Served with this guy and proud to say he was and is still my brother and best friend! Nobody else I would rather have by my side. This guy put everyone else first and is what being a marine and leader is all about.

@zico1583

Жыл бұрын

Top class trooper jeffrey 💪

@bdj4256

Жыл бұрын

No u didn't

@johnlothrop293

Жыл бұрын

I was a Marine grunt at 62 I still feel I didn't deserve to be a Marine. My D.I.. felt different thank goodness for him Semper Fi. brother typical Marine you are.

@jhgandy2653

5 ай бұрын

What exactly caused the incident to happen with the mortars ? He didn’t say what all happened.

I’m not sure if Trey will see these comments, but he was the biggest moral booster to our platoon at 1st CEB. You could always go to him and he would help you out.

@joelglanton6531

Жыл бұрын

That's awesome man I love a unit that has guys or a guy like that. Larger than life almost. Pure moto, and not fake, drank the kool aid moto either, but from the heart.

I grew up with Trey. Played golf with him 3-4 times a week for years. He is one of the best men I know.

@drivenmad7676

Жыл бұрын

I've known several vets from WW2, Korea, Vietnam and Iraq wars. Always the best caliber of human.

I was a mortarman in the Marines during this misfire incident. I remember how the news rocked through the 03 community. We had to check all our Ammo on a range to make sure it wasn’t from same lot of that ammo that caused the incident. Much love to you Brody CSMOOOOOOO

@lilslicknick93

Жыл бұрын

What? The ammo had nothing to do with it so what are you talking about? They loaded 2 HE mortar rounds into the same 60 millimeter tube which caused the accident. It didn’t have ANYTHING at all to do with the ammo or the lot the ammo came from

@riccardomedrano9059

Жыл бұрын

@@lilslicknick93 Kirk take it easy bud lol. I’m just telling you my experience, that’s how the marine corps operates. I was literally on a range in 29 when this shit happened, understanding it was from 2 rds in the tube. But we still were required to check the lot on all the ammo we had on the range.

@Ltblitzful

10 ай бұрын

@@lilslicknick93 bad ammo could in theory cause that situation if they weren't paying attention

@sleeve8651

8 ай бұрын

My MOS was 0341 Mortarman School Trained Graduate from what was then " ITS ", or Infantry Training School at Camp San Onofre, aboard Pendleton. Not all 0341's were School trained then ! Circa 1977 We were trained first in 60's, then 81mm Mortars. Proud to say my Platoon Was Division Champions Two years in a row ! Where I was a Squad Leader. Believe me, we Gun Drilled our asses off ! When I learned of this tragic accident, I was unaware of which Mortar was involved, but was horrified at the prospect ! Reading here, I discovered it was the 60mm. The smaller of the Two, for the uninitiated, or those that don't do well with numbers ! Things certainly may have changed over the span of some 40 plus years, so forgive me if the Mortar I mention is no longer used ? As I recall the 60 could be fired either by Gravity feed, or trigger fired by a latch type affair at the Base of the tube. So that would be one question I would have, which method were they practicing ? It's hard to phantom this happening, only in my opinion, which means nothing, but anyone that's been around a Mortar, no matter it's size, knows they have quite a loud Thump when firing ! And only get louder the larger the gun ! We had a few failures to fire on the 81's, while I was there. Some known as, " Hang Fires ", where the round would not fully travel to the firing pin at the Base of the tube ! Protocol as I remember, was to kick the tube near the Base, in an attempt to dislodge the round, and allow it to fire normally. Then there was the occasional, " Misfire " ! This was always the ones that made my ass pucker, as after waiting to see if there was a slow burn, or defective primer. Much like the end of a shotgun shell ! After leaving the Mortar set for likely some indiscriminate amount of time, ( as I simply don't recall ), and evacuating the Gun pit except for pertinent personnel,then came the hairy part, which was to turn the Tube in its Base Plate maybe 180 degrees, to unlock it, one from the other ! Don't remember whose responsibility it was to do what, as I think it typically fell on the shoulders of the Squad leader, and Platoon Sargent ? But one would lift the bottom of the Tube to such an angle, as to let Gravity make the round slide forward, and into the waiting cupped hands on the opposite end ! Trying not to hit the detonator fuse at the tip of the round as it slid out of the Tube ! Then that round was placed in an empty Gun Pit some distance from everyone, and EOD called for Safe removal, and disposal ! Then hearing about this explosion sent shivers down my spine, not to mention being heart sick, to think of those that died, or were injured that day, and for their Families ! I have to wonder if anyone actually witnessed the handling of the rounds, and their being loaded ? Or is this just a best guess scenario, and the Truth taken to the Grave with those involved ? Hearing this, really took me back, and made me appreciate that we had no accidents like this, while we trained ! Fortunately the closest to being injured for my Squad came while we were involved in a training exercise, where we were marking targets for fast movers, with, " Willy Peter ", aka White Phosphorus, which have off fair amounts of smoke while burning ! Also in support somewhere to our rear, were 155's that fired the Short Round that landed in front and to the right of my Gun Pit ! Sobering moment when we discovered what had happened, but fortunately no one was injured, as we all stood there dumbfounded ! As we were never told anyone was firing over our heads ! But my first and only time I heard an Artillery round as it made an oscillating tearing noise as it passed over my head ! A sound that has stayed with me ! Prayers to those who gave their lives, and to those left behind, both Family and Marine Brothers ! GOD BLESS SEMPER FI 1/7 WEAPONS CO. 81's Division Champions Camp San Mateo '77 - '80

