I would please ask that all negative comments and political opinions be kept out of this very patriotic video. Senior Chief Byers, on behalf of my entire family and friends I wish to thank you for your bravery, courage, valor and valiant fighting spirit as you have helped to ensure the safety and security of Americans everywhere. Please know sir that the sacrifices of your team will not soon be forgotten by me, my family and friends or our country, Americans everywhere stand with you and your family as you move forward with your lives, and we stand ready to help you in any way we can, best of luck to you and your family in all your future endeavors and once again thank you so much for your service to our great nation!

@michaellarsen9518

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jake! I second the motion! USN-RET

@bobshaw4063

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service!

@sappert1952

5 жыл бұрын

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@sappert1952

5 жыл бұрын

He’s got a beautiful little girls I like how she keeps looking at her father with admiration. She is so proud of her daddy. I love it.

@bobwickman658

4 жыл бұрын

Well said sir.

Is it just me or does this young man look every inch the part.? Healthy, very handsome, with a strong and capable look about him , his bearing and physical presence is everything one would envisage of such a Warrior. Just looking at him you can feel his inner power.

The world needs more men like this

Beautiful family and a great man. You can see how much his wife loves him with her unending grip, and his daughter when she smiles as he calls her name in his speech. And what a brave and courageous man, incredible.

Proud to have served with (then HN) Byers in 2000. We were the 2 most junior Corpsmen who earned our ESWS during the deployment. Proud of you man! Peace to you and yours.

@davidfrey5654

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service to our country Tony.

@dontsugarcoat2729

Жыл бұрын

Got himself a oriental girl

@michaelbubbles

Жыл бұрын

@@dontsugarcoat2729 …and?

@dontsugarcoat2729

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelbubbles typical! Ticket to usa

@michaelbubbles

Жыл бұрын

@@dontsugarcoat2729 Are you stupid or something? She was already an American citizen, you bigoted louse.

what a humble, poised, unostentious man. What a beautiful family. Hannah is so lovely. God bless all our servicemen and women.

@andymckane7271

3 жыл бұрын

hlamb37. Senior (now Master Chief) Byers' family obviously have had and shall always have a huge role in this gentleman's (Byers') life. Watching this ceremony in late September 2020 brought many tears to my eyes. The Americans who served in our Armed Forces honorably---of all ranks---are the Americans I shall always be proudest of. Thank you for your service, and thank you, hlamb37, for recognizing the qualities of this wonderful family. And that you for acknowledging God in wishing him to "bless all our servicemen and women."

@raymondcote2414

3 жыл бұрын

he didnt do nothing for me

@starrfaithfull6934

9 ай бұрын

​@raymondcote2414 Well, improve your grammar and perhaps Santa Claus will bring you something nice this year.

I'm german, but i also don't understand why someone downvote this video! I would be very happy if our soldiers would be honored in a similar way! I wish all the best for the soldiers and their families of our Allied Forces in the US!!!

@tj-kv6vr

4 жыл бұрын

I believe i can explain. There are some who don't understand that our Military members don't start a war, Politicians do. Winston Churchill said it best..."Never was so much owed by so many to so few"

@manlius

4 жыл бұрын

@@tj-kv6vr The same can be said for the police. It makes me angry when I see people protesting the police. The police are just enforcing the laws made by the politicians--and the people are the ones who voted for the politicians. It's hypocrisy.

@thomas.albrecht1982

4 жыл бұрын

It might be kind of respectless to downvote this video in relation to E.C. Byers and/or his family and brotherhood, but especialy as a german, who I am as much, there is a lot of problematic stuff shown in this video, that would give me a reason to downvote this (in fact I did not). "Our" soldiers, following the rules of so called "Innere Führung" (meaning inner guidance), would have the duty to deny the command on going into a "war on terror", because it is an inhuman and illegal war. Especially the Special Forces and the Drones are causing so much colleteral damage and human suffering all over the world that we can´t just leave this pathetic ceremonies and speeches uncriticized. Don´t get me wrong, most of german soldiers in the present days also don´t deny their commands in this context. So it may be right, that politicians start a war but only soldiers give them the capability to make it happen. It is an important lesson of World War II that every single person (soldier) has to take responsibility for one´s own actions.

