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Ryan and his loved ones cope with the ups and downs of Ryan being recalled to active duty in Iraq.

Posted 11/11/09
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Kaitlyn (11/29/2009 4:50:28 PM)

This documentary has really helped alot of people I think, or at least I know it has helped me understand. I currently have a brother who has just returned from IRAQ and I pray everyday knowing he is safe and back in the states. My family was told he would not be returning over to the middle east but to my surprise he is returning to AFGHANISTAN next June. I understand what Ryan's parents and family are going through. It is some of the hardest times I had to go through knowing my brother may never return home. I think what Ryan does is very courages and strong. He should be acknowledged for what he does whether you agree with it or not. He is doing a job that no one else would want to do. God bless Ryan and his family. God Bless all the men who are serving our country.

Kaylee (11/27/2009 5:11:43 PM)

First of all I dont think its disrespectful or wrong for a soldier to say it sucks to do there job. Its fine to complain in fact it is one of the best things they can do to release there stress. It just so happens that he has a camera to complain to. Its not like hes holding a sign protesting hes simply stating his opinion and these so called wives with there comments on here about there husbands being downrange for 2 yrs you are full of shi$ the army has regs on the amount of consecutive days you can be downrange. I am all for Ryan and his family my husband just got back and he was lucky he had it alot better than Ryan but I think people need to relize soldiers have a right to complain it gets there feelings and frustration out however the army does restrict the way you complain and you sign a piece of paper agreeing to that. Thank u to all the men and women who serve and there families who go through hell with them.

Nathan (11/26/2009 2:12:23 AM)

Ryan god bless you man... im in the army myself and i know how hard it can be being away from loved ones... i know what ur going through man... just know u have me along with millions of other ppl praying for you... come home safe and just keep your head up like u have been doing... ill be praying for you and your brother.. god bless

theycallmepap (11/24/2009 1:34:10 AM)

Honestly?? For all of you saying Ryan is disrespectful, you need to take a step back. I guarantee you not a one of those soldiers fighting for our country are glad they are where they are. That being said, I think they are brave and very proud to be fighting for our country. But I guarantee you every single soldier lives for the day they get to come home. None of them want to stay out there any longer than they have to. Not to mention, Ryan said it would be easy to get out of if he had to, but he wouldn't do that. Going back to Iraq is something he knew he HAD to do. But of course he's not going to like it...I think it's very disrespectful of you people to be saying those things about him while he's over there fighting for YOU. If you think it's such a treat to be in their shoes, then you go do it, and I'd love to see you do it without complaining just once.

theycallmepap (11/24/2009 1:27:22 AM)

This was such a great show. I have no relatives or anyone, for that matter, who is or has served time...so it was really interesting to see what it is like over there. It wasn't like I expected, at all. But thanks to all of our troops, and I hope Ryan and his brother come home safely. I'll pray for them both, and their family.

infantrywife1108 (11/23/2009 8:30:00 PM)

first i didnt say he was disrespectful. i said he cried and complained and acted as he was the only one that serves. i wish this war was over too. my husband is currently going through his first deployment and is already scheduled to go again. but i knew that could happen when i married him. hes was already experiencing ptsd on his leave and he has bad knees etc but he wants to serve his country he wants to help and he wants to go back overseas. everyone keeps saying "thank you ryan. thank you ryan." like hes serving by himself. what about all the soldiers we've lost. what about all the soldiers that have been injured. but just bc ryan was on a tv show you can only thank him. um no. but ryan shouldnt complain about going over twice in 8 years. i dont think ppl should have to keep going over but yes face it were in a war so its going to happen. and when he signed those papers he knew that. he signed up..wasnt drafted. i just pray for EVERY soldier out there fighting for us and our freedom.

R2024 (11/23/2009 2:27:31 PM)

Thanks to all of our troops out there. We do not say it enough. Ryan, I hope you return home safe along with your brother.

Jareb (11/22/2009 9:24:02 AM)

This is a very important video. We got to know Ryan on the Real World (Brooklyn was one of the best seasons ever) and we get to see what his life is like now. For those of us who don't have family/friends in Iraq, we get to see the conditions they live in, what life is like there and what they have to endure every day. It makes the war seem less nameless/faceless to those of us in the above-mentioned category. I hope MTV continues this as a series and also follows Aaron.

