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'The Reaper's' Most Traumatic Battle that Still Haunts Him Today | Nick Irving

Julian Dorey Daily

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FULL EPISODE: "REAPER" Sniper on the Bloodiest 5 Days in...

🚨 Nick “The Reaper” Irving — one of America’s most legendary snipers — opens up about the most traumatic battle of his career, a moment that still haunts him to this day.

From the frontlines of war to the aftermath of carrying that weight home, Nick shares a raw, unfiltered look at what soldiers endure long after the bullets stop flying.

Inside this episode:

Nick Irving’s most traumatic battle

How combat memories follow soldiers home

What “The Reaper” still struggles with today

Why war leaves scars beyond the battlefield

⚠️ These are the stories few soldiers are willing to share.

**TIMESTAMPS**
00:00 – Ordered to Take Out “The Chechen” Sniper, Gory War & Safe House
09:29 – Evacuation Starts, Marines Recover Them, Immediate PTSD
20:52 – Benjamin Cop’s Legacy, Going Out Same Night in Kandahar
35:23 – Leaving the Army Begins, Wife Learns Nick’s Reputation
43:54 – Becoming a Private Contractor, Baghdad Operations
51:16 – Officially Leaving, What’s Next, Family Complications

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20 Comments

@cmac720 7 months ago

You can tell the reaper don’t tell everything he’s seen or feels to protect his sanity. Much respect!

@THEE-NANDO 11 months ago

Thank you cop, you paid the ultimate price for us, my heart breaks for you and your family and friends brother.

@bigjay8893 1 month ago

Nick is genuinely one of the few vets a will sit and never skip a single part. I find him to be completely genuine and moving and every interview shows his strength of character having to relive his combat experiences ❤ much love

@ronharvey8442 6 months ago

There is nothing more humbling than what he is discussing. He is right, backing out isn't on the menu.

@facethao7983 7 months ago

Bro needs a MOVIE!!! 💪

@traningday 11 months ago (edited)

The thing that messes with my mind the most is the best American laid their life’s down for their fellow brothers in Arms.
It takes a very special type of individual to run towards flying bullets to save one of his brothers.
“There is no grater love that the one that lay his life for another”.

@adolphusbrown8097 9 months ago

The very definition of "thanks you for your service 👍🏽💪🏽🙏🏽

@Jamespence-l9v 4 months ago

Great respect for you and your service. I grew up with a bit of violence and it was a tough time for me until I was about 35. I can not begin to compare my dealing with issues to the pain and issues that you’ve gone through. I can say that I strongly believe many have deep problems dealing with in their lives. I also think sharing can be healing. You seem to be a pretty chill guy and I’d enjoy hanging and listening to what you’d have to say.
Thanks again for sharing.

@joey.esp13 11 months ago

Man i can never get tired of listening to ur podcast and Nick 2, just started this right now. His podcast he did with Shawn Ryan almost had me in tears.

@sissy8563 5 months ago

I really HOPE someone with the budget makes a movie about him & his crew.. I hope they make it before he’s too old to enjoy a documentary/ movie about his career. I’ve made sure to push this man’s name to my grandsons to check him out. Everytime he does a podcast / interview , I learn something more.

@Mr.universe. 11 months ago

I love and respect Nick, Im sorry that you had to go through that! You're good soldier and a great man!

@TyraFelder-p8i2s 2 months ago

They say the truth lifts the heart like water quenches thirst

@brittw_00 2 months ago

Absolutely love and adore nick . His interview w/ Shawn had me in tears .

@hdjt4341 6 months ago

Yoooooo that shit threw me for a loop when he said Columbus Ga 😂😂 thats my home town

@Mister_Fayce 9 months ago

20:20 Dude. One of my Army battle buddies who did an 06' Ramadi Iraq tour with me takes care of me now as my caregiver. Him and my other battle buddies are always telling me about some crazy shit that I did on deployment, or even just stuff from regular Infantry Garrison life, and I just sit here dumbfounded. Like: I did.... WHAT?! sometimes it's extremely funny, and other times it's sort of scary. Sometimes I feel blessed for not carrying those memories around, until someone brings it up.

@615Baker 4 months ago

Damn, these stories are to die for. The Reaper tells a mix of invincibility and vulnerability

@sawchuk1 6 months ago (edited)

Thanks for being truthful. Thanks for sharing

@TyraFelder-p8i2s 2 months ago

Nobody gets left behind we all coming home

@AkronKid330 11 months ago

Ive heard this story quite a few times from him and I enjoy it every time. Love this dude

@Mohammadzareie62 4 months ago

I never get tired of listening to Erwin talk, even if I hear his war stories from Iraq and Afghanistan over and over again. One thing I noticed about this man was his humility and honesty. He doesn’t exaggerate, he doesn’t brag about himself, and he tells the truth exactly the way it happened. That’s what makes listening to him so enjoyable!!