Medal Of Honor Recipient Florent Groberg

Stephen sits down with Retired U.S. Army Captain Florent "Flo" Groberg, who was awarded the Medal Of Honor by President Obama on November 12.

[sourlemon]

Holy shit. He said when he came to after getting knocked out from the blast, he thought he got hit by an IED so he knew it was probably an ambush and that there would be small arms fire, so he looks for his rifle, and takes his pistol out to try and engage any targets. This man looked death straight in eye and said he was busy. Massive respect for all of those guys.

[TestTest-fmcu]

Poor dude looked like he was on the edge of crying the whole time. I totally get it. American hero.

[geanx]

"To France, actually, what happened in Paris broke my heart because I was born in France and my heart will always be French. So, I say to you, stay strong, you're in my heart and I love you."

[rahjeel]

may this man find peace. heroes are rare in these dark times.

[DerekRigby]

Stephen conducted a serious interview that gives the proper respect due to this serviceman, and even helped him (and us) smile toward the end with the Korn reference. Great interview!

[Allagi]

This man is a highly intelligent US citizen born in France who speaks at least two languages chose an officer career in the US Army and made the choice to save his team at the sacrifice of himself. It could have easily cost him his life, thank the powers at be it was only a leg. Incredibly humble, incredibly loyal, Clearly willing to serve just as much as he ever was. Living legend, true hero, true inspiration I wish the best on him and all his future endeavors his sacrifice and the merit he has shown on the battlefield and in the service will clearly never be forgotten nor should it be.

[klabnif]

just looking in his eyes.. you can tell he's seen "things"

[eillomanu]

"For France, What happened in Paris broke my heart because I was born in France and my heart will always be french, stay strong, you are in my heart and I love you"

[dctlif]

The word hero gets thrown around so much these days. I am truly looking at one

[MrHartApart]

may this man receive free beers anywhere he goes and may his family have perfect holidays.

[yngmalm]

As a Canadian, what I know about war from my childhood was from my Grandfather (who fought for Britain in WW2). What i know from him is absolutely nothing, the power of silence coming from a man who was more powerful than anyone I've ever met. Regardless of whatever labels are usually attached to me, as a young person living in social media zeitgesit; It's people like this who make me tear up just thinking of the kind of bravery I could never myself commit. I've always had an avid interest in MOH recipients because they represent the best and bravest our species has to offer. I also consider myself a secularist and advocate of science as a the new social catalyst, I still see our soldiers and our bravest as peers to our genius.

[sighcantthinkofaname]

It always amazes me how humble people like him are.
Here is a man who nearly died to keep other people safe, and all he wants to do is honor those who were lost and keep doing good.
What an amazing person.

[micsofacid]

props to Colbert for dropping the comedy schtick and genuinely honoring this great hero!

[CJPW]

You can see the pain in his eyes! What a hero, what a legend!

[brianprendergast]

I think that what impresses me most about Captain Groberg is his humility. A brave man who says he would trade places with the men who died. What a fine soldier.

[edlyp.]

He spoke as our keynote speaker at our Veteran's Ball. His story is so amazing and he is the most humble human being.

[shkotayd]

This man has true iron courage, far more than I could have ever mustered to be sure. He truly misses his friends, and he means what he says. He would switch himself for them if he could in a second if he could bring them back doing so.

His wounds in his heart probably greatly exceed the wounds his body took.

I hope one day he finds healing.

[ashleighinnes]

These are the kind of people who restore my faith in humanity. So much respect for this amazing man

[dreamengine]

What an Amazing Young Man, Captain Florent Groberg. His passion, sincerity and his humility, had me choked up through this entire interview. Thanks Stephen Colbert for reminding us that there are still wonderful human beings in this world !

[lifebybill]

I served almost 23 years in the Army and 4 combat tours and I was severely injured in an IED blast that cost 2 other Soldiers their life. I had survivor guilt and still do to this day, so believe it when I say that if we as warriors could trade places with our fallen brothers we would in a second. He is a true American hero and a warrior in the truest sense of the word! He and others like him should ve honored as often as possible. When I was hurt, we didnt see it Officer and Soldier made a conscious decision to tackle this suicide bomber knowing full well that it will most likely cost him his life, but he did it anyway, to protect " the boss" and his fellow warriors....that is what sets him apart from Soldiers like me and is what truely makes him a hero!!! I hope and pray that he and his family live a long and prosperous life filled with nothing but happiness and success.