Jesse Leroy Brown: First African American Navy Fighter Pilot
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- Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
- 2008 documentary produced by UCF students about Jesse L. Brown, the first African American fighter pilot. The film is now part of the Library of Congress collection.
Jesse LeRoy Brown (13 October 1926 - 4 December 1950) was a United States Navy officer. He was the first African-American aviator in the U.S. Navy, a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross, and the first African-American naval officer killed in the Korean War.
I am a Vietnam veteran. Three of my best friends were black. I trusted my life to them. As Jesse Brown was, they too were honorable brave men. God bless all of them.
Not only did Jesse and many other American natives had to fight the war in Korea. He also had to fight the war of racism in America 🇺🇸
@@RadicalforGod I am always dismayed that none of this is in the history books!
@@spaceman063 its in somebody’s book.
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@@RadicalforGod , I would have thought that since race is often a major political issue especially during that time period that it would have been at least a footnote in the contemporary history of the United States!
Tremendous respect for Lt. Brown and his family.
Wow, this is incredible lost history. Thank you so much for sharing this incredible history we celebrate Lieutenant Brown, and his wife did the termination spite the obstacle, the mountains, but all in our way, I definitely plan to see the movie. God bless you and thank you for. 💕☺️💯
Amen
My father was part of the next generation of Navy pilots that followed in Ensign Jesse Brown's footsteps. He flew F-4 Phantom jets over the Mekong delta and South China Sea as a Navy pilot, between 1968 and 1971. From what I recall, he flew sorties out of an American base in Thailand, and also from the USS Coral Sea (CV-43) aircraft carrier. We greatly respect and admire the legacy that Ensign Brown created.
And my dad's cousin did the same thing. You are a brave person.
Another little boy who had a dream come true, flew fighters and ended with a ship named after him and christened by his mother. God bless his soul.
That was nt his mother smart ask, it was his wife
Jesse L. Brown is a hero and a positive example for others to follow.
FINAL CHECKRIDE
Do not look at my grave and cry.
I am not there, I’m up in the sky.
I’ve passed my final checkride.
And now I’m free to fly.
To places I’ve only dreamed of,
while flying high through the sky.
Do not grieve for me, for I’m free to fly.
Do not grieve for me, for I did not die.
I’ve joined my Brothers at the Flying Club
in the Sky.
Thank you for your Service Sir.....
Fly High with the Angels❤️
As an English man, I had not heard of Jesse l brown until today after watching a trailer for the devotion movie
my respect to this man fly high
Ppl in the USA NEED TO HONESTLY TELL PPL ABOUT BLACK PEOPLE AND THE HEROES!
Intelligent, hard working, outstanding men.They didn't make excuses, they just did it.
Another hidden hero and historical first that I wish I learned about in school. 3 cheers for Jesse L. Brown.
I'm certain that every one has heard of the Tuscaney air men for give my spelling as I don't rely on spell check,they had mustangs an were popular among B17 crews, the color of a man's skin means as much as the color of his eyes, Anniston army proving ground1963.
Heaven is for Heroes.
Don't forget his friend, who laid his life and career on the line in a futile attempt to save him, and who never gave up in the struggle to bring him home when he failed to save is friend.
"hidden hero"??? Both men got Naval combat ships named after them, that is the highest and most public honor the navy gives.
White supremacy terrorist government did want you to know about this or none of "OUR-STORY'S that's why they fed us there his-story!🤔🤨🥺😕 " some day there own grandchildren will ask about this also 🤔🥺
Rest in Peace Shipmate, Thank You for paving the way for many. May you never be forgotten!!!
As a retired Military man I salute Jesse L. Brown for setting a path for the rest of us to follow.
Blacks don't follow that path.
My father, Richard E. Fowler, Jr., was a squadron mate of Ens. Brown and Hudner and was present on the day Ens. Brown was lost. Dad thought very highly of Ens. Brown and said he was a fine officer and gentleman and a good pilot. Dick Fowler also taught corporate finance at FTU for a few years
Jesse Leroy Brown I never heard of your success as the First African American Naval Aviator until now . You should been awarded the highest of Highest rating in all you did and went through during your flight training and looking at this aircraft that you did the carrier landings in is a F4-U Corsair. Great documentary that's great and I salute you Him for being the best of the best as a NAVAL AVIATION PILOT
His movie Devotion is out now
Our elders served with honor, in return they were treated as second class citizens. Today our country still struggles with giving recognition to those that deserve it most.
