How can anyone not appreciate such a true American as he? Sir, youre well worthy of not only your service for your country but, as well for you ability to convey to the rest of us just how honest and goodwilled you are. Godspeed.
I used to plow Mr Hardy's driveway in the Nobscot area in Framingham, Massachusetts. I was just a young man at the time. I remember after snowstorms were over Mr. Hardy or his wife would invite me in their home while they wrote me a check. I saw photos and memorabilia in their home but I never knew that he was a real American Hero. I wish I could meet him again so I could shake his hand and thank him for his distinguished career and service to our country ! ! !
I could listen to our WWII Veterans telling their stories for hours and hours, especially the Tuskegee Airmen. I had the pleasure to meet one of them in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 2004, one of the nicest people to meet considering all they went through. They were a strong, determined group and I am so proud of them.
I have been watching non-stop since I found this channel a few days ago. I find it fascinating, amazing, interesting and humbling all at the same time. I have so much respect and admiration for these great men and I feel unworthy of all they did for us.
Ken Lord here Sir. Lt.Colonel Hardy, I have loved to replay your interview. You have provided the proof that the greater intelligence you and your brothers in our armed services have elevated the American Experience for we all and our children for ever. I pray that you are always appreciated for a thousand years as all Americans may also review this testimony. Thank you and may G-d bless.
Absolutely. Those fighter pilots are not ordinary people. They have the best eyesight, reflexes, brain power and every other super human trait. Again, they are not the ordinary people among us.
I am weeping. What he had to go thru and STILL be proud of his service. Is beyond me. He is better than me !! I would be VERY bitter !!! I salute you SIR !!!!!!!!
Your sacrifices are well appreciated. Racism exist everywhere in the United States even today. I have used it to excel above and beyond the call of duty as you did. I guess I could say that the more that I experienced it, the more determined I became to succeed in all of most goals. I survived all of its terrible sting. What did not kill me made me stronger and better at everything that I did. Thanks to men like you Lt. Colonel Hardy, I still stand. I commend and appreciate your contribution to America and men like us.
No,you should not wish for stories like these,men like that man helped make the world a safer place so some countries didn't have to do the terrible things that they went through, so honor men like him for the freedoms you have,forever.
Sir you are a credit to your family and Country you have all my respect live long and be happy. Thanks for your wonderful part in our Freedom God bless 🇺🇸
I was affected by his comment that American Children learn so little History (world). My dad was born in Canada but was educated from 3rd grade through High School in Illinois. We, his children, were constantly amazed at how little he knew of world history. He could recite the Gettysburg Address backwards and could name every president up to Roosevelt (at which time 1933) he moved back to Canada; but had little to no idea of anything that had happened in the world that didn`t directly affect the USA. He got teased a great deal by us for this since world history was a integral part of every Canadian elementary school student`s curriculum even if many of us daydreamed through most of the classes.
WONDER HOW MANY OF THESE MEN ARE STILL ALIVE, WOULD LOVE TO MEET ONE, MY DAD FOUGHT IN ITALY CANADIAN ARMY, AND WHERE HE WAS, THERE WERE EVERY RACE AND RELIGION SIDE BY SIDE..AND THE GURKHA RGT.S AS WELL ALL FIGHTING TOGETHER,
Notice no hesitation talking about his career. Thats how you know someone is truly legit. Not just embellishing truths. I can't imagine our entitled young men now doing what the greatest generation did selflessly no entitlement. And no damn participation trophies
These guys were not only brave, tough dudes but Tuskegee Airmen were the coolest of the cool! That's coming from a White guy! I love them! Pure Bad Asses!!!
That men like this had to go through the rancid, rampant racism of america is a damn shame. And it should never, ever be forgotten or forgiven. But ultimately it will be paid for.
Wow, you sound like a radical, if we are not to forgive, then every racial group can drum up an injustice brought on them by people of another race, and yes white people were enslaved by the by Barbary pirates so we should stay bitter and hate filled like yourself. Sounds like a wonderful future.
Tell the left that, they have abandoned that philosophy, not its perfectly fine to judge one based on there race as long as the person being targeted is white.
That's exactly how the Army Air Corps, and other armed services, were at the time. He keeps referring to it because that's what the program set out to remove. The Tuskegee Experience was designed to prove or disprove whether anyone who was not white was both physically and mentally capable of flying an airplane in a combat capacity. My father volunteered (in Chicago) and was registered as Chinese on his enlistment card, as my grandfather was born in Southern China. But dad was also part Black, Native American, and White. When they looked at his card, they asked him "Chin,...You're colored, do you want to fly planes?" So they sent him to Moton field and he graduated in the last class of the Tuskegee Airmen. Lt. Col. Hardy talks a lot about the segregation after TAAF closed - everything they fought for at home was finally adopted on 26 July, 1948 (desegregation).
