The fact that this dude just said “oh yeah, my legs missing” just shows how much he has been through

@ShockwaveTheLogical

10 ай бұрын

I was admiring his chin up attitude about it. "Yeah arm doesn't work, my brains knackered and my leg's off." as he casually describes serious medical injuries

@samuellhot616

10 ай бұрын

@@ShockwaveTheLogical exactly

@djaytv1621

9 ай бұрын

@@ShockwaveTheLogicalseriously a true real badass

@chrismerx9729

9 ай бұрын

​@@djaytv1621yeah man losing your leg over barrack obama or biden is realy baddass

@creative_bacon

9 ай бұрын

@@chrismerx9729 🤡

He's got more zest for life than many of us without disabilities. Mad respect.

@blank-dr2kx

10 ай бұрын

When you you’ve been blown up twice and still live I think anyone would have a zest for life.

@lunchbox1553

10 ай бұрын

You learn to appreciate what you have so much more when you think you're about to lose everything and suddenly that's not the case.

@untrannify

10 ай бұрын

Seriously? I understand what you mean. We should complain less about inconveniences, but also that doesn't mean we are inferior and making bad choices if we aren't happy and with such a zest. He even acknowledged, he'd rather keep all he has than get PTSD. Now, do you think it takes bombs to develop PTSD? Of course not. In other words, action-reaction. Those of us who are lifeless aren't this way for no reason. Many of us have wounds, pains, worse than what he went through in his life, even though we were never tlat a war. If he speaks, laughs, then he's not really disabled in one sense, just like you'd say "if you have all your limbs then you're not disabled." Like him, I'd say, give me a life where I can say "I loved ever minute of it" like he said, and then have my limbs taken away. Than a life where you hate every minute of it. It's not about him making a choice, not to hate every day, it's actually that life wasn't that bad to him. Mental and emotional injuries are not to be dismissed. Or imagine people who are innocent but locked in prisons. Where they keep their limbs. But how can they have a seat for life? Even when proven innocent and released, you've lost a decade, now what? Or, like this veteran said, he loved being a soldier, but then lost parts of his body. Which one would you choose? I'd choose losing limbs after having fun over losing a decade in prison.

@ddcmr9

10 ай бұрын

You said it all

@DutchGuyMike

10 ай бұрын

Yeah, I wonder if he has tinnitus. Mine got worse 2 months ago after 10 years, it is driving me nuts :(

I'm a trauma nurse, and I have saved hundreds of people, and I loved it. Got diagnosed with cancer, can't do it anymore, and it breaks my heart not being able to save people like I use to. I understand the loss of the only career you have ever known and loved, mourning the body you had, staring at death, and crying alone and moving on with your day. I'm glad you got a second shot at life. I hope I get mine.

@Ruby-ut8fd

10 ай бұрын

i wish you luck and a good life 🙏

@rhizzy3395

10 ай бұрын

I pray you are blessed and have a massive recovery at a record pace! Sending love your way! Get well!

@Metaphoria_Music

10 ай бұрын

You gave all that healing and now it's your turn to receive it

@TheTriniboi1989

10 ай бұрын

You were a guardian angel to many. God would always take care of his people. You would find peace my friend. In this life and the next one❤

@SNAKEx197

10 ай бұрын

You will pull through, please believe it. Tell your self everyday that you'll beat it, never think you'll give in. Your body does amazing work when you think striong. I believe you will beat it!

Im a disabled former paramedic. I just wanted to say this man is an inspiration to me after hearing his story.

@union310

10 ай бұрын

John, you are also an inspiration to me. Thank you

@jacquimunns2093

10 ай бұрын

Thank you for your sacrifices John, I salute you ✨

@affliction2k02

9 ай бұрын

May God remember what you’ve done when the day comes

@jaestreets751

2 ай бұрын

🙏🏽 thank you for your service, sacrifice, YOU are an inspiration also just by short saying your old job.

This guys mindset is literally bomb proof. Some people are just cut from a different cloth aren’t they. Real life hero. Hats off to you sir

@SunakStarmerisacunt

10 ай бұрын

no, he's cut from the same cloth as every other US imperialist killer. Cannon fodder for corrupt politicians and corporates.

