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@mrj3217

9 күн бұрын

I have learned in this life we can't save everyone. You did all you could brother and you made it home to your family. Your children have a badass Marine Father.

I don't know if you will read these, Lu. thank you for what you did, the sacrifices you made. Thank you, sir. Today is fathers Day, not sure if you have kiddos but happy Fathers Day.

@pipejones1806

8 күн бұрын

He mentioned having a son in his interview, I hope he had a great Father’s Day yesterday.

@ethanlessig649

6 күн бұрын

@@pipejones1806man did he even watch the video😂😩

@mateofuego6911

5 күн бұрын

​@@ethanlessig649 I commented before I finished the video. 🤡🤡

@mateofuego6911

5 күн бұрын

I commented before I finished the video. 🤡🤡

Isn't your fault brother. You and we did what we had to do to make it home to our families and friends. Our lives were interrupted forever on Sept 11 2001 and we responded in kind. We didnt ask for that fight. The fight came to us. Take care and Semper Fi

@mrj3217

9 күн бұрын

Does anyone know of someone who actually saw the first plane hit the building on 9/11? My birthday is on 9/12 and I was turning 21 the day after 9/11. I was up early that day so I could go and buy the new Slayer album "G*d Hate's US All" so I was up earlier that morning. But I got a call from a friend to watch the TV and see the attack. I saw the smoke from the 1st plane and I watched the 2nd plane hit.

@breed9548

9 күн бұрын

@@mrj3217lots of people saw it in person. There’s many people from NYC that can speak of family members directly effected from it.

@GPOLICE

9 күн бұрын

But it was an inside job. So we did ask for it actually, or rather we were fooled into it. Cattle like. I think the droids from Star wars have better self preservation instincts then we do.

@GPOLICE

9 күн бұрын

In syde jorb. It was.

@modestogonzalez182

8 күн бұрын

​@@GPOLICE? How do you know this? Have you been to some top secret briefings gpolice? That's so freaking cool!!

Your brothers who didn't come home love you and are glad you did. Appreciate it and live it as best as you can. Live it for yourself and live it for them. God Bless you.

@UrbanValorTV

9 күн бұрын

Appreciate your words and support 🤙🏼

I was Army, my oldest is a Marine. God bless you and your "brothers". God Bless Texas.

@UrbanValorTV

8 күн бұрын

Appreciate it brother 🫡👊🏼🇺🇸🤙🏼 God bless

Thank you all those who risk their lives for this country 🤝

@GPOLICE

9 күн бұрын

America was safer (and more free, and was alot less gay) before the war. Don't be a fool please, the US military doesn't protect Americans, it puts them in the grave, use your common sense

@Acf647

3 күн бұрын

Why you thanking them. They risk their lives for the government.. not us

@simeonfullmer8439

2 күн бұрын

@@Acf647 yeah totally bro these people who fight and die for this country only care about what the government thinks not to better their lives and achieve something they’ve never accomplished before or maybe feel a sense of brotherhood or a sense of patriotism for a place they love but nahhh they just love the government and die because they don’t care about their lives or the lives of others, I understand that at this time we look back at certain wars and question the reason why they were there in the first place, but at that time what those men and women thought was they were thinking about the safety of their family, of the freedoms that they have and have a sense of duty to protect those things and I personally admire people who do that, so yeah I’m going to thank these people for their service and I will continue till the day I die.

I gotta say your channel is like history lessons we should never forget thank you urban valor tv and all soldiers and happy father's day 🙏🇺🇸♥️

That was the most interesting 1hr 36mins I've watched in a long time 👍 I'm so glad you made it man

As a Marine, I’m honored to call this Marine my brother! Semper Fi brother!! I got to PI Nov. 1997. Same boot camp experience as you!

Happy Father's day Lu! God bless and thank you for your service!

Hell yeah, a new video dropped at the start of my shift. I always look forward to your uploads. Your videos have really helped me. Thank you, brother. Semper fi

Mr. Gomez told one of the most gripping stories I have ever heard from a Combat Veteran! I am a Vietnam Veteran, although I never saw combat, as the was telling his story I could feel his pain. It was so good to hear that after all the ups, and downs he went through as a Marine in the end he triumphed, and it sounds like he is doing so very well now. You are a Worrier in every sense of the word. My hopes, and prayers are with you, that you will continue to be blessed every day from this day forward.