Susan (11/20/2009 1:58:10 PM)

Ryan--you were difinately my favorite on Real World--I think of you often and hope that you and all soldiers return home safely--take care!

g3m1nn1 (11/20/2009 7:59:00 AM)

is this only one episode or are there going to be more/

Michelle (11/19/2009 10:54:42 AM)

Thanks to MTV for keeping us updated since Ryan received the news of his second deployment. I will pray that he, his brother, and all US military personnel will arrive home safely and soon!

junior121280 (11/19/2009 9:37:32 AM)

RYAN HOPE EVERYTHING IS SAFE KEEP YOUR HEAD UP AND GET OUT THERE SAFE HOPE YOU AND BEYA MAKE AND LIVE HAPPILY BUT MOST COME HOME TO YOUR FAMILY AND WEIEND WE ONLY LIVE HR APART I FROM HARRISBURG AND KEEP YOU HEAD WE PRAYING FOR YA

Karen (11/18/2009 3:24:46 PM)

I also think they are kept over there way longer than they need to be mentally. I come from military and have 3 active members now. It is hard for everyone but especially the one who is there. Ryan is like another son. I pray for all of them and for us. Our military is volunteer so those haters need to realize that without our military, we would be screwed, Rock on Ryan and all my other sons, daughters, brothers and sisters. Get home safe!

Karen (11/18/2009 2:50:59 PM)

Ryan, I will pray for you and your family along with my daughter, son in law and all the other brave soldiers fighting for us. I ffel for you and know you and your family are scared. Just know you are loved and will never be forgotten.

bbbrutal (11/17/2009 9:12:21 PM)

infantrywife1108, and anyone calling ryan disrespectful: ryan said in the beginning the war was something he believed in however his feelings changed, as did many. i don't think it's fair to call him disrespectful. and by ryan showing his story of returning to iraq is telling the story of many soldiers returning. he absolutely does not act as if he's the only one going through this tough time and i think he's trying to shed light on such a dark situation. after the real world: brooklyn and after people learned about/fell in love with ryan, more young people got involved... such as raising awareness for the troops fighting for us. i cried so much. this was such a touching video to watch. i really wish this war could be over, but god bless every soldier fighting for out country.

Stephanie (11/17/2009 3:51:16 PM)

wow. i cried. Many families are affected each day by this. My prayers go out to each one of them. Thank you so much. And thank you to MTV for showing this side that we hardly knew about... Ryan and all the soldiers out there. Im praying you all come back safely.

anapedraza18 (11/17/2009 2:49:21 PM)

i think soldiers need someone to hold on to. My husband just got back from iraq in may, he missed the birth of his first baby and everyday he used to tell me that the only thing keeping him going was the two of us. its nice for them to know that they have a support system waiting for them at home. the sacrifice so much and the least we can do is respect them, support them and pray for them. I wish this wars can be over very soon so every soldier can return home where they belong. God bless them

kilikikina (11/17/2009 2:23:31 AM)

i just wanna give props to Baya. I understand wat she is going through. My boyfreind got shipped out in early october and it is hard. We were friends for a long time and we became official a week before he left and I love him alot but sometimes i wonder if he wantd tht commitment for reassurance tht he wld have someone to come home to. I guess all we can do is support them and hope that the love is for the right reasons.

pituchi (11/16/2009 7:57:11 PM)

They sent them there so they can steal oil and be safe, why dont they do something wiht Darfur and stop the genocide there???

AidansMommy (11/15/2009 10:31:46 PM)

WTF are you talking about? he wasn't crying about it. He was just saying how he was feeling, and the truth about Iraq. What do you think your husband is going to do while over there, if you think your husband doesn't complain while he's around his buddies, you are naive seriously. I can't imagine being over there in Iraq, especially now that everything has basically calmed down, it's boring over there, so my husband says, so of course there is complaining. And this is Ryans SECOND deployment, and he probably didn't really think he would get called again, since he wasn't active duty, and probably thought he would only get called if something bad happened. I think him venting about his feelings is good, it's better than keeping them pent up inside of him. And he didn't ask to get out, what episode did you watch. You are being quite nasty and rude in this comment. He is doing his duty, if he wants to complain let him, he's still serving his country, his mind and his heart are in the right spot. I'm sorry your husband is going to miss the birth of your first child, but you don't need to be so mean in your comment. My husband was here for the birth of our son, but missed his entire first year. He was home for 1.5months of our son's life, all split up. He missed all the firsts. So I know what it's like. Don't compare your situation to anyone else's, that is not fair.

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