Why does EVERYTHING have to turn to RACISM? This man lost his life serving this country. So what who did or didn't show up. Those that did did and those that didn't didn't. I'm a retired Navy Vet and i'm black sooooo, WHAT. I respect what this man did regardless of the color of his skin.
Man I remember when he died in the crash. It happened about 10 mins from my house. I was at work when it happened and I remember the tone of everyone went from happy and excited because the Blue Angels were in town to just sad and shocked and scared. I'll never forget that day. He will forever be in Middle Tennessee's thoughts. You sir are a true hero.
This man gave his life so 115 Neanderthals could pay their disrespects by giving this video a thumbs down I hope you haters are happy with yourselves because no one else is happy with you. RIP. Sir as a U.S. Air Force Vet I salute you.
Joe Schmo yeah I’m a big time Blue Angels nerd (so big that I fly the demo on DCS) my team: dcsblueangels.online/ but anyways yeah I used to love Fat Albert with his JATO takeoff but sadly it got too expensive and they had to do away with it 😕
Absolutely disgusting for anyone to give thumbs down, I only watched a documentary this morning about the Blues, Capt. Kuss was in the film. So many losses within these teams, Red Arrows etc, etc, these guys love doing what they do, no chance of them giving it up. God bless them all.
It may be disgusting, but not everyone lives in or is even slightly sympathetic to anything having to do with America. Isis had access to the internet just like we do.
Honestly it’s strange because if you thumbs up it seems like ur glad he died but if you give thumbs down your also glad he died, so just drop an f in chat.
To Capt. Jeff Kuss and your family. We share in great sympathy the loss of your husband, the father of your children. It's a really sad and difficult time that you'll always go through. Please accept our heartfelt sorrow for your huband, father of your children. The Gates To Heaven were open to receive his soul. An Angel, for sure
This comment is 4.5 years after this video was posted, but... I had the honor of photographing & meeting the 'Blues' in the early 1970's when I was a U. S. Army photographer, they were flying the MD A4F Skyhawk II... "They were heros then, they are heros now, they will always be heros"... God Bless the U. S. Military, each and every branch... For those of you that gave this video a thumbs down, remember this... The U. S. Military fought & died to give you the freedom to be a flaming jerk!
Oh my goodness! This gave me chills. I'm so sorry this happened. Thank you for your time in service, Capt. Kuss. Fair Winds and Following Seas, Shipmate. May you rest in peace. #ProudNavyVeteran 🇺🇸
Rob Tro I was at that show. I didn't find out until the Snowbirds made the announcement just prior to the missing man formation. That was just a bad weekend as the Thunderbirds had an accident that same weekend.
Went to school with that service member... Nothing but respect for him and his family, to now endure a loss, but admiration for his dedication. Rip sir
Gosh. I remember this clearly. My family and I were just leaving Tennessee from visiting relatives, and we were actually going to go watch the air show the next day for my younger brothers birthday. We had four tickets and my dad and brother were both ecstatic about going to watch the blue angels since several of my uncles/ aunts and grandparents served in the Air Force and Navy. We were a couple hours into the drive from Pickwick TN, when my mom told us that Captain Jeff Kuss had accidentally crashed during a practice course for the upcoming show. At first it was hard for us to believe, for an experienced Pilot to crash and die was just absurd to my 6 year old younger brother at the time. The show was canceled, and instead we spent our vacation in Pensacola without an air show. I remember leaving to go to the beach in the late afternoon/ early nighttime. Tons of people were at the beach, a lot more than usual, and they were holding up American Flags and representing the blue angels with t shirts and flags. There were several Jets that passed first, then, the plane carrying Captain Kuss’ body passed bye. Everyone went silent and saluted. Several more Jets followed. This moment will be remembered in flight history. Captain Kuss was loved by his many family members, including his wife and two children. Rest easy Captain Kuss, you will see us soon. ❤️
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace
It was much the same way when Captain Jeff Kuss' remains were brought home to Durango, Colorado, there was a Memorial 'PARADE' down the Main Avenue and literally thousands of people lined the sidewalks to honor him.