These two videos below explain why they were treated as such. It’s deep! Kev Gillz At KevRow University on RUclips he has a video titled “Masters of Disguise - How France Nazi’s Murdered All Black German Soldiers” & “Masters of Disguise PT. 10 The Truth About It all (30:00)Mark”! This deep and not that talked about. It’s a three + hours video but definitely worth watching. He gets to breaking down things in this video at the 3:00:00 mark but he also explain how the American Colored/Negro army was liberating and building up Europe during and after WWI before being massacred during WW2! He definitely has a different perspective and may be a bit brash but I would Highly suggest checking out his video!!
Still to this day our people are not appreciated
They made a movie out of him and named a ship after him so stop with the racist bullshit
These budgeted independently produced docs use to be the backbone of public television.
I miss them, and I am grateful that many of them have been preserved and uploaded on YT to educate and inspire future generations.
Against insurmountable odds, this young man forced his dreams into reality.
Mr. Brown, thank you for the burden you've had to endure throughout the time you've were trying to become a Naval Fighter Pilot! It was because of Heroes like you I've joined The USN in Oct 15th 1985 and where I've end up retiring in October 31st 2005 after 20 yrs of Naval Aviation Service as an Aviation Mechanic, Flight Mechanic, etc...but more importantly, trying to be a better Man everyday....Thank you for your Sacrifices....your Puerto Rican Brother, Greetings from Carolina Puerto Rico....✊✊✊✊✊
Mr. Marte: I agree. As an African American Veteran; Mr. Brown paved the way for my dad to become an Army Ranger and after 2 tours in Vietnam; my dad got sick in the mid 90's thus, I enlisted in 1980. I applaud ALL Navy Veterans because for me; it's not about what branch is better than the other one--the bottom line is; we all took the same oath--("I will defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic"). I served with B. CO. 2/325 INF. 82nd ABN. DIV.; as well as stations at Benning--Campbell--Korea--Germany--Sill--Dix however, I ETS'd after "Desert Storm" to take care of my dad. My honor and salute to you Mr. Marte; to Mr. Brown and ALL Veterans, regardless of branch served in.....
Thank you Mr. Jmajik Jmann for your service as well, My Desert Storm Brother, My African Brother....Great deed you've done for your Dad....God Bless you.....
@@jmajikjames7361 - All the way, 'Trooper!
De Oppresso Liber
@@jmajikjames7361 this is how u fight
I proudly served aboard USS Jesse L. Brown (FF 1089) in 1979. It was the highlight of my Navy tour.
I also had the privilege of serving my country on the USS Jesse L. Brown FF-1089 from July 1980 to June 1982. Got my Enlisted Surface Warfare Qualification onboard the JLB.
Pacific or Atlantic?
Jean Jewell. I agrees with you. They're the Bigots also cowards, that hides behind the toilets bowl and wait for the " breeze " to pass over.
Then those same cowards, boastfully; congratulations themselves as heroes.
@@millieo7155 . Her career was spent with the Atlantic Fleet, and included several deployments to the Mediterranean Sea, the Persian Gulf and northern European waters.
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When this video came up in my Suggestions I knew I had to watch it. This story is a remarkable testament about resilience, tenacity, and dedication. I NEVER heard of Navy Officer Jesse L. Brown and I'm glad that I can share this Inspirational Black History Treasure with my children. Thank You and RIP Officer Jesse L. Brown
Wow - Jesse was only 24 years old … I saw the movie Devotion a couple of weeks ago. Jonathan Majors did a great job playing Jesse Brown. I truly wish on that day, they ( Tom and the other pilot ) had an item stronger than steel …. What a remarkable story of courage and admiration. Thank you Jesse and I’ll always tell your story.
My cousin I never met died in Korea he was a black marine. Like Jesse he gave his life for a country who thought little of him. Today's young blacks take thier much improved situation for granted substituting victumhood for success virtues. My father's generation paved the way for thier blessings. I applaud thier sacrifice not the ridiculous antics of gangster rappers and media infuensers lowering community standards into the urban hell of today. I thank God for Jesse my dad and other brave ones who made America greater. Thank you for this video our community needs this instead of victumhood and social programs that enslave and impoverish. My father unloaded ammunition on on the beach while marines burned up the Japanese with flame throwers.
Amen
Shame, the things we DON'T read about in the history books! Thank you!
It's by design...
And people wonder why there's a Black history month.
History and science should be taught digitally so regular updates can be made in a timely manner. The education classes I took said textbooks are ten years obsolete by the time they made it to the classroom. I had to consciously teach myself to learn new words because my grandchildren have different names for things than I did, like uni-cellular organism instead of amoeba. To short change other groups in favor of a Christian, white, culture is so wrong.
too busy teaching to the stupid state tests.
