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My grandpa served in the south Pacific during the second world war, from 1942-1944. He passed almost 11 years ago, but in the early 2000's we did an interview with him on a Video Camera(one of those mid 90's shoulder mounted VHS monsters) If your interested in posting it, ill ask my dad and uncles if they're okay with sending the video to you for use in this series. As long as there is no editing and its played in its entirety, I'm sure theyll be fine with me sending it(I have it in a digital format)
I’ve always respected the WW2 veterans. My grandfather was in the U.S. Navy during WW2. He was a mechanic. I also had a grandfather in the Army, who I never met
It should be mandatory for people of all ages to watch videos like this every now and then. These men were part of an entirely different generation. They make me proud to be an American.
He strikes me as a gentle soul, with a strong sense of duty. I get the feeling he hopes he never killed anyone with his machine gun, but soberly accepts the fact that he most likely did. He did what he was sent over there to do, saw it through and managed to retain his humanity.
Miss my dad 19 yrs ago 9th army artillery. Unit bulge all over Europe liberating bergen Belsen where anne frank was killed..miss Him so much my parents two greatest people in my life stay strong where Americans don't lose
I'd be a frickin' basket case returning home from War, but not just any war, World War MF'ing TWO, what a scary war to have had to fight. The reason I am able to live a comfortable life as an electrician and not get drafted into a war is because of he, and all of the men of his generation, who were mostly just kids at the time (17-22). Wild, man. I ALWAYS thank veterans for their service, even if I have to go way out if my way. Every singke American should be that way too, shame on people who just walk past vets without saying anything
The interviews of the BLM rioters 60 years from now will be about how they stole 27 pairs of Jordans from the Nike store after they beat to death a black security guard prior to their pillaging.
I wish my father, Jack, was alive to share his war experiences. He was a medic in a Signal Corp outfit. He landed at Omaha Beach on the 2nd day and was also at the Battle of the Bulge. I didn't know until his death in 2007 that he was awarded two Bronze Stars for brave acts rescuing men while under fire. He was a good man and I love and miss him.
They are known as the greatest generation for a reason. I find it hard to imagine that men today could do anything close to what your father and men like him did, as a matter of course. during WW2. If the generation today were what was defending us in the 2nd WW, we likely would not even have entered the war, and we would be under the boot of the Nazis for 70 years. Your dad was a real man, thank god for that generation.
What a great group of young men that fought for the freedom of others, bless your father for his sacrifice
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My grandfather fought in the Pacific. When he first got home he didn't sleep in bed, but on the floor, and I was told he would wake up in the middle of the night screaming.
My dad was in WWII, field arty 3rd Army. For years my mom would take him to the movies all day on Independence Day as he would jump out his shoes when he heard a fire cracker. Me , I was in Iraq and when I came home, I would jump at sudden noises, and i would sleep with my Bushmaster
It just blows my mind that people had to go through that. Here's me, big comfortable car, nice warm house filled with loving, happy family. Table filled with delicious food, and happy times every night. And, thanks to that guy and his buddy who was shot in the throat years ago.
These guys never say they were heroes. They say "I did what I'd been set over there to do." They seldom go into detail about their own actions, but often tell of the deeds they watched their buddies do. Always humble. I think it's the quieter, more soft spoken ones who've done the most bravest things. I myself believe that they know God watched what they were doing and they don't want retribution brought down on their heads because they bragged about killing. But that's just my opinion. Thank you guys living and passed. You are my heroes.
@@noidontthinksolol Uh, I have been watching WWII docs for over 30 years. And I havent seen any "Pop Culture" junk in more than 10 years. I couldnt afford cable anymore so i ditched it. I dont watch much Network television. Most of my viewing is RU-vid documentaries and Public Television. But if jumping on me made you feel good, well I'm certainly glad I could make your day. :-)
@@noidontthinksolol I never intended to "stab at" anybody. I grew up in an American Legion hall. Literally. My Dad was very active in the Legion and it was a large part of our family's life. He was in the Color Guard every 4th of July and also attended every military funeral in the county. He was also the Commander of our post once. Like I said, our Veterans are my heroes. Perhaps you have misunderstood what I was saying? Younger men may be outspoken in their youth, but mellow in their old age. And I imagine going thru combat in WWII would be a very sobering experience. But like I said, that's just my opinion.
Took guts - much respect. By the way, Luzon is the Northern Philippines - also where the Bataan Death March occurred. I've been to Luzon twice in my life. Wonderful place to visit now.