💜💔R.I✌,Capt.Jeff Kuss!!!!! GOD BLESS U!!!!! U NEVER FORGOTTEN!!!!! SEMPER FI!!!!! GOD BLESS Your Family!!!!! I seen the "Blue Angels"so many times,they Always were FANTASTIC!!!!! Andrew♿Mathis(Marine🔧Vet)💔📿✌🇺🇸🎗
It is gut wrenching to see Blue Angle pilot lost his life. I visited Pensacola a few times. I am so impressed by the history of navy aviation. The dedication of those service men and women are second to none. RIP.
The Blue Angels are amazing. I had the privilege of seeing them fly everyday while stationed at NAS Pensacola and there skill is unparalleled. Also had the privilege to fly on Fat Albert once which is a once in a lifetime opportunity. RIP and Semper Fi, Sir
Don’t judge me I’m a little kid but whenever they referred to a dead body like a living person like when I said captain coose Returns to Pensacola that confused me
I met him, he came and talked at my school just a month or so before he passed, I met him in person and talked to him. A truly great man and an outstanding Marine.
The last time I saw them was one week before his untimely death. Jones Beach NY. I grew up watching them fly. When i was told what happened I was shocked repeating I have video of him doing the sneak pass over my head! This year I'll be at Stewart Intl. N.Y. will be the first time since then seeing them fly. again.
I think what really gets to me about this particular crash is that he _did_ actually manage to eject prior to impact but his parachute burned up in the fireball. Fucking horrible.
No matter the subject, there are always gonna be haters ! Let's focus not on the negativity but this great man who died doing what he loved to do. RIP Jeff Kuss. Fly high brother!
I only know of one other similar incident, an Aviator purposely flying his aircraft into the ground in order to save the lives of others. That singular act is one of the bravest acts of self sacrifice an Aviator can make. We Aviators the world over were awestruck by his sacrifice and I know that I was brought to my innermost feelings and had think about my own humanity. Would I have had the fortitude to make that decision.
140 thumbs down...shows evil exists in the world..... and Thank God for out military and a special Thank you to this Blue Angel pilot may you Rest In Peace.
I think it's because of the fact we lost someone who served and the fact a mother and father had to bury their son. No one likes the idea of losing someone who served and no one likes the idea of parents burying their child.
This video is a lot more heartwarming until you realize all of those people were basically cheering for an aerial funeral procession and honor guard. Change the context a little and all of those patriots become assholes.
Andrew T. It’s a good point, you don’t need to get defensive over it. You wouldn’t see this at a typical military procession, it is a little weird when you think about the laughing and carrying on. They have air demos for people who want to see the planes, go gawk and laugh at one of those. Turns this into a bit of a spectacle, and it has nothing to do with the Navy. It’s the crowd watching without a proper appreciation for exactly what it is in front of their eyes. At least someone is thinking. Also, “you’re jealous” is not a ‘one size fits all’ comeback to everything you don’t like. That was weird.
I agree with Kevin Houghton, anyone who would put a thumbs down to this video is a complete disgrace to Americans all throughout our great country! But this is about honoring a fallen Marine, a hero and a man whose memory will live on in every American who wears the sacred cloth of our country and who serves honorably, R.I.P. sir, you made on all of us Captain and you certainly be missed!
4 years later and I’m still in shock. I was at home when it happened watching them practice. Went inside right before he crashed then heard a loud explosion. Ran outside and saw a mushroom cloud. Immediately ran inside crying and shaking telling my dad that a plane crashed. Still traumatized to this day
kind of like the red arrows he had a power loss so he stayed in the plane to avoid it crashing into alice in wonderland resort gave his life to save others
None of that is what happened... he unfortunately just realized his error in flying too low and not turning his afterburners off for the dive way too late.
Drove by the memorial today in Smyrna - a mounted F18A painted as the #6 Blue Angel - I work less than 3 miles from the crash site on the grounds of a park - was such a tragic day for a true hero who didn’t eject until it was too late for him but only when anyone else in harms way was protected - Fly High Capt Kuss
If you ever go down to North Carolina it's like a free airshow you See formation flights all day sometimes from the blue angles they practice for navel invasions
From Capt to Capt!! I salute you sir! Thank you for your service and sacrifice! For the family I salute you too as well for you sacrifices and I’m sorry for your loss! RIP brother!
