Remembering Medal of Honor recipient Hershel "Woody" Williams

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During the Battle of Iwo Jima, in the face of powerful enemy resistance, Marine Cpl. Hershel "Woody" Williams succeeded in destroying several heavily-defended machine-gun pillboxes, and was awarded the Medal of Honor. But his service to his country, and his gallantry, did not end there. In this "Sunday Morning" profile that originally aired on May 30, 2021, Williams (who died on June 29 at the age of 98) talked with CBS News national security correspondent David Martin about his efforts for Gold Star families.
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@Jabberstax 2 года назад

It's a cliche to say but they really don't make them like this anymore. There's a reason they are called our greatest generation.

@Boertje247 2 года назад

We can always start by raising our children to be men and women of uncommon valor.

@2Tall03XX 2 года назад

@@Boertje247 it starts by letting men lead.

@johnnynitetrain32379 2 года назад

People call these lame celebrities and mediocre athletes & actresses “heroes”. Psshhh. THIS man is a hero.

@airborneheel6328 2 года назад

In a different world we would celebrate and highlight men like this instead of empty celebrity.

@marytheresejacksonlutz2533 2 года назад

Amen to that. Hold these men and women up and let our youth aspire to be like them

@ericboyle8296 2 года назад

Amen. Real heroes are humble and thankful.

@ethanweeter2732 9 месяцев назад

@@airborneheel6328True, but many of them ask not o be celebrated too much as they consider it their duty.

@markisaac3550 8 месяцев назад

So true so true

@pringleberg6826 2 года назад

He was a landmark in American history.

@Russianbro777 Год назад

Is* world history

@heikodewees7944 2 года назад

I was fortunate enough to have met him and he was always so generous with his time for all branches of military personnel, especially Marines. A true gentleman and a lovely person.

@randymuro9486 2 года назад

This former Marine salutes Mr. Williams. He's a legend in the Corp as are others.

@cyankirkpatrick5194 Год назад

Thank you for your service.

@jumper55ful Год назад

as a few of my friends who are currently in the Marines would say "there is never such a thing as a former Marine, once a Marine always a Marine in life and in death". and thank you for your service to our Country Marine!

@deerhoda7574 2 года назад

Outstanding! May he rest in peace. He truly will be missed.

@RagnarBlox Год назад

The great thing is it looked like Mr. Williams had all his faculties and physical abilities right up until his passed. God bless him! RIP sir, you earned it!

@mineolahome5243 Год назад

What a gentleman!! Sadly, we will not see the likes of him again. RIP

@valeriejean6507 2 года назад

A perfect example of an American patriot and hero. Thank you for your service 🇺🇲❤ THE GREATEST GENERATION

@kathyrama4570 2 года назад

So proud of this fella West Virginian! Thank you for your service and our freedom. Rest in peace.

@airborneheel6328 2 года назад

A better man than me and a true icon never to be forgotten in our history. Appreciate his family for ‘sharing’ him with us to make us all better Americans

@mygrammieis 2 года назад

They don’t make Hero’s like this Man Everyday✊🤙🪶🕊🕯

@tammythomas851 День назад

That is true, but survivors of Vietnam Iraq, Afghanistan, and all other countries our troops fought in are heroes, too!

@firefighterphi149 Год назад

Rest easy Marine. My grandfather was out there in the Pacific with you. Your message will live on

@ediebaxter6194 2 года назад

Thank you for your service and fighting for freedom. So many didn't make it back home. God bless you. May you rip.🇺🇸🇺🇸🎖🎖

@thomaswsamoht Год назад

What a humble man. We all could benefit from following his service to others

@egosumhomovespertilionem2022 Год назад

Godspeed, Marine. CBS News is not worthy to re-tell your story. Thank you for defending your country, so that others might not have to live what you did. On behalf of the generations who followed you, I apologize for what we have done with the America you fought to save.

@BellaWorldAni Год назад

What a humble man. His family must be so proud of him, and also feeling such great loss. Thank you for sharing him with us!

