesonsTravels

4 жыл бұрын

i watched a few as well. i look at it from my view which may differ from many youtubers. I have and had skin in the game so it was hard to watch

@gregp9350

4 жыл бұрын

Same here Jamesons Travels.

I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes... it's so sad

@JamesonsTravels

4 жыл бұрын

Very hard to watch.

@francisflood8921

4 жыл бұрын

@@JamesonsTravels Amen...

@darkest_eclipse8271

4 жыл бұрын

Jamesons Travels it’s always hard to watch someone continue on when even they expect the result to be their death, but at least he exchanged his life for the lives of his comrades.

To the parents of this extraordinary American, my sincere condolences. Nothing can replace the loss of your son. But he honors you, his comrades, and all Americans by his sacrifice and bravery. I don't think any of us really know what we would do in that situation. TSgt John Chapman must have had amazing parents to have been raised as such a selfless person. I will never forget this.

I cry each time I see this video. MSgt John Chapman was at the forefront of our minds as we helped to carry the torch forward from that fateful day. RIP my AFSOC brethren.

@Salute_vet22

3 жыл бұрын

Huah. 320STS/353SOG Kadena here.

You see in the Air Force we have warriors too

@JamesonsTravels

4 жыл бұрын

Never question that again. What a true American to be proud.

@johnblair765

4 жыл бұрын

@@JamesonsTravels The PRIMARY warrior in the Navy (ships) and Air Force (planes) is the officer...in the Army and Marines.. it's the enlisted. But obviously there are enlisted warriors in the Navy and Air Force.

I was unaware of the story of Mr. Chapman. When my flag goes up on Memorial Day, it will be for him and every man and woman that gave the ultimate sacrifice. Thanks for sharing the story of this real American hero. They say astronauts have the right stuff. Mr. Chapman had the right stuff and more. May he Rest In Peace eternal. One cannot have a dry eye after seeing this.

I have *NO WORDS* This man was beyond a hero! I'm not the type but, almost holding back tears to this. This was unbelievable! REST IN PEACE BROTHER!

He's a Hero. God give his family the strength and comfort. He's in Valhalla... Standing tall... Can't express much but Salute to this warrior..

Bravery soldier..salute from deep of my heart. RIP brother

All of the respect for this fighter and all who risk their lives.

Jameson’s Travels I love all of your videos. You are always blunt and honest with your reactions!! Keep it up brother!! And thank you for your service and sacrifices!!!

A true warrior, and hero. That's what a REAL hero looks like. I'm tired of society calling people heros for doing literally nothing heroic.

There’s a lot of controversy over this due to the fact that Naval Special Warfare command wanted to block his Medal of Honor bc it would mean admitting to leaving him behind. The team leader also received the MOH for his actions on Roberts Ridge but ultimately no fault to his own he did leave him behind and he has mentioned it has haunted him and continues to haunt him probably for the rest of his life. Another Air Force man who was a pararescueman which is the military’s best combat medics was given the Air Force Cross just under the MOH for his actions of treating wounded while at the same time fighting off enemy combatants, he was shot in I believe the liver or some vital organ and refused treatment to himself to treat his rangers. Jason Cunningham died 30 minutes before he was extracted. His MOH upgrade has been reviewed many times over.

@sethheaddress2651

3 жыл бұрын

When did people figure this out? Or find out at least

@zerochris14

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this. Chapman's sacrifice was incredible and heart wrenching, but we so often forget how many other brave men lost life that day and put others before self.

I already saw at the video title how good but also serious this video will be

Chapman wasn't stuck on that mountain with the enemy that day, the enemy was stuck up there with him.🇺🇸

Breaks my heart every time I watch this. I hope he found peace and he’s resting well. Truly there is a special place for individuals who give theirs so that others may live.

It would be my honor to meet such a man were he to survive.

He’s a true legend

I've seen this video over 100x and I'm still in awe every time and hope if I'm ever in that kind of situation that I have what it takes to keep pushing forward as he did. He is a true hero.