I know this is 4 years later but I never saw this video. That's heartbreaking to see the number five is flying with him one last time. 1 to 4 fly together and 5 and 6 fly together (unofficially) whenever they break formation. Blue skies captain.
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Why does EVERYTHING have to turn to RACISM? This man lost his life serving this country. So what who did or didn't show up. Those that did did and those that didn't didn't. I'm a retired Navy Vet and i'm black sooooo, WHAT. I respect what this man did regardless of the color of his skin.
Your so right,its not who is or who there but for a man who died doing what he loved
You’re so right. And thank you for your service, sir.
Shawn Cold Chill'n thank you for your service sir
What are you talking about? no one said anything about race in the video
I didnt hear anything about race in this video. Instead i believe you are the one that turns everything into a race war.
Rest in Peace Captain Kuss. Much respect from Kuwait.
@@tjlightningbolt Weirdo... Seems like you've been abducted by "aliens."
Thomas Lightningbolt eat 💩 jackass
Thomas Lightningbolt go back to mommy’s basement.
Hella walla I’m Kuwaiti as well
Man I remember when he died in the crash. It happened about 10 mins from my house. I was at work when it happened and I remember the tone of everyone went from happy and excited because the Blue Angels were in town to just sad and shocked and scared. I'll never forget that day. He will forever be in Middle Tennessee's thoughts. You sir are a true hero.
Matthew Martin ill never forget seeing his last flight when he flew over downtown Nashville. .😢
Matthew Martin I live in Antioch so I was pretty close
They will be back June 2019. We're in Pensacola this weekend for the Summer Homecoming Airshow.. We live close to Smyrna too.
I live in Smyrna....only a few minutes from the airport. I can even watch the airshow from my front porch
He flew over my house then crashed like 20 minutes later 🕊
This man gave his life so 115 Neanderthals could pay their disrespects by giving this video a thumbs down I hope you haters are happy with yourselves because no one else is happy with you. RIP. Sir as a U.S. Air Force Vet I salute you.
fuck that made me cry with the flyby of Fat Albert and #5
They belive in never leaving a fallen comrade or wingman behind and this is proof.
1:37 I know for a fact he's in heaven flying #6 right there along side Albert and #5
It’s always #6
I saw Fat Albert years ago (like 20) at an air show in Maine and that take off with the rocket boosters was nuts (jato tubes?)
Joe Schmo yeah I’m a big time Blue Angels nerd (so big that I fly the demo on DCS) my team: dcsblueangels.online/ but anyways yeah I used to love Fat Albert with his JATO takeoff but sadly it got too expensive and they had to do away with it 😕
RP ADDICT you made me start crying again. It is a beauty thought.
Rip kuss i remember i took a picture with you after your southren most point airshow i will always treasure that moment:(
Thank you for serving in the 🇺🇸 May you rest easily
Absolutely disgusting for anyone to give thumbs down, I only watched a documentary this morning about the Blues, Capt. Kuss was in the film. So many losses within these teams, Red Arrows etc, etc, these guys love doing what they do, no chance of them giving it up. God bless them all.
Some people do not like that jeff kuss is dead
stop glorifying war and murderers! You people are garbage!
I have never had freedom you lying scam artists!
Thomas Lightningbolt your not american then. Fucking pathetic outsiders stay in your country
It may be disgusting, but not everyone lives in or is even slightly sympathetic to anything having to do with America. Isis had access to the internet just like we do.
Honestly it’s strange because if you thumbs up it seems like ur glad he died but if you give thumbs down your also glad he died, so just drop an f in chat.
To Capt. Jeff Kuss and your family.