@navsofour2892

9 ай бұрын

He said he was there for the freebies, more of a mercenary than a hero. Glad he survived though.

@Sapphiregamer8605

3 ай бұрын

@@navsofour2892mercs can be heroes too.

Disgusting that the government sends these lads to go fight pointless wars and expects charities to pick up the pieces.

@jessehellakoo

10 ай бұрын

That's life, if other countries don't fear us they would be on our shores. It is disgusting, i agree with you. We make the best out of a shitty situation. It's either us or them and I choose us just as the creeps in the government do.

@andywing2030

10 ай бұрын

@@jessehellakoo who fears us? We’re being invaded on a daily basis and welcoming them with open arms!

@marcuby

10 ай бұрын

Why isnt this the top comment.

@EsteparioTrucks

9 ай бұрын

Senseless comment, he says he enjoyed being a Soldier.

@RS66788

9 ай бұрын

@@EsteparioTrucksyou’ve missed the point

the fact that he was worried more about losing his job than dying is just amazing

@GuardDog42

10 ай бұрын

Marines man.

@holdmyhand2009

9 ай бұрын

downright stupid

@navsofour2892

9 ай бұрын

@@GuardDog42 So did we eliminate the bad guys in Afghanistan?

@GuardDog42

9 ай бұрын

@@navsofour2892 Was that the point?

@navsofour2892

9 ай бұрын

@@GuardDog42 The point is that somebody answer the question.

Hey bro. I am a veteran myself ( USMC ) Just wanted to let you know that I couldn’t be more proud to call you my my brother. It’s people like your self that give marines a good name. You are the perfect example of how strong we are mentally and physically. Thank you for sharing your amazing story .

@MigorRortis

9 ай бұрын

Royal marines are cool af too

@DenissBikbulatovs

9 ай бұрын

Strong but stupid. Waste life for someone greedy

@t00bgazer

9 ай бұрын

The Marines have a good name??? Lmfao there is nothing good about destabilizing a large part of the globe for business interests.

@dwarevids

9 ай бұрын

Rahhh to that

@hypn0ticclan151

9 ай бұрын

oorah brother@@MigorRortis

What a great young man, I don't need to say more

@daanveld2887

10 ай бұрын

Deads ryd gratiings from Holland

@jamessones4044

10 ай бұрын

Shame he had to go through all his for ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. Tony Blair/Alaistair Campbell’s legacy of war lies.

@daanveld2887

10 ай бұрын

You rhyt

@sway696

10 ай бұрын

@@jamessones4044ots of people did. But I’m still glad the man’s alive and able to tell his story. We’ve all been lied to on both sides of the pond and yes it’s unfortunate. We expected better from our representatives but sadly it turned out that they only represent themselves. Admirable that this man never quits pushing.

@cynthia-333

10 ай бұрын

Yes, I could not find the right words..so thank you

When going thru his list of injuries, he said "oh yeah my leg, my leg is missing" this dude is a soldier & next level, salute to him & those alike, God bless their spirit

"It's a shame, but it happens doesn't it..." Dude, you are one brutally impressive son of a gun, I'll give you that. Despite not being British, that phrase alone, along with the injuries you managed to recover from are just crazy, and you've certainly earned everyone's respect.

@navsofour2892

9 ай бұрын

He said he was there for the freebies though, more of a mercenary than a hero.

Hey cheers to you Mate! I'm a disabled US Army Veteran. I've had multiple deployments to Iraq, Africa and Afghanistan. On April 11th 2011 our unit was ambushed by anti coalition militia forces, Haqqani and Taliban, in Kunar Province, Pech River Valley, Afghanistan. During the engagement I was severely wounded. Thankfully they were able to save my life all of my limbs, although I had multiple surgeries, years of rehabilitation etc.(Many of our guys weren't that lucky.) But the biggest blow for me, is that it put a big fat cross ❌ over my military career. Anyways, all I wanted to say, that stories like that are indeed huge inspiration for many. Keep up the great work. 👍

@gianbianchi1141

10 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service

@kystars

10 ай бұрын

Hello sir, I wanted to serve, but they found out I was diabetic and I could not. My uncle was in the 101st Airborne during Vietnam. He survived thankfully. ALL of our military deserves our highest respect and honor and thank you also ! Thank you for serving America!