@lizrutherford2656 2 года назад

My great uncle Norval, who was on Iwo Jima, would've been proud to have known you were there with him. Semper Fi, Mr. Williams.

@DickNasty480 2 года назад

This guy was a selfless stud and a true American patriot. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice sir, from a grateful nation.

@joedirt7832 Год назад

So much to be learned from this man’s life of service. Fair winds and following seas.

@seanmccarthy6992 2 года назад

Can you imagine being a marine and you get to meet this great man and after you meet him you would probably strive to be a better marine RIP to this great American hero

@mrj655 2 года назад

Rest In Peace “greatest generation”, sir and brother. Thoughts and prayers are with your family

@markkaminski2416 2 года назад

I'm speechless, SEMPER FI SIR!!!

@verican68 2 года назад

What a beautiful soul

@concretesandals4501 Год назад

That man was an absolute saint. One of the greatest to ever live. God rest his soul, he deserves it

@johnwilliamknox7156 Год назад

Respect from britain. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE RESPECT..

@ek2156 2 года назад

RIP Mr. Williams.... Thank you for showing us all how to live a life well. Many Americans have looked up to you and your examples of being an incredible human being. Rest well sir, you earned it.....

@siryurielsword105 2 года назад

It's sad to know a WW2 veteran and legend passes on to this world. They really are part of a great generation. Semper Fi and a salute to you, Marine. May Valhalla welcome you.

@MrPearlsareforever 2 года назад

Rest in Peace Marine and thank you for your service to this great nation.

@shuffleaccount1985 2 года назад

true Americans , Thank You "ALL" for your amazing service !

@user-zv6ly7fu3w 2 года назад

God love him , may he rest in peace.🇺🇲

@jackkatchadourian4718 2 года назад

Great story and a great man

@brucehayes5111 2 года назад

Thank you sir for your service and there's a special place for you in heaven!!

@johnprice7303 Год назад

We have a 'saying' here in Ireland. "He was a Gentleman and Scholar" to describe someone who was Patriot and/or, all round good human being. I can't think of a more fitting description of this particular Gentleman and Scholar.

@halclayton3048 2 года назад

This is a real man

@jamesfarrell8339 2 года назад

Wow What a incredible story Thank you for your service and dedication As a fellow Marine Semper Fi

@NegiTaiMetal011 2 года назад

Salute to you, good sir, and thank you for your service. We'll miss you.

@emmgeevideo 2 года назад

I think we could have done without the movie clips. He was a real hero whose story didn't need Hollywood explanation.

@rayisland23 2 года назад

God Bless, True Hero

@0351nick-ch8ee 2 года назад

RIP Sir.....a real American hero.

@jacoballen3267 2 года назад

It was indeed a blessing to have him in our ranks, and be a part of our world. May he rest peacefully in the arms of God, forevermore.

@caribaker6607 2 года назад

I had the honor to meet him and listen to his story. The man is a legend and will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service. I have my freedom today because of strong selfless men (and women) like you. I am forever grateful.

@marksellers4875 5 месяцев назад

He passed the way all soldiers should. In peace, old and full of years... God rest you merry Sir.

@tammythomas851 День назад

This man is from the greatest generation. Service before self was not just a motto. Duty, honor, country aren't just words. It is who you are. We appreciate all you did then and after.

@lloydrobertson9590 Год назад

What a very humble man

@ChiefGaryLudwig Год назад

Every one of the listed views should equal the number of likes! A true American hero who was among millions who have provided you the freedoms you enjoy! RIP sir!

@kennethcaine3402 2 года назад

Rest in Peace, you have accomplished Your Heroism not only in WAR but you didn't quit, that makes you a SUPER HERO. MY FATHER was in the 1st Marine Division and although he didn't invade Iwo Jima he was in the bloodiest Combat in the Pacific. Cape Goulester New Britain, Pelielu and Okinawa and all Marines saw and did things that you can't comprehend. This Great Man put all that aside and went in and put his life in jeprody so that others could live.I Honor your LIFE and will always Honor what you did to keep me FREE.