Chapman died an impeccable warrior's death. Honorable, inspirational and savage. Rest well, CCT cousin. - USAF TACP

Honor is never given freely, doing good is never easy, and better Men are never forgotten. Rest in Peace. Those videos are never easy to watch.

@gregp9350

4 жыл бұрын

Very true.

Sobering video. I can only imagine how scary this was to witness. Never have experienced combat. Granted have been in a gunfight. I was terrified. My body shook like Jello. Charging uphill in the snow, through heavy machine gun fire and anti personel explosives. With close quarter's fghting, hand to hand. Flat out courageous. Everything has to go wrong. Most men and women jump on fragmentation grenades to earn the Medal. This worrior gave everything under the kitchen sink. True Grit.

This tears me up every time such a powerful video 🇺🇸 god bless John Chapman’s heart brave man what a hero he won’t be forgotten

I always cry non stop watching this. I'd give everything I've ever worked for to die next to that man. He's my hero. -0311

Truely a legendary last stand. I don't think that I could even think clearly after being shot multiple times and slowly dying. I hope I never have to find out. Salutations from Canada. 🇨🇦

“At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.”

@jitgreen8366

4 жыл бұрын

The entire poem : “ They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them , nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.”

@TheMichaelStott

4 жыл бұрын

@@jitgreen8366 and the response you give to the Ode is "Lest we forget."

God rest his soul. I remember hearing this story in basic training and as soon as I made it through I researched him and then this video finally came out. He's a true inspiration to me. To know your life is ending, and to still not quit, to get back up and defend your comrades to your last, that's just incredible to me.

It kinda pulls you together as is so focused in the mission and then leaves you in awe and tears. Bless all involved a credit to US much love from the UK. I ve seen posts that his son has enlisted 😇

Thank you for this reaction. Every time I watch I am inspired to enlist.

Apparently his medal of honors were blocked for years.

@JamesonsTravels

4 жыл бұрын

Politics for several reasons as I understand.

@petyt8

4 жыл бұрын

Jamesons Travels yeah it’s called the apparent super soldiers seals an rangers not wanting to admit the Air Force saved their arses I’ve seen all the interviews before this overwatch was released not one of those S O B’s give chapman a word of mention about his sacrifice

@kieranwilliams5148

4 жыл бұрын

petyt8 First I've heard of the Rangers blocking his MOH, SEALs and the Navy blocked it only until Slabinski got a MOH.

@johnbryant9088

4 жыл бұрын

@@petyt8 i read the same referring to blocking his MOH because he was abandoned , whether he wss or not is irrelevant , he sti should had been recognized for what he did

@petyt8

4 жыл бұрын

Kieran Williams my bad the rangers never tried blocking it but I watched an interview with two rangers that was there (Nate Self) and (Joel Carpenter) who didn’t even mention john chapman which is technically not recognising this man saver their ass

I joined the Air Force almost a year ago. I went to BMT 16 July 2019. There are multiple training squadrons. I went through the 326th TRS, also known as the Chapman Complex, named after John Chapman. I remember hearing and watching this video during my BMT. Learning about John Chapman, it makes you wonder what was going through his mind. Rest In Peace TSgt Chapman.

I've seen this footage a few times now. What this man did stirs up something profound, you can feel it like a weight on your chest. Words really can't capture the gravity of his actions. It's incredibly moving.

Ive watched that original video multiple times great honor in those men im happy you decided to do a reaction on the great action that was taken during this battle

So you see the movies about superheroes all the time....but this guy didn't have a special iron suit or superhuman strength... all he had was what was inside of him.. and he dug deep and pulled that out...Amazes me what certain individuals are capable of... A guy doing his utmost to protect his friends with no thought of the possible consequences to himself.. Now that's no made up bullshit comic book stuff.. that's real life.. very moving but shows why that when you are in the worse position of your life what the human spirit can achieve... Thank you for posting this.. Stay safe...👍

Thanks for sharing your vital opinion on this video, i recently checked it out but your pauses in between really point out the Absolute Warrior this American Hero was. Rest easy soldier you've done us more than many.

I don’t normally cry during movies and videos but that video brought me to tears at the bravery and courage that one man showed