@HalfHydenJekkel

10 ай бұрын

I’m just still amazed, how veterans can be so enthused about being used as tools for money profiting. I always have been very patriotic and would’ve done anything for my country but now we KNOW beyond a shadow of a doubt that war is all just made up for the elite to profit.… I would be hanging my head down. But then again, that’s where we see who ones master truly is.. satans or the creators

@SectorSos

10 ай бұрын

@@kystars Thank you. I also served with 101st ABN, 1BCT, 1/327 infantry. Ft. Campbell, Kentucky is one boring place though. Not much to do, on your 'Off' time. Besides that, 101st is a great division.

@yvonnedobiash2180

9 ай бұрын

Thank you sir no one can understand the pain and loss you went through JUST YOU! Keep on keeping on find what works for you. God bless you richly becausenyou were spared for a reason. Thank you again. 🤗😊🤗😊🤗

He talks about his critical injuries that he has to live with like they’re not a big deal. What an incredible human being!

@BlytheWorld1972

9 ай бұрын

He is amazing i was feeling low myself till i watch this now i have given myself a kick in the ass to live the best you can.

@Ken_oh545

9 ай бұрын

Oh yes there was about 400 bits of shrapnel...and his 1st explosion he was in 'it was no big deal' a top lad indeed

He was born to be a soldier. Courageous and full of energy.

@habazlambazazathe6th989

9 ай бұрын

a mercenary war criminal

@AK-ULTRA

9 ай бұрын

@@habazlambazazathe6th989 Follow the freezing moon.

@navsofour2892

9 ай бұрын

So did we eliminate the bad guys in Afghanistan?

@navsofour2892

9 ай бұрын

@@habazlambazazathe6th989 kind of he said he was there for the freebies.

@jasondeblou6226

7 ай бұрын

born to die

This is the type of person we should prop up as a role model. Forget about sports guys, actors and rappers, this man is a REAL MAN, A REAL HERO, A REAL ROLE MODEL and he is damn impressive! Thank you for your service and sacrifice sir!

@curtiswilcock5628

10 ай бұрын

I agree 100%

@goldeagle8051

10 ай бұрын

Totally agree. Football millionaires running around the pitch, people buying their overpriced shirts all over the world. Give me a break. These are the real men in every sense.

@pricklycats

10 ай бұрын

You shouldn't have to get permanently disabled and have your life ruined to be considered a "real man" lol that's insanity. This is real life not a movie.

@pricklycats

10 ай бұрын

I guarantee this guy would not recommend you do what he did, for obvious reasons. He is not an example of anything but what to avoid in life.

@marcuby

10 ай бұрын

Go hail russian soldiers in Ukraine then

Man I had a commander that took some shrapnel to his ankle from and IED in Iraq. He was the same with the pain. About 10 years after he was sent home he told them to just take his foot off because it hurt so much. After he said it felt so much better to just not have a foot. Much respect from me. Was definitely cool serving with guys from other countries when I was in Iraq.

@Elisheva333

10 ай бұрын

I believe 23andme dna research concluded that a person is born with either a Sedentary muscle, nomadic muscle or warrior muscle, the ones that rubs to help a person in danger was born like that, may be compassionate heart is a choice to develop

@haholaer4058

10 ай бұрын

'cool' serving while commiting war crimes for some rich snob back home? you people are weird

@gonzalomanriquezjr864

10 ай бұрын

@@haholaer4058 I never committed a war crime so 🤷🏽‍♂️. Don’t know what you are taking about. I did the job I was paid to do and that was it.

@marcuby

10 ай бұрын

​@@gonzalomanriquezjr864how does it feel like to kill for corporate interest?

@gonzalomanriquezjr864

10 ай бұрын

@@marcuby I sleep good most nights . But I killed because I was trying to be killed. No other reason. If you are trying to make me feel bad then give up. Can’t feel bad if you have no feelings.