We share in great sympathy the loss of your husband, the father of your children. It's a really sad and difficult time that you'll always go through. Please accept our heartfelt sorrow for your huband, father of your children. The Gates To Heaven were open to receive his soul. An Angel, for sure
This comment is 4.5 years after this video was posted, but... I had the honor of photographing & meeting the 'Blues' in the early 1970's when I was a U. S. Army photographer, they were flying the MD A4F Skyhawk II... "They were heros then, they are heros now, they will always be heros"... God Bless the U. S. Military, each and every branch... For those of you that gave this video a thumbs down, remember this... The U. S. Military fought & died to give you the freedom to be a flaming jerk!
Takes balls to ride it out to the end and avoid homes. RIP from South Africa.
That's my boy, I'm an Australian!. What a fine young lad on board!🎺
Aigh same
He crashes in my hometown probably theworst moment in smyrna history
My heart goes out to his family.... all our love from the U.K. 🇬🇧 godbless to a true hero... 🌹🌹❤️❤️
Oh my goodness! This gave me chills. I'm so sorry this happened. Thank you for your time in service, Capt. Kuss. Fair Winds and Following Seas, Shipmate. May you rest in peace. #ProudNavyVeteran 🇺🇸
I'm pretty sure the us spends a stupid amount of money to honor people's deaths which I respect
They got 700 billion each year, of course they can afford that
It’s very honorable
He had us in the begging
Daja_Blue you had me in the first half, not gonna lie
dude what the f- oh wait...
I'm getting this 4 years later
R.I.P captain kuss my your soul live one forever
Rest in peace fallen blue angle, "the ones who love you will miss you."
RIP From the UK, absolute hero!
The Canadian Snowbirds paid tribute to this hero.
Rob Tro wait snowbirds are Canadian?
Rob Tro I was at that show. I didn't find out until the Snowbirds made the announcement just prior to the missing man formation. That was just a bad weekend as the Thunderbirds had an accident that same weekend.
on the same day ; (((
It was an awesome tribute
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@@Daywalker_27 that week was real a widowmaker.
RIP my Brother Marine and Thank you for your Service Sir! Semper Fi! 🙏
thanks for your service and the awsome flying...rip...
Went to school with that service member... Nothing but respect for him and his family, to now endure a loss, but admiration for his dedication. Rip sir
Gosh. I remember this clearly. My family and I were just leaving Tennessee from visiting relatives, and we were actually going to go watch the air show the next day for my younger brothers birthday. We had four tickets and my dad and brother were both ecstatic about going to watch the blue angels since several of my uncles/ aunts and grandparents served in the Air Force and Navy. We were a couple hours into the drive from Pickwick TN, when my mom told us that Captain Jeff Kuss had accidentally crashed during a practice course for the upcoming show. At first it was hard for us to believe, for an experienced Pilot to crash and die was just absurd to my 6 year old younger brother at the time. The show was canceled, and instead we spent our vacation in Pensacola without an air show. I remember leaving to go to the beach in the late afternoon/ early nighttime. Tons of people were at the beach, a lot more than usual, and they were holding up American Flags and representing the blue angels with t shirts and flags. There were several Jets that passed first, then, the plane carrying Captain Kuss’ body passed bye. Everyone went silent and saluted. Several more Jets followed. This moment will be remembered in flight history. Captain Kuss was loved by his many family members, including his wife and two children. Rest easy Captain Kuss, you will see us soon. ❤️
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace
Why does the woman sound like princess Caroline from BoJack Horseman
She might be the one, I don't know.
@@poulletkavuvi2227 oooo now you have me hoping lmao
Captain kuss may you put on shows in heaven
R.I.P💙🙏
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God Bless all service members, it's not said enough.
Patriot.
Very Slow Right Hand SALUTE. Rest In Peace Sir
We love red white and blues . Rip Kuss
Fat Albert c-130 and the f-18 blue angle because Jeff died this is so sad 😥😧😥😥
Doge Man yep, Fat Albert was bring him home.
Well you never leave your wingman.