Mr. Gomez i don’t know if you’ll ever read this, but I appreciate your sacrifices and admire your strength. You are an incredibly resilient man. Semper Fi sir.

@UrbanValorTV

6 күн бұрын

SF brother 🤙🏼 Thank you for your words 🙏🏼

Thank you Gomez and U/V for such a deep and personal life story of your life. I'm a 50yr old Aussie and have watched a lot of the U.S. war machine on youtube but rarely heard and felt the trauma and pain left behind after war. Bless you and your kids. Congrates for turning life around and for all you have achieved. I'm happy you have found comfort in your boys again. much love man......

@UrbanValorTV

9 күн бұрын

Thank you for your words and for watching 🤙🏼

It is an honor to be able to hear your story. You are a great person, and it is obvious you have a huge heart. Thank you for your service to our country. Stay well and have a good time with your friends and family.

@UrbanValorTV

5 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching

@jasonracette6143

4 күн бұрын

@@UrbanValorTV Your interviews are riveting. Keep up the great work!

For everyone who served. Thank you for your service. We think of you all the time🤲🏾🇺🇸🇺🇸

@UrbanValorTV

8 күн бұрын

We appreciate your support 🙏🏼

Extremely honest and spot on interview. You make us proud of our brother hood Devil Dog. Fortuna Fortes Juvat! 2/3 IW here!

What a gem of a video testimony. A warrior and a brother. Big man upstairs brought you back to your Marine family. Thank you for your sacrifice. Thank you also for protecting us and our freedom. Blessings. 🙏

@UrbanValorTV

6 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching 🙏🏼

Thanks for this interview . It helps a lot.

@UrbanValorTV

9 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching

Proud of you brother! Wasn't your fault and you did everything you could do Thank you for your service

@UrbanValorTV

6 күн бұрын

Appreciate it 🙏🏼

What a hell of an interview wow mind blowing. Many blessings to you and your family bro hope you continue to prosper.

@UrbanValorTV

2 күн бұрын

Thanks for listening

A Swiss guy I volunteered(He was 19 y/o in 2017) with who was drafted for 9 months, said after killing a 13 year old enemy fighter, he smoked 100 cigarettes. He said "it was him or me" but that it bothered him deeply.

@GPOLICE

9 күн бұрын

It should bother him, he killed a child who was defending his country. What if the shoe was on the other foot. We know osama was an asset, and we know sadam and the t-ban had nothing to do with the twin towers. If we know that osama was an asset, and we know that osama was the leader of al-Q then why did we go to war with the state of Iraq and Afghanistan? I know why but I can't say it or my comment will get auto deleted. Here's a hint, it has to do with a pipeline which they are still attempting to build. And Europe and usa are not the ones who will profit from this project. We'll actually be paying for it, and paying who? You know who

WELCOME HOME MARINE. WELCOME HOME TO ANY VETERAN READING THIS. YOU'VE DONE WHAT YOU COULD AND NEVER FORGET COUNTLESS OF US LOVE AND APPRECIATE YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.

@UrbanValorTV

6 күн бұрын

Appreciate it 🤙🏼

Thank you for this interview and posting it. It is so real and raw

@UrbanValorTV

8 күн бұрын

Appreciate you taking the time to watch it 🙏🏼👊🏼🇺🇸🤙🏼

Your story blew me away great resistance I wish I could be as strong brother

This guy is giving gen z a idea how things used to be. You are a strong man and a great soldier thank you for your service and sharing your experiences

@UrbanValorTV

8 күн бұрын

Appreciate your support 🙏🏼

Excellent interview, thank you for sharing.