You go to school to learn how to be a patriot and love your country you don’t go to learn history
As a Fighter Pilot ........ My Snappy Salute to you Sir. And for the love of Flying.
I salute Jesse L. Brown. The navy should name an aircraft carrier after him.
Captain Nice There was an Anti Submarine Frigate was named in his honor.
Captain Nice, I agree with you salute to Jesse L Brown wholeheartedly, apologies for adding this little tidbit to your comment. However the opening picture of the pilot in the cockpit is NOT Jesse L Brown. It is Frank Petersen, the Marines first African American combat pilot!!! Petersen also flew in Korea but survived the war to become the Marines first African American General. Twice I've sent comments into RUclips to, at least, take a look at this mistake. And since RUclips also includes a segment on Frank Petersen one would think RUclips would notice such things themselves. Not trying to stir up controversy but history insist on getting things right, especially if your paying homage to Heroes!
History ,buffs, RUclips fans, historians, please review the opening picture of Jessie Browns documetery. That photo seen here is not Lt. Brown! But Frank Peterson USMC! Peterson survived Korea and would become the Marines first Black Commanding General. Browns and Petersons stories are similar but their photos are NOT interchangeable. PLEASE FIX THIS!
Steven Shelton That is definitely not Lt Gen Frank Peterson. I know because I did a paper on General Peterson in college
Captain Nice. Love this kind of stuff sad it took so long to bring this to light for blacks service people who. Fought so bravely during that time but still could. Not go to a decent place to eat in there own country because of there skin color Shame on you America. Don’t you think some one needs to say I’m sorry😢
GOD BLESS THIS AMERICAN HERO Jesse Leroy Brown i salute you and thank you for what you did and your service A TRUE HERO
Oct.13th: Happy birthday US Navy Officer Jesse Leroy Brown (1926-1950) First African American aviator in US Navy. Recipient: Distinguished Flying Cross. Thank you and God bless. RIP Pioneer. Thanks for the upload, UCF College of Arts & Humanities. Blessings
I have known about his story for years now. I can't believe there has been no big budget movie about him.
oh sadly I can believe it....but its a brilliant idea.
Oct. 22. $90,000,000
There will be. The upcoming movie, “Devotion” is about him and will be released in November 23, 2022.
The FIRST who paves the way to COURAGE, PERSEVERANCE and HONOR.
I am a history junky and I never new the Navy had and African American pilot. I always taught the Army was the only branch of that time with African Americans as fighter pilots. Nonetheless, I am proud to see a ground breaking story that helped paved the way for many others to follow in Jesse foot step. I loved this video and the educational message it delivered. A solute to Naval Pilot Jesse Brown and his family. God bless his heart God keep him in heaven. A hero and American inspiration to other. God Bless America
Another thing you may not have been taught. Georgia and most of the South had Colored/Negros in Congress and General Assemblies during the 1860s-1890. Georgia had a Colored/Negro Senator in 1870 (Jefferson Hamilton Long) ( Republican). You had the Original 33 in Camilla, Ga. Who were the original 33 Negro/Black Republicans elected to the Georgia Assembly in 1868. Mississippi had a Negro/Black Senator (Hiram R Revel) (Republican) in 1870. As well as Alabama, Florida, & South Carolina. Also, the all Colored/Negro city of Wilmington, NC was thriving heavily before it was overthrown in a coup in 1898 (VOX has a video about it on RUclips titled “When White Supremacy Overthrew A Government”. Texas Republican Party was founded by 150 Negros and just 20 Anglo Saxons in 1867. Doesn’t match what we were taught. Also the US had mass immigration that you speak of from European and Asian nations lines up perfectly with the massacres/burnings/drowning of Negro towns and cities in the mid 1800s through the 1930s kind of like a coup of a Nation just as Wilmington, NC 1898. We were taught that the “Union Soldiers” were the good guys but when you research the “Devils PunchBowl” Natchez, MS 1865, you see that Union Soldiers corralled 100k Free Negros (Men,Women,Children) and locked them into a concrete wall concentration camp and worked and starved them to death. “The Union Army did not allow them to remove the bodies from the camp,” Westbrook explained. “They just gave ’em shovels and said bury ’em where they drop.” I would highly suggest researching all of the Massacres below and with what you know now with regards to the Negros Republicans in Congress 1860s -1890s, I would take a lot of the slave narrative with a grain of salt and look at thing from what seems to be a military coup.
The navy didn't had black pilots during WWIl, this was during the Korean war after the military was integrated. I guess you don't know anything about black history.
These guys who thumbs down here. May be those who probably Never serve a day in the service, Yet claim to be Americans.
