D-DAY: He Survived Omaha Beach's Deadliest Sector | Jake Larson

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In 1938, at age 15, Jake Larson lied about his age and enlisted in the Minnesota National Guard. Following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor his guard unit became part of the US Army and Larson was sent to Ft. Dix, New Jersey to await embarkation to Europe.
Larson was stationed in Northern Ireland, where he was transferred to V Corps, G3 section. Now in a headquarters company, Larson began to assist in critical logistic plannings for Operation Overlord, or D-Day.
On June 6, 1944, Larson landed in the first wave on Omaha Beach and was tasked with setting up an operational command post once a beachhead was established.
Larson would survive Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge and later write about his experiences in his autobiography entitled "The Luckiest Man in the World". Jake would also find unexpected fame as a TikTok and RU-vid sensation, sharing his stories to a new generation of people around the world.
Interview recorded on November 2, 2023
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Video Credits:
Interviewer - Greg Corombos
Director of Photography - Jon Hambacker
Editor - Daniel Taksas

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@americanveteranscenter 2 месяца назад

HISTORY LOVERS - before you comment, be sure to subscribe to this RU-vid channel and ring the notification bell so you never miss a future upload!

@youngpablo7794 2 месяца назад

So blessed to have his story

@judd0112 Месяц назад

Just think how many stories that are lost forever because they didn’t get to sit down and lay down what he saw how he felt what he heard and how that 3 hours of time (however many hours) and at such a young effected the rest of his life. Having the majority 85-90% still ahead of him. If he makes it through the next few hours. Crazy when you think about the extreme luck and decision making to continue with your life and every day after that day is ice cream.

@judd0112 Месяц назад

@Charmeze Месяц назад

The bomb he is talking bout is called bagalores

@Charmeze Месяц назад

For the barb wire

@briankeevan8134 Месяц назад

How these men did what they did, saw what they saw, then came home, started families, & worked, building this country… They EARNED their title as “The Greatest Generation.”

@meiphukingdiqq Месяц назад

And most of them never talked about it, much less cried to shrinks. These guys experienced REAL trauma, and they sucked it up and kept it moving. It hardened them and made them stronger, but most of them didn't strut around like tough guys with a chip on their shoulders. They knew they had nothing to prove to anybody and were happy to be alive after what they experienced. Call me cynical, but I can't picture any of these "gentle parented", never spanked, ultra-sensitive, gender confused, safe space hiding while they're facetime crying to their shrinks because "somebody was passive aggressively mean to them", video game and anime cartoon raised kids of today lasting a single day in their shoes. 🤦‍♂

@nicke1903 Месяц назад

Absolutely

@greendeane1 Месяц назад

Thousands died, and now men are the most hated group in America.

@Scrap5000 Месяц назад

AMEN!!

@NooDLES411911 Месяц назад

@@meiphukingdiqqRealistically a bunch of undiagnosed PTSD and a life full of quiet trauma. These men from WW2 are legends

@andrewwebb-trezzi2422 2 месяца назад

“Is there history of service in your family sir?”. “No, but I created one”

@YBCEsko Месяц назад

Such a casual badass statement

@LegendMathai Месяц назад

The golden age of stoicism

@jaydaawg.8191 Месяц назад

He said "i started one ".

@peakAV Месяц назад

He had one quote to get right… and this is what happened lol.

@maxperry4978 Месяц назад

*"No, but I started one."*

@skyjust828 2 месяца назад

We're BLESSED having you here to tell your story ❤️🙏 thank you

@tailwind12 2 месяца назад

yes our nation is blessed to have them and their service. though our politicians and management has failed us. it started in the early 1960s. today you have drag queens and opens trans in the US military. the navy using a drag queen to recruit. one day this gentleman will pass. all those sacrifices and toil so "bob" can make believe and pretend he is carol on the US tax payer dime and call that: service and devotion to our nation.

@alysonturcin-weller7443 Месяц назад

Amen to that! What an incredible American Hero.

@cynthiashores57 Месяц назад

Take care and thank you for your service! ❤😊❤

@michaelcurci5599 Месяц назад

🇺🇲❤

@michelle.shackelford4520 Месяц назад

Amen!!

@will-i-am-not Месяц назад

These stories should be told in our schools, because sadly I think the younger generation have no idea how grateful they should be, not only to those who survived, but also to all those who died giving them the freedom they now enjoy

@jvleasure Месяц назад

I try to tell these stories, but I'm tellin ya... a lot of them aren't listening.