It's guys like this that make me proud to be British, what a humble guy

@mk12-jc3vx

10 ай бұрын

Why when it’s the Americans who have to save your sorry asses EVERY FUCKING TIME😂

@hectichazerdus

10 ай бұрын

Moral of the story. Don't invade people countries like Putin and don't fight wars for oil and minerals. Or you could end up like this brave young man or worse

@jdlambo6926

10 ай бұрын

Proud American here and happy to have met some of y’all while over there. I was army infantry. Pray for our country I’ll pray for y’all bud

@jdlambo6926

10 ай бұрын

@@hectichazerdusmoral of the story some of us are warriors. Some of us aren’t shit and are bitter towards those that can or did do. Wtf would you have had us do after 9/11? You don’t cow down to a bully, you kick his fn ass! I can tell your probably another muslim turd that probably touches little boys. You know how much of that shit I had to see while over there!? Muslims fn little boys because that’s ok as long as it’s not a woman.

@hectichazerdus

10 ай бұрын

@@jdlambo6926 Pray for Biden, your leader is a joke around the planet earth

Mental health is far more destructive than physical health. Losing your career and comrades is worse than losing a limb. This man is a hero in every sense. It sounds like he was determined to survive and remained calm.

@navsofour2892

9 ай бұрын

He said he was there for the freebies, more of a mercenary than a hero. Glad he survived though, he got the lottery.

@FinnishCommando

8 ай бұрын

​@@navsofour2892Probably British humour mate

@navsofour2892

8 ай бұрын

@@FinnishCommando Or probably crazy that is another possibility... quite a few many people in the armed forces are crazy people that just found an environment to foster.

@jude_the_apostle

7 ай бұрын

@@navsofour2892 You dont become a Royal Marine for the 'freebies'

You are an exceptional human being & god bless you for your 16 years of service! 🇺🇸🇬🇧

@georgejones3564

10 ай бұрын

❤💙🇬🇧🇺🇲

@assasinpatates8066

9 ай бұрын

Why is he an exceptional human being? Because he almost died in his 16 years of murdering Afghan children?

@ph011ux

5 ай бұрын

@@assasinpatates8066No, because he almost died, lived to tell it and had amazing courage and determination. this dudes head was hanging off and he says he doesn’t have PTSD, do you know how much mental strength you have to have for that?

Some people are made from a different kind of metal. I have no other words to describe this guy.

@ianhoskings1199

10 ай бұрын

You took the words out of my mouth.

Words are not enough to describe how incredible this individual is.

@kellysam2076

10 ай бұрын

A WAR HERO??? HOW MANY KIDS N WOMEN HAVE THEY KILLED.. AND FOR WHAT.... AT THE END OF THE DAY FOR WHAT..... THEY WERE USED AS CANNON FODDER. THEY JOIN ARMY TO RISK LIFE TI DIE... AND HE TALKS OF TOUR... TOUR OF WHAT..... WHY WE NEVER LEARN OF IRAQI AND AFGHANI KIDS N WOMEN THAT THEY DESTROYED. KILLED.... U DESTROY A WHOLE COUNTRY.... AND WHATS HIS DEFINITION OF BAD GUYS.. THEY KEEP SAYING BAD GUYS. COULD THE BAD GUYS BE ORDINARY CIVILIANS TRYING TO DEFEND THEIR OWN COUNTRY FROM AN ILLEGAL INVASION. WHY DID THEY INVADE IRAQ.... IRAQ DID NOTHING TO US.... AND THE IRONY THEY THEN GO ON ABOUT UKRAINE....... SO LET US ALL GET REAL... ALL THESE WARS FOR GLOBALIST ELITE COOPERATIONS

@kellysam2076

10 ай бұрын

Incredible for what.... Killing innocebt iraqi civilians. Iraq did nothing to us. Maybe u should learn about the innocent iraqi civilians who were mutilated killed raped murdered. Then u will know the real heroes.

@navsofour2892

9 ай бұрын

What is remarkable? He said he was there for the freebies, more of a mercenary than a hero.

I can’t even describe how much respect I have for this man. I salute you, Sir!

