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!

The world needs more men like this

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.

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.

USMC Vet, Thank you SR Chief Byers!

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

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!!!

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 to the Department of Defense and to the Department of the Navy for putting this solemn ceremony on UKposts. 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.

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.

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

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

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."

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

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.

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.

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☺️

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.

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 !

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.

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.

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

Thank you, Senior Chief.

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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.

Hand Salute. Two! Thank you Senior Chief!

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

He makes me proud to be an american

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

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

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.

A True Hero I thank you Sir!!!!

Thank you for your service!

gratitude beyond words to you and your team.

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.

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 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Thank you so much

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

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

What a magnificent person with a beautiful family.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

This man is what every man ought to be. Amazing

Congratuaions Senior Chief Byers, job well done.

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

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

OUR WORLD NEEDS GREAT PEOPLE LIKE THIS!!!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Thank you.

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 serving our country🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

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

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

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

Thanks a lot !!!

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

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.

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.

Proud of your valiant deed! God continue to bless you & family🎉🗽

Big respect. Salute soldier.

I haven't been serving for long but I got the absolute chills watching this

thank you for your service. god bless you and your family.

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

Knocked me on my ass we r so blessed to have these kind of men in our lives our nation n now in in our hearts love u dude thank u for ur service

So glad I stumbled across this video. Loved watching it.

I am not American but much respect to Mr. Byers and his family. He made a great and touching speech. Admiration for him and his family as they have to shoulder much when he is on assignment. Thank you and Kamsa hamnida!

Six years later, this ceremony is so meaningful. I’m especially proud to see a Navy SEAL receive the Congressional Medal of Honor because I hold the Navy in high regard. I worked for the Center For Naval Analyses for 35 years and am proud of the people, including Navy officers, that I worked with. There’s no better group of brothers and sisters than the United States Navy and its FFRDC.

I salute you Senior Chief. Thank you for your service Sir. May God bless you.

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

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

Respect from Portugal. Men of Honor