@choongta

4 жыл бұрын

@@manlius You're just hiding behind the politicians. If you were Rodney King or George Floyd, you wouldn't be so angry. Protests were direct reactions to abuses of the laws (and not the laws themselves). If you made a mistake, acknowledge it...learn it...and, avoid it. Don't push that responsibility off to the politicians.

@onlythewise1

3 жыл бұрын

@@tj-kv6vr cheap talk put your money were your mouth is , underpaid soldiers

One of the best speeches I have ever heard. Humble, strong and focused. Thank you Snr Chief Byers.

The Senior Chief was also awarded the Navy Cross and 5 - that's right 5 - Bronze Stars with Combat Valor pin. He represents what it means when people say "warrior." Next time you hear some idiot athlete use that term when talking about whatever sportsball they are playing - remember what this man and others like him have done for our country. That hostage is alive today and enjoying the rest of his life because of this man and the team that were there to rescue him. Much respect from a former Marine.

@anthonylafayette4385

6 жыл бұрын

He was never awarded a Navy Cross. "Manila John" Basilone was awarded a Medal of Honor and Navy Cross. Senior chief Byers no, with all due respect to the chief. As a Marine you should know that.

@nunyabiznez6381

4 жыл бұрын

My uncle was awarded 1 Bronze Star and three purple hearts and I thought that was a big deal. Of course it cost him an arm and a leg, literally, both left behind in a jungle in Vietnam.

@darcskies777

3 жыл бұрын

What's with you weirdos and mentioning athletes and taking their use of the word out-of-context? When an athlete says that do you seriously think they mean they're trained killers ready for a literal war? You dont sound like a badass when you say that, you dont sound patriotic. You sound like a slow person that doesn't understand nuance and the complexity of language.

@aidanjoyce3248

3 жыл бұрын

Hes an american hero goddamnit

@bernieweber4663

3 жыл бұрын

@@darcskies777 What! Seriously dude, have you lost your marbles? The term hero should not be used to describe a safety making a game saving tackle or a trained athlete hitting the ball one foot over a fence. It is used to describe the person pulling someone out of the water from a cliff face or someone cooling off a fire that has engulfed a load of 500 pound bombs in a replenishment accident so they don't cook off and kill 200 of their shipmates sleeping one deck below the flight deck of a carrier. Or the grunt running into bullets to get close enough to take out a machine gun nest. Ghoh with that bullshyt.

Thank you for your service, brother. I remember a quote, " Where do we get such men?" To those who gave all, you will never be forgotten. Army, Nam 67 & 68.

I also would like to thank Chief Byers for what he's done for our countrymen . I'm also glad that he gave his family recognition. Our families never get any medals or sometimes even mentioned in the comments. My family kept our family as a place I knew I could come home to and rest . They allowed me to focus on the mission and not have to worry about if everything was going to be OK. My wife was my rock. She passed away 2 years before I retired. She loved the military life . I've met alot of SEALS , I flew with JSOC on a EC130 that supported there mission . I've never met a more dedicated bunch of people who was focused on the mission. Willingly ready to lay down there life for you or me if need be.

As an Asian American Army vet, I salute you Senior Chief Edward C. Byers Jr. Your beautiful family is the wind for your sail. My first time seeing the Medal of Honor induction ceremony. Proud to be part of our military family. Diversity is the secret of America’s strength. I had the honor to serve and bled with the men and women of the military. I can assure you whatever our background or beliefs, our blood are of the same color.

@bme7491

Жыл бұрын

Why in the world did you bring race into this?

@kizzik

Жыл бұрын

@B Me why not?! That's the beauty of white privilege. You don't have to think much about it. So, what part of my statement doesn't make sense to you?

@alenbino

9 ай бұрын

​@@bme7491why da fxck not? Ppl are bringing race becasue they are proud of it

@bme7491

9 ай бұрын

@@alenbino Because it ultimately only breeds divisiveness, contention, hatred and violence. We all need to get ethnicity out of our minds and be the HUMAN race. Only then can we move forward without annihilating ourselves.

