John Anderson - Pearl Harbor USS Arizona
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- Опубликовано: 5 авг 2024
- With great sadness I have to report that John passed away November 14, 2015 at the age of 98. I've posted the full, unedited video at the link below. USS Arizona survivor. Describes his day of December 7th, 1941. He was stationed on the Arizona along with his twin brother on that day. Recorded in Roswell, NM, on April 23, 2011. Full, unedited video here: vimeo.com/donaldsmith/review/...
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Proud to say thats my grandaddy
+John Anderson A remarkable sailor, as was most from that last great generation. My brother a combat Marine from the pacific Bougainville to Iwo Jima is also gone. My Army Air corp brother also gone from that era. God bless you grand dad.
Joe Frank yes sir these men were lions im sorry for your losses im sure they were remarkable aswell it sucks that this is what iy costed to have this freedom but the men that served this time were more then men they are martyrs and tough sons of guns i thank your family for their service to our great country and i wish u all the best god bless you and ur family
To hear what your granddaddy said was and will be forever part of our history of USA 🇺🇸. Great respect to him and all our veterans.
I met Mr. Anderson when he ran security at Leprino Foods in Roswell. So cool to have met him and heard his story.
John Anderson My grandfather (and father who was 5) were at Pearl that fateful day as well. Your Grandfather is or was a real hero! Remember Pearl Harbor Lest We Forget!
My grandad was interned into the Arizona today to be with his brother i miss him n his storries so much i thank all of you for your support and your service to many good men were lost for the greater good its an honor to be the spring of this man and my great uncle DJ
AMERICA SURE DOES HAVE A HERITAGE I WISH YOUNG PEOPLE WOULD BE PROUD AND KNOW ABOUT ALL THIS. I HAVE 3 FRIENDS WHOSE FATHER OR GRAND FATHER WERE IN BATTLE OF THE BULGE.
Is this the John Anderson who lived in Maryland?
@@howardtaulton8473 no. pretty common name though so im sure tons of john andersons out there. new mexico state flag on his right shoulder.
Thank you for responding. Your Grandad is with his brothers!! May he rest in peace 🙏
@@howardtaulton8473 anytime. thanks alot! its people like you that keep him immortal.
John and Delbert Anderson were my great grand uncles and I'm honored to call them family.
+Kaitlyn Jones A remarkable sailor, as was most from that last great generation. My brother a combat Marine from the pacific Bougainville to Iwo Jima is also gone. My Army Air corp brother also gone from that era. God bless him.
A couple days ago, Lonnie Cook of Oklahoma passed away, he was a USS Arizona survivor too. God bless these men and the generations of their families to follow.
I thank both you’re great grand uncles for their service and sacrifice. I miss your great grand uncle John’s weather forecasts on KBIM back when the Indian signal went off and KBIM News came on right after. Lol I’m an ole bird shy of 55 ! But still remember him doing the weather forecast with a stick that way you got to see everything and the weather man didn’t get in the darn way. Yep I miss him!
Hi Kaitlyn, I'm working on a Nat Geo series about the attack on Pearl Harbor in this 80th anniversary year, I've been talking to Don about using this interview footage in the documentary along side other witness stories from veterans who where there, I've been trying to find previously interviews as there are only a hand full of surviors still alive and Covid situations are making filming difficult, would you be able to give family approval to use John's interview? Please contact me on neal.henson@futurenet.com
My God, a TRUE blood AMERICAN hero! I've stood on the USS Arizona memorial, it is sacred ground. I pray Mr. Anderson rests in peace. It is so good that this was recorded before we lost him. To the family, I am so sorry for your loss. Your loss is also AMERICAS loss.
I'm amazed at this gentleman's attention to detail after so many years. God Bless You Mr. Anderson.
I was thinking same. What a quick articulate mind for 94 years old when this was recorded. Remarkable man.
Pam Spencer this man was very intelligent down to earth tough n very passionate about everything he was like this even about his acting career and weatherman career he lived both a horrible nightmare and a dream shortly after boy was he tough and consistent he loved telling stories that was the key to grt him agoing mostly quiet but if u had questions he wouldnt hold back i miss him more than words could be explain i want to right a book thinking that he would be around forever but boy was that not the case it was always to intriguing i think that even if i had a pen and paper idling by that i would. Able to jot anything down thats how glued hes memories were. great man hes missed so dearly thank you all for ur support and noticing bless you all
Rest in peace mr. Anderson wish i could have met him
if this man doesn't have the medal of honor...he should have it. thank god that he could tell this story
+Austin Hurley A generation where almost all served beyond the call of duty.