SuperKwame1 I agree, to give a hero thumbs down, make me think how people minds are so twisted. Remember everyone we all bleed the same and feel pain and we all die. RIP SIR
My father served with him on the Lyete CV 32
How about the Alt-Right??????
I'm a white southern vet. My time in service taught me the truth in Dr Kings words of wisdom. Judge a man by the content of his character not by the color of his skin. I served with my brothers in arms. No more and no less. I live my life today and forever in that light of truth. God bless Jesse for lighting and carrying that torch of freedom and wisdom for those who seek truth. All men are created equal. God rest his soul. In Jesus name, Amen.
@@altonmedcalf5790 I'm a former soldier. I agree with you pretty much. Our unit was comprised of men all over America we got to know Americans who were different in various ways but unified in our love of country. I miss that. And America needs some type of National Service so that different Americans can get out of their insular worlds. It worked for me - even to this day I have brothers who ain't my brothers, if you know what I mean. Respect to you fellow brother in arms.
Ensign Jesse LeRoy Brown was The First African American U S Navy Combat Aviator. The First Actual African American U S Navy Aviator was Oscar Wayman Holmes Jr (1916 to 2001) commissioned an Ensign in 1943. A fairskinned Black man who was assumed to be white by his appearance. Once The U S Navy notice his race on his birth certificate, he was assigned as a Naval Flight Training Officer. He was reassigned to administrative duties until he was Honorably Discharged from Active Duty.
Lieutenant Junior Grade Oscar Wayman Holmes had also attended Ohio State University obtaining his Master's Degree in Chemistry. The Late Lieutenant General Frank E. Petersen Jr. (1932 to 2015) The First African American U S Marine Corps Combat Aviator was motivated by the example of Ensign Jesse LeRoy Brown USN.
Thank you for that
Thank you for a great documentary of a brave, determined, and awesome aviator.
As a retired Naval Aviation Maintenance Chief after watching this video it made me extremely pride of Jessie Brown as the first Black Naval Aviator but at the same time I became extremely upset over the rescue mission. As a Navy man it was instilled in me when I joined to never leave the side of an injured comrade. When the rescue helicopter was sent to the crash site there should have been squadron maintenance personnel aboard with enough equipment to extract Jessie from the cockpit. What really made me even more mad was that the helicopter crew should have stayed overnight to do everything they could to try and extract Jessie since they could not fly at night. The decision to leave Jessie in the cockpit overnight with a severe injury in extreme cold weather conditions sealed his death. To make matters worst the next day the order was given to use napalm to destroy both aircrafts without even checking to see if Jessie was even still alive. If he did survive overnight he died a horrible death by being burned alive by the napalm. If I was the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) during that time I would have reprimanded and removed the Commanding Officer from command for making the decisions that probably costs this pilot his life. In regards to the second pilot landing his aircraft to try and help Jessie he did deserve to be awarded the Medal of Honor. Therefore I salute him with bravery, honor and commitment.
@101327 As a Navy man I have studied every Naval battle that took place during that era. The Navy did a remarkable job of taking the fight to the enemy based on their technical and intelligence capability. But I still have a hard time believing nothing more could have been done to rescue Pilot Jessie Brown. Since the information during that time is declassified I am planning on researching and talking with some Naval Historians about the full details surrounding why Jessie Brown could not be rescued. They will be able to obtain the actual declassified report information from the ship. I do appreciate your feedback.
Read the book DEVOTION. There is much more to the rescue story than was discussed in the video. You will then understand exactly what went happened on the mountainside. He was already dead by several hours when the napalm hit. The North Koreans had already stripped his body of his flight jacket and the bombing run was done to prevent any more desecration to his body.
@@cgbdfb52hanks for the feedback information. After watching the video it just did not make sense to me on the rescue efforts. What you stated makes more sense why the Navy reacted the way it did. I am planning on downloading the book "Devotion" so I can read the entire story. Thanks again for setting the record straight.
@@cgbdfb52 I had an opportunity to electronically review the book "Devotion" and just like you stated it goes into more detail than the video. My plan next week is to officially order a hard copy version of the book to read it from cover to cover. Thank you for providing that additional information because as a retired US Navy Aviation Chief I was a little upset when I watched the video regarding the rescue.
There are a lot of acknowledgements that most assuredly may have been deserving to Hudner. I don't know if what resulted in landing his plane (under difficult circumstances) to see about his comrade, and ultimately resulting in a failed rescue, and abandonment of his comrade lives up to deserving the Medal of Honor. In the meantime, Brown either freezes to death or is burned alive. S*it makes me angry! And the matter of renaming & selling of the ship that was commissioned in his honor is the final slap in the face.