@zippyflamez4597 Месяц назад

My generation is lost. I was born in 07 and they’re completely disconnected from reality it seems. I’m going into my senior year and everyone around me still seems to act like middle schoolers. All they care about is drama and being the victim and all that bullshit it’s really disheartening.

@MarkA-rz8mv Месяц назад

Well said

@-AMYLYNN- Месяц назад

@zippyflamez4597 absolutely especially in high school before they end up in one of these colleges chanting death to americans

@ChristopherHaws90 Месяц назад

To be fair, these days it feels like every generation has lost their way, not just gen-z.

@gabet945 2 месяца назад

My Grandfather came ashore on Omaha Beach D-Day plus 1. He was anti-aircraft artillery. He saw some pretty serious action, and many of his men were lost. He went against orders to hold his fire and fired on an enemy aircraft to save his men that were about to be strafed and killed. He got in trouble, but all his men wrote letters, saying if he hadn't done what he did, they would all be dead. Later he was there when the storm came and broke up the mulberry harbor. He went out and rescued some men that were swept into the water. He would call his men and talk to them after the war. He was haunted by it all till he passed away. He was a good man. So to this man in this video and my grandfather, I salute you both. And to the men that died that day and many days after I think there is but only one quote that truly honors them. It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived. George S. Patton.

@kellyward7090 2 месяца назад

Awesome story God bless

@richardkirk5098 2 месяца назад

Your Grandfather was a hero. One of the Greatest Generation.

@MissLauraSquared 2 месяца назад

I’m so glad your grandfather told you his story. It’s beautiful. My grandfather would never tell us his story. He was in the Navy in WWII and passed away in 2013. He was so soft spoken, but always had a twinkle in his eye. Deep down, I know he had a story to tell, but didn’t want to relive it.

@jakejudson8578 Месяц назад

Thank you Jesus! These men were truly great!

@killxinq Месяц назад

Amen 🙏

@joshmajor8662 Месяц назад

It’s pathetically sad that people don’t see how fortunate we are to hear his story from HIM!!! Thank you sir….. your a true legend!!

@monolithic7739 Месяц назад

101 and sharp as a tack. Incredible. This man and his fallen comrades deserve more respect than we can give. Thank you for your service.

@OneOut1 Месяц назад

I'm a 68 year old man with eyes fulll of tears watching this.

@roxanne4746 Месяц назад

I'm 30 and ugly crying!! He has touched generations. 😭

@Allups50 Месяц назад

A Patriot would

@aloaks Месяц назад

I'm 45 , from Czech republic 🇨🇿my grandfather also fought in WWII, he was imprisoned in the Gulag, Russia when the war started he was 17y.old, he and his brothers, one did not survive there. Then together with the brigade they liberated Czechoslovakia, he was wounded in the battle but survived. It is still a very strong emotion for me. They fought for our freedom all these men. They are real HEROES❤...

@Ryan-kg4ws Месяц назад

I'm 38 and crying

@gracemitchell3633 Месяц назад

I'm 35 years old 😭😭 this man is a hero

@Robertsmith-un5cu 2 месяца назад

Poor guy was sent into the gates of hell. No armor. No support. And he may have survived. But he never left that beach. It’s been with him every day for the last 80 years.

@anotherfisherman5526 Месяц назад

I guarantee you, he may have aged but he is stronger in spirit than any beach head.

@devonjaggers7377 Месяц назад

I'm sure his good memories far outweigh the bad

@Mr_Zimm Месяц назад

@@devonjaggers7377they do not

@dennismurray4088 Месяц назад

@@Mr_ZimmI don’t understand how you cha speak for how this man has felt , over the past 80 years inleee you’ve spent significant Time with him.

@Dee-nonamnamrson8718 Месяц назад

There was armor, it just sank to the bottom of the channel.

@ferdberffle 2 месяца назад

I was in the 116th Brigade, 29th ID in the 80's. The D-Day vets would come out when we paraded, they called us their brothers. I loved those middle-aged men. What they did was absolutely incredible.

@futnucks 2 месяца назад

Even in the 80's, those WW2 guys were well beyond middle-aged.