Thank you for the interview❤

Semper Fidelis Lu

Wow i watch all these interviews on this channel and found this to be the most impactful and my favorite. Man to have went through hell and back sacrifice everything he did just to have the marine corps fuck him over like that while going through divorce is a disgrace and an absolute travesty. When i think of the marines and all the respect that follows that title, this is the guy that comes to mind. So glad to hear that after he got out he was able to find a successful career with a group of people who took him in & looked out for him. Thank you for everything you and your brothers sacrificed over there. Semper Fi

@UrbanValorTV

9 күн бұрын

🙏🏼thank you for watching.

Thank you for your service.

@UrbanValorTV

8 күн бұрын

Your support is much appreciated 🤙🏼🇺🇸👊🏼

God bless you Lu and semper fi!

@UrbanValorTV

5 күн бұрын

SF brother 🤙🏼🇺🇸👊🏼

Thank you for your bravery and service to keep us safe. And thank you for sharing your story because you are helping us understand what you experienced during your life. I think you are a member of the greatest brotherhood, the armed services, and your story is a very important part of our history.

@UrbanValorTV

2 күн бұрын

Appreciate it

God bless Lu Gomez. What a fine Marine and American. I am happy he's finding peace and doing well. This was a great episode. Thank you, Lu.

@UrbanValorTV

8 күн бұрын

Glad you watched it and thank you for your words🙏🏼

Special guy!

@UrbanValorTV

8 күн бұрын

💯 agree with you. Thank you for watching 🤙🏼

Great interview, thank you for your service ❤

Epic story bless you and your family

Salute 🫡 and thank you for your service. I was a supply guy in the Army and I bet those 92A Army NCOs and supply soliders sorta laxed on the security in that area to help give you marines a good moment of joy and keep you guys fueled up and energized.

The GWAT vet is a special breed reminiscent of the WW2 generation. The amount of rotations some of you have is absurd. Some of you spent a whole career in combat and had children who served on the same ground as you. That’s fn nuts! You people are true patriots your names and memories are forever etched into our countries history. All volunteer true professionals, you did the job well with fd up ROEs and a hand tied behind your backs most of the time. None of you failed this country or its citizens regardless of what our government did/does. From Afghan to Iraq, Syria to Libya and all around the continent of Africa to everywhere in between. For 20 years we were safe here at home because of you! Whether you were a cook or a truck driver, which is crazy AF with the IED threat mad respect! Infantry to support none of it would’ve happened if not for all of you! As a son, grandson and family member of combat wounded 11b’s 0311-0317’s to motor T, from WW2 Vietnam and Afghanistan with countless OEF, OIF friends. I didn’t serve but I’ve witnessed friends and family suffer and or check out. This American appreciates what you’ve done and will NEVER take what you’ve preserved for granted. I promise to honor all of you by being a good American and never back down from doing what’s right here at home. Idk you but I love you and I’m proud of you mfrs! 🫡🇺🇸 P.s we need your experience leadership and perspective in this country right now more than ever! Too many people have forgotten who we are and what it took to make this country so special. You did your job almost too well to the point they’re out of touch with the reality of the world around them and don’t know what real problems are. Anyway ❤

@GPOLICE

9 күн бұрын

Patriots don't kill children and die for oil pipelines that they aren't even allowed to know about. Suckers perhaps, patriots no. Is our country more or less safe after the war, don't lie to yourself. These mistakes have horrible long lasting consequences

First and Foremost. Semper Fi Lu. Your extraordinary professionalism military training is what kept you alive. Especially as a Marine Sniper. Many lost their lives defending what they believed in. More so, defending our country (America). Never except the fact that it was your fault. In that type of environment, it can get very confusing, making the unexpected decisions. No one will ever know what you are carrying inside. I personally know a MGySgt (Retired) Who did three tours in Vietnam. He also carries those darkness experiences. Also had a CWO-4 who was a POW during Vietnam. Their stories were extraordinary and, at the same time, brought fear. I was just a PFC. I find your story very interesting and informative. When i joined the Marine Corps, all i wanted was to be a Grunt and go to war. Even though i registered in 1973. I didn't get called. Once again, thanks for sharing your emotional, tear dropping experience. Keep your head up, stay strong, brother. We love you. Semper Fi. Blessings GySgt Montemayor USMC Retired 77-97 Santa Rosa, Texas

@UrbanValorTV

2 күн бұрын

🤙🏼🇺🇸👊🏼Appreciate you watching

One of the best I've heard, its an honor to have heard your story

@UrbanValorTV

6 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching 🙏🏼

I love this channel. Thank you!