My dad retired as a Senior Chief. Nothing but respect, Sir!

Senior Chief Edward C. Byers Jr.Belated Congratulations ! Proud of You Navy Seal. I'm an Air Force Veteran from a Navy Family. You have a beautiful family. I watched the whole Induction Ceremony. It was beautiful.

Senor Chief, what is left to say? Thank you. Your wife and daughter are blessed to have you in their lives and vice versa. I, like many people am struggling. Two of my three children have addiction issues, my best friend's son was just diagnosed with Schizophrenia, and a very, very holy woman I know just lost her second daughter to an overdose. This life is hard. Men like you, particularly with your dedication to St. Michael, bring HOPE to my heart when I need it most. Thank you for your DEEDS. In His love, Sean

Thank you Senior Chief, the Brotherhood and all who go into harm's way. It was an honor.

Thank you brother in arms. To a job well done, walk with your head held high. Army Vet 1975 - 1981.

Every time the highest award is given, it always comes with tragedy. I'm sure I speak for everyone who received the award that they would give it back to get the boys back that were the heroes didn't make it home.

These guys are heroes we need more heroes greetings from Great Britain 🇬🇧 we always have your back❤

you can just look at that man's family blood and through marriage and tell he is blessed, I envy him

I can't believe some of these comments on here about his wife being Asian .....omg ... they are a beautiful family!! He seems very happy☺️

@kevinzhang3313

4 жыл бұрын

Says something about prejudice which still stands in America, it's just a part of it.

@TheBatugan77

4 жыл бұрын

@QUE VERGAS Not true. You're as ignorant as anybody.

@TheBatugan77

4 жыл бұрын

@@kevinzhang3313 Get bent. I've been to every continent except Antarctica. And I've seen prejudice and bigotry everywhere I went.

@TheBatugan77

4 жыл бұрын

@QUE VERGAS Yep. You're ignorant. My screen name, by the way, is Tagalog.

@waltertaffs1737

4 жыл бұрын

Senior Chief I praise God for your devotion of your duty and yes setting a example of all the Seals who put their life in harm's way everyday.God bless you and your family and I wanted to say politely to your wife she is so gorgeous .

Thank you to the Department of Defense and to the Department of the Navy for putting this solemn ceremony on KZread. Prior to tonight, I have never seen the induction of anyone into the Hall of Heroes. I am most thankful to have been able to watch this video this evening. Senior Chief Byers' humbleness and his gift of oral communications and his compassion for his fellow team members and for his country came to me at a most appropriate time. Thank you to Senior Chief Byers' wife and daughter, to his parents, to his in-laws and to his brother. As a former Navy junior, as a lover of Navy history, I strongly believe in the value to the team of the strong family many of our service members have. Senior Chief Byers is the personification of "in the highest tradition of the Naval Service." Thank you to the Senior (now Master Chief) and to his family. And to our beloved United States Navy.

Seals are so bad ass. I was a Sea Bee in the 80's and remember one guy from boot camp who wanted to be a seal. While we smoked, talked and lounged this guy was doing push ups and upside down sit ups. I don't know if he ever made it but I served with many at Port Hueneme and they are the finest of what this Country has to offer.

@FactsDominate

6 жыл бұрын

While he is indeed a badass, and I respect and admire his deeds, you are wrong!! Marines are the finest this country has to offer. Don't believe me? Ask any SEAL. Oorah. Semper Fi.

@youbestbequiet

6 жыл бұрын

I would disagree. My father was a marine for 20 years, my best friend is retired as well from Marine corp. I will take a marine over any other branch but as far as elites, Your average marine couldn't handle a day in the life of a seal. With all due respect

@davilagaming392

5 жыл бұрын

The Truth I disagree as well as i am training for buds SEALS are the hardest in training and on the battle field. I had trouble picking what branch to go to so I went for the hardest I wanted to be a green beret like my father or a marine like my uncle but I chose to go beyond that

@lawoftheland5923

4 жыл бұрын

@@FactsDominate Laughs in CAG.