@Spottysalt1 Месяц назад

sorry is that cap

@mltrymn1213 Месяц назад

What an honor to listen to this man's story. He is, in fact, here to tell the stories of those who can't. He's here to tell his story. And I feel so lucky and grateful to be here to listen. This man is the voice of what is "The Greatest Generation". Thank you, Staff Sergeant.

@daisycocoa2557 2 месяца назад

I heard him talk when he was younger. Glad to hear he’s still around ❤❤❤❤❤

@bkokohut1980 Месяц назад

Papa Jake is a tiktok legend!

@LegendMathai 2 месяца назад

My heart shatters as to what this country has become, knowing that men like him, fought through hell & back to protect the country they believed in.

@RossNaylor-uq4jp Месяц назад

Its definitely sad the mess we have made of the world these men gave everything to protect I bet they are turning in their graves watching us waste the gift they fought to give us I hope soon things start to improve or soon it's us who will be in the next big war

@Eclipse-lw4vf Месяц назад

@@RossNaylor-uq4jpand fear mongering is half the problem. Yes the nation has issues. But it’s genuinely not near as bad as people freak out about.

@shanehester4852 Месяц назад

@@Eclipse-lw4vfit’s at least as bad as we think if not more.

@shanehester4852 Месяц назад

@@Eclipse-lw4vfyou obviously don’t pay any attention at all

@tomg5304 Месяц назад

Right w/ you. Now we have people crying because people aren’t labeling them w a “Them” pronoun 🙄

@CaliGuru760 Месяц назад

Every time your videos or shorts show up on my feed I make sure to watch the whole interview out of respect for these men, their legacy shall not be forgotten.

@By_the_gods Месяц назад

Same. I just put dinner on hold after coming across the short. I can eat a little later. Hearing about the sacrifice these brave American men made on our behalf is an honor. God bless.

@jeanierussell201 Месяц назад

My Dad was in the second wave. He was in the 84th Infantry , 335 HQ. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge and was stationed in Krefeld, Germany during the occupation.

@MASTAHMELO Месяц назад

Wow. He must have been hard as nails. What a legend. Did he ever tell you any stories or interesting facts? I can imagine he would have been a fascinating man

@BonesJones85 Месяц назад

My Paw Paw was 4th Infantry Division at Fort Benning, Georgia, and was assigned to the 4th Reconnaissance before the war. On D-Day, he landed on Utah Beach in the 1st wave.He served under General Patton and General Omar Bradley. He endured five major battles including Normandy, Liberation of France, Battle of Bastogne, Battle of the Bulge and Hurtgen Forest. The war ended in May of 1945, but he stayed until August, returning people out of concentration camps to their homes. He also served in Korean Crisis from September 4, 1950, until September 4, 1952. Told me some crazy and nasty stories over the years when I got older to hear them. He never wanted to talk about it with anyone but me and my dad for some reason. Baddest son of a bitch I know but the sweetest man you would ever meet.

@hellomjb Месяц назад

I served with the Red Bulls, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the opportunity. We can never fill the boots of you that served before us.

@knuckledragger2412 Месяц назад

You Sir represented the fallen heros as well as any American. Outstanding!!

@tstreb66 Месяц назад

I'm humbled and glad to be watching this at 2:24 AM instead of any other social media garbage.

@alysonturcin-weller7443 Месяц назад

What an incredible man. Beyond a hero. This man built America with his blood, sweat and tears, and bare hands since the day he was born.

@Whistler112 Месяц назад

He fought for modern day people to complain about addressing them with the wrong pronoun.

@MWL4466 Месяц назад

A great man from the greatest generation. Thank you sir.

@Solhai 2 месяца назад

Mr. Larson I read your book. Happy to see you as part of the AVC. Thank you for your lessons in gratitude and realizing what luck can be in many forms. I write cards to other veterans and deployed and I'm very lucky for the opportunity to do so. Thank you for helping me find purpose in life. Your continued service is unparalleled.

@FloridaCaptains 2 месяца назад

Amen

@zippoamerika8794 Месяц назад

I have the humble honor of taking care of these men in their last days, it has been incredible for me to be able to share some time with these heroes. Thank you all for your service. God bless America

@kev179669 Месяц назад

I to have spent time as a care taken being a navy vet myself there's been no greater honor taking care of vets. The stories and respect I carry for these men second to none.

@MarshianBtw 2 месяца назад

This is the most important channel on RU-vid.