Makes me cry every time I see this. R.I.P. Kooch
Kooch? It’s kuss
It was much the same way when Captain Jeff Kuss' remains were brought home to Durango, Colorado, there was a Memorial 'PARADE' down the Main Avenue and literally thousands of people lined the sidewalks to honor him.
i was Amazed with the Blue Angels at the CNE in Toronto and the speed fly from behind really got me Salute to a Hero ...07... Much love from Canada
Very honorable , rest in peace , god bless your family an military loved ones !
God bless his soul.
RIP GI⭐JOE NUMER 6 BLUE ANGLE
This is the America I love and the reason why my family came to this country...
rest in piece capt. may your soul be in heaven still flying with all of us! from tinker AFB, GO USAF, GO BLUES!!!
I love my country! RIP Captain Kuss, hope he is flying high in heaven! Thank you for your service!
💜💔R.I✌,Capt.Jeff Kuss!!!!! GOD BLESS U!!!!! U NEVER FORGOTTEN!!!!! SEMPER FI!!!!! GOD BLESS Your Family!!!!! I seen the "Blue Angels"so many times,they Always were FANTASTIC!!!!! Andrew♿Mathis(Marine🔧Vet)💔📿✌🇺🇸🎗
I remember I had got his signature about a week earlier
God Bless! Thanks for your service! Go Navy!
Rip kuss i remember i took a picture with you after your southren most point airshow i will always treasure that moment:(
R.I.P to fallen Blue Angel will be missed
!REST IN PEACE CAPTAIN KUSS! EVERY TIME I WATCH THIS I CRY! WHAT A HERO!!!
Rest In Peace captain and thank you for your service.
Rest In Peace Capitan Kuss. Fully respect from germany
It is gut wrenching to see Blue Angle pilot lost his life. I visited Pensacola a few times. I am so impressed by the history of navy aviation. The dedication of those service men and women are second to none. RIP.
MAY BLUE ANGEL SERVICE MEN REST IN PEACE GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY YOU WILL BE MISSED 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
The Blue Angels are amazing. I had the privilege of seeing them fly everyday while stationed at NAS Pensacola and there skill is unparalleled. Also had the privilege to fly on Fat Albert once which is a once in a lifetime opportunity. RIP and Semper Fi, Sir
RIP...Fly high
Don’t judge me I’m a little kid but whenever they referred to a dead body like a living person like when I said captain coose
Returns to Pensacola that confused me
I met him, he came and talked at my school just a month or so before he passed, I met him in person and talked to him. A truly great man and an outstanding Marine.
CurrentlyOffline Nope. You are wrong. He is a marine.
@@Tarheel13 I didn't know that
The last time I saw them was one week before his untimely death. Jones Beach NY. I grew up watching them fly. When i was told what happened I was shocked repeating I have video of him doing the sneak pass over my head! This year I'll be at Stewart Intl. N.Y. will be the first time since then seeing them fly. again.
I think what really gets to me about this particular crash is that he _did_ actually manage to eject prior to impact but his parachute burned up in the fireball. Fucking horrible.
No matter the subject, there are always gonna be haters ! Let's focus not on the negativity but this great man who died doing what he loved to do. RIP Jeff Kuss. Fly high brother!
My heart hurts and tears in my eyes for this fallen comrad
Happy birthday, Captain.
I only know of one other similar incident, an Aviator purposely flying his aircraft into the ground in order to save the lives of others. That singular act is one of the bravest acts of self sacrifice an Aviator can make. We Aviators the world over were awestruck by his sacrifice and I know that I was brought to my innermost feelings and had think about my own humanity. Would I have had the fortitude to make that decision.
You are not correct. Capt Kuss did not deliberately crash his plane.
Hug and gratitude to Family. 😢, 💘
Very nice tribute
That’s a country that respects theirs militaries.
I took a pic with him as a little kid and got an autograph at an airshow:( he was amazing to meet such a good man and hero.
I live not far from Smyrna, Tn, where this tragedy occurred. Everyone was very saddened for Capt. Kuss and his family.
RIP Capt. Thank you for your service. A parent should never EVER have to bury their child. The child should be burying their parents.
Now He Is Flying In Heaven With Other Fallen Aviators. RIP Brother & Semper Fi.
R.I.P Jeff Kuss... I hope he really is a Blue Angel now...