I have commented on this before and may do so any time it is about racial segregation. The potential that has been lost over time, excluded because of nationality, race and skin color is to be enraged about--------------- Can we afford it?
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How can anyone not appreciate such a true American as he?
Sir, youre well worthy of not only your service for your country but, as well for you ability to convey to the rest of us just how honest and goodwilled you are.
Godspeed.
Absolutely correct. "You shouldn't judge a dog by its hair".
I wish these men would wear their medals for these interviews. A legend. God bless.
I used to plow Mr Hardy's driveway in the Nobscot area in Framingham, Massachusetts. I was just a young man at the time. I remember after snowstorms were over Mr. Hardy or his wife would invite me in their home while they wrote me a check. I saw photos and memorabilia in their home but I never knew that he was a real American Hero. I wish I could meet him again so I could shake his hand and thank him for his distinguished career and service to our country ! ! !
My fried will be with him at an event very soon. I am going to ask him to read this message to him
@@anniecallahan3945 Thank You, I hope he still remembers me .
@@briandobson5791 I will absolutely keep you posted. I thought this was such a sweet message.
I think he may be related to me. Is his family from Coffeeville, TX? I grew up in Sudbury, Ma. Please pass my contact information on to him.
I could listen to our WWII Veterans telling their stories for hours and hours, especially the Tuskegee Airmen. I had the pleasure to meet one of them in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 2004, one of the nicest people to meet considering all they went through. They were a strong, determined group and I am so proud of them.
Same here. I can listen to these in the background or just watch them. They are interesting and informative.
I have been watching non-stop since I found this channel a few days ago. I find it fascinating, amazing, interesting and humbling all at the same time. I have so much respect and admiration for these great men and I feel unworthy of all they did for us.
Thank you for your long and dedicated service with such grace.
Ken Lord here Sir. Lt.Colonel Hardy, I have loved to replay your interview. You have provided the proof that the greater intelligence you and your brothers in our armed services have elevated the American Experience for we all and our children for ever. I pray that you are always appreciated for a thousand years as all Americans may also review this testimony.
Thank you and may G-d bless.
God Bless you Sir & thank you for your brave service.
This man is almost 100 recalling dates, times, names, and places like hes reading a book. Fantastic!
Very sharp man
Absolutely. Those fighter pilots are not ordinary people. They have the best eyesight, reflexes, brain power and every other super human trait. Again, they are not the ordinary people among us.
At his age his memory is amazing. Wow
I am weeping. What he had to go thru and STILL be proud of his service. Is beyond me. He is better than me !! I would be VERY bitter !!! I salute you SIR !!!!!!!!
Great American!
When will Americans admit that prior to 1964
The south had a revolting form of APARTHEID!
A national shame
Fantastic interview, Fantastic American.
Your sacrifices are well appreciated. Racism exist everywhere in the United States even today. I have used it to excel above and beyond the call of duty as you did. I guess I could say that the more that I experienced it, the more determined I became to succeed in all of most goals. I survived all of its terrible sting. What did not kill me made me stronger and better at everything that I did. Thanks to men like you Lt. Colonel Hardy, I still stand. I commend and appreciate your contribution to America and men like us.
This man was treated so unfairly yet excelled through it all. The entire Tuskegee group were true American heroes
What a great American. God Bless Him!
Wonderful, what a full life of service. I wish my country had these sorts of stories
No,you should not wish for stories like these,men like that man helped make the world a safer place so some countries didn't have to do the terrible things that they went through, so honor men like him for the freedoms you have,forever.
A wonderful man.
Wonderful Interview, Thank you for sharing your memories.
Thank you Colonel.
Sir you are a credit to your family and Country you have all my respect live long and be happy. Thanks for your wonderful part in our Freedom God bless 🇺🇸
One thing ,God bless him an other gentleman Amen.11/16/19
Thank you for your service sir and may God bless you always!!!!!
Mr Hardy has that grandfather aura- must have been quite a pleasure flying with and under his leadership💪🏽
Lt.Col George so good listening to your testimony .Haven't talked for a couple months I pray you are well. Love Cathy Gallatin
That was a good interview.
Met this guy and 2 others on 10- 13- 19
Thank you for your service!
Thank YOU.