@ObamaFromKenya

Жыл бұрын

@@davilagaming392 did you make it🤷🏻‍♂️

You are a great man, Senior chief Byers. As a US army veteran, I salute you and the other medal of honor winners (dead & alive). I am proud to watch these type of ceremonies.

@desrroyerkidgaming154

4 жыл бұрын

You like me

@raymondcote2414

3 жыл бұрын

why dose have a shit eating grin on hjs face????

USMC Vet, Thank you SR Chief Byers!

Brave man , Team leader , American ! Brave wife ,Brave Daughter! What a woman! What a daughter! Being a child of a Korean and Vietnam war soldier , I know what it is to see dad off on deployments. I know what it is to be home and see mother doing her best to keep the world normal and hide her fears and anxiety! I salute all of you! As a USN veteran I say GO NAVY !

Senior Chief Byers God bless you, your team, and family ! To those evil people who wrote such nasty comments you are not worth a comment. The utmost respect to all Navy Seals who answer the call of our country. Cheryl

I am feel honored whenever I observe great bravery when it is properly recognized. I served as a pilot in the USAF 1961 - 1975. Four deployments to Vietnam. It was an honor to serve this nation...

I was USAF 93-97 and Byers makes me super proud. I got goosebumps thinking about what he did. Hero.

Thank you for everything you do and stand for! 1SG RET-USA

Makes me proud of USA and your great heroes. Congratulations, hats off!

He makes me proud to be an american

@roguetrooper7199

4 жыл бұрын

he makes me proud and his family and im from the uk .

@roberthart5243

3 жыл бұрын

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@raymondcote2414

3 жыл бұрын

lol

@rileypoe7331

3 жыл бұрын

@@roberthart5243 you good buddy? Do I need to check on you?

BZ Senior Chief Byers. A warm hug from a Spanish Navy Brother.

It is overwhelming to witness this and to learn about extremely brave feats being accomplished by navy Seal Operatives. Kudos to all SF in US and India too.

There is nothing more dangerous and intimidating than a warrior equipped with the strength and armor of God! ✨

Hand Salute. Two! Thank you Senior Chief!

Thank you, Senior Chief.

Congratulations to senior Chief Edward C Byers. Thank you sir for you incredible service. Sir your daughter stole the show. She’s so precocious and loves you so. You have a beautiful family. Our country will never forget your unselfish service. Anchors Away 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@thompsonsmith7798

Жыл бұрын

Hello Dear How are you doing today?

why would any one dislike this its to honour the man and the medal shame on all you that dislike this

I served my country . . . for 14+ years - 4 year active Air Force, and 10+ Army National Guard & Reserve. However, I've never gone into harms way . . . which became more a norm . . . after 9/11. However, I can proudly state that I served with the best . . . who defended the continued value of freedom provided by all members . . . of the Armed Forces.

What an INCREDIBLE speech by the Senior Chief!! God bless you and your beautiful family 🇺🇲 Former Bubblehead

I salute your heroism Senior Chief God's speed to you may he bless you and your family!

Congratulations Senior Chief Byers, you more than earned your place on that panel...a panel that includes Lt. Michael Murphy (US Navy SEAL). The thing about the US Navy SEALs that is so impressive is their humble attitude. They are the guys that handle their country's business and like Lt Michael Murphy said, "You are always in the fight."

A True Hero I thank you Sir!!!!

3460 medal of honour speaks volumes about the warrior spirit of the Nation

What a magnificent person with a beautiful family.

Senior Chief Edward C.Byers Jr. Belated congratulations. Thank you all for your service and our freedom

Good Job Senior Chief. I know it isn't much. But Thanks to you and your fellow frogmen that keep us safe........... Vet. Gunners Mate.

Master chief. SEAL. Medal of Honor. Much, much respect sir.

an incredible act of courage to save someone's life. this is what the world should be about. love and respect for each other, with sacrifices; making sure we make others better by being better ourselves.