@bass_life2177 Месяц назад

You should check out the memoirs of world war 2 channel also. Both are great

@jollygrapefruit786 Месяц назад

Dude this man was born like 30 minutes away from where I was, and about another hour from where I live now. What an honor!

@salsepulveda494 2 месяца назад

Outstanding! My father served in the 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division and landed in the second wave on Easy Red. He died at 90 years old in 2008. He was extremely proud to be a member of the 1st Infantry Division from North Africa, Sicily, Salerno, Omaha, Normandy Hedge Rows, St. Lo, Mons, Aachen, Cologne, Battle of the Bulge, and into Czechoslovakia. He was there and saw it all - wounded twice. His decorations had clusters.

@82AIRBORNE82 2 месяца назад

Did 1st infantry Division liberated St lo?

@82AIRBORNE82 Месяц назад

@@salsepulveda494 Where was 1st Infantry Division during St Lo battle?

@salsepulveda494 Месяц назад

@@82AIRBORNE82 Corrections - The 4th Infantry Division was at Cherbourg. From Microsoft Co-Pilot - The 1st Infantry Division (“Big Red One”): During the breakthrough out of Normandy at Saint-Lô, the 1st Infantry Division swung to the west, took Marigny, and then trapped 30,000 Germans near Coutances. The division played a crucial role in the liberation of France and continued its advance across Northern France 2. Therefore, during the Battle for Saint-Lô, the 18th Infantry Regiment of the 1st Infantry Division was actively engaged in the fight to liberate the city (St. Lo) and secure victory for the Allies. Their efforts contributed significantly to the success of this critical battle. 🇺🇸💪🏼The Major of St. Lo was in the 29th Division and died of wounds received during the battle for St. Lo - the city. His body was placed at the entrance to St. Lo in recognition of his heroic effort during the battle. The entire battle for St. Lo involved several U.S. Divisions and a dramatic number of casualties for U.S. forces.

@greywolf065 Месяц назад

Sorry for your loss of a great American hero

@smgri Месяц назад

I’m curious….i e heard that men who went through many of the long term combat deployments such as he did , suffered PTSD . Was that an issue for your father ?

@sparkz3120 23 дня назад

My great grandfather was on a submarine for the entire duration of WWII and Vietnam, he died many years before I was born so I don’t know too much about his time in the war, but these stories always make me emotional. I hope my Great Grandfather Omar is doing well in the after life and I hope your comrades are as well. You can never know just how grateful I, and many others are for what you did and what you sacrificed for us and those still around today. I thank you for your service, I’m joining the Air Force in about 1 months time, but I know my service will never even begin to compare to what you, my Great Grandfather and countless other went through, from the bottom of my heart thank you 🙏.

@richardthornhill4630 2 месяца назад

Thanks to all our Veterans who served. Semper Fi.

@FloridaCaptains 2 месяца назад

Ooorah

@richardrobin5837 2 месяца назад

Rahh!!!

@cozy_2X Месяц назад

Absolutely crazy how lucid & clear he still is at almost 101 years old. Thank you for your service Sir, my great uncle passed in 1942 on a bombing run over Germany. I never got the pleasure to meet him but the way my family spoke of him & the way those RAF pilots were revered is something else. They don’t make em like you anymore sir.

@johncarter44 Месяц назад

6 JUN 44 🇺🇸 80th Anniversary D-Day, Salute Papa Jake! 🕊

@justbob2133 Месяц назад

Wonderful man, Jake Larson, quick to give praise and honor to the other great heroes, but insists that he's no hero... This man is humble and grateful and loyal. Absolutely the Greatest Generation. Thank-you, Jake! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@fxohare4252 Месяц назад

80 years of Thank You today. Keeping it going Soldier. 101

@mareelovely Месяц назад

This man was chosen to stay behind. Somebody had to stay behind to speak for those young men. God Bless him.

@benwilliams4023 Месяц назад

As a veteran myself, I would give so much to be in the same room as Jake, buy him a beer(s) and simply listen to his stories of his friends and experiences. What an incredible human.

@tammyboggs346 Месяц назад

I never was able to serve and I would love to meet this hero my self. Mr. Larson thank you so much for your service. I would love to tell him that. And thank you as well for your service. I could reply on her but not make a new comment.

@rameybutler-hm7nx Месяц назад

That poor man, he suffured so much. God protect his soul.

@AndrewCummings-do2bz Месяц назад

GOD has protected his soul.