@UrbanValorTV

8 күн бұрын

Appreciate it 🙏🏼🤙🏼🇺🇸👊🏼

I met your high school mentor, LtCol Ken Falasko in 1987 when he was Commanding Officer, Recruiting Station Los Angeles. And I think we were at 29 Palms at the same time. I was an FO from India 3/11 in support of 3/7.

So, let me start by saying thank you - for telling your story and being so honest with everything. I felt every emotion you went through, because I know it, even if our experiences varied so much. But more importantly, I want you (and every vet listening) to know that you can reach out if you need anything. I’m in SoCal, but the one thing you said that stuck out the most was that I would rather hear hours of complaints instead of the short phone call that I lost a brother or sister. I’m here, same as everyone else. Let’s fucking do this thing.

great interview. speaks very well and honest. thank you for your service carnal.

@UrbanValorTV

6 күн бұрын

🤙🏼 appreciate the support

The Marines make do. - stay up brother. 🤙🇺🇸

@UrbanValorTV

5 күн бұрын

🤙🏼🇺🇸👊🏼

HEAVY. By far the heaviest one I've heard on this channel yet.

Love your story Brother. God can fix anything🙂👍 Btw, what a small world, i went to Redondo High Too (1999-2003). I knew Colonel Falasco "very well" lol. He became the School Principal for a time. I remember getting in trouble and being sent to his office, sitting FACE to FACE with the man himself. Lol. He was a MAN amongst MEN for sure. I did ROTC for a while. We were doing a CPR class one time, and i asked him "Have you ever performed CPR before?" And he said to me with a straight face, "Yes, i did it twice, but both men Died."😶. Anyways, great story, and I pray your best moments in life are yet to come🙂🙏

@UrbanValorTV

9 күн бұрын

Appreciate you watching brother 👊🏼🇺🇸

God bless you brother. As an old 8541, you have my deepest respect. We may not always love the USMC, but we will always love our brothers and sisters, Marines. .....and Docs! I'm proud of you dude. You carried my torch after I got out and remembered what's most important in our line of work. Our brothers next to us and our brothers we're looking over. When I say Semper Fi, I have a special leaning to Marines like you. Live well brother!

What an incredible personal experience and life story, Gob bless you and thank you so much for sharing. Semper-Fi Marine

@UrbanValorTV

8 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching and for your support 🙏🏼

Thank you.

@UrbanValorTV

8 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching 🙏🏼🇺🇸

God Bless you Brother

@UrbanValorTV

2 күн бұрын

🙏🏼thank you

BROTHER I HAVE TO SAY. I LOVE WHAT THE HELL YOU DO. THIS IS AWESOME THE BEST CHANNEL BY FAR. YOUR DOING AMAZING WORK BECAUSE THESE STORIES WILL LAST FOREVER BROTHER.

@UrbanValorTV

9 күн бұрын

I appreciate that brother 🤙🏼

Semper Fi Marine. Beautiful story stay motivated. I hope you and SgtMaj. Are able to get in contact. 👊💥

Great interview Lu Gomez appreciate your honesty and your service USMC!!!! BTW what's the shirt meaning?

What a winner in life! Be proud dear Mr. Gomez! We all love you and after to hear you and even not ever getting to know you in person I feel like I have known you forever! my utmost respects! HURRA!!!!!!!!!

@GPOLICE

9 күн бұрын

So what was won here? It went from bad to worse and ended on the phrase "I have a hardon for marines". I'm sorry but we can't allow Americans to be used and abused like this ever again, it has consequences for us all and you can look outside your window and see them right now

I can relate. Semper Fi! ( got out in 96 - hated the Corps too - same shit. ) Gramps (WW2 veteran in Germany (heavy combat), he talked me out of re enlisting when 9/11 hit. I feel shitty I did not go back. But it is what it is. I was a different guy when I got out and had mixed feelings about going back to fight. But I wouldv'e loved to serve around you. Fuckin' motivator. One foot in front of the other. Now I'm an old fuck but wish I could turn back the clock .... but it is what it is. You guys were the "boots" we trained but you all did a great job, blew my ass out of the water! SFMF!