@billrahn8723

2 ай бұрын

@@sleeve8651Semper Fi Marine. I was at 62 area San Mateo 1st Combat Engineer Battalion H & S Company Comm Platoon 79-82.

I visited these seven young men two days ago at Arlington National Cemetery; one of them having been very close to me. To see them remain all together was comforting in a way. I wish their families and friends peace.

OMG ! I am speechless. Patrick Barlow is my son. He would never talk about deployments or that horrid night. Now I got the true picture. God bless you and thank you for sharing… I know you don’t like it, but thanks for your service. Wow😢

@UrbanValorTV

Жыл бұрын

Hey Cristal, we're glad to hear that, thank you so much for your comment.

I'm a Marine vet (same age as Roy) who is sober and in AA as well. I've never met another Marine in AA and this story has helped me so much today. Keep it up dude !!

@cosmolineandgritsforbreakf3795

Жыл бұрын

There are tons of us. Keep coming back

@vinniemac6076

Жыл бұрын

I'm from Boston and we have a bunch of vets from 9/11 and on in AA and NA .I don't blame them 1 bit for what they've seen and been through

@bryanfrombuffalo7685

Жыл бұрын

@Kaiser Nvtron you gotta want to quit ...I been there

@CBirds

Жыл бұрын

@kaisernvtronkeep trying brother

@Lucho0335

8 ай бұрын

❤

Love to you dude. I remember when all that shit went down at Hawthorne. I was doing a demo range with our 51s when it happened and my mom thought it was us. Glad you’re here man, god has a purpose for you. Us 03s gotta stick together.

@SemperFi-rz9ov

Жыл бұрын

Semper Fi!!!! Brother I don't know u but you are my brother I'm happy you are doing better.

@KCYO0311

Жыл бұрын

@@SemperFi-rz9ov same to you my brother.

You have been a blessing to our family. My kids love having you as their instructor.

Roy was my NCO/squad leader for some time. I was there for this accident. It was our target they were shooting at

@nickredden

Жыл бұрын

What exactly happened with the mortar?

@TheHuntsman570

Жыл бұрын

@@nickredden I'm honestly not too sure. I didn't pay mind to the investigation. But what happened that night was it landed "short" and denotated on top of their pos

@nickredden

Жыл бұрын

@@TheHuntsman570 ok thank you for the info and thanks for your service. ( I am a New Zealander) and I respect you for what you have done.

Vietnam Era Marine veteran (E-5) (Parris Island) here, wishing you much peace and kindness your way. Be kind to yourself for you are worthy and a great American. Semper Fi My brother!

Thoroughly enjoyed listening to this guy. He is so well and soft spoken. Salute brother wish I could shake your hand.

