The Mobster's Son That Became a Hero 

Finally,now I know why the airport in Chicago was called O'hare International Airport.

Ship Captain: They are outnumbered you 8 to 1! Butch: Then it is an even fight

Too bad his pop didn’t live long enough to see his son honored as a hero...

Those 311 dislikes are from the mobsters who are still salty

I'm active duty Navy, and I'm ashamed to never have known who this man was. A little tidbit of information, O'Hare is actually the airport every sailor flies to when arriving at Navy bootcamp. It's really cool to finally know his story

this man is a real man. and I like that.

I love the stories you tell, especially how you include contextual history that adds to the overall big picture. For example, you could have left the whole part about EJ out, but it adds a whole new layer of understanding and appreciation for what Butch did. Plus, I love your animation style. Very "simple" looking, but extremely detailed at the same time. Hard to explain. Keep up the great videos!

I see the underrated youtuber has uploaded again

An anecdote about O'Hare, serving as an instructor on Hawaii mid-1942. He was a great swimmer and spearfisherman, and he insisted that the squadron swim with him. Swimming with Butch O'Hare meant that at eight o'clock in the morning, you swam out into the ocean off Maui; he would still be out there at three in the afternoon! If he got hungry, Butch would roll over and dive, and the next thing you knew, he would come up with a fish of some sort. Then he'd just roll over and lie on his back like an otter and eat the thing raw! He really impressed us with that! One day, he came back to the surface with an octopus draped over his arm. He said, 'Now, you have to learn how to kill these things, boys: you bite 'em right behind the eye.' And with that, he chomped down! The octopus has some sort of spinal cord there, and biting it there does kill it! Then we had to go back to the beach where Butch would put these things in a frying pan with a little oil and some salt and stir them around. He enjoyed them, but they tasted like old rubber tires to me!

Ironically Capone's son was also in the US Navy under an assumed name to protect him.

And this video shows us... You shouldnt judge someone for their family past, just for his actions. Also really nice animation! ❤️

The Destroyer USS O'Hare (DD-889) Was Named In His Honor In 1945, According To Wikipedia.

the city of chicago should buy the rights to display this video in terminals around the O'Hare airport. This was an absolutely amazing video. You have real talent to not just bringing history to life, but showing us WHY it is important.

Legend says he’s still flying off into the distance. May he happily Rest In Peace.

I actually have an old 8mm newsreel from 1942 published by an outfit called "Official Films" that has a segment of film where FDR is presenting O'Hare with his Congressional Medal of Honor... I found that film among some 8mm home movies at a garage sale years ago, and it's one of my prized historical films.

A mobster's son that became a hero? Amazing! It's all started by a father who wanted to set a good example to his son so that he would not follow his father's footstep even though he was a mobster. Because of his father, Butch O'Hare finally became an honourable hero. Great video once again, Yarnhub. 👍😄

This is how I imagine History channel would be if they still taught history

This story (which you tell incredibly well) showcases in stark terms how important it is for a father to set a good example for his son.

Someday you will be the biggest history channel because you are the best.

This youtube channel will be more successful then any history channel will ever dream of.

What a story this one is! From the lawyer of Chicago's darkest gangster, and today the city's airport is named after his son! O'Hare is world famous today. Such an incredibly inspiring history. Thanks a lot.

Both brave men that gave up their lives for the sake of humanity. Truly, this type of person is what's missing in days like today.

This one was a tearjerker. Thanks for the 'Grade A' content.

I get pretty sad when I find out heroes never came back home from a mission

I didn't know any of this. As proud U.S. NAVY veteran I salute Lt. Commander O' Hare and the brave crew of USS Lexington. 🇺🇸

I love the animation and the history taught

Both father and son are heroes in their own way. Such a shame a lineage like this ended =(

1 man, 34 seconds of ammo. 16 bombers. If you fail you will have to ditch in the sea. Ultimate courage! Imagine the feeling!

Al Capone: Nooo you can't just suddenly turn against me to set as moral example for your kid! EJ: Haha incriminating evidence go brrr

I am into stuff like this involving USS Enterprise, but I never knew Butch's dad was a mobster or that O'Hare International was named after him. The more you know.