@Gefbcddhhvx

10 ай бұрын

You actually aren’t alllowed to salute him

@NOBODY-cn6fj

7 ай бұрын

⁠@@Gefbcddhhvxdon’t care we salute him anyway 🤫🤫

This Marine is the Man! Much respect from the USA! 🫡🫡🫡🫡

What an amazing young man I’m a disabled vet so I understand his story and believe he is amazing GODS SPEED TO HIM

@GoGoated7687

Ай бұрын

thanks slime

The courage of the British Soldiers is next to nothing, It's an honor knowing that the British people are an ally of America. Much love from the USA to the British soldiers and people!

@hectichazerdus

10 ай бұрын

1:50 Show a presence in another mans country in another mans village lool. And you guys praise these illegal invasions. Jheez i bet you have the convid vax too?

@georgeconnelly2635

21 күн бұрын

The only difference is that the public don't give a toss about British troops or the injuries they come home with unlike the US who seem to respect veterans

This man survived an IED, I'm sending respect. This guy is a survivor. A bad ass hard-core veteran. I hope he's doing more than well, I hope he's having an awesome life!

@safiyasola839

9 ай бұрын

Yeh.. so badass…😒 fighting a war his own government orchestrated for greed. Innocent lives lost, homes demolished, children left orphaned, so much destruction. He’s oblivious.

I watched this guy in the marines series in Afghanistan. So brave and a real soldier🙌🏽

@bigred7931

10 ай бұрын

Yea was a great show.....awesome to see he's still Vicey hahah

This man is an inspiration ! You’ve kept living life on your terms and let nothing stop you. This guy is a warrior no doubt, thank you for your service 🫡🪙💜

What incredible mental strength this soldier displays. Such an inspiration. "It's not what happened to you, it's the story you tell yourself about what happened to you".

@shoutatthesky

9 ай бұрын

@@Bearwithme560 Wow! What an irrelevant reply!

Thank you and all your Mates for your Service! Even though it can't be said enough, With gratitude! From America, Love & Respect!

As someone with a TBI for the past 3 years I can definitely say this man is an inspiration

It’s unbelievable that this man survived such hideous injuries. He’s doing great things with his life. Lots of love to him❤❤❤!

What a true hero! Thank you for your service sir. We'll wishes and good thoughts only . From 🇺🇸🇺🇸

My thoughts go out to the men, women and children of Afghanistan who suffer horribly to this day because of war.

Brother I am American,we love you Brother,your service to your country and the free world will always be remembered. thank you sir,your a f*****g warrior,glad and thankful your home.

@jeremylowe2309

2 ай бұрын

I second that.

Absolute hero. Respect to you, and thank you for your service, serving your country and protecting us.

@ammar6937

9 ай бұрын

Sorry but he's not no hero

@DrDrops420

9 ай бұрын

@@ammar6937 lol he did more in 5 years then you did all of your life, go be mad somewhere else woke dummy bear, he is a true hero.

Amazing bloke ! Shows how incredibly resilient we humans are. Respect,and all the best !

He has to be one of the strongest person I've ever listened to.

Thank you for your service to your country and being joined with my country 🇺🇸❤

This man is such an unbelievable human and after listening to this I will now play the veterans lottery.I am so humbled after listening to him .Thankyou for your service sir.❤👍

@veteransfoundation9407

10 ай бұрын

That's fantastic - thank you so much for your support.

@countycricklewood

10 ай бұрын

An ‘A Typical’ boot neck. Never let the buggers get you down. 👍

@SunakStarmerisacunt

10 ай бұрын

unbelievably naive to be a pawn for for corporate interests.

I cannot believe how positive you are Paul.. words cannot describe how amazing you are

WHAT A LEGEND, true hero we love you mate for tryingbto protect us from terrorism and bad people

Wish the US honored its Vets as much as the UK😢 Thank God they are valued🙏💕🙏

My great grandfather served in WWI and my grandfather lied about his age to join the Army TWO YEARS BEFORE PEARL HARBOR and served in the Air Force for 28 years. I'm a retired Army veteran. I lost my left leg in a training accident right after Desert Storm. You have my utmost respect. Thank you very much for your service and sacrifice. Cheers from America.