@KrysteeTorgeson 24 дня назад

@rameybutler-hm7nx Poor man? What a small mind you must have to think this legendary war hero, this life fully lived, this picture perfect example of what masculinity should be, as a"poor man"..... TSK TSK what a small mind in deed. Poor man my ass! He is a blessed man!!!! 🙏🏼 Thank you sir!

@Puppy_Puppington 6 дней назад

@@KrysteeTorgesonwho is anyone to speak for him unless he directly asked…

@Mr.Smith47 2 дня назад

He endured so much. Suffering is a matter of perspective of experience

@KrysteeTorgeson День назад

@@Puppy_Puppington so should be said to EVERYONE commenting as if speaking for him.. blessed or poor, all are a matter of opinion. However, many people have made comments like mine with a different opinion or with the same, so why am I the only one you've directed your comment at?

@stevealgate2436 2 месяца назад

His memory is like he was still there. The smallest of detail and feelings as he’s going through the worst experience of his life. It is truly an honor to know here his story and how he viewed the attack. God bless you sir and thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for your service!❤ His duty to honor those he served with and those who didn’t make it home! Oh it is gut wrenching. It’s the same every time; they’re the heroes! They’re the ones who made it possible for me…”. There HAS TO BE a better way for us to honor these veterans and what they did! I know words just aren’t enough! But they have to suffice.

@bass_life2177 Месяц назад

Man’s reliving it all as he’s telling the story. God bless him and all his fellow buddies.

@RealEstateMan85 Месяц назад

This man shall live forever through these stories.

@victorocallaghan6791 2 месяца назад

I had the privilege of meeting Jake in Normandy in 2022. He is such a kind person and ful of humour. I will always cherish that memory

@johndoppleguard Месяц назад

Victoria, look at you.😮 ha ha

@russm535il 2 месяца назад

Thank you Sir for our freedom ! My father served during WW2 in the Pacific as a Navy surgeon on Guam & Okinawa. He took care of the Marines from Iwo Jima . 🙏❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@spdyrzr01 19 дней назад

Semper Fidelis.

@calicojakk9974 2 месяца назад

Sir, you are also a hero. Every single one of you that ran up that beach that morning are a hero, living or not. Thats a type of bravery that none of us can relate to.

@Kyle11011 Месяц назад

That’s what a real man looks like. Thank you for your service, sir! God bless you! 🫡

@calescapee9642 Месяц назад

You cant help but Love these men. My Pop joined the Navy in 1932 and served till october 1946.served in a Blimp Hedron on the east coast Before the war then was transferred to the Pacific on the USS Wasp CV 18 as Chief Radioman. He was a CPO.

@jjoosneaphh Месяц назад

Just ordered this book, thank you sir for EVERYTHING you've done for this country. Your service and those who you honor now are not forgotten. Excuse me for saying 🙏🏼 but you are a hero

@TheRumbles13 Месяц назад

Thank you for keeping their memories alive. They shall not grow old.

@bryanvickers3771 2 месяца назад

My Grandfather went in on the second day of D-DAY and he was with the 115th Regiment and 29th Division Infantry I'm so very proud of what my grandfather accomplished and all the veterans of all wars accomplished

@mashrien Месяц назад

Nothing but love and respect for this gentleman. As a younger vet, I thank you for all you and your friends did, we folk living today owe you far more than could ever be repaid.

@shoeschomaker7368 Месяц назад

Truly an honor to listen to you speak. Veteran myself. You all lead the way for so many of us, it was an honor to wear the uniform after men like you.

@Michaelcollins933 Месяц назад

When he said that he is the last one left and you see on his jacket "to the last man" it really hits you bcs it means him.❤

@mrradman2986 2 месяца назад

From UK this brought tears to my eyes. We owe all of you so much.

@gonesideways6621 Месяц назад

My Dad who landed on D-Day and fought 11 months in Europe always said same thing as this gentleman that he was no hero the real heroes were those who gave their lives for freedom!

@johnfraser2088 Месяц назад

There will never be another generation as great as yours thank you and God Bless!❤

@keithfurtak9892 Месяц назад

It’s papa Jake glad to see him tell is story on here so more people can listen to his experience

@robertgilliam5794 Месяц назад

I'm so grateful for hero's like this. True American.

@INZ_G Месяц назад

Thank you so much Jake. Your service to the country was immeasurable. You are a hero and all that gave their life also are. We are forever in debt to your generation that fought to keep the world a safer place.