Wow a twist of honour between father and son. Awsome video !!! 😎👍

_I need a hero_ _I'm holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night_ _He's gotta be strong_ _And he's gotta be fast_ _And he's gotta be fresh from the fight_

Control tower: "O'Hare they have you outnumbered eight to one!" O'Hare: "Then it is an even fight."

Dude, if you collab with Simple History, then I can die happy.

Amazing story about 2 heroic men named O'Hare that are forever linked to Chicago. Thank you for sharing this fantastic story.

Nobody can withstand a father's love.

You're batting 1000 so far; I have watched 3 of your videos and every one of them has reduced me to tears. Please, keep doing what you do. This world needs good stories and it needs heroes, real ones that require no supernatural powers or outlandish costumes, but who rise to the occasion and get the job done when called upon.

Commander: They out number you 8 to 1! O'hare: I like those odds

I got pictures of The Wildcat in Terminal 2 last time I was in O’Hare Airport. Butch’s original Wildcat is still in the flight hangar of the Lexington at the bottom of the Coral Sea. Bob Ballard found the ship not long ago....too bad they can’t recover Butch’s plane.....

Thank you again. With so many people trying destroy our nation's history it's so good to see and hear all these wonderful uplifting stories of heroes who gave all.

Glad to hear he got married, saw some action and got his blood pumping along with a serious promotion and the MOH before he died. That's how a person truly lives

Surprised this story hasn't been made into a film already!

An example of doing the right thing & showing others you might pay the price but your influence for the better will outweigh the retribution.

Almost every upcoming US Navy Sailor passes through O'Hare international. The more curious ask about that "little plane." Very few know who O'Hare was. Even fewer know his father's story. There's one gentleman who works at that gate who will tell the story of Butch O'hare and his father. And boy was it refreshing to hear one last Navy history story before starting my stay at Great Lakes, Illinois.

I’m from St. Louis, the town where Edward grew up, and I have heard of him before. An amazing man.

This is the best history channel for me.

bettys: we have you outnumbered 8 to 1 O'hare: I like those odds

Wow! It’s so cool to now know why O’hare International is named that way! It makes me even more proud of my city and country!

6:09 I love it when the music beginning like this

I remember the first video I watched it was the “bf 109 sparing a stricken b-17” it was when you still used the 2-d animation but still did bloody good with the planes and now you have evolved the channel forward with 3-d and I like it, try something new every now and then.

Not only Easy Eddie took sacrifice himself for protecting his son. But also he save alot men in Uss Lexington... this the best and sad video I ever seen and I love it!😭😭😭😭😭😭🏅👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🤝

Stories of heroism, bravery, and the true compassion of man all make me feel warm and happy. War brings out both the best and worst in humanity and this man's sense of duty to his country has my respect.

Excellent work, Yarnhub! I knew of the connection to Butch O’Hare and Capone. However, I noticed some things that I feel need mentioning (they don’t affect the narrative, which is the most important part of the story, but I’ll bring them up anyway). 1. I saw that the aircraft carrier shown here was the second Lexington (CV-16). Butch flew off the first Lexington (CV-2). 2. The airplane Butch vanished in (an F6F Hellcat) had later markings (no red circle, since that was retired after the Battle Of Coral Sea in May 1942, and white bars with blue borders like the B-17 in the Stigler/Brown video). 3. The replica of Butch’s plane at O’Hare is an F4F Wildcat, which is different from the airplane depicted on the pedestal (an F6F). This Wildcat was actually recovered from Lake Michigan, where it had crashed on a training flight off of one of the old paddle steamers converted into training carriers on the lake. Again, the narrative is correct, and that’s the most important bit, but I just wanted to give constructive criticism.

O'hare took off from the USS Lexington CV2 not the late war Esses class Lexington CV16!!!!!!

What an incredible tale. The ending made me cry a little.

There videos are of amazing quality. Animations look accurate and add to the story. Keep it up man.

You guys are like Oversimplified but actually upload. That’s right History oversimplified, come get some

Lmao the yarnhub cat at the end drinking "milk" :D

This channel got the best animation outta all the other history channels

Everyone still gansta until o' hare begun flying aircraft

Awesome story, his Pa be proud of his son but sad he lost his life (RIP - Lest We Forget as ironically it's Anzac Day this morning here in Perth Australia) 🙄

I never knew about the mob connection. Wonderful episode!👍🏻

Oh wow. I knew about O’Hare’s heroic act defending the Lexington but wow. That’s interesting.