@navsofour2892

9 ай бұрын

He said he was there for the freebies though, would not compare to your grandpa. Beware of comparison between heroes and mercenaries mentalities.

@NxploHD

4 ай бұрын

@navsofour2982 After reading your comment enough times I had to reply. At a young age from his first tour he was a marine because he loved his job (not on tour, just general life) he was like any young soilder. After his second tour and seeing his mates around him being killed, seeing the taliban sending women and children forward and hiding behind them, he grew a deep founded hatred for them. Not a mercenary, a soldier fighting for the same reason the British military were there.

@twistiefe

3 ай бұрын

@@navsofour2892 There are no freebies in the military, he was being sarcastic... oh and you are a moron.

@navsofour2892

3 ай бұрын

@@twistiefe He specifically mentioned the freebies so i guess by your own rule he is the moron, and by extension then you.

@navsofour2892

3 ай бұрын

@@NxploHD why do you need to answer there is nothing to answer. You are seeking justification against your own self. Like if the military wouldn't carry assassins or mercenaries, like the bankers & politicians do crooks. Don't build exceptionalism where there isn't. It just puts yourself in the wrong bag.

Im a swede and military trained but have never seen combat. To me you are the biggest hero🙏. Shameful you had to leave the military. Johan from Sweden

Thank you for your service brother! Much love from the states 👊🏼

PAUL: HEROES don't always wear capes. THANK YOU 4 your service & 4 sharing your story. H❤GS from Wisconsin.

Can’t help but feel very humbled listening to this very brave incredible man what an inspiration to all walks of life not just the military casualties but everyone may god bless you

Royal Marines are a different breed& I’m grateful for them

What an inspiring young man. A true real life hero!

It could just be me, but I find it insane how at the beginning of the video he says “what’s not to like” about the job, and then he continues to say how he snapped his neck, went blind, went deaf, has brain damage, lost a leg etc etc… while doing that job. thank you very much for your service none the less

I'm American, and I greatly respect the American military as well as the British military and our allies. I watched this entire video about this man. He is a hero God bless him. He has that rare thing inside him that keeps him motivated no matter what. Good for him! I almost had my left leg amputated 3 different times, but I kept telling them NO. I was right, I still have my leg. Good luck to him always!

@joblakelisbon

9 ай бұрын

Brother all of our finest were sent over to those deserts for absolutely nothing. Trillions spent, millions of Iraqis dead and thousands of our boys - for absolutely sweet nothing.

@navsofour2892

9 ай бұрын

He said he was there for the freebies, more of a mercenary than a hero. Glad he survived though but not any mention to God nor anything for the miraculous result.

@koolaidcrusade7776

4 ай бұрын

@@navsofour2892 the medical staff saved his life, not "god" have some respect

@navsofour2892

4 ай бұрын

@@koolaidcrusade7776 Well surely God did not come down to operate him if that is what you thought I meant.

A true hero indeed.

He still has his lovely face no one can take that away from him glad you can still see and hear and what ever damage you have i the brain it does not show when you are talking you are a total legend .

What an absolute legend, thank you for sharing your experiences with us

Respect and Honor to you fellow Soldier. Thank you for your service.

The care and concern displayed by the medical professional at 00:35 is next level wholesomeness.

@moddinghomer

10 ай бұрын

Serves a dual purpouse, it also helps them get out of anesthesia faster

Man really said "I wasnt gong to letmy disability define me" and won an oylmpic medal, thats more than "not letting your disability define you"

He’s a strong man, but all the graphic injuries he suffered, there’s no way he doesn’t suffer from PTSD.

@Bearwithme560

9 ай бұрын

I agree. It often doesn't manifest itself for years.

@DenissBikbulatovs

9 ай бұрын

Ehat u feel with ptsd?

@ptvfl

8 ай бұрын

I’m a psychology student and it really does depend on the person, their genetics, their personality, and the way they were raised. Someone could go through something as horrific as this and never end up suffering with PTSD.