Well said!
Uncle John, we have not seen each other since I was knee high to a grasshopper.... I am your sister Eldamae's youngest daughter Brenda. My husband found this video and shared it with me, and I am so very glad he did. Thank you for your service! I followed in my mom's footsteps and joined the Army and so did my son Robert we have quite the history this Anderson clan.
My Flag at home is at Half Mast now in honor of and in memory of BM2 Anderson. Fair winds and following seas...Rest in peace BM2. v/r, MA1 Bailey
God bless him and all his shipmates. We all owe these men so much. From a British sailor.
Thank u John Anderson for your service and sorry for your lost of your brother. R.I.P to all those who gave there life that day to defend this country and R.I.P the Arizona
+future marine A remarkable sailor, as was most from that last great generation. My brother a combat Marine from the pacific Bougainville to Iwo Jima is also gone. My Army Air corp brother also gone from that era. God bless him.
if i remember correctly ricky there were 22 or so sets of brothers on board
Rip Sir. Thank you for your service!
I remember a history teacher from my 9th grade year in high school (1959) who never married. She asked my to do a report on the USS Arizona. When I did I noticed that she seemed to tear up a little. I later asked her if she had a special affinity for the Arizona and she answered that her fiance was an Ensign on the Arizona and he is still aboard. That is why she never married.
Bless you, Sir. May you always have a fair wind and a following sea.
This is My Great Uncle. I have never met him, but I'll be damned if he aint a hero. He served when people really were heroes in the military. I served so I could get college money. I really hope someone from the family sees this post and my mom's post too. I would so like to meet my Great Uncle before it is too late.
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He lived in my hometown and he was the most respected and loved man in town and is remembered. He was known ans Cactus Jack from his radio program and later he was the best weatherman ever. Was a friend to all.
Even if John Anderson passed away at the age of 98,he could still remember every situation that were occurred at Pear Barbour just 75 years ago. what! an amazing talent he had.
I was fortunate to meet this amazing man recently. What an incredible life!
That man was a true American hero! John Anderson, you are a lucky man to have him as your Grand dad! I watched this video and he makes me proud to be an American! He has such a great story and you have to be proud to have own him, i know i would!
Thank you John. I'm related to Abner Frank Power, a marine of the Arizona. He was from Clinton, Oklahoma.
Thank you Mr.John Anderson. My flag is flying today. God Bless
thank you for your service to our country
God bless you, and be with you, America owes you a tremendous debt of gratitude for your service and all of our veterans!
THANK YOU John Anderson RIP sir ,,, thank you for this video Don Smith
My father was a soldier during the war, and did not see combat until he was sent in, after the Marines, to New Guinea. Yes these sailors and soldiers should never be forgotten. The freedom we enjoy was paid for with their valor, their patriotism, their blood and sadly, with their lives. I am so proud to have know so many that served during WWII. The greatest generation. Thank you Mr. Anderson for your service to our country
God bless you for your bravery! Rest now from your terrible ordeal!
Thank you Grandad for everything we love you so much! Just a few more weeks and you will be in Hawaii. See ya soon! Your Granddaughter Destinie Anderson!
Hi, I'm working on a Nat Geo series about the attack on Pearl Harbor in this 80th anniversary year, I've been talking to Don about using this interview footage of your Grandad in the documentary along side other witness stories from veterans who where there, I've been trying to find previously filmed interviews as there are only a hand full of surviors still alive and Covid rules are making filming difficult, would you be able to give family approval to use John's interview? Please contact me on neal.henson@futurenet.com
its a gift to be able to come back and see and hear him. many thanks from our family. hopefully this has been archived. id like to find a way to do that. so this will live on forever. thanks don!
God bless you sailor and all who served in that era.
About as real as it gets I’m thinkin. My hats off, and swelling with pride. 🇺🇸
wow these guys are awesome I am sorry what happend to them truthfully
I remember listening to him on KSWS TV from Roswell in Black and white.