@joeturner2335 Год назад

I had the pleasure of meeting Mr Williams in Huntington a couple years ago. I could'nt resist & gave him a salute when he came off the plane.

@timverrecchia1654 Год назад

this man is the Epitome of the expression a society A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.

@juliusgreen7495 Год назад

Simper fi mr Williams sir Rest In Peace thanks to all then and now

@jensongainer3696 Год назад

Legend. Hero. I had the pleasure and honor to eat breakfast with Mr Williams in Gainesville TX some years ago. What a mountain of a man who represents this greatest generation to a T. Saved the world then came straight back to rebuild the US without skipping a beat. This is a real significant loss for us as most of these guys are now gone. The last WW2 MOH. Wow. Rest In Peace Mr Williams.

@kirkbaur1155 Год назад

Thank you Mr. Williams.

@tommyatkins2446 Год назад

Rest well Sir, and God Bless from 🇬🇧

@boromirofmiddleearth557 Год назад

May God bless this man and his memory. May God save us, forgive us and deliver us from this present darkness. Semper Fi, Devil Dog.

@marcustulliuscicero.5856 2 года назад

Semper Fi brother

@jonrobinson1958 2 года назад

RIP Sir

@Bosseimora Месяц назад

That man saved us all, along with his brothers in arms both in the Pacific and in Europe. I thank you Mr Williams for my chance of living in freedom.

@drewwilliams6888 Год назад

At 56 and growing up in the 70's, Second World War veterans were numerous. First World War veterans, seemed to be slowly getting less. Now, I find it hard to believe, veterans of this war, will be no more in the next few years. Sir you are finally with your mates RIP

@MG-wk2eh 11 месяцев назад

The last WW2 veteran will probably die in the mid to late 2030s. The one born in 1927 (18 in 1945) who lives to 110 (a few people live that long!) some WW1 veterans managed to linger on until the late 2000s and early 2010s like Harry Patch (2009), Frank Buckles (2011), and Florence Green (2012). But yes 99% of them are dead. It's actually kind of amazing some still are still alive, when you consider the fact that the youngest people can plausibly claim to remember WW2 (someone who was 3 years old in August 1945) are in their 80s now. Modern medicine is quite wonderful.

@drewwilliams6888 11 месяцев назад

@@MG-wk2eh Thank you for the reply.

@michaelmorris8178 Год назад

Sir , much respect

@mikecervellinousmc8821 Год назад

Semper Fidelis, Sir.

@gld1010 Год назад

Semper Fi Sir! Thank you for service and dedication! Welcome to the Streets on Heaven Scenes!

@victorburgess8090 Год назад

He was a great Human Being !!!

@landrywilliams3028 Год назад

i had the honor of shaking his hand when he came to my school to talk to my jrotc after we did a fund raiser for his foundation

@plaidzebra5526 2 года назад

It's a sad, tragic thing when you realize that this is the official end of an error. No more Medal of Honor winners from WWII are alive now :( . Just think John Cruickshank is the last VC winner from WWII as well and he's 102..... Again it's sad.

@oarsteed 2 года назад

End of an era.

@plaidzebra5526 Год назад

@@oarsteed Sadly yea, but least many of them left interviews of their deeds behind for us to look at years to come. Now time to treat the Korean War vets the respect they deserve.

@MG-wk2eh 11 месяцев назад

@@plaidzebra5526 Sadly, the Korean War is forgotten about in the West, though not in Korea itself obviously. That's why it's called the Forgotten War. The war and its veterans are treated as an afterthought. I know pop culture is a horrible way to teach history, but I think if blockbuster movies/TV series (e.g. Band of Brothers et al), and video games were made about Korea, it'd inspire a lot of younger generations to research it and remember the veterans. MASH doesn't count, that was really about Vietnam, they chose Korea as the backdrop because Vietnam was too fresh in people's minds. Not that many people under 40 have ever watched or even heard of it anyway.