God Bless You Brother, you are a true hero! 🫡🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Was an MP and my dad was in the army before me. Came across lots of soldiers and all are heroes and you are living proof of them. I have found that most UK civvies do not respect or appreciate the military like the US does and they should be ashamed. These armchair warriors should watch your movie and hang their heads in shame, as they would not have the guts to do what you did or the agonies you have gone through on their behalf. God bless you my brother.

Genuinely good people are 1 in a million these days. Hat's off to this man

this guy is a living legend. absolutely unbelievable what he has been through.

What a incredible man! He was meant to survive because he has got so much positivity about and he is living his life to the full & he deserves that for being so brave ❤

Great mind-set and determination. Inspirational.

Such a humble brave man 🙏🏼 Thank you for your service and God bless you Paul ❤

Amazing man. Thank you for keeping us safe. Your service is NOT taken for granted I promise. Signing up to this lottery right now.

This man is a an inspiration. I wish I had half his positivity. What a hero👏

keep in mind all comments, your seeing him make it out the other side. I guarantee you over the years of excruciating pain recovering, no doubt there would be grief and feeling his life has no purpose. God Bless you mate

The fact that he said he would rather live the way he is now than trade it for severe PTSD says a lot about how powerful emotions are.

@jude_the_apostle

7 ай бұрын

Thoughts dictate emotions and emotions dictate the your physical behaviour. Absolutely everything is your mental health. Its so, so important

Don't put yourself down saying your brains knackered. You come across as sharp and switched on. Typical RM. Keep on smiling and racing. Inspiration to listen to that. Well done you.

Man, whenever you ask these guys if they enjoyed being a warfighter, they all say they would go back in a fucking heartbeat. Badass dudes.

Thank you for your service.. forever a hero to your beautiful country. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

My God this man us a true war hero and someone who we can all look up to for inspiration...period.

Thank you for your service 🇺🇸🏅. You didn’t die bc the Lord still has plans for you on earth 💖👵🏻👩‍🌾❣️

Paul mentioned an important fact within this dialogue that, "charities are the backbone of the injured veterans community", and that's a sad fact. Sad, as our government do nothing and offer very little help (if any) to our veterans - it's a sorry state of affairs.

Its sad that most of Americans will never appreciate his sacrifice!! Respect to you sir!!! I take my hat off to you and thank you for your service!

@artvandelay837

9 ай бұрын

i do

@lykequelsuf1163

8 ай бұрын

@@artvandelay837 nerd

I’ve never seen somebody cry and it made me cry..NEVER! Until today.

I remember watching the 'Royal Marines: Mission Afghanistan' and was always worried about what Paul's long term outcome was. Such a character and I am so pleased to see he's doing what appears to be better than alright at face value. I hope to see you go from strength to strength.

Thank you Sir for your Service. You’re a walking miracle a testament to your courage and bravery but especially the skill and dedication of the Drs, nurses and surgeons who helped you through it. The first step was the medics on the ground and especially in the helicopter who never gave up on you. Respect to you and your fellow service men and women. Lest we forget 🌹

He is a warrior through and through. This man was fighting for his life and all he could think about was not being a soldier anymore. Let me tell you something. You will always be a Soldier. Love you Man.

This absolute unit of a man doesn't even have PTSD. So much respect.

God Bless you man , Everyones recovery is basically an individual experience . Man , you are a miracle and inspiration. Much Love & respect from 🇦🇺

Watched the series about his unit's deployment to Afghanistan here on youtube that also covered his evacuation from the battlefield. This guy is a true warrior and hero.

Salute you from former Irish soldier; keep inspiring others. ❤🙏

this man loves being a soldier, i dont see much people who do after they suffer traumatic events serving

Thank you for your service brother.

The man is an inspiration, not sitting around feeling sorry for himself but getting on with life despite the hand he had been dealt with. I have never been in the military but have been in and seen some pretty intense and life threatening incidents and seen people killed and seriously injured. The part when he said that he’d rather the physical pain over severe PTSD hit home for me , as it is absolutely true. For when one has an PTSD episode it’s as if one is in two different places at once . That is you are both in the present and back in the trauma of the past at the same time, distinguishing the difference between the two can be very hard. I had a pretty bad experience last year , the worst I’ve ever had, PTSD never goes away, one has to learn to manage it . One will go months or years then bang all of sudden it can hit you like a ton of bricks. Lots of respect to him for his honesty and bravery 👍

@Eden-vb4qr

10 ай бұрын

Please can people stop saying PTSD is forever, i have personally witnessed people recover from PTSD through EMDR and therapy.