Brit here, these Yanks are special......in an odd way I think they are my people, I had family in this war and the yanks came to fight along side us, my family always gave them enormous respect because they stood bedside us.
They were truly a badass generation, all the allies Rooskies included.....except the French (ha) when I was younger I loved the Europe theatre but as I get older i get much more interested in the pacific.
For a lot of Americans, it *was* going back to fight alongside family. Lots of English settlers here, Scots-Irish and Irish, as well as French. Of course there were also Italians, Germans, and Japanese-Americans who signed up to fight against family too. I've always admired the wartime British for their grim determination and fearlessness, the stereotypical "stiff upper lip" that they always seem to wear in the face of insurmountable odds. Churchill addressed the UK to say that even if the country fell, the British people would fight on until the bitterest of ends. When Roosevelt addressed the US, he could not fathom a defeat - it was always clear that the Americans would win, because that's just what Americans did. One side brought courage, the other brought raw grit.
I'm not ashamed to say that this gentleman story brought me to tears several times. Losing his squad leader seems to still weigh heavy on him and also whether or not it was his machine gun that killed some Japanese or some other soldiers seems like it's still a question mark to him. God bless this gentleman and thank you so much for the sacrifice that you made so that we have the freedom we have today.
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@@colleenspaner9186 You have got hold of the wrong end of the stick with my meaning. The entire generation was very special but this man's generosity and acceptance was special even for them.
@@Crusty_Camper Forgive. I missed your subtlety. I probably got defensive as my father a Pacific War vet. Didn't know what he did until after he died when someone from his ship wrote me a letter; drove landing craft for amphibious assaults.
@@colleenspaner9186 That's OK, we use language differently in the UK and it's easy for misunderstandings to happen. I totally respect your father. One member of my family fought in North Africa/Italy, 3 others went down with HMS Hood, a distant cousin fought the Japanese at Kohima and one of my American relatives was on PT boats in the Pacific and several of them have served in the USAF in more recent years. I am the first generation of my family for 4 generations that did not have to fight for my country and I am so thankful for that. Best wishes from the England/Scotland border.
@@Crusty_Camper Had to look up the HMS. Wow. 3 sailors - a terrible loss for your family. That generation so brave! Another subject...I thought Queen Elizabeth II seemed very kind and I think a fun person. RIP
Thank you for your service Sir. 'Lest we forget'. I am a former New Zealand Infantry Soldier of more recent times, (1960s). ANZAC Day, the Remembrance day for our Fallen, is on April 25 2021. It was heart warming for me to see, US Marines from the US Embassy, together with our own Service Personnel distributing poppies to the general public on the streets of our Capital, Wellington City, this week. They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old. Time shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, We will remember them, WE WILL REMEMBER THEM. God bless the United States of America. God bless the Dominion of New Zealand. Allies forever. Robert W Wilson. Veteran.
My friend was in the oss and told me a story about when France was liberated and he was searching for scientists before the Russians got them and he came up on some french underground who had french german collaborationists forcing them to dig their own graves! He said that haunted him for the rest of his life! WW2 veterans saw and went through alot of awful stuff to preserve our freedom for us today! This man too went through alot!
@Dr RedEyez69Squad leaders give orders, take out the book, your squad goes into chaos, that is why in war, you target officers, because you make a battalion ineffective.
@Dr RedEyez69 Also, I am willing to bet, you have 0 family members that have been in a war. Keep playing your video games bud, and let the real people save your chicken ass.
I love how these gentlemen, when they are in the moment, recall the names of their comrades in arms as if it were yesterday. It's a real tribute to the soldiers of that time. Their humility and sense of duty humbles me.
The greatest generation always talks about how they don't dwell on traumatic events and that it's part of life. Lessons the modern generation can learn from.
God Bless this man. A true Hero of every rational thinking person in America today. Proud of my veterans. Happy to say o have benefited greatly from the sacrifices these men have made. I am proud to be an American due to men like him.
My dad was there as well. 123rd field Artillery, 33rd Prairie Division.,and also served with Graves Registration unit. The Greatest Generation by far... We CANNOT AFFORD TO let their memories die.