@smudgeyarksha3514 Месяц назад

Saved this to show my daughters when they get a little older, this mans story will live on!

@ve2166 2 месяца назад

Every time I listen to this veteran he makes me tear up and be grateful for all who had served. Giving beyond what most would.

@greywolf065 Месяц назад

I have never felt so humbled

@davidmanley9437 2 месяца назад

My father was there on D Day .He never talked about it. I didn't find out until after my mother passed and gave us all a copy of his DD214 I can only imagine the horrors he must of seen ,all the way to surrender

@dizzypilots2639 2 месяца назад

The real heroes never seem to. God bless him

@peterivarsson6819 Месяц назад

He helped change world history. The best generation that has ever lived on earth. I admire them deeply and honorably!

@MrShuttz 2 месяца назад

Always brings a tear to my eye. So brave, thank you sir for the sacrifice you and your generation made for all of us 🙏🏻

@jacobp7280 2 месяца назад

I remember watching this interview 2 years ago. I love to see he's still around.

@user-kf8wb2cq4f 2 месяца назад

These Veterans are the Real superheroes.

@jf7243 Месяц назад

What a beautiful story. 101 and still so lucid and thankful for his blessed life. His family must have been so blessed tonhave such a faithful servant for and progenitor.

@capsfan6862 Месяц назад

I could sit and listen to this man for hours. And do it with a tape recorder. It's the history of men like this that gets lost to time and never to be heard again. And it's sad.

@jonboy9912 Месяц назад

My Dad's friend piloted a landing craft on D Day he made 12 trips to and from tenders delivering ammunition, one shell would have blown him to pieces! He knew he would get through it all and he did without a scratch! He died in 1975 at an early age but at least he got home and had a family, God was on his side that day! This man is a true hero a special man indeed!

@garykelly2230 Месяц назад

Now that's a real man! Great memory. God Bless him and all the men that went with him. 🇺🇸

@Toulouke1 Месяц назад

This video needs to go viral

@jordangouveia1863 Месяц назад

THAN YOU JAKE!! Thank you for your service and doing your duty both then and now, by telling the world what you all did!!

@oledahammer8393 2 месяца назад

Thank you for your service!!! It was a miracle! Both MG42's must have needed a barrel change or ammo reload right then! But the odds of BOTH needing it at the same time are slim. You were MEANT to survive that to bear witness for what happened there for all your comrades that didn't make it. I have been next to an original MG42 when it fires, and my God do those have a high rate of fire! The sound gives you chills, especially when you know those men faced down a number of them at once! Once you've seen one fire in real life, you can't imagine how ANYONE got off that beach alive! May the Lord Bless you and keep you, may he make his face to shine upon you and grant you peace! My Uncle was 82nd Airborne on D-Day, he was inland from this brave man trying to keep reinforcements from coming up and disrupting communications. Both men brave beyond measure!

@williamperry118 2 месяца назад

God needed you to tell your testimony to the world right now when we need him the most. God bless you brother.

@CookieCurls Месяц назад

I’m so glad I got to know my grandpa who was in WW2. It felt like he knew everything. He could fix any car problem, any house thing. He was incredibly handy and just knew how to do it all. He was simultaneously as soft as a kitten and as ferocious as a bear when he needed to be, but then followed that up with love and kindness. I wish he had lived a little longer so I had gotten to know him better as a person. We never had long chats about life or his experiences and I wish I had gotten that. I feel like he had so much more to teach me and I never took advantage of that, and now all of that knowledge and wisdom is gone forever.

@AstroComposerKarE Месяц назад

Absolutely crazy how great his mind and memory still are. He remembers his corp and their names. I don't remember my teachers or classmates from grade school and I'm a third his age.

@tundramom Месяц назад

I live just a bit North of Owatonna, MN. Thank you Mr. Larson for your bravery and service. I mean that from the bottom of my heart as a daughter of a Korean war vet and daughter-in-law of an Airborne Korean vet.

@danroseveare3090 2 месяца назад

I hold the men that fought in WW II, which includes my Grandfather, in the highest regards. I am very thankful and grateful to every one of them for the sacrifices they made so we could be free. Please let's not forget that immense sacrifice. God bless you, Sir. Thanks very much for sharing such important stories.