Roy's story is most important for any veteran struggling with issues during/following military service. Glad to hear he found solace returning to something he quit as a young man and returned to heal as a veteran. BTW: not that I would expect he would know Miles Vining or Kevin Schranz but they also served in 1/9 at the same time as the terrible tragedy he recounts. Miles & Kevin wrote 'Into Helmand with the Walking Dead: A Story of Marine Corps Combat in Afghanistan' which provides more details on the accident. During my Marine Corps career I was in 1/9 for a few months when the 9th Marines were stationed on Okinawa in 1970s.

Instantly recognized this story before hitting play. God bless bro and thanks for sharing this story. - A 2/9 dude

You sir have NOTHING to be ashamed of!!! You sir are a hero!

Served in the Corps. Desert Storm Vet. What I can say about this is that this Marine has told you and documented a very authentic Marine Corps experience. You know as Marines from different eras we have served at different times , in different conflicts, different deployments and experienced many different things but what remains the same is that authentic Marine Corps experience. That experience is the same even know the times , conflicts, etc…. are different. Just watching this video is going to help many people….

Much respect for this interview. Good luck in everything you do.

We all need someone like this in are life’s, everyone around you are blessed to have you! Thanks for sharing.

I’m a former navy corpsman 3rd batt 8th marines this guy is super good dude inspired me

Sir, you say you don’t require a “thank you”, but I’m here to tell you Thank You for having served. You are more a good example than you realize.

Great young Veteran. Amazing how similar Veterans' stories are, no matter which country we're from... I'm an Aussie. I was "saved", also, on the day I was to knock myself off... very much relate to him. God bless you mate.

Good honesty from this guy! Really hard to share openly like this

This young man embodies what a marine is all about. I am so grateful for men like these. What’s sad about the majority of these brave warrior’s enlistments is they go to battle and endure the unspeakable and their EAOS expires and the vast majority of them separate honorably which is most Understandable. I really wish they could get a taste of serving during peacetime. After what they’ve seen it’s a total cakewalk and really enjoyable. I turned down a 35K SRB tax free so totally get it. When deployed in hostile conditions the only thing you do is count the days to the wake-up’s.. god bless this marine and all who serve.

You are doing a wonderful job! These stories are so deep, so inspiring. I am not a veteran, but I have learned a great deal due to listening to the veterans. And what strikes me, is a kind of lesson that results from many narratives: Despite all hardships these men have their no-give-up attitude. They pull themselves together and try to move on. It is very human. It gives much inspiration. Respect. Keep up a good work!

I grew up playing golf in south GA too, from Toombs County. Thank your for the sacrafice brother !

@UrbanValorTV

5 күн бұрын

Appreciate your support 🤙🏼

Great interview! From a brit Soldier across the pond. 🇬🇧👊🏻🇺🇸

All I can say is thank you. Thanks for sharing your story.

Thanks for sharing your story Brother. Best wishes for your future!

Hey man, somehow I fell into this episode and was watching. Sir, even though you don’t like people saying thank you, I will say thank you for your service. Your sacrifice for this country and your fallen and injured friends helped keep this country free and safe. So sincerely thank you. I appreciate you and wish you much success and overall health to you and your family. Idk what it’s like to suffer like you have, but man stay strong and follow your dreams. You deserve to be happy.

Great interview and nothing but admiration and respect for all you’ve been through. Wish you and all others who served this country nothing but the best.

@markandaimeelou

Жыл бұрын

You live in a fantasy land. Educate yourself!

Thank you so much for serving we love you man. Great interview

You veterans, don’t EVER think that our thanking you for your service, giving you veterans’ discounts, buying you a meal, or whatever is in ANY way taking pity on you or disrespecting you or your service in any way. It is our way of showing our gratitude to you for your service to us and our nation, for your willingness to protect us and our way of life, and for your sacrifices whether or not you ever deployed overseas or saw any combat. And don’t downplay your sacrifices! The absences from family and friends alone is a huge sacrifice. I taught overseas for DoDDS, and I have witnessed first hand the psychological stresses alone that your service places on you and your loved ones. I’m an old man, but I tear up when I watch videos of service personnel surprising their loved ones, especially the kids. It is an honor for us to be able to honor you by our expressions of gratitude to you for your service! (And don’t EVER think that those military perqs and discounts are just for you! They are for your families and loved ones in toto. You have EARNED them! Accept them proudly! Several years ago, I saw a POW license plate on a car at a gas station. I go out of my way to thank our vets, so I thanked the elderly driver only for him to burst into tears, saying that I was the first person to ever show gratitude for his service. He had been a marine in the Pacific during WW2 and had been captured by the Japanese. He had always felt guilty for having been captured. Similarly, I have heard heartbreaking stories from Vietnam vets for proudly returning to the States only to be reviled and assaulted to the point that many literally hid their service. That is an incredible injustice! Let us express our appreciation to you and accept it as the honor it is intended to be! One of my distant grandfathers was one of the first marines, serving on the Frigate Deane during the revolution, and I share DNA with servicemen in every American war - including the Texas Revolution - as far as I know. However, I was unable to serve, so please accept my gratitude and the gratitude of all of us. You are special, and you are appreciated!!!