A man of courage who pursued his dream with courage, faith, and superb dedication. Salute!
Jesse Elroy Brown is a wonderful inspiration to all! A thoroughly decent man!
I agree Margaret!!
My wife and I both read the book "Devotion" by Adam Makos which is a recent biography of Ensign Brown. The story really moved both of us.
dtmenges I have just read that book too......it was fantastic! Very moving and inspiring.A truly wonderful book!
Thanks for the suggestion!
Thanks for reading and enjoying the story of my Uncle ENSIGN JESSIE LEROY BROWN. Sheliajackson984@gmail.com
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@@bevonviechweg7891 SEE HERE BEAVIS(OR SHOULD WE SAY, BEEV), WE ALL KNOW(ALL TOO WELL) HOW MUCH YOU MISS BUTTHEAD. STILL, TRY(ALTHOUGH IT MAY BE DIFFICULT FOR YOU) TO SHOW SOME R-E-S-P-E-C-T(THAT'S RESPECT) FOR THE LIFE, NAVAL CAREER, MEMORY ETC. OF NAVAL OFFICER JESSE L. BROWN. CAN YOU AT LEAST DO THAT MUCH?!!!.
P.S. YOUR SORROWFUL ATTEMPT AT SARCASM/FACETIOUSNESS WAS/IS WOEFULLY PATHETIC & UTTERLY SHAMEFUL INDEED!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
I just finished reading about Jesse Leroy Brown’s amazing story about being one of the first Black Navy Pilot’s ever to fly a plane and the friendship he built with fellow white pilot Tom who considered him a true friend and hero 👍🏾💯
Did u read about his body never being recovered and he’s still on that mountain in north korea
I have two sons that became USAF pilots. The oldest son graduated from the Air Force Academy in 1995 and went to EuroNato Training in Texas. He became an F-15E pilot and served in the Iraq war. He is now a retired Lt Commander and is a fine person and still a great pilot.
My youngest son graduated from The University of Washington and was inducted through the AF ROTC program there. Not to be outdone by his older brother, he also followed his training at EuroNato in Texas and became an F-15E pilot serving in Afghanistan. On one deployment he returned to Mountain Home, Idaho with a shoulder patch with 105 Combat Missions flown. He said it was really 112 missions. He later transferred to the F-35 training base in Arizona and became a senior F-35 instructor. He retired as a Major early due to back injuries from flying at too many G’s for too many missions. He is also a fine person and a fine pilot. He currently contracts with an AFB as a simulator instructor for the F-35.
All military pilots deserve admiration for their skill and training.
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just watch this great documentary, I salute Jesse L Brown for what he face during those times as a Retired service member,
A real hero!! Who fight against racism and successes,,,, My respect Jesse!,,,,
Thank you for your service, Jesse. Your a true American Hero. God bless you and your family 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you for your service, Jesse Leroy Brown. So much respect goes your way. o7
20 yrs ago my girlfriend handed me a book she just finished reading about military pilots heroic deeds. I recall this was the first of many incredible stories. I later handed that book to my teenage son.
Who ever puts a thumb down , read the book Devotion by Adam Makos , Jesse is one of America’s greatest. All should know of this Great man!!
He sounds like a great man, God bless him and his family
These stories can never get old since the inspiration, will power, determination & desire of this Man shows just exactly how nobody can keep anyone down if they are strong minded to over come people's ignorant & stupidity of negativity of how a spirit of a humanbeing against his odds just for the color of ones skin is very inspiring to this day which proves just how strong a human spirit can be & how it can over come any adversities all because of stupidity!
Amazing story. Absolutely amazing. Thank you Jesse.
Thank you for sharing.
So nice to have this Navy life now a movie!!!! So nice to see a very very nice movie about Navy life of two great friends in the Navy..
Awesome video! Thanks for making it!
Thank you Sir for leading the way.
Thank you ,Sir, for your service
why is this the first time i have ever heard of this proper hero?
I just said the same thing half way through the video
Because he was black. And that is a damn shame on all of us Americans.
They are slowly releasing the hidden history of WW2.
You really want to see something look up NASA and Katherine Johnson.
Amazing stuff.
Blame the people who was in charge of your government education.
That's because you haven't done searching or reading. Lol. His determination was inspiration his loss was heartbreaking for many people.
THANK YOU... MR JESSE LEROY BROWN FOR YOUR SERVICE.... WE NEED MORE PEOPLE LIKE YOU.....
Thank you for your service to our country,
How come of the heroics of fighter-pilot Mr. Jesse L. Brown