I spent 3 years as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division in the mid 80's. These WW2 airborne vets were like rock stars to us whenever they would visit Ft. Bragg. AATW!
My Uncle was in the 82nd Airborne and jumped on D-Day, fought in the Bulge and managed to survive all of it and come home. I wish he would have made a video like this...he managed to get a furlough to come home before going over to England, I have a pic of him with my Grandma on her front porch dated 1944. He had his little cap on with the patch with the parachute on it. I cherish that picture.
My uncle was awarded a silver star for his service in the infamous heurtgen forest in ww2. My father also served in the coast guard during the war. These men are my heroes. ❤
My dad grew up in a rough area of Newcastle in the 1930’s. When he joined up in 1939 his dad said to him ‘the army will kill you’ - his dad fought in ww1. My dad ended up landing on Sword beach on d day, fought for Caen, the battle of Normandy, then up to Arnhem, then Nijmegen bridge, then down to Belgium to the bulge northern shoulder (British) then across into Germany and down, and was at the liberation of Belsen concentration camp, then he guarded the river Elbe to stop the Russians from crossing it because they were running wild. Not bad for someone who’s dad said the army would kill him. 👍🇬🇧
Amazing testimony. I could listen to men like this all day. Makes me feel very humble to think the World I have lived in since 1964 was paid for by these people. Thank you sir.
His ability to recall such detail after that many years is completely amazing.. I have a hard time remembering things now and im only 34 lol. Of course a traumatic brain injury doesn't help my case lol. What a great interview
The same here. If I didn't have a phone calendar and the ability to set multiple alarms I would be completely lost. Some people have infallible memories but the things the soldiers went through in WWII are deeply imbedded by horrific events. Sadly, far too many of them have passed away without sharing their experiences. I'm glad this man got to share his.
This piece really resonated with me. My dad was an officer in the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion and over the years he gradually opened up about his experiences in the war. He mostly shared the humorous bits (there were a few) and I think that’s what helped keep him sane because he rarely delved into the dark stuff with me. That I had to research on my own and some of it was both horrifying and heroic at the same time. Ex coelis.
My father was Para. D-Day, Bulge counter attack, Rhine Crossing, Palestine and Suez. I never heard him talk about his combat experiences. He only told me stories about other aspects like the time he bumped into a friend from his village one night while training in India for jungle warfare in prep for the invasion of Japan. I had always wanted a dog but dad was deaf to my requests. Years later mum told he had one in Palestine which he got from a policeman returning to the UK. Used to take “Bob”, a breed of boxer, on parachute jumps. He’d hook Bob up in a war dog chute and call him when he went through the door and Bob would follow. When the British left Palestine the dogs were left behind. Mum said dad shot him and vowed to never have another dog. I see that today the dogs get come home with their partner/comrade.
Oh Lordy did that put a lump in my throat or what. Like one of my mates said to me when we visited Dachau "we just dont learn do we..." Respect. Well done too Rishi great work you are doing. Lest we forget.
I hope today's youth hear your story and realize the freedoms we have are not free. That probably was the best tasting chocolate pie you ever had. Thank you very much for sharing your story.
These men from Ww2 were the best of the best. I have a tremendous amount of respect and admiration for what they endured during Ww2. ❤ These brave men were a cut above all other generations. God bless you all.
This fellows' experiences are incredible, especially being sent to Dresden after the bombing. If a person is not familiar with the bombing of Dresden , it is well worth researching.
Definitely. We cannot fathom New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Chicago reduced *to* *rubble* . And to go to a place where 100,000 Souls breathed *searing* *hot* air or *fire* *directly* into their lungs, or, were *burned* into instantaneous charred death. Or, *bodily* *molecularly* exploded by *detonation* *concussion* .
Wow. What an experience. First Normandy, then forced to clean up Dresden after the fire bombings. What horrors he must have witnessed there. That could have been an episode itself. Or maybe that is not something someone who has actually experienced it wants to talk about.
These paratroopers did stuff none of us paratroopers in modern day did. Jiminy, they are HARD CORE heroes. I followed them into the Army, but never did what they did.
The reason he only cries at the end is more than just a coincidence. During the war you have to numb yourself. When he finally got home he most likely had a wash of emotions which is why he recalls that day and starts crying as he remembers what he experienced. What a profound tale in history
I would bet this man knew my uncle who was also at dresden.His name was Jessie Clyde stover.In the end,him and 2 others escaped and walked to American lines.He told my mother some wild stories.
