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Wounded D-Day veteran recalls his story "I was so numb that I wasn't aware of the pain"

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➡️ On June 6th, 1944 Roy landed on the beaches of Normandy. He recalls his story of his tank being shelled and how that led to the loss of both his legs.
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@hannibalheyes339 3 года назад

He's in good shape for 94

@maxcady645 3 года назад

extremely he looks like 80

@junebug8485 3 года назад

ikr some people are that old and cant even speak

@duuurs 3 года назад

Got that old school British stiff upper lip. Unfortunately its a disappearing thing with globalism and multi cultural ism

@religionispoison6838 3 года назад

@@duuurs so true mate so bloody true.

@luisfeliped19 3 года назад

@@duuurs globalism and multiculturalism? What does that have to do with being brave? The US for example was already multicultural in WW2 and they certainly were really brave and good troops. People from all cultural and ethnic backgrounds and countries fought hard in the war. Senegalese Tirailleurs are another example of good troops who served in many campaigns including the liberation of Southern France.

@alanhelton 3 года назад

For a MAN in his 90’s he looks absolutely healthy. Better than most 70 year olds.

@samg1879 3 года назад

Shit, he looks better than me and I'm 24

@milandjuric1257 3 года назад

@@samg1879 thats a little overreacted lmao

@prestonace2448 3 года назад

Maybe not better than 70 but close too

@lindabourgeois3756 3 года назад

Being in the military does that to you xD

@catwithabat7163 3 года назад

Damn, not even 70 he looks 60

@TheGeezzer 3 года назад

WWII veterans are getting very thin on the ground now, those that are still with us are in their 90's. Bless em all, bless em all...🌼

@vblake530530 3 года назад

The long and the Short and theTall!

@marijafrankovic1959 3 года назад

It saddens me greatly that in 20 basicaly all of them on all sides will be gone

@harrymack3565 3 года назад

It's odd to think that we are the last generations that will ever be able to interact with WW2 vets.

@roufeyel7866 3 года назад

@@harrymack3565 and we dont realize it. We dont even care. That is sad

@divin3914 3 года назад

I lowkey really want to talk with one and tell me their stories. Too bad my grandfather died in the Battle of the Bulge

@tayron27 4 года назад

A true soldier. Much respect to this man, what a hero.

@jacobkeeney7231 3 года назад

@@malakaweerasigha9605 hahaha

@hotelvalsinestra6380 3 года назад

@@malakaweerasigha9605 is that a porn video or site or what beacause that is NOT funny

@cheseeboytv7655 3 года назад

@@hotelvalsinestra6380 hahahah xxx videos x hahah lol 😂

@mswijn 3 года назад

@@malakaweerasigha9605 hahah funny hahaah funny

@Getcakedieyoung23 3 года назад

@@malakaweerasigha9605 Hahaha funny funny funny hahaha

@jclarke313 3 года назад

It's sad that were going to be the last generation to be able to talk to these heroes

@youareveryannoying9179 3 года назад

You mean watch

@jclarke313 3 года назад

@@youareveryannoying9179 well yeah that's probably a better word to use

@logangecho5425 3 года назад

Hear

@jclarke313 3 года назад

@Joseph Reed your dad is a hero

@koryphae5087 3 года назад

My grandfather was a officer on the eastern front. He told me much about the horrors on the front. Very harsh and scary.

@nimblefrog586 3 года назад

I can’t believe this has 23 dislikes, this man is a hero

@SirVergewaltig0re 3 года назад

Antifa voted down because old white male.

@jbone9900 3 года назад

@@SirVergewaltig0re stop trolling

@jbone9900 3 года назад

@UpSideДown so did the neo nazi and Klan

@thijsweijters1065 3 года назад

RU-vid automatically gives every video that has likes a number of dislikes

@PalleRasmussen 3 года назад

@@SirVergewaltig0re this guy was the original AntiFa. Think about that before you spout right wing shit. The ones he went to fight had similar views to the Murican right wing of today (who unashamedly wave Nazi flags around). Do not drink the fucking Koolaid.