140 thumbs down...shows evil exists in the world..... and Thank God for out military and a special Thank you to this Blue Angel pilot may you Rest In Peace.
I think it's because of the fact we lost someone who served and the fact a mother and father had to bury their son. No one likes the idea of losing someone who served and no one likes the idea of parents burying their child.
GOD BLESS YOU CAPTAIN JEFF KUSS A brave pilot for the BLUE ANGELS
Rest In Peace Capt. Kuss you’ll be missed
This video is a lot more heartwarming until you realize all of those people were basically cheering for an aerial funeral procession and honor guard.
Change the context a little and all of those patriots become assholes.
G4 COD yeah, that was really weird and stuck out to me. Seeing a plane carrying a body go by, and giggling and saying how “it’s so cool!”. Wtf??
You seem jealous. It is exactly what the navy wanted. This is why they made a show of it.
Andrew T. It’s a good point, you don’t need to get defensive over it. You wouldn’t see this at a typical military procession, it is a little weird when you think about the laughing and carrying on.
They have air demos for people who want to see the planes, go gawk and laugh at one of those. Turns this into a bit of a spectacle, and it has nothing to do with the Navy. It’s the crowd watching without a proper appreciation for exactly what it is in front of their eyes. At least someone is thinking.
Also, “you’re jealous” is not a ‘one size fits all’ comeback to everything you don’t like. That was weird.
I really live close to where he crashed, and I have a wallpaper on my phone of his memorial
I agree with Kevin Houghton, anyone who would put a thumbs down to this video is a complete disgrace to Americans all throughout our great country! But this is about honoring a fallen Marine, a hero and a man whose memory will live on in every American who wears the sacred cloth of our country and who serves honorably, R.I.P. sir, you made on all of us Captain and you certainly be missed!
God bless captain !!! And thank you !!!
4 years later and I’m still in shock. I was at home when it happened watching them practice. Went inside right before he crashed then heard a loud explosion. Ran outside and saw a mushroom cloud. Immediately ran inside crying and shaking telling my dad that a plane crashed. Still traumatized to this day
kind of like the red arrows he had a power loss so he stayed in the plane to avoid it crashing into alice in wonderland resort gave his life to save others
will la-vine he did not have a power loss.
None of that is what happened... he unfortunately just realized his error in flying too low and not turning his afterburners off for the dive way too late.
This is so sad because I lived in pensacola and I watched the angels all the time.
thank you for your service. rest in peace soldier
Drove by the memorial today in Smyrna - a mounted F18A painted as the #6 Blue Angel - I work less than 3 miles from the crash site on the grounds of a park - was such a tragic day for a true hero who didn’t eject until it was too late for him but only when anyone else in harms way was protected - Fly High Capt Kuss
hopefully it was an F-18
@@michaelengle9062 absolutely it is F18 corrected my post - thanks for the catch
That was really sad to hear a Blue Angel pilot lost his life
Amazing! Wish I was there to pay my respects. A moment that makes me love my country!
RIP
Also it's sad the guys lost his life but I am grateful that he served and help protect us
Fat Albert was my favorite plane growing up, feels bad.
Bless respect to him x thats an amazing fly bye just the sole jet trailing smoke rip dudr
Those 115 people that gave thumbs down need to pay some respect to this hero
We need to sport the blue angle pilot rip
I have a video of their practice show the day before....if I can find it
respect thank you
Much love from all of us Captain kuss
We sent him from here with honors also...
Go past the memorial jet few times a week.
If you ever go down to North Carolina it's like a free airshow you See formation flights all day sometimes from the blue angles they practice for navel invasions
From Capt to Capt!! I salute you sir! Thank you for your service and sacrifice! For the family I salute you too as well for you sacrifices and I’m sorry for your loss! RIP brother!
Honor to Hero, Captain Kuss , from Spain
I know this is 4 years later but I never saw this video. That's heartbreaking to see the number five is flying with him one last time. 1 to 4 fly together and 5 and 6 fly together (unofficially) whenever they break formation.
Blue skies captain.