@Acf647

3 күн бұрын

Don’t know why you would go back and fight for a government that doesn’t care about you..

@user-ph6hc3ud3k

3 күн бұрын

@@Acf647 It's not the government. It's called a fucked up thing called Esprit de Corps. Love for your bros. If you are not or were not a Marine you will NEVER get it.

@user-ph6hc3ud3k

3 күн бұрын

@@Acf647 You don't get it never will.

Thank you HOG. Your words are powerful, brother. Semper! Now I gotta reach out to my PIG buddy. Gotta know he's ok.

@UrbanValorTV

6 күн бұрын

Yes and appreciate you watching 🤙🏼🇺🇸👊🏼

That call out to his brothers at the end 🙏❤️

@UrbanValorTV

8 күн бұрын

👊🏼🇺🇸🤙🏼

3 minutes in and already love this dude

@mrjacktraeger

9 күн бұрын

Rite. This guy has been by far my favorite on this channel

God bless you sir! You are a warrior of God! Im glad your stronger now

@UrbanValorTV

4 күн бұрын

I appreciate that🙏🏼

HUMBLE Semper Fidelis warrior.

Nice

As a GWOT veteran, I approve of ur signing the flag

@UrbanValorTV

8 күн бұрын

🫡🤙🏼🇺🇸👊🏼

Nobody will ever know that brotherhood unless you've been in it. You can't explain it to the average person. Just because we're out doesn't mean you have to forget the ones on your left and right. Check on your brothers and sisters.

The Comradery that servicemen held for each other, regardless of race or color, is something very special, and something that Joe Biden (the great Divider) and the Leftists cannot understand or relate to. Brothers in Arms.

When he was talking about 29 Palms and mentioned they told him about there being a lake, it made me chuckle. That lake is bad, but it still pales in comparison to the one in Kandahar.

17:00 gave me a good laugh "everybody thought they were spartans" lmao & corn fed fuck, sounds like a awesome friendship RIP

Thanks for your service there are still americans who apprciate the military very much

@UrbanValorTV

7 күн бұрын

We appreciate your support 👊🏼🇺🇸🤙🏼

Thats a bad muthajamma. Oorah!!!

Joined the Army as an infantryman, 11 Bravo, in 2006.

@UrbanValorTV

8 күн бұрын

🫡👊🏼🇺🇸🤙🏼

Trying to catch up on all the videos. I’d like to possibly give an interview, 82nd airborne and went to Baghdad now a firefighter for the last 3 years at a pretty fire heavy and aggressive department

Semper fi

@UrbanValorTV

7 күн бұрын

SF 🤙🏼🇺🇸👊🏼

Shawn Ryan spoke of an upcoming guest who killed a kid during war, I am wondering if its lu’s story we will get to hear again soon.

👍💯

@UrbanValorTV

5 күн бұрын

🤙🏼🇺🇸👊🏼

I went in at 2004 in April. MCRD San Diego. Fucking DIs were just as brutal

I was at MCRD San Diego in 97 as well... We were in coyote together...

You did your job. You made it to your nest man.. they just got lucky like you said

Hearing him being from the South Bay shocked me I I’ve lived here my entire life. It’s a little more mixed now racially though than the 90s

Wow Another Stellar interview. Thank you for your service Marine Gomez! Yo sinto su Alma en el sonido de sus voz😢😊. Bendiciones ❤. Interesante, flags in so called dignitary casket(s) have wrinkles 🤔😂. One of them had 'dancing queen played at his funeral 🤔😂😂. You did what you had to do. Better than being out there fighting in the streets because of their home turf or color 🤔🙄🙄🙄🤭. I Am also sure the guy who harassed you (not considered a higher up🙄🙄) Has skeletons in his closet. Jealousy makes people do All kinds of things 🙄🤭. Fear as well🙄🤭. Continue to Stay Blessed. NEVER, forget you are a Marine. I AM proud of you, and many others that served with Dignity!💯. Thank you!🕊️ Sending prayers to you and yours. You Are Healed. I declare it. Gratitude 🎉💝💐