Love your story. Way to pull through and keep on keeping on. Much respect to you and to your wife who stood by your side. Semper Fi Brother 🇺🇸 🤜🤛

@UrbanValorTV

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Thank you for your service and ongoing support!

Awesome story! Keep pushing forward

Great interview I really enjoyed this guys story telling abilities

Hey brother Marine here. When you told the about the time you were on the range and you heard the gunfire and you took a knee me and my buddies used to do the same thing growing up on the South Side of Chicago. Every single time we heard gun fire. Whether distant or close when we heard it we ALWAYS ducked. Fast forward to when I joined the Corps that particular skill set proofed invaluable because I learned early put cover or elevation between you and the bullet to decrease the chance if getting hit. You have what we all have. That thing called PTSD. And guess what. You don't have to be in the military to have it. I have it just from watching the Twin Towers Attack.I cry every time the memorial comes around. I'm a veteran and I talk to a shrink. It's good for me and the people that I care about. You my brother have guts of steel and I am honored to call you my brother. Semper Fidelis. 1989 to 1993.

Halfway in and this Marine's story has it all. For any civilians, this man's experiences are a great slice of the military life. I certainly relate to a lot of it.

I never served buy my pops is a marine Vietnam Vet combat vet decorated with a purple heart and a military family of cousins, uncles etc. I was a deputy sheriff in central California, San Joaquin County. I'm hooked on this channel. The different combat experiences just absolutely shock me. The adversity and close calls that these warriors have survived, the injuries both physical and psychological that they have survived and still struggle with are heartbreaking and inspiring at the same time. I was diagnosed with PTSD because of some gnarly stuff I was involved in on duty as a deputy but over a course of years. I was never shot at, never killed anyone so I was lucky. Some of my brothers weren't. Hearing what these guys have gone through makes me feel soft as fuck lol, but It also helps me to gain perspective on just how lucky I am. Towards the end of my career I went down the spiral of alcohol, women, prescription drugs and the world collapsed. I'm doing ok now and some days are struggles but these guys lift me up and give me hope and make me proud of my nation's warfighters. Thank you for your channel and the warriors you interview have my undying gratitude, not just for fighting for our nation, but sharing their stories that help me.

The amount of extraordinary young men who join the Marines because the Army recruiter isn’t in his office must be a very high number. They save so many young men from joining the Army and making the best decision of their young lives by becoming US Marines, and joining the toughest fighting force in the world. Thank you US Army for helping the Marines meet their recruiting goals!

@UrbanValorTV

4 ай бұрын

Appreciate your support brother 🙏🏼👊🏼🤙🏼🇺🇸

From one Soldier to a Marine.. Fn A. Yer awesome dude. Got out in '06 ..your experiences on the inside and outside brought de ja vu. Im retired..but joke that I'm retarded now. Politically correct or not I don't care .. it's how I feel. Appreciate sharing everyone your journey.. helped bring on truth and clarity. My runs a lil longer than yers..I can only share with you what I learned tryin to shake all that shit off .. Growing Old is a privledge. Many never learn that...but you know that shit. Fn Amen.