Thanks for posting this interview.I remember Cactus Jack from about 1953 on.He was a personality on KSWS TV in Roswell New Mexico.It was so long ago I thought he must have passed on by now but it is good to hear that he is still around.I never knew of his service in World War 2.He never mentioned it on the air.
ya, i always found it odd that he was famous for one or the other. never all of it. hahah its alot to keep up with though he dipped his hands in many things. he was also a weather man for a bit there too if i remember correctly. he had a story of meeting elvis at the radio station to play a new single for him. i have an article about it somewhere. he said "that song had some zip to it but not exactly my kind of music."
I will show my two children this video & many more. I will make sure they understand the sacrifice these men & women made for our freedom.
Incredible stories. So proud to be an AMERICAN. Thank God for Men like this.. Thank you to the Anderson Family...
😟👉Thank you for your service God Bless .
I am a Navy Veteran, and these WWll Heroes are a Testimony to our Freedom! Least we never forget!!!
WOW, he survived so many times of very dangerous battles.
Thank you sir for sharing your experience with us Mr. Anderson.
my daughter just graduated our school made the kids watch PEARL HARBOR THE MOVIE,i always teach her about the greatest generations bravery and what AMERICA WENT THREW AND DID FOR HER AND WHY SHE CAN DO WHAT SHE WANTS NOW..R.I.P. MR.ANDERSON
Thankyou Mr. Anderson for your service sir🇺🇸🇺🇸 simply has remarkable memory on this fateful day of Pearl Harbor 🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️❤️
RESPECT
If you lived in Roswell in the 50's and 60's you saw John on TV at the local station KSWS. He lived directly across the alley from me and my parents - my Dad having been a B-17 pilot in Italy. That's the way it was in those days. Up the street was my best friend whose Dad was a Marine on Iwo Jima.
Truly the greatest generation!!! Bless these men who as just boys saved the free world!!!!
Why doesn't this brave soldier have a Medal Of Honor? Thank you for your service sir and God Bless. As your body lays your soul is rejoined with family and friends once again.
Surprised there were survivors from the U.SS.ARIZONA GOD BLESS THIS MAN AND GOD BLESS AMERICA my father was in that war as a gunner in the navy joined up at 17 y/o now my nephew navy seal commander.
Most complete in depth interview I've ever heard from that incredible day. What a great man, thank you sir for sharing and RIP.
My dad was stationed at wheeler,them known as the army air corp.use to tell me about PEARL.I salute the brave men and women that were there during the attack,thank u for ur service and sacrifice,we wil allways Remeber PEARL
God bless John and all those that fought. I am so proud of our veterans and our heroes. It was a difficult era. Because of these men and women we live in a Free Country. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you for capturing this part of sacred history for all of us.
Wow ... what a guy ... well done ... very well done
Thank you for your service. Rip to all those who gave their life.
Thank you!
Thank You for your service Sir
What a wonderful piece of History from a true American Hero. Today there are so few of these World War II vets left. At least through this interview his story will live on.
Thank you Mr. Anderson for sharing your history. It was a pleasure to meet you Sir. ~from a fellow Roswell-ite
Awesome testimony. Thank you.
Wow.
It's an honor just to watch his story.
Porter L. Rich from Lake Preston SD RIP
Even 80 years after Pearl Harbour attack I still feel saddened and horrified at the suffering endured by the sudden attack. Colossal number of deaths and injured. I salute every one for their valour and sacrifices and their kith and kin.
My good friend Gunner's Mate Jim Fuller was aboard the USS Honolulu, which fought back furiously. He related many stories to me, including seeing the Arizona "take a bomb down the stack and blow up."
Fair winds and calm seas, sir. Valiance and professionalism like you and your fellow men did are the stuff of legend, and a great lesson for those of us who seek to uphold valiance of our own in our own time.
God bless all who suffered that fateful day in the great history of America.
RIP Mr anderson
Thank you. God bless
So very proud of my Uncle John, God rest his soul
This has to be one of the best war interviews ever .This man is truly a fearless hero., I am sure there were many more like him but those men never made it home to their families . I wish all could visit the Arizona memorial like I did. A place where one is reminded of a savage enemy attack and a place where one can feel heroism and death combined.
thank you so much for this post. no wonder they are called the greatest generation. god bless you Mr. Anderson
Rest in peace John, Thank you so much for your service. Tell my Great Grandfather who served on the USS Oklahoma I miss him, alot.
i have been to the U.SS ARIZONA memorial at pearl harbor it was sad i wanted to cry!
