Absolutely disgusting for anyone to give thumbs down, I only watched a documentary this morning about the Blues, Capt. Kuss was in the film. So many losses within these teams, Red Arrows etc, etc, these guys love doing what they do, no chance of them giving it up. God bless them all.
It may be disgusting, but not everyone lives in or is even slightly sympathetic to anything having to do with America. Isis had access to the internet just like we do.
Honestly it’s strange because if you thumbs up it seems like ur glad he died but if you give thumbs down your also glad he died, so just drop an f in chat.
Went to school with that service member... Nothing but respect for him and his family, to now endure a loss, but admiration for his dedication. Rip sir
Why does EVERYTHING have to turn to RACISM? This man lost his life serving this country. So what who did or didn't show up. Those that did did and those that didn't didn't. I'm a retired Navy Vet and i'm black sooooo, WHAT. I respect what this man did regardless of the color of his skin.
Joe Schmo yeah I’m a big time Blue Angels nerd (so big that I fly the demo on DCS) my team: dcsblueangels.online/ but anyways yeah I used to love Fat Albert with his JATO takeoff but sadly it got too expensive and they had to do away with it 😕
No matter the subject, there are always gonna be haters ! Let's focus not on the negativity but this great man who died doing what he loved to do. RIP Jeff Kuss. Fly high brother!
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace
Gosh. I remember this clearly. My family and I were just leaving Tennessee from visiting relatives, and we were actually going to go watch the air show the next day for my younger brothers birthday. We had four tickets and my dad and brother were both ecstatic about going to watch the blue angels since several of my uncles/ aunts and grandparents served in the Air Force and Navy. We were a couple hours into the drive from Pickwick TN, when my mom told us that Captain Jeff Kuss had accidentally crashed during a practice course for the upcoming show. At first it was hard for us to believe, for an experienced Pilot to crash and die was just absurd to my 6 year old younger brother at the time. The show was canceled, and instead we spent our vacation in Pensacola without an air show. I remember leaving to go to the beach in the late afternoon/ early nighttime. Tons of people were at the beach, a lot more than usual, and they were holding up American Flags and representing the blue angels with t shirts and flags. There were several Jets that passed first, then, the plane carrying Captain Kuss’ body passed bye. Everyone went silent and saluted. Several more Jets followed. This moment will be remembered in flight history. Captain Kuss was loved by his many family members, including his wife and two children. Rest easy Captain Kuss, you will see us soon. ❤️
The Blue Angels are amazing. I had the privilege of seeing them fly everyday while stationed at NAS Pensacola and there skill is unparalleled. Also had the privilege to fly on Fat Albert once which is a once in a lifetime opportunity. RIP and Semper Fi, Sir
From Capt to Capt!! I salute you sir! Thank you for your service and sacrifice! For the family I salute you too as well for you sacrifices and I’m sorry for your loss! RIP brother!
It was much the same way when Captain Jeff Kuss' remains were brought home to Durango, Colorado, there was a Memorial 'PARADE' down the Main Avenue and literally thousands of people lined the sidewalks to honor him.
I agree with Kevin Houghton, anyone who would put a thumbs down to this video is a complete disgrace to Americans all throughout our great country! But this is about honoring a fallen Marine, a hero and a man whose memory will live on in every American who wears the sacred cloth of our country and who serves honorably, R.I.P. sir, you made on all of us Captain and you certainly be missed!
Rob Tro I was at that show. I didn't find out until the Snowbirds made the announcement just prior to the missing man formation. That was just a bad weekend as the Thunderbirds had an accident that same weekend.
4 years later and I’m still in shock. I was at home when it happened watching them practice. Went inside right before he crashed then heard a loud explosion. Ran outside and saw a mushroom cloud. Immediately ran inside crying and shaking telling my dad that a plane crashed. Still traumatized to this day
Growing up, we lived in a pretty big city around an airport. Every year around the same time after school, theyd fly around for days/weeks. Was ALWAYS excited to see these guys. The sights, sounds of the jets flying around.. Was amazing. Havent seen them around here in years though.
Watching this just took my breath away. in a sad way. so overwhelming. sad day for Angels, Pensacola NAS, I so remember this. Fly High Captain Kuss. With love from NAS Jacksonville 💝💖💔💔
140 thumbs down...shows evil exists in the world..... and Thank God for out military and a special Thank you to this Blue Angel pilot may you Rest In Peace.
I think it's because of the fact we lost someone who served and the fact a mother and father had to bury their son. No one likes the idea of losing someone who served and no one likes the idea of parents burying their child.
I think what really gets to me about this particular crash is that he _did_ actually manage to eject prior to impact but his parachute burned up in the fireball. Fucking horrible.
The last time I saw them was one week before his untimely death. Jones Beach NY. I grew up watching them fly. When i was told what happened I was shocked repeating I have video of him doing the sneak pass over my head! This year I'll be at Stewart Intl. N.Y. will be the first time since then seeing them fly. again.
bless. if i was the pilot to the blue angel that was with fat albert and i looked down and saw all those people i would have started crying my eyes out.
The blue angles are a publicity wing of the navy. If one dies people expect there to a public aspect to his services as well. They are transporting the body in a pretty unique way and the public reaction is what they are seeking.
I expect it will be more along the lines of a relieved “Finally...” as opposed to a “Cool!” This guy was wowing crowds from the sky even when he was dead. We should all be so lucky.
Ben Extinction__14 nobody dies doing what they love; they die dying. It wasn’t smiles and rainbows that day, he was fatigued, overworked, and he died knowing he was dying. I feel fairly confident “doing what he loved” would’ve been watching his two young babies grow up, with his beautiful wife at his side. And even if I did think that “he died doing what he loved” was anything more than a few hollow words of self comfort? Still wouldn’t excuse the people who were behaving like they were at a carnival. They’re excited and focused on the plane, like this was a damn air show for their entertainment. Nobody would tolerate or try to justify folks laughing and saying “THIS IS AWESOME!” if it was a gray c130 bringing the body of a young Marine home to his family. It was disrespectful, out of touch, and unsettling. That’s it and that’s all, as far as I’m concerned.
Did the anchor say that the blue angle was flanking fat Albert? I not pro aviation or a piolet but I am pretty sure that the blue angle was forming up on fat Albert or coming into a formation with fat Albert not flanking it
His plane crashed while he was flying it. He didn't eject because he was busy steering away from a populated area. He was a truly selfless and honorable guy. May he rest in peace.
Man I remember when he died in the crash. It happened about 10 mins from my house. I was at work when it happened and I remember the tone of everyone went from happy and excited because the Blue Angels were in town to just sad and shocked and scared. I'll never forget that day. He will forever be in Middle Tennessee's thoughts. You sir are a true hero.