@williamlydon2554 2 года назад

They weren't heroes. Heroes are figures of myth. Untouchable, things for films and books almost super human. Williams was a man, a man doing his duty not for a flag or a nation, but for the Marine to his left and his right. Scared to death, in a desperate situation where men were being killed, he went forwards and did his job, despite the risk or his own fear because it meant a few more of his buddies might make it home. As James Bradley put it once *"...They fought for their country, but died for their friends."* Our country has lost a great man today. One who went above and beyond the call of duty, and devoted his life for others who had paid that ultimate sacrifice. Who even in old age worked to honor the fallen of our wars. The term Hero just isn't enough.

@rickjohnson9558 2 года назад

Semper Fi, Mac. Thanks, and rest in peace.

@trishandfredschwecke9403 2 года назад

Such a remarkable human being! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@williamcap2236 Год назад

Hero's that was the greatest generation ! Our nations high point been all downhill since ! 🇺🇸❤ thank you gentlemen for my freedom !

@go06bolts 2 года назад

Absolutely a hero.

@mongolikechewchew2475 Год назад

Thank You Marine! May you rest in eternal peace now, hopefully with some of the great men who never made it home,telling stories and jokes up in Heaven!

@oznobdr Год назад

Thank you….. always

@johnmorrow338 3 месяца назад

I was fortunate enough to have corresponded with Mr Williams shortly before his passing he wrote me a nice letter and stated that he believed in God that's all I needed to know, now he rests and eternal peace godspeed Mr Williams thank you for your service to our nation you sir are a warrior and a hero

@DanielRivera-cp2oq 2 года назад

FOREVER GRATEFUL SIR,REST IN PEACE💔

@184876ela 2 года назад

REST EASY MARINE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE

@stevemolina8801 2 года назад

RIP Sir!

@sabrenadamnit9774 2 года назад

Forever a Hero

@larryfink1382 2 года назад

The greatest person I have ever met!

@bigorangecatgoogal7586 2 года назад

RIP good Sir

@trikeboywonder 2 года назад

May you rest in peace sir...thank you for your service and example to us all.

@jamesrichardson1326 2 года назад

Hand Salute!

@captainnima 2 года назад

God bless him and all his work.

@sooz9433 2 года назад

Rest In Paradise Mr.Williams and thank you. Our World was a better place with you in it. 💗

@Walter37165 Год назад

God bless you sir and all that have and still serve our country.

@chaschas3199 2 года назад

Great man and a great story. RIP sir.

@Jorge-hj2tp Год назад

Spoken like a true hero.

@RedClover1987 17 дней назад

Tears in my eyes. Edit. What a mentor for anyone……

@JWBEATY1012 Год назад

I met him when I was a young Marine Sergeant. Continued to see him routinely for 3 years as i was a recruiter near his home. Great great man.

@Legendary_UA Год назад

You really need to read his MOH citation. He exhausted five flame thrower units clearing pill boxes. No one brought them to him, he went back to get them, all while under fire.

@rileysmith117 2 месяца назад

I am no marine but I watch documentaries on WW2 I watch him tell his story. May he rest in peace after living a long life.

@mistysouders7823 Год назад

He punched his ticket to paradise long.before he was called home. That's why he's generation was the greatest.

@cyankirkpatrick5194 Год назад

My dad was apart of the greatest generation as well and was in WW 2 he was in the Army he fought the vile Nazis he retired from the Army, and had and inter life I'm so proud of being his kid he died in 02 he was 80 years old

@Hambone571 8 месяцев назад

Thank you Sir.🙏🏻

@richgoff9737 2 года назад

Semper Fi brother, fair winds and following seas.

@siuflsr 8 месяцев назад

God bless this humble man

@davidbenner2289 2 года назад

Rest in peace. Respect.

@joejaenisch5839 Год назад

Thank you and God bless

@Steve-qw8ll Год назад

Thank you for your service Sir. RIP

@conpop6924 2 года назад

I don't think we realize how lucky we are that we didn't have to fight in ww2, but we got to meet the hero's who fought in that war. And for many of us, they were are parents or grandparents