Thank you for doing this, absolutely crucial these stories are passed on. God bless this brave man and all the Allied soldiers who risked or sacrificed their lives during WW2
My Dad was a B-24 Navigator, flew 36 bombing missions over Europe. Oct. 12th. 1944, over Onsabruck Germay, he witnessed the plane right next to them in formation take a direct anti aircraft hit. The plane disintegrated and he saw two parachutes open (likely from the blast) but they were immediately consumed by the flames. 10 men died near instantly. He had trained with them, lived with them for months and he was very close to them all as friends. It was a memory forever imbedded in his mind. He never spoke of it until later in his life. He left us a couple years ago at over 101 years of age...independent until the end.
Listening to these guys makes me think of my Grandfather. He would go on for hours about his service in WWII and Korea. At the time as a young teenager I would think to myself "Ugh, not again. I wish he'd just stop.". Now that I'm older and wiser, I wish I would have listened more.
My grand-dad (understandably) wouldn't talk about his 3.5 year campaign in the Korean War. He passed away just over 3 years ago now and our family is left without knowing his role. Trying to find his military records was doomed from the start. The records building containing his personal records burned down many many years ago. All that history, gone forever. So without channels like this, We would be left not knowing. THANK YOU!!
First off: Thank you sir. My grandfather was in the war as well from Canada. Like him, I have a tremendous amount of respect for you. Secondly: You clearly are a kind, humble and dependable man of honor. Admirable indeed. Again, I thank you for helping so many folks have the life they now have today due to your sacrifices. Bless you Sir.
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War ,definitely pure Hell God bless all you veterans in any war you served , can’t imagine the horrors you saw suffered and carry with you upmost respect.
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A thank you to the veterans for their service and these stories be I think we can all agree it's incredibly disrespectful to have ads in the middle of these videos maybe before but certainly not in the middle
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My grandfather was a rifleman with 6th Infantry in New Guinea and Luzon. He was wounded on Luzon. My dad said he only talked about it with fellow vets and when he drank. Took the war with him to his death in 1994.
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Thanks You Sir . My hero , my Dad . 25th Infantry Division . Guadalcanal to Tokyo . Two Bronze Stars , and then some . Rest in peace Dad . I will see you again soon . God Bless the Greatest Generation . And Dad told me some horrific stories . But rarely ever spoke of the terrible loss of life and limb . In just one battle , he spent 165 days straight , in close quarter combat and lived . I think of him every day . Thanks ,,,,,,
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You are a man who was sent into a fire not knowing if you would return home again. What you did for all of us was your duty as an American citizen. You didn’t hide and you didn’t run when you were called to serve. Thank you!
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My grandfather was on the intrepid. He never talked about the war. After his death we found a box in hi closet that had every single thing he kept from the war. His shellback card, navy drivers license, 2 bronze stars, dd-214, western union receipts, commendation letters, etc. He did talk about "sailing the intrepid (his ship) over 2000 miles". This was confirmed by the secretary of the navy at the last intrepid anniversary I attended. They made a sail to steer the ship after having the rudder damaged beyond use. That was the most he ever told us. I often wonder what he went through that he didn't feel comfortable talking about it. Miss him I do.
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Men like this man should be praised . They are heros !! Its sad of the type of people that are praised today where they should be shamed . To this man and many others including my only family members , Thank you for your service !
Amazing to listen to these wonderful heroes about their experiences.My dad and I would play darts on fridays at the legion..afterwards we would sit down have s couple of brews,dad would always talk about his time in France and Holland.. so proud of him..I miss those fridays.😥
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@@Winchester1973 You're right bud, the last "free" place on the planet and half the population allegedly take it for granted and want to become an authoritarian socialist dystopia
@@retardedsandwich101 So sad to see, all this civil disruption by BLM, CRT in schools, polarization on almost every topic. Nonetheless, shit is getting crazy here in Germany with covid measures and increasing pressure to get vaxed. Since my wife is American we have the option to move across the pond. But is it better there...?
@@Winchester1973 the cities are living hell IMO. In rural areas our infrastructure is garbage, but I feel it's almost a utopia. For example there is almost no violent crime at all and people are generally decent to one another. Houses are also dirt cheap, in the midwest you can find land for less than 1k/acre and there are endless job opportunities
@@retardedsandwich101 hey, I thought Billyboy bought all the land in the US... But thanks. We'll see what happens. Seems like shit's getting crazier before it's getting better... Stay safe over there!
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Thank you I like longer stories but anything from veterans the tales they tell from what they had to endure respect to all that have served and to all that are serving
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It is great to hear these great men like General Speigner tell their story. It shows you the sacrifice these men gave, and all United States military then and now, to sustain freedom for the US and so many others around the world.