Thank you for your service. So proud of our service men and women.

You have brought great credit to the United States Navy, the United States, the SEAL Teams, to God and self. Let no man speak this man's name or his teammates without reverence. 6 yr Navy veteran myself, Lebanon, & NATO Europe.

@nathansebastian9232

4 жыл бұрын

God bless you n salute you sir

Congratuaions Senior Chief Byers, job well done.

As a proud Army vet I say, "Thank you Senior Chief Byers for your selfless actions in the face of adversity. " May God continue to bless you, your beautiful family, and all of our soldiers, sailors, and airmen.

Just the fact that he made it through hell week is impressive to me. He has unmovable discipline and lethality at his core.

Salute to you Senior Chief truly an Honor to write this. USAF/MSgt/retired; Vietnam Vet 69-70

He deserves all this and more , I wish there more people like him well done from Scotland

@TheBobbymcd

4 жыл бұрын

make that 2 well done's from Scotland.

@bobporch

Жыл бұрын

There are more people like him, but unless they are awarded the Medal of Honor or a VC etc., you will never hear of them. They reside in every freedom loving nation. If you pass one on the street, you will likely never know.

@starguy2718

Жыл бұрын

Bravo Zulu, Chief Byers!

@bluethunder270

Жыл бұрын

Why would a Scot even get himself involved in a discussion about a US Marine? Trying to live off someone else's glory, eh?

SENIOR CHIEF YOU ARE TRULY A BAD ASS. I'M SO GLAD PEOPLE LIKE YOU SIR ARE WATCHING ALL OUR BACKS WHEREVER WE GO ON THIS EARTH. PEACE

My utmost respect to Senior Chief Byers for his service, commitment and self-sacrifice to his team and his Nation.

Brought Tears To Mine Eyes.... God Bless America And Our Selfless Warriors.... A Proud American.....

God bless you, Master Chief Byers and your brethren. Thank you for your service and may your career go from strength to strength.

The US Navy has some of the Greatest Men even to serve as a Seal Team member, no sugar cookies here real warriors when called to duty Honor Country. Thank you all for your service.

Beautiful family..honorable man, husband and father. Blessing to him and his lovely family.

This man is what every man ought to be. Amazing

Proud to be an American- and thankful everyday for warriors like him and his team mates that keep us free

If that don't bring a tear to your eye get out of our country! God bless all the warriors of this great country! God bless this humble warrior and his beautiful family!

Thank you for sharing this. It is July 4 , 2023, and I happened to watch this today. It gave me a feeling of how blessed our nation is, and the importance of preserving it, by the way we live. Thank you.

His daughter is beautiful.

@thompsonsmith7798

Жыл бұрын

Hello Elizabeth How are you doing today?

Thank you for serving our country🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

I am not a US citizen...Why am i in tears watching this video.?

@kathrynmaxwell5910

4 жыл бұрын

Because you live our country. We ate always there for those that need us

@carlabroderick5508

4 жыл бұрын

Most beautiful medal ceremony ever. I watch these for inspiration. The flags in front background and the anthem clutch at my heart. I know the seals have a few serious problems due to their arrogance. One took a photo with a dead enemy, but the navy will eliminate these if it faces its mistakes.

As a Army veteran i'm so proud of our Armed Forces God Bless them all

@sararedfearn4691

Жыл бұрын

And from me a UK veteran of 24 years. Ex WO2 Army JR. God bless the USA and her armed forces.

Thank you for your service. I love that your family is able to see your courage and gallantry being acknowledged by so many. Though you have suffered loss, your team and you have continued to stand up and fight for all of us and our beloved country. I look to my nephew who is just 8 years old and cannot help but be deeply grateful that my family can share in his life because of actions of our service members lile yourself. Chief i thank you that he was born on your team and your watch so he may have freedom to grow and live a full life. I thank you for that continued sacrifice you make leaving your family to go fight for ours. Its a debt we can never repay. But i can promise you i will always be grateful to men and women like yourself sir that fight and make the ultimate sacrifice for all of us. I will never forget nor allow my family to forget that they were safe under your watch. That my nephew was born under your faithful watch. God i pray we never forget your sacrifice for us all and that we always remember those who have taken up your way and given their all to defend us. God bless us all.