@davidgaston738 3 года назад

my uncle was in tanks the column he was in were blown up by german 88s he survived, he remembered the solid shot of the shell penetrating into the tank killing all the other crew members as it spun around the tank interior before destroying the tank he was severely wounded and left with a withered crippled arm for the rest of his life, he was recovered and captured by the germans who treated him well, the british declared him missing in action presumed killed as when a tank goes up there aint much left of human beings inside it; a german eventually managed to write to my grandmother telling her he was alive, my father and his brothers all fought in the front line and after the war one of their closest friends was an ex german pow who stayed on in britain; as common soldiers they had no time for others who never fought in war and who would think it a gloryish event

@chelo4197 3 года назад

Now that's an incredible story, thank you for sharing it

@webleypug 3 года назад

David Gaston - This is indeed a very significant story. Even previously hostile enemies, after the war, making peace to the exclusion of those who never experienced combat, just seems so right.

@davidgaston738 3 года назад

@@webleypug thanks for your reply; my father my uncles plus my mother all served front line service and due to their experences, gave me a very un biased view of people war is only known to those who go through it

@davidgaston738 3 года назад

@@chelo4197 thank for your reply from my family of that time i learned from their un biased views how to be a better person

@Justin-zi5io 3 года назад

I thought the tiger 1’s 88 didn’t use solid shot

@Strandjutter 3 года назад

Still clear minded and positive! Everybody should see this video. Good start of the day.

@thefinchoutdoors3438 3 года назад

Overcame bitterness and a keeps a positive attitude...a mans man. Thank you sir for your service. God Bless

@thecossackcrusaderofholybr8448 3 года назад

When I say "Hero" most would think of a man of steel, invincible immortal to bullets and bronze, but the real heroes are those who run towards death threw a storm of steel, flaming winds, and a wall of lead. Real heroes can feel fear.

@Immortal_BP 3 года назад

he is walking without any support.... and quite quickly at that, amazing!

@BillKinsman 3 года назад

My step father was a paratrooper on D-day and was shot across the legs with a machine gun before he hit the ground and soon after his foot was partially blown away by a mortar round. He said he was laughing and said that "These f*ckers are trying to kill me!" He didn't think it was funny later on. You are a real trooper.

@brucejudge3197 3 года назад

Please don’t ever use the word “hero” in regards to any professional athlete as long as one of these men is alive! Semper Fi!

@kuno6286 3 года назад

not a marine

@danndidntask4057 3 года назад

Lol he’s not a marine he’s a royal marine from the UK

@Sean-ws9je 5 месяцев назад

I Respect And Love All Of You❤❤❤ I'm Ex British Army And I Don't Forget❤❤❤I Want To Salute All Of You❤❤❤

@alexboyes3275 3 года назад

He looks great for 94 and you can tell by the way he talks he’s still very much on it. Seems totally sharp.

@dbhllproductions6544 3 года назад

This guy looks amazing for being in his 90’s

@SweetflyRachel 3 года назад

How has this video been up for a more than a year with under 1,000 views? More people need to see this!

@b52goats 3 года назад

RU-vid algorithm doesn't want you to be patriotic

@jackmountain8503 3 года назад

Election year, Google...

@myview5840 3 года назад

32k+ now

@Hawkinspowerandlight 3 года назад

81.502 views now

@mufflersponge8969 3 года назад

And now it has 111k

@downhilltwofour0082 3 года назад

Damn! Now that is a man!!

@chrislaqke-_-3822 3 года назад

Hes not a man, hes a soldier

@smrzolin3064 3 года назад

@@chrislaqke-_-3822 Every soldier is just a young man inside. Told to kill...

@2006canna 3 года назад

What a gentleman 🙏🍀. All the best to you Sir. Regards from Rome.

@davemacdonald3889 3 года назад

I have a deep respect for this man and his generation,thank you sir.🇬🇧

@mrbosh0115 3 года назад

And people these days get upset from words ,This Man is a true Hero,God Bless.

@Flying_Acehole 3 года назад

then please answer the question why your god did not prevent him from being crippled?

@homunculusrex9396 3 года назад

this is what these devils fought for.

@danielmacfarland3141 3 года назад

God bless our Veterans. Thank you a thousand times over.

@nathanrawling4353 3 года назад

What a hero, lovely guy and still as sharp as a knife. God speed

@zigwil153 3 года назад

94?? Bless him. Good genes. A country that takes care of their protectors. Cheers!

@steakmeal74 3 года назад

Wow an absolute legend of a man! And looks great for 94

@robcrusoe 3 года назад

A real hero with a great sense of humour, the horror he must have seen and experienced.We owe men like this our freedom and so much more.

@Lmnop873 3 года назад

I don't care if they gave their life for me. I am not giving up my grilled cheese sandwich.