@UrbanValorTV

8 күн бұрын

Thank you for your words and support 🙏🏼

29 stumps was the deciding factor in my decision to get out of the Corps. When I was there the town consisted of one four way intersection with one of the roads ending at the main gate, during the day it was so hot it would melt the polish off your boots and at night it was cold enough to make your teeth chatter, sidewinders and scorpions were freakin everywhere! I request transfer to anywhere, including Gitmo just to get outta that place but had no luck. Had I re enlisted I would have been stuck there for another year before being rotated to the rock. I just couldn’t do it, 2 years of that shithole was enough.

SEMPER FI. AS A MARINE MYSELF I CAN TRULY RELATE, DEPLOYED ONCE IN 91 (OPERATION DESERT STORM) IT WAS VERY INTERESTING HEARING YOUR STORY. I THINK YOU MAY HAVE DEPLOYED WITH MY NEPHEW, HELADIO (LEO) ZUNIGA.. IF SO LET ME KNOW AND I WILL PASS ON YOUR KISS ON THE FOREHEAD.. LOVE YOU DEVIL DOG , BE SAFE

Sad how the marines treat them , they suck at given them food,water,ammo,medals. And so much more . Very sad. Bless all who serve and served.

Wish the military was like this now. too much bs is going on at the moment

Semper Fi HOG

Better to be judged my 12 then carried by 6 . Best statement

Laughing was your defense mechanism and you should not feel guilty for doing your job as a sniper as your actions saved many US lives

💪🏾🇺🇸💪🏾

Fuker was behind schedule had me. My daughter was born 5 days after I deployed for 6 months. I get it carnal!!!

You made the right career choice. Going into RE helped you heal, and that woman probably saved your life by steering you to that career vs going LEO. That first 1st Sgt is weak and his type is bad for morale and bad for the Corps.

IMO every military branch owes it to every single soldier to look out for them mentally. PTSD is a real thing that can devastate you if not addressed and treated very delicately and this is why suicide is such a big. Substance issues mask and comfort all traumatic experiences. People are aging as they go through this and this is traumatic too, getting old sucks.

@6582rg

9 күн бұрын

Agree

People have no idea.

Navy Rescue Swimmer school a cat in my trainining class named Lee Mirecki - you van google that name and see the whole story. That sh!t really used to happen. They pushed us to our breaking point then to 2 points further.

Sneaking food from the Army HAHA. Just like Guadal canal . Respect brother! Keep your head up

@UrbanValorTV

5 күн бұрын

🤙🏼🇺🇸👊🏼 thanks bro

3/7 kilo baby

Great interview. Thank you for your service. Don’t California our Texas🖤

@YoureaPOG

Күн бұрын

Telling a marine this is the goofiest shit ever

@yanezdro

Күн бұрын

@@YoureaPOG liberal

@YoureaPOG

23 сағат бұрын

@@yanezdro lol yeah I took my California cash bought a place cash and still make over 250k per year. Thats how capitalism works you commie. I know you’re type, you run up on someone like me and say “I would’ve joined but…”

I feel bad for people who went to Afghanistan. I was 26 and been out of the Army since 97. I was asked to rejoin after 9/11. I knew my military history. I read almost every book on war and every conflict since WW1. The recruiter emailed me and called me. I told him. The Russians lost in Afghanistan. Why would the US do any better? Recruiter told me to fuck off. I was right over 20 years later. We would loose and waste of money and lives. I pity 9/11 vets who joined because of this event. I never undertook the fighting and ass grabbing in the Corps. In the Army certain units would do this. I had it happen to me once. Never again after that. You don’t need the stress of somone tryin to kick your ass just because. It makes people paranoid not stronger for war..

oohhh shit my boy went to LP im from south gate and practically grew up in los padrinos also went to sylmar, central and YA. dude, fuck YA, that place sucked. unit D brooooo

Bull in the ring. God I miss that.

Please check his DD214

@victorshear95

5 күн бұрын

Is ha blaming his fat on scare tissue?!