@AristotleCorrelate Месяц назад

I give thanks to every single person who bravely fought in WW2, regardless of creed, colour or nationality. I am grateful we can learn about the history of the war from eye witness accounts as it reinforces just how real it was rather than just reading it in books. My grandfather was in the UK medical corps and he would never speak about what he witnessed, right up until the day he passed. Thank you for your service and bravery.

@rickskellig4652 Месяц назад

You give thanks to Nazis? 🤨

@davidhayes7596 2 месяца назад

This Man is a Hero ! God bless Him . We owe this Man much gratitude.

@davehiggins5903 2 месяца назад

Mr. Larson, I cant thank you enough for my freedom. Forever thankful for you and your brave generation. Much respect.

@rielylittlefield530 Месяц назад

It’s 3:42 am and I have a big day at work in a few hours, I needed to sleep but once I saw this clip of this video I had to go check it out, god bless this man and all the other men 🤝💪🏼

@michaelsantarlas17 Месяц назад

Was at the 80th anniversary up in Normandie this past weekend and the thing that makes it real are these stories. Thank you sir for reminding a new generation of how another saved the one after

@ctheflower7818 2 месяца назад

GOD Bless this Incredible Gentleman and All of Our Hero's 💙🙏🕯♥️🕯🙏💙

@kore2225 Месяц назад

My grandpa was in WWll and always said how blessed he was, I def cried the last 2 mins of the video ❤

@michaeleasterday8056 Месяц назад

I've never been so touched by a story. I'm literally in tears. God bless our heros.

@redwatch1100 Месяц назад

Hey Mr. Larson. Thanks for giving me and my family a great life in America for over 50 years.

@loganw1232 2 месяца назад

Love Jack Larson. Glad you got to interview him.

@johndoppleguard Месяц назад

Yep😮

@SISU889 Месяц назад

The greatest generation by far , on both sides of the pond ..... Bless you Sir .

@banzaibill4290 2 месяца назад

Amazing, Brave, American.. does not even begin to describe this man. God truly blessed him.

@user-gj7oq1el7w 2 месяца назад

Omg what a man to fight for our future

@mattkelly2004 2 месяца назад

This guy is special, if I'm not mistaken he is one of the very last combat veterans from WW2 so this is special, all the accounts from WW2 vets on here are special. Happy memorial day to this guy and everyone in that uniform of our country much respect 🇺🇸🦅🦅💪🏻

@futnucks 2 месяца назад

You shouldn't wish anyone a happy Memorial Day, especially those who have been to war. It's not a happy day. It's a day for us to reflect on those we lost in combat. It's also not a day for BBQ's and "starting summer", unless you're doing a BBQ or something to honor those we've lost.

@theresakeys1660 Месяц назад

This short recap has touched my heart! I have only met the last black man from the Tuskegee institute in my college class in 2012. What a PRIVILEGE! No matter what the color! Thank you for your service sir! Thank you. Many of my uncles served! One niece! Proud of them all!!!!

@lilbrother45 Месяц назад

Thank you sir, thank you to you and all who served. My grand father was an immigrant from Mexico and as soon as he became a citizen he joined the army and wound up serving in the pacific theater. He did not talk about his time there but he was proud that he fought for this great nation. This country owes all of you so much.

@dpitt1516 2 месяца назад

Thank you for your service sir !!!! The sacrifices that these brave men and women had to endure ............

@CosmicJib 2 месяца назад

All you hero’s will never be forgotten and the stories you men have are life changing weather you know it or not. Thank you all to those who served, and are serving god bless you all and god bless America 🇺🇸 🫡🫡

@ronhoover5516 Месяц назад

These men are the true heroes of our lifetime.

@psycho2596 Месяц назад

He’s experiencing it all again as he speaks about it. Tough as nails. The most respect for this man and all that we’re with him

@macmccollum6064 2 месяца назад

Very interesting. Fabulous memory. Thanks for your service.

@kahfre3694 Месяц назад

His story is absolutely amazing. So are the stories of the other Veterans on this channel. We are honored to hear them in our lifetime.

@vaughnmojado8637 Месяц назад

I need his story. It breaks my heart all they went through. I’m grateful to hear him tell us his story.

@anlerden4851 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much for your service Dear American Sir.🙏

@daveaver2804 2 месяца назад

Can you imagine what these soldiers and sailors did on that day? I hope some of you put that in perspective to what we have/do nowadays. Greatest modern generation.