Randomly found this thru IG explore and this is amazing

Great story. Helped me a lot

Thank you for your service! God bless you brotha!🙏🏼

@UrbanValorTV

7 ай бұрын

Appreciate your support 🙏

Awesome interview much love from hawaii

These men! You know the ? When they ask you if you could meet your favorite person and talk with them? Well, it would be ppl like them/him. You know you are standing in the presence of greatness. As humble as they are.....they are truly great and you just sit down and listen ❤ Blessed ❤

@UrbanValorTV

2 ай бұрын

🙏🏼

Happened in Fort Sill also when I went thru there in 94 / 95

Deeply grateful to and for you

Man, I went through the same with the hospital. Treated me like a criminal. Doctors threatened to take me to “county” if I didn’t like it. They are all just covering their butts once you ask for help. Whatever.

Good for you man! Wish you the best.

Love and respect to you brother.

This guy was amazing! Hopefully he’s doing great, good interview and I bet he was heck down range

@joshmajor8662

Жыл бұрын

Heck down range…… you realize this is for adults, right? 🤷‍♂️😂 haha

@jonboy8639

Жыл бұрын

@@joshmajor8662 hellll down range loll

I am compelled to run my yap again ! But when I listened to your Pickle Meadows story, aka Bridgeport Mountain Warfare Training Center, and heard of your number of casualties, I flashed back to when I was there, and sustained a back injury that haunted me for 25 yesrs before I had surgery at L-4 L- 5 ! My spine was damaged while on rappel ! I was paired up with some guy way heavier than I, and had no idea who he was, or where he came from, as he didn't belong to our platoon ! Didn't realize I was hurt until we were about to run back down to Base Camp, and while standing in formation, I lifted my arms above my head as I was stretching and yawning, and that is where all Hell broke out ! Little good did it do to report it ! After running in massive pain down the mountain, I was sent to see the Corpsman, too which he barely checked me for anything, and decided in his infinite wisdom, that there was nothing wrong with me ! As a result I was made to hump a PRC 77 field radio on guard duty that night ! I'm not sure now but this must have been at the end of our deployment, as I don't know how I dealt with the pain, other than tuff it out ? No reflection on me per se, but more Marine Corps ! Some may understand ? I do remember us putting in near San Onofre beach, and humping back to San Mateo, where there was no way in Hell I could keep up ! As I was still humping my weapons and my pack ! I don't even know if they had MRI's or CT scans back in the Seventies ? But that is what I needed, but was never sent to Mainside to the Naval hospital, and I think sick bay gave me a cane to walk with until I quit limping ! That took some time, and I was grateful that we were in the rear, and had fallen back to the more mundane tasks on Base. As I remember we had one other casualty, a recently promoted Corporal that broke his ankle in a sliding fall down the side of a Mountain, I witnessed ! As I said, I put up with that injury never having reported it to the V.A., after my first attempt at trying to get the fillings replaced in my teeth, that began falling out barely a year after my discharge ! Only to be told it had to be " Service " connected ! Reserve Navy Dentist liked to practice on us, as our Barracks was right across from Dental ! Just seemed too convenient ! Later as a Civilian, the Company I was employed with was building manufacturing plants in Mexico, and closing our plant in the States, I luckily was able to have surgery before they closed ! Just my tell from the Hell you spoke of from M.W.T.C. Bridgeport California ! ooh.....FUCKING ....RAW ! SEMPER FI

@UrbanValorTV

8 ай бұрын

Send me DM on Facebook or IG. I would love to hear your story- Urban Valor

Nevada is a weird and wild place. I grew up in that desert

Stay well brother

Great video, & content. I just wish it was cut up into segments with timestamps.

That look in Marines' eyes. No malevolence but absolutely no compromise. Like a sign that says, "Don't Mess With This."

My son is in the marine Corps he was in ROTC all threw high school he’s in California now I’m not sure what they are doing he doesn’t tell me to much 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

thank you sir.

Great story, amazing. God bless you sir.

I lucked out and did a summer package at Bridgeport. The entire time I kept telling myself this sucks but it’s not winter 🥹

Hobbies can be real life savers.

I Served as an eighty one millimeter mortor man , I was just curious as to how the incident occurred, God bless This young man and his family!!!

@jeffreyruttibaker1081

10 ай бұрын

it was a double load. one was already in the tube, someone dropped another one in, detonating the bottom round, then launched the second one.

@CarlosRamirez-no2js

5 ай бұрын

I was in 81’s and went to the line 60’s

He’s selfless and full of love.