@70stunes71 3 года назад

Honor to them all. Their generation gave so much & at tremendous cost

@homunculusrex9396 3 года назад

disagree.

@tomkitchen2764 3 года назад

What an amazing man.

@exe-bq6tj 3 года назад

Sizleri izlerken çok gurur duyorum kahramanca savaş verdiniz. Alman,İngiliz,Amerikalı,Rus,japon sizler tarihi yazdınız ölen ve yaralananlar adına saygı duyuyorum.

@laika6661 3 года назад

He talks and walks so confidently for a man in his 90s. Much better than some of my great uncles in their 70s and mind you they all still have their legs.

@militocrat7215 3 года назад

Injured body, but unbroken spirit

@geraldhills41 3 года назад

You sir are an absolute hero !

@jamstersmith4625 3 года назад

Looks so healthy for 94 , true Hero

@Jonar7300 3 года назад

one of the most kind person on earth

@johnmulligan7609 3 года назад

What a wonderful man!

@Merseysiderful 3 года назад

I would be honoured to buy Mr. Hayward a pint of Beer in a pub. Total respect to the man.

@reddevilparatrooper 3 года назад

This is a very strong man! No BULLSHIT!

@lilly-anneeines1222 3 года назад

Hallo im from Norway this man is a hero

@crownproductions1067 3 года назад

WOW just wow, you look great for 94. You are a hero

@chrismarcellus6933 3 года назад

He looks great for his age! Thank you for your service!

@WASRGP 3 года назад

Oh my goodness, a "gardening grant" God bless them for covering that! It's really the simple things in life, isn't it!? 🖤

@tldredhistory8391 3 года назад

Not all heros wear capes.

@davethompson2881 3 года назад

What a legend. Thanks for your service and lifetime of sacrifice Roy.

@boudiccasbattalion6911 3 года назад

Roy is the best of the best generation... The hospital and he talked about, Chapel Allerton hospital Is in Leeds And has been repairing broken Men since World War I and still does to this day....

@shaunoakman5609 3 года назад

I always told my kids to respect elders as you never know the things they have have seen & done ... Manners & respect cost nothing

@thomasquinnan8238 3 года назад

Thank you I will never forget your sacrifice.

@neonmaple5259 3 года назад

For someone 94, he looks miraculous. A strong, well rounded hero right there, shrugging off the past like it was nothing or something minimal to him. Gen Z should take notes and understand how "Privileged" they are today.

@thisis.michelletorres444 3 года назад

He looks amazing and his mind still so sharp! God bless him!

@RameenFallschirmjager 3 года назад

I'll be grateful if I'd be as lively and vigorous as him when I'm 60!

@wouterbreukers8697 3 года назад

what a hero fighting for our freedom

@trevorbowen6695 Год назад

Thank you for your service 🫡

@4bridgesrealestate858 3 года назад

Thank you Sir. You are from the greatest generation that ever lived. My Uncle also severed in WW II and it was due to his leadership and courage that gave me the courage to join the Military. Fortunately, I did not have to endure the horrors of war. I don't know what the future holds with so many young people being cowards today. Thank you again, Sir, for your service. Your service allowed my family and I to enjoy a good level of freedom.

@kabbey30 3 года назад

God bless you, hero.

@borba72 3 года назад

I hope I'm this clearly-minded when I'm 94. He's as lucid as a 20 year old boy.

@tu6202 3 года назад

This is the difference between his generation and the generations of today. He doesn't complain, he doesn't feel like anyone owes him anything. He is happy for the support he gets but isn't letting this get in the way of his life. So many today would be expecting everyone else to do everything else for them. Thank you sir for your service, sacrifice and the motivation and inspiration you give me and every other person who has honor and dignity.

@LordNinja109 3 года назад

Get off your soapbox, not the time or place.

@scoobysnacks.6124 3 года назад

What a hero!

@benwilletts6862 3 года назад

A real hero. I Salute you sir.

@danielpineda1062 3 года назад

I love his sense of humor when it comes to his shoes. Made my morning:)

@OCRay1 3 года назад

Happy to see you are doing so well Roy. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

@jessejohnson159 3 года назад

I saluted this HERO three times as he told his story. SALUTE Again SIR! Thanks to BLESMA also!

@flemhawker9134 3 года назад

Sharp as a knife & with a great sense of humour. That’s what’s kept him so Young & healthy looking I assume.

@malcolmlane-ley2044 3 года назад

I am truly humbled by this man, what a true hero. More people need to see this, I think perhaps your film title isn't the most engaging.

