Suicide in veterans - a Dad's heartbreaking story

In 2021, there were 253 UK veterans who took their own lives.
George Ellis was one of them.
Please take a few minutes to listen to the heartbreaking story, as told by George’s dad, Adrian.
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Пікірлер: 30

  • @siouxsiesiouxwilson7247
    @siouxsiesiouxwilson72472 күн бұрын

    Had Suicides in my Life, Broke my Heart, 30plus Years ago. Am here should you need support X

  • @claireleblancfoster8010
    @claireleblancfoster80104 күн бұрын

    Terribly sad, Love and Light to you. God Bless ❤

  • @margaretoconnor4080
    @margaretoconnor40803 күн бұрын

    I'm so sorry for the loss of your amazing son, My prayers go to you and for all of the tremendous work you are doing. I just think that it is bad that veterans have to rely on charities for the support they need after putting their lives in the line of fire. ♥

  • @DavidGalich77
    @DavidGalich773 күн бұрын

    The question of why is what got to him. Rest In Peace...hero!

  • @tobycowern5677
    @tobycowern56773 күн бұрын

    Breaks my heart watching this. Terribly sad, but WELL done to the GEO team and partners for moving forward in such a positive manner....

  • @rangerwhite5165
    @rangerwhite51653 күн бұрын

    How tragic. Sadly one of many.

  • @tommyrocker33
    @tommyrocker333 күн бұрын

    Deeply sorry for your loss sir, my condolences to you and your family. And huge respect for the life saving work at Hull4Heroes in light of tragedy - hats off to all involved. Always appreciate what the Veterans Foundation do, from the bottom of my heart, thank you. Take care and stay safe out there.

  • @kyleglover8582
    @kyleglover85823 күн бұрын

    This video has been an enormous eye opener

  • @MrG77
    @MrG773 күн бұрын

    So sorry for your loss. Its so sad. I just wish there was more help out there for the vets suffering in silence . The things these soldiers see and go through must be hell on earth. Especially after watching your army bros getting shot or blown up and not getting time to process what happened and just have to get your kit on and go back out kicking down doors. Crazy.🙏

  • @Claymore15.
    @Claymore15.3 күн бұрын

    As a veteran myself, I fight demons every day! I've had 3 veteran friends take there life's my heart goes out to you and what your doing is amazing !! This needs more attention by the government and the MOD. Your son was one of the best as a fellow infantryman I fully understand his demons!

  • @joshbraithers6846

    @joshbraithers6846

    3 күн бұрын

    Hope you're doing alright mate. I have no idea who you are but I'm here for you.

  • @DonaldDuck666

    @DonaldDuck666

    2 күн бұрын

    you killed people your enemies or neglected your comareds which is also killing, now their souls are hounting you want to make revenge on you. tell them "go away satan"

  • @danny500k8

    @danny500k8

    Күн бұрын

    Dear sir. I never went in, my gran stopped my family. I wanted to join right into my 20s. I grew up in a cop n army town back in 80s On an estate with folk who saw blitz, & ww2 vets something defined me. Way they walked, carried on. They will give you time of day. They taught me what they knew from 1940s 50s. Old music, Honestly when i look back that was real england. 20 years ago i ended up in employment 10 months in a section where i had loads of ex vets..best trustworthy folk. We the public are indebted & grateful for each decade year month day hour minute you put in to make our country best Anytime of the day we stand by our gaurdians of time Anything we can do for you, please reach out. Your the men & women who gave for us We love you. country you fought for does. May God bless you with such an indomitble strength.

  • @danny500k8
    @danny500k8Күн бұрын

    A don of a man, fine person. hope country rises up & supports values Men & women who gave so much on this timeline.

  • @doug9606
    @doug96064 күн бұрын

    Truly sorry for your loss. RIP. Arte et marte.

  • 3 күн бұрын

    This really hits.

  • @flabby2142
    @flabby21424 күн бұрын

    RIP hero

  • @smokejaguar67
    @smokejaguar673 күн бұрын

    WO2 James Welsh of the Royal Scots was another... Gone but never forgotten my mate

  • @GreatWhiteBud420.
    @GreatWhiteBud420.9 сағат бұрын

    R.I.P George "GEO" Ellis

  • @HRM.H
    @HRM.H4 күн бұрын

    Great innitiative

  • @thelastaustralian7583
    @thelastaustralian75832 күн бұрын

    Lest Ye Forget

  • @jimfraser734
    @jimfraser7344 күн бұрын

    Power to ya Brother!💪

  • @mickeyhoward3851
    @mickeyhoward38513 күн бұрын

    Men don't talk - so true, and yet it's a reoccurring problem. Really hope GEO makes a difference.

  • @bryanwalkerCT7729
    @bryanwalkerCT772916 сағат бұрын

    💔💔💔 #MHLivingHellLeapyear2024 💔💔💔

  • @rosamundmartin752
    @rosamundmartin752Күн бұрын

    It is the responsibility of the government to take care of our veterans - they have been neglected and ignored for too long - it was bad enough for them both during and after two world wars, but we now know how war affects those who served - there is no longer any excuse for the pretence that this issue doesn't exist; too many veterans homeless, disregarded, and left to fend for themselves

  • @Davidtr110
    @Davidtr1103 күн бұрын

    I