True American. Thank you sir
I was affected by his comment that American Children learn so little History (world). My dad was born in Canada but was educated from 3rd grade through High School in Illinois. We, his children, were constantly amazed at how little he knew of world history. He could recite the Gettysburg Address backwards and could name every president up to Roosevelt (at which time 1933) he moved back to Canada; but had little to no idea of anything that had happened in the world that didn`t directly affect the USA. He got teased a great deal by us for this since world history was a integral part of every Canadian elementary school student`s curriculum even if many of us daydreamed through most of the classes.
Great man❤️
He’s from Philly??!! Aye! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🎖🎖🎉🎉🎉🎉 thank you for your service Sir!
WONDER HOW MANY OF THESE MEN ARE STILL ALIVE, WOULD LOVE TO MEET ONE, MY DAD FOUGHT IN ITALY CANADIAN ARMY, AND WHERE HE WAS, THERE WERE EVERY RACE AND RELIGION SIDE BY SIDE..AND THE GURKHA RGT.S AS WELL ALL FIGHTING TOGETHER,
You certainly deserved your Rolls-Royce.
Wow he is handsome as an old man
There's a US radio host who claims racism doesn't exist and has never existed. Perhaps he should look into the history of the Tuskegee airmen.
Who may i ask is the individual tou speak of? Im sure he may need to look deep into his brain and flip the one labeled I D 10 t
He just needs to look in history period. Countless cases.
Oh the japanese never bombed pearl harbor either , , !
They should do a segment on Butch O'Hara he was a ace pilot and war hero
Notice no hesitation talking about his career. Thats how you know someone is truly legit. Not just embellishing truths. I can't imagine our entitled young men now doing what the greatest generation did selflessly no entitlement. And no damn participation trophies
These guys were not only brave, tough dudes but Tuskegee Airmen were the coolest of the cool!
That's coming from a White guy! I love them! Pure Bad Asses!!!
They were chosen for a. Reason this proves it god has a reason for everything
Sound is buggy. Left side only?
I never knew that Lockbourne AFB, later to become Rickenbacker ANG Base, just SE of Columbus, was once a segregated base.
Mr. Hardy looks like he's 13 1/2 years old in the thumbnail military picture.
He may be “white passing”, but *Black don’t crack* , lol.
If he is black, i don't know what else it takes to be white.
There are blacks who are "passing" as white. He chose not to!!! Research and learn more about them.
Lol I was thinking the same thing, this dude is more white then black, that's just a fact.
I have a friend who is half Cameroonian/half white, and he is white passing.
You can’t judge by how someone looks, that’s not how genetics work🤦🏽♂️.
Great American heroes
That men like this had to go through the rancid, rampant racism of america is a damn shame. And it should never, ever be forgotten or forgiven. But ultimately it will be paid for.
Wow, you sound like a radical, if we are not to forgive, then every racial group can drum up an injustice brought on them by people of another race, and yes white people were enslaved by the by Barbary pirates so we should stay bitter and hate filled like yourself. Sounds like a wonderful future.
Listening to the eagles game on low so his mother wouldn’t hear him ☺️
.................men should be judged by their character....................NOT the colour of their skin........................remember Dr King!!!
Tell the left that, they have abandoned that philosophy, not its perfectly fine to judge one based on there race as long as the person being targeted is white.
He does not appear to be an African American at all.
Wait. He is black?
He looks white but was a member of the All Black Tuskegee Airman, what does that tell you?
@@87aggietim he doesn't look white
@@matiusbond6052 Looks white to me, just like the guy that started this thread.
@@87aggietim For darker skin blacks he looks a little different,thats just natural,I don't see him as white,no way.
@@matiusbond6052 I think for most people he would pass for white though. Maybe not for you though.
People in these comments act like thay care about us black people and our black warriors Tuskegee airmen your people will never forget you
Tuskegee airmen are America's warriors and thus his people are Americans not any particular race.
This guys not black why does he keep referring to intagration
That's exactly how the Army Air Corps, and other armed services, were at the time. He keeps referring to it because that's what the program set out to remove. The Tuskegee Experience was designed to prove or disprove whether anyone who was not white was both physically and mentally capable of flying an airplane in a combat capacity. My father volunteered (in Chicago) and was registered as Chinese on his enlistment card, as my grandfather was born in Southern China. But dad was also part Black, Native American, and White. When they looked at his card, they asked him "Chin,...You're colored, do you want to fly planes?" So they sent him to Moton field and he graduated in the last class of the Tuskegee Airmen. Lt. Col. Hardy talks a lot about the segregation after TAAF closed - everything they fought for at home was finally adopted on 26 July, 1948 (desegregation).
I have commented on this before and may do so any time it is about racial segregation. The potential that has been lost over time, excluded because of nationality, race and skin color is to be enraged about--------------- Can we afford it?
What a great man