Wow.
I could listen to this gentleman for hours.
God bless this man and all of those who served. Bravest people in the world.
MY HERO!!!!
A true veteran and hero
Oh my gosh!!! I knew Sheriff Walter Gaskins! He was Sheriff of Berrien County, GA( Nashville, GA...not Valdosta, Ga). John probably said Valdosta because it's the biggest city near us... in the next county over(in Lowndes County, GA). Sheriff Walt Gaskins...survivor of the USS Arizona. He was one tough cookie his entire life! His son is a very close friend of mine. His nephew was my brother-in-law.
I miss my friend, the real guys would want no more than that.
What a great man ! They all where God rest them all today on 7 December
How can there be any dislikes? Someone that is a non American... pitiful!!! Back when men were men!
Rest easy sir. Im thankful to have heard the story
Amazing
Jack this is a tremendous video. I might have known you many years ago when I lived in Roswell. I was born there my dad was career US Airforce. The rest of my family is/was all military too. I worked at KBIM in 1967 got KBIM for Bill Taylor and Judd Roberts. I think Judd managed KGIF when the alien was talked about. He told the story that they were told to hush up or they would shut his radio down. Thank you for your service in the Armed Forces, is greatly appreciated. My name was Gonyea
This is when my Father got drafted into the Army, and exactly one year to the day of the bombing of Pearl, he arrived there before being sent to France and Germany to fight. We lost him in 2006 at 91 years old. RIP to John Anderson, he seemed like a real fighter too. Prayers to all the solders that were in that war and lost at Pearl because of the bombing.
RIP
When mem were men. God Bless you Sir❤
i met him when i was little at ksws my cousins husband worked there barney robinson he was one of the camerman there then he moved to holly wood and went to work for the people who made star wars and techno color
john anderson nick name was cactus jack there at that station
Massive RESPECT to this man. Rest in Peace.
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He's a true hero. God bless him.
His friend was Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Chester Clay Rose. Unfortunately, Rose's remains were never positively identified. According to the Department of POW/MIA Accountability, Rose is still considered Missing-in-Action.
my dad was on the uss whitman
this man must have been made of cast iron. they should show this in every school in america to show these kids what these men went through. pretty soon it will be forgotten.
mister me the sad part is, it's forgotten more now than ever.... barely gets recognition on news each year
Absolutely my 15 year old has no idea . Really schools today don’t spend any time on the important history of our military. Really sad indeed 🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank you Keith gupheart for your sacrifice your where only 22 amen
One of Americas greatest generation. Bravo Zulu shipmate. You will not be forgotten.
a true American hero RIP
I SALUTE those of the greatest generation , who fought through that day of infamie on to victory ! 🇺🇸
I was told that my uncle got lucky. And that he was suppose to be on the Arizona but wasn't because he broke his arm.
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Magnificent story as a marine myself I thank you my daddy was a Pearl Harbor survivor !!
God bless their souls.
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He’s a brave man for sure. Guessing his memory is failing as at around 11:00 he starts talking about fighting at nighttime? The Pearl Harbor attack started at 7:55 am and ended about 1.25 hours later.
I think at 10:40 he may be referring to Marine planes that flew into Pearl the previous night (12/6) from the Enterprise. According to history most of the planes were destroyed by friendly fire as they were mistaken for enemy planes. Understandable for him mixing this up after so many years and at his age! My own father is 94 and gets confused about things.
John’s memory wasn’t failing. I found him to have clarity about everything. He was talking about planes coming in from a distant carrier toward dusk having no idea what has happened. But, the initial approach of the planes was met with the fear that the Japanese had returned. You can’t blame those there during the stack to live in fear that the attack wasn’t over.
1177 men died on that ship
Do It! NOOOOOOOOOOOW!
My Papa Lucky Alfonso Vitoria survived the attack at the Hangers and my Gteat Uncle Russell Roy survived the bombing and sinking of his Ship the U.S.S. Wasp
Mr Anderson passed in 2015 I believe.
I say in the paragraph below the video that he passed on Nov 14, 2015.
I s that in new Mexico
Yes Roswell New Mexico
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