I am actually from Chicago and have been to O’hare. This is quite a neat thing I learned.

4:25 The actual designation for the bomber was Mitsubishi G4M, and yes, はまき(hamaki)(cigar) is its unofficial nickname.

Amazing story, even though this happened many years ago, I still let out a sigh of relief when the carrier was safe.

I was on the Lexington it's now docked in Texas and used as a museum I went for vacation to honor all that fought on it

No matter how bad you are remember you still have a chance to change it's never too late.

Simple History but a thousand times better. The art's good, the sounds are great and the voice acting (or narrating to be exact) is spectacular. Good job!

Wow, I did not know of this story, it's awesome, as a person who wanted to be a pilot when I was young, I do love these stories, they really solidify my image of pilots being the modern day examples of Knights protecting their loved ones in the air. Thank you for yet another awesome video. Can't wait to see what you will make next.

Im sitting here at terminal 2 looking up at this plane as i watch this video. It makes it all feel so much better and yet sombering at the same time, if anyone makes a trip to Chicago its worth the walk guys

Captain: Youre fighting 8:1! O'Hare: Never tell me the odds

5:40: Ah yes, the USS Carrier. My favorite!

Your animation just gets better and better every video.

Another great upload as always! May I add though CV-16 USS Lexington was the Essex class carrier commissioned after the first USS Lexington, CV-2, the one I believe that you are referring to here, was sunk in the Battle of the Coral Sea. Excellent animation! Cheers! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

OH wow, I didn't know the AFB was named after him. Awesome. Now I know something new. One is never too old to learn. Thank you!

I must say that I liked the 2d animation a little bit more. I felt more emotion there for some reason. Though this still does not decrease the video quality. I look forward to see more! I have a suggestion for a video; Karl von Müller, captain of SMS Emden. He was an extraordinary naval commander and even his captives saw him as a hero.

2:49 Great animation here along with narration! It gives people empathy to be dedicated to be a good father without you having to be one yourself. I definitely felt emotional attachment to my perceived version of my kid during this scene. Yarnhub never fails to impress me, glad I subscribed.

I really like how accurate the planes are and the history

Impressive story. America, the land of heroes, like O'Hare.

In a time when landmarks and important locations were named after people of honor rather than elitist politicians and donors. What a great story of Butch O'Hare's heroism!

“And the other bombs fell harmlessly into the ocean” The fish: WTF

Always cool to see things about the Lexington. I grew up around it in Corpus Christi.

I had heard a slightly different version of the story a few decades ago. Thanks for correcting some errors and fleshing out the details. I often think about the story. You've made it more inspiring.

Ah. This shot again❤❤ 2:30 It looks much better in this video.

I’ve heard the story of the man and the action that made him a hero before, but the backstory and his fate are all new to me. Thanks for “filling in the blanks”! And one minor correction: Soulard is pronounced soo-lard (or sue-lard if you prefer). Not a big deal, but if you ever have opportunity to use that name again, you’ll be prepared!

The animation of this channel is getting better and better

This channel is so underated

Never heard about him and his story. Great man and great father not wanting to give an example of being criminal to his son.

this HAS to be one of the most under-rated youtube channels. I loved the video. can't wait for more! you guys have criminally few subscribers! imma share

Im not gonna lie, from your first 3D Animation you have gotten wayyyyyy better.

OH MY GOD THE COUGH FROM THE CAT IS THE BEST PART IN THE END

Been here since 12k subscribers and I am glad too see that this channel is finally starting to take off.

Al Capone: You can't just send you son to train at the Air Force O'Hare's Father: Son go Drrrrrrrr

I’ve got to be honest, the people who dislike Yarnhub videos are fools. Yarnhub produces the highest quality videos I’ve ever seen, and no other channel has got as many likes from me as Yarnhub. Keep going Yarnhub, and hopefully you can hit 200k or even 500k.

It's amazing how people willingly put themselves into seemingly un beatable odds and still come out on top

Another nice video from Yarnhub, quality over quantity. Youre still the best animated historical youtuber for me

You remind me of simple history both you and him make great videos keep up the good work 👍

I’ve been to the CV-16 USS Lexington in Corpus Christi numerous times and she is a beauty

That plane is one of the first things sailors see before going to their first duty station or A-school after graduating from RTC Great Lakes.