Grande herói. Obrigada por seus serviços, direto do Brasil!

Beautiful ceremony and a humble recipient. RIP Nick Cheque. What a beautiful family & speech.

Thank you for your service!

As a 26 year vet of the British Armed Forces I have worked alongside our American allies on numerous occasions. As such, i take great delight in ripping the piss out of them at every opportunity, lol. But by God they do a lot of things very well. This being one of them.... what a great way to honour a courageous serviceman. Great ceremony, amazing story and a brave, deserving serviceman. I salute you too Sir.

Thank you for serving our country and never forgotten. We are the greatest nation on earth

These guys are the tip of the spear that defends our freedoms. There aren't enough words to thank them for their service.

Mad respect to this patriot hero! ❤️🤍🤍🇺🇸🙏🏽God bless you & your family ❣️

God bless you, Senior Chief, Special Navy Seal Warfare Development Group ( Gold Squadron )

Love it that daughter tells mom to smile at 39:07 and then mother acknowledges when she finally catches glimpse of daughter at 39:42

... Grandiose final speech enhancing faith .... thanks soldier ...

YO ED .....YOU ARE TOPS ....YOU ARE BEYOND 4.0 .... THANK GOD FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY THAT SUPPORTS YOU

My uncle, my mom’s brother, was a Pharmacist Mate (now Corpsmen) with the !st Marine Raiders at Guadalcanal and was in the battle of Edson’s Ridge. When the overwhelming Japanese force of 3000 assaulted the ridge it was held by only 800 Raiders, Marine parachute troops. My uncle was treating wounded marines while surrounded by Japanese in the night attack. He was wounded twice during which time he continued treating the wounded until the attack was repelled. For his actions he was awarded a Navy Cross which was a big deal because this was one of our first actions in the Pacific..September 14, 1942. Standards for awards change with the times is my point.

@rexoates4484

Жыл бұрын

You should talk to VA representatives and see what steps you could take to have the award taken under consideration for upgrading to the MOH. Certainly sounds deserving of it. Thank you for your family’s service.

HOOYAH SENIOR CHIEF BYERS!!!!!

Salute to that brave man. With honors and respect. From Singapore.

I was present at a MOH ceremony. Having know the recipient after the ceremony. I manage to get over to him. My chief smiled and asked if I had a cigarette, I replied yes and the guys have a cooler full of beer in the trunk.

God bless those past and present who serve and those who have fallen for our country. I also thank those families of those past and present who serve. You all have my heartfelt thanks, prayers and blessings.

Hoo - yah, Senior Chief! A true warrior and one Senior Chief to another. I appreciate all what you do. Thank you for your service!!

Thank you so much

Big respect. Salute soldier.

There’s a hero not only in the 🇺🇸 but here in Canada 🇨🇦 and world wide!

Proud of of our brothers and sisters over the pond, Chief Byers is a true warrior 🙌🏻 congratulations to him and his family.

The Medal of Honor sums it up. Navy Seal Byers is a genuine hero. I am just glad he survived to receive the Military Honor that he truly deserves. Happy for his family that he came back to them safe. Too many times, we lose the best in old man’s war. And Sometimes we get the best to return despite the odds.

Imagine being in a bar and messing with Senior Chief Byers. Not going to end as well as you expected. Lets be thankful these guys are walking the streets. Proud to be an American. Thank you sir for your service and sacrifices.

@ericsierra-franco7802

2 жыл бұрын

I don't think Byers is the type of guy that hangs around in bars.

It's a team effort. Behind every good man there is a great lady. Some thing my mother once told me and not a truer word said. Bravo Zulu to them all.

Thank you for your service brother. God bless you and your family.

This is what a real man looks like. Glad I found this video. Made my day.

This is what I love about America, they know how to honour their Heroes. Inspirational!

Well done, sir. And a heartfelt "Thank you".