He knew he was alive in survival from war ONLY after his mother gave him chocolate pie *at* *home* . His realization that he was going to *live* *on* occurred only up until that very moment. Over half a century later, here, the rush of that realization came back to him. It is sobering to see an elderly, mature, advanced senior man struck emotionally by a moment that jarred him an eon ago as an early 20-year old youth. Actually re-living the very moment he understood he was *going* *to* survive World War Two.
I remember watching a movie about American paratroopers. During jump training, the training officer jumped first out of the plane and his chute never opened.
I did a parachute jump with the Army met some real ex special forces guys, they are something else absolutely no fear, I realised it was not for me, I almost landed on powerlines and a wind mill.
you are an amazing man with great empathy and respect for life. bless you for your service and sacrifices for this country. Godspeed forever and a day. in Jesus name we stand Amen
@@craigb.5650 he wrote many famous books among them was "slaugther house five" alot of it based upon his experiance of being a pow in dreseden at the time of the bombing
I spent 3 years as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division in the mid 80's. These WW2 airborne vets were like rock stars to us whenever they would visit Ft. Bragg. AATW!
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All the way...
Lead the way brother! I was at Benning in 82’
AATW!
My Uncle was in the 82nd Airborne and jumped on D-Day, fought in the Bulge and managed to survive all of it and come home. I wish he would have made a video like this...he managed to get a furlough to come home before going over to England, I have a pic of him with my Grandma on her front porch dated 1944. He had his little cap on with the patch with the parachute on it. I cherish that picture.
My uncle was awarded a silver star for his service in the infamous heurtgen forest in ww2. My father also served in the coast guard during the war. These men are my heroes. ❤
My dad grew up in a rough area of Newcastle in the 1930’s. When he joined up in 1939 his dad said to him ‘the army will kill you’ - his dad fought in ww1. My dad ended up landing on Sword beach on d day, fought for Caen, the battle of Normandy, then up to Arnhem, then Nijmegen bridge, then down to Belgium to the bulge northern shoulder (British) then across into Germany and down, and was at the liberation of Belsen concentration camp, then he guarded the river Elbe to stop the Russians from crossing it because they were running wild. Not bad for someone who’s dad said the army would kill him. 👍🇬🇧
When the officer died, demonstrating how safe it was, and no one quit. This was our greatest generation!
I would left telling everyone my moms was calling me 🖕🏽phuck THAT
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Amazing testimony. I could listen to men like this all day. Makes me feel very humble to think the World I have lived in since 1964 was paid for by these people. Thank you sir.
Documenting stories like these is super important, great work.
His ability to recall such detail after that many years is completely amazing.. I have a hard time remembering things now and im only 34 lol. Of course a traumatic brain injury doesn't help my case lol. What a great interview
The same here. If I didn't have a phone calendar and the ability to set multiple alarms I would be completely lost. Some people have infallible memories but the things the soldiers went through in WWII are deeply imbedded by horrific events. Sadly, far too many of them have passed away without sharing their experiences. I'm glad this man got to share his.
You have to remember that with less things to distract you the more you remember.
Hero! Thank you for keeping us free! God bless you!😢❤
Thank you for your service ❤ courage, sacrifice for freedom and country 🇺🇸
An ordinary man doing extra ordinary things. Thank You.
No words can describe what this man went through.
Like so many soldiers who who deal with these nightmare experiences.
Thank you for your service! You're one of the many hero's of WWII
Real Tough service!
He is very sharp for his years. My dad was born in 1924 and enlisted with his brother too, after Pearl Harbor. Definitely the greatest generation...
Thank you for your courageous service sir!! You are a true, American hero!!!🇺🇸💗💝💯👏🙏
God bless you.
good job Rishi, keep up the good work
This piece really resonated with me.
My dad was an officer in the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion and over the years he gradually opened up about his experiences in the war.
He mostly shared the humorous bits (there were a few) and I think that’s what helped keep him sane because he rarely delved into the dark stuff with me.
That I had to research on my own and some of it was both horrifying and heroic at the same time.
Ex coelis.
This man is one of my favourite interviews so far! Amazing memory, could feel his emotions. Incredible
My father was Para. D-Day, Bulge counter attack, Rhine Crossing, Palestine and Suez. I never heard him talk about his combat experiences. He only told me stories about other aspects like the time he bumped into a friend from his village one night while training in India for jungle warfare in prep for the invasion of Japan. I had always wanted a dog but dad was deaf to my requests. Years later mum told he had one in Palestine which he got from a policeman returning to the UK. Used to take “Bob”, a breed of boxer, on parachute jumps. He’d hook Bob up in a war dog chute and call him when he went through the door and Bob would follow. When the British left Palestine the dogs were left behind. Mum said dad shot him and vowed to never have another dog. I see that today the dogs get come home with their partner/comrade.