Love you bro 💜

I remember when this happened…. They found out that they loaded 2 mortar rounds into the same tube which cause the explosion

That’s got to be one of the most humblest dudes! He deserves more credit then he gives himself. Unfortunately I’m not a veteran & regret not serving every day. I do love playing golf tho! Lol

Hope this dude is doing well today

Those are the guys that become your family and will never do you wrong in life 👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

I was in gàrmsir afghan 2009. I served six years as an 0331. I got out in 14'. I remember being deployed when the mortar accident happened. Our co pulls us on and says hey this unit just took a mass cass and we are in river city if anyone needs to talk to chaps let us know. We All looked at each other dumb founded like I didn't even know they were deployed. Then we heard what happened. I was on lejuene all my 6 yrs.

He never explained what actually happened with the mortar accident. My only guess is the mortar round detonated prematurely in the tube?

@overzone666

Жыл бұрын

a second HE round was loaded into the tube, causing a mass cas.

18:22 Why doesn't A Country Boy Can Survive not come blaring in in the background at this point? 😂

Thank you deeply for sharing your story. What a genuinely wonderful Human Being. Be Well Good Sir :) 5:47

We grew up in the same town and served at the same time! Beast mode!!

I thought 1/9 was disbanded. Didn't know they were reactivated, or in Lejeune. Cool info.

@Lifechanging99999

Жыл бұрын

They are deactivated. They were reactivated for the Global War on Terror and then deactivated falling the drawdown.

@CarlosRamirez-no2js

5 ай бұрын

They were deactivated 2010-2014 timeframe

Army FIST! God bless the mortarman. Thank you for your service.

From a pointless war onto a pointless game. How poetic.

@CarlosRamirez-no2js

5 ай бұрын

What have you done? Likely pointless as well you jealous hater 😂👌

God bless you guys

I deployed to Afghan the same time frame.. September 2013- April 2014 as a 1142 gen mech. Cool to hear stories and how close we were at some point in our lives.. the Marine Corps is smaller then ppl think.

Maybe he doesn't feel like he deserves the help that's available to vets but vets have every right to take advantage those things. There is no shame in that! ❣️🦅🇺🇸🙏🤗

Crazy storys brother I wish they would have let me inlist in the Marines

I have a friend who two weeks prior to going to Parris Island incurred a boxers fracture and didn't bother to tell anyone. Needless to say they weren't very impressed, he toughed it out and made it without being recycled.

Respect, thank you for the steadfast service .

I hated to see this. I assisted the 1st Marine Division with this investigation.

He was in the Batallion after me. We definitely heard about the blue on green attack. But it was more common than one would like. Thats how the Bastion attack went down.

You always got a couch in my basement brother.

he’s from Valdosta, GA..

RESPECT! SF DD

Good one

Am I the only one seeing gods work in this he gave up a full scholarship for golf to serve just do a full circle in representing the vets for golf crazy 😂

Afghani is a currency, not a citizen of Afghanistan.

Can someone explain this? What happened with the training exercise? The ammunition blew up by accident?

@garmancathotmailcom

Жыл бұрын

Apparently they double loaded the tube.

The comments seem to all know and love this guy. Seems like a squared away Marine to me too. Givem hell Leatherneck

If thats not a scuba diving tanline, i dont know what is.

He was my sgt

Isn't this the Marine who refused to choose a name of one of the seven dwarves on Steve Harvey family feed. Smart man Semper Fi🤙🏽

Someone give this guy a Golf sponsorship!

What exactly caused the incident to happen with the mortars ? He didn’t say what all happened.

This Marine rules. Best one I've seen on this channel out of I think 5 so far. I like how he mentioned the Taliban giving out their real names. If you were fighting a resistance in an occupied country, as a Westerner familiar with things like identification and information databases, it would be obvious to give the occupying soldiers a false identity.

Yut. I was in 2/8 on that deployment. Cool to hear some of the stories from a diff pov

@ReelJayB

Жыл бұрын

I was 2/8 Golf 2003-2007. I'm sure we know some of the same people.

@KyleKrunk

Жыл бұрын

@ReelJayB definitely. I got there when they got back from their 2011 deployment and I went 2013

Devil Dogs love their Docs