@MickAngelhere

10 ай бұрын

@@Eden-vb4qr it is something that is ongoing and the truth of it is, many people have different degrees of PTSD . Not all those who have the condition are chronically crippled by it , some can overcome it , for others it can take longer. I thought that I had dealt with mine , interestingly it took years before it became a problem. As the person who was helping me said , at the time of the incidents they might have not affected you but over time each incident builds up and before long the bottle is full and you cannot take anymore. The last time I had issues with PTSD was in 22 a few years since I last had a problem all it takes is something to trigger it and then it’s happening again. A mate of mine knew what was happening and just grabbed me and held me tight, saying it’s ok , everything is ok. For I literally as he said to me afterwards that I went to pieces. For me I have to stop and recognise what’s happening and breathe to relax , mine is nowhere near as severe as whole lot of others but for many it’s an ongoing struggle and without support many don’t make it . The ghosts that come back to haunt you are real and laying them to rest and making peace with them is harder still , the screams of absolute mortal terror is a sound I never can forget. Yes for many it can be overcome and never return but I would not be the only one, who would tell you that sometimes they come back after years lying dormant.

@SobrietyandSolace

9 ай бұрын

I’ve had flashbacks combined with hypnagogic/hypnopompic hallucinations and sleep paralysis where I relived surviving a bombing, rape etc but I could literally see it happened by at the same time as being in my room and hearing my alarm and knowing that I was going to get a bollocking at work for being late because I couldn’t move or wake up and they haven’t got time for me shaking, crying, with my heart racing as if it all just happened to me all over again

He is a tough cookie I know a lot of guys can’t talk about this stuff he’s almost cracking jokes, The heart of the British astounds me at times

This man's story is powerful.

Absolute Hero! Can't even describe how proud we are of our veterans.

This bloke is such an inspiration to life and a wonderful man with a wonderful story who did a fantastic job it's just a shame that the US pulled out the way they did this bloke must be feeling the pain from that alone as well as his injuries he deserves a platinum medal along with others

If you think u have a tough time and ur life is 💩 look at this man. He was already dead his head was hanging off, he amputated his leg and got several serious injuries but he fought him back to a „normal“ life. This man is a hero and a man who you can proudly look up to. Big respect 🫡

He's been through all that and is adamant he's not suffering from PTSD and yet there are people claiming PTSD because somebody's hurt their feelings.

This man’s resilience and grit to crack on, amazing

I was badly injured in a motorcycle accident with head injury, spinal fractures , tears, dislocations, left side loss of use, etc. I am thankful to see your story and inspired by you ❤ I found your story similar regarding both the mental and physical aspects. I laughed about your idea to ditch the leg because I share your views - If it's a hindrance, make it go away... At one time, I wanted my left arm gone due to that severe, relentless pain. Agreed ❤ the cries are necessary, and I appreciate hearing you speak that. Sometimes, you just reach the point where it's too hard, and you don't want to quit, but you deserve to damn well cry. It helps 'shake it off' to keep going 💪. Thank you sooooo much for sharing all you have. I am still grieving and working hard at trying to wrap myself around my new me, some 5 years later... just, thank you ❤ I won't stop. I feel renewed to seek what you found; that new passion that'll come close to what I want back.

Hi Paul, remember seeing the programme a few years ago and seeing you lying in bed having been blown up and wondering if you made it. So glad that you did and have achieved absolute wonders since getting back. True Commando spirit mate!

Amazing human being!! Keep shining!

Do you know how much a wheelchair like that costs. Would love to even get to go to the park for once but can’t get the equipment. What I’m most impressed with is how in the hell this man survived his initial injuries. Determination beyond belief and a lot of people working hard to save him.

Good man! Job well done, enjoy your life and keep telling your story. You give a lot of ppl the hope they need!