Great man.
Oh Lordy did that put a lump in my throat or what. Like one of my mates said to me when we visited Dachau "we just dont learn do we..." Respect. Well done too Rishi great work you are doing. Lest we forget.
Thank you sir for your service
So inspiring! A great testimony by a great man. Thanks so much Leonard! Please receive our love from France.
Id like to thank this guy for his service. It certainly takes toughness to get through his experience
I hope today's youth hear your story and realize the freedoms we have are not free. That probably was the best tasting chocolate pie you ever had. Thank you very much for sharing your story.
Thank you for your service, Sir!
Thank you
These men from Ww2 were the best of the best. I have a tremendous amount of respect and admiration for what they endured during Ww2. ❤ These brave men were a cut above all other generations. God bless you all.
This fellows' experiences are incredible, especially being sent to Dresden after the bombing. If a person is not familiar with the bombing of Dresden , it is well worth researching.
I agree. This is a very unique perspective.
Certainly.
It is perhaps misunderstood that these experiences *scarred* them *inside* for what would/will be the duration of their lifetimes.
Definitely.
We cannot fathom New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Chicago reduced *to* *rubble* .
And to go to a place where 100,000 Souls breathed *searing* *hot* air or *fire* *directly* into their lungs, or, were *burned* into instantaneous charred death. Or, *bodily* *molecularly* exploded by *detonation* *concussion* .
Wow!
A terrifically fascinating perspective!
Amazing!
God bless you all!
And never forget: War is Hell!
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I can't imagine seeing dresden before and after they destroyed it .what a story incredible
Amazing story from an amazing man
Wow. What an experience. First Normandy, then forced to clean up Dresden after the fire bombings. What horrors he must have witnessed there. That could have been an episode itself. Or maybe that is not something someone who has actually experienced it wants to talk about.
Quite a war story. Glad you survived.
Dang he lookes like he is in his 60's. Still very sharp too.
Massive respect for you gentlemen 👏👏
These paratroopers did stuff none of us paratroopers in modern day did. Jiminy, they are HARD CORE heroes. I followed them into the Army, but never did what they did.
Wow how brave they showed you how safe it was and officer died! I salute you and your comrades!
I salute you Sir.
Greetings from Nottingham, England
The reason he only cries at the end is more than just a coincidence. During the war you have to numb yourself. When he finally got home he most likely had a wash of emotions which is why he recalls that day and starts crying as he remembers what he experienced. What a profound tale in history
I would bet this man knew my uncle who was also at dresden.His name was Jessie Clyde stover.In the end,him and 2 others escaped and walked to American lines.He told my mother some wild stories.
He knew he was alive in survival from war ONLY after his mother gave him chocolate pie *at* *home* .
His realization that he was going to *live* *on* occurred only up until that very moment.
Over half a century later, here, the rush of that realization came back to him.
It is sobering to see an elderly, mature, advanced senior man struck emotionally by a moment that jarred him an eon ago as an early 20-year old youth.
Actually re-living the very moment he understood he was *going* *to* survive World War Two.
Great comment👍🇬🇧
I remember watching a movie about American paratroopers. During jump training, the training officer jumped first out of the plane and his chute never opened.
Thank you for your service and for our liberty. Great respect for the US Army. I met a lot ww2 veterans. You are my heros. ❤😊
I did a parachute jump with the Army met some real ex special forces guys, they are something else absolutely no fear, I realised it was not for me, I almost landed on powerlines and a wind mill.
Very brave men
This guy is 97? wow
Kilmer. Passed it many times. It is now a job Corp campus.
Welcome home brother.
Four minutes into this interview he described SNAFU. What a nightmare these young guys had to put up with.
you are an amazing man with great empathy and respect for life. bless you for your service and sacrifices for this country. Godspeed forever and a day. in Jesus name we stand Amen
What is the timeline he is talking about? Born in 1925, he'd and have 15 or 16 when Pearl harbor occurred
He was at Dresden at the same time as Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.
wonder if he knew kurt vonagurt the author?
Kurt Vonnegut?
@@craigb.5650 he wrote many famous books among them was "slaugther house five" alot of it based upon his experiance of being a pow in dreseden at the time of the bombing
@@andrewfischer8564I think he was correcting your atrocious Dresden bombing of his last name
@@costcoexecutivemember i stand corrected
3:15 - Oops!...
AATW!!!
The officer with the streamer was a hokes. They wanted guys to terminate early so you didn't waste their time.
I thought the very same thing
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