@animaldw6996 3 года назад

You Sir are an inspiration and a hero. Thank you for your service and god bless you.

@ricksmith7357 3 года назад

Best of the Best. Thank you for your service!!

@meagie7 3 года назад

More people need to recognize these men’s sacrifices

@alanbarlow8966 3 года назад

Thank you Sir for you bravery and winning me the right to havve my life without the hardship and loss that you and many more like you suffered. Thank You!

@SonOfTheDevil666 3 года назад

Why dislikes no respect thank u for your story I wish u the best

@kyle-cy4rp 3 года назад

Respect sir you gave your yesturday for our tomorrow 🙏

@henrybucki7813 3 года назад

Great Hero indeed ,thank you for your sacrifice

@n_ott 3 года назад

I'm so glad I could hear this story. It's great to know such a large community cares about veterans. There are so many homeless veterans having people say that they are just masked murderers. Behind every gunsight is a human being.

@iNovaWT 3 года назад

we have to thank these guys. Without them this world would be very different.

@migueldelara5335 3 года назад

He looks sooo strong for a 94 year old

@IamIUrU77 3 года назад

He is the only WW2 vet I've heard of with serious injuries and still alive and also appears to be in very good health as far as I can tell. Pretty awesome if you ask me! This guy is Legendary!

@davepatterson9971 3 года назад

A true gentleman and a hero. For those 70 who clicked on thumbs down you should be ashamed of yourselves.

@OiSam-ir9me 3 года назад

Thank you. What a lovely gent.

@erebuskraken5483 3 года назад

Lookin' good. Thanks for your service mate. Stay well.

@Kevin15301 3 года назад

God bless you

@derhashatbasumatary9900 3 года назад

He is talking with so fluent at this age❤

@harrymack3565 3 года назад

This is a very good example of one thing people always seem to forget. Tanks always have several people in them. When I tank is "knocked out" it's not just that hunk of metal is down, oh well. That means that the people inside are most likely dead or seriously injured.

@logananderson8395 3 года назад

sir, thank you for your service. i may live in the united states, but your service is felt by everyone everywhere, anytime, forever.

@meme_enthusiast3021 3 года назад

He is the most healthy-looking 94-year old I've ever seen. He could say he was in his late 70s and I would believe it without a second thought.

@janegavin8715 3 года назад

Let's not forget those soldiers were only kids.god almighty protect them all in your beautifully warm embrace.

@webleypug 3 года назад

This guy is sharp as a tack for his age.

@Nieri93 3 года назад

Hero. Nothing else.

@Finzun 3 года назад

Thank you for your service.

@SirDaffyD 3 года назад

Thanks for your service & sacrifice Sir. Lest We Forget.

@fueu2617 3 года назад

Quality. God bless this man.

@daviddirom7429 3 года назад

Thank you for your service Brother. (Ex British and Canadian forces). We have Veterans Affairs Canada who look after the needs of Canadian Forces Veterans with similar support as you mention regarding Blesma. I feel that with there support I have a better life than having to stumble through life on my own.

@eshskis1 3 года назад

Absolutely a fantastic video thank you ! From America. ...

@richardmurrey 3 года назад

god bless roy... thank you for your sacrifice and service!

@philipireland5994 3 года назад

I am watching from Kingston, Jamaica. I feel a ptofound sense of gratitude to this man for the personsl sacrifices he has made so that we may enjoy the freedoms we do today. It is so good to see that he has been able to retain his sense of humour, despite all he has been through.

@Castaway760 3 года назад

Rip for those who died in ww2

@liminal9207 3 года назад

RIP

@ghstly2000 3 года назад

These were men from 16 to 20 year old going to the unknown leaving everything behind not knowing if they were going to survive or not in order to fight for their country these are true heros

@katehaviland9342 3 года назад

Much respect to this man. I am thankful for this man. He is a hero. God bless this man and all other former and current soldiers.

@biglo9889 3 года назад

laughter is a great medicine

@mikelifts8251 3 года назад

Insane that he’s 94. Looks very healthy and well put together for a man of his age 🔥

@emausderratsuchende5447 3 года назад

My Father fought in Northern France too,and I am absolutely certain that he would not only have shook your Hand, but also hugged you to say Sorry. He was a young Soldier,not a Nazi,he died last Year at the Age of 95. God bless you.... Greetings from Germany

@Flying_Acehole 3 года назад

then please answer the question why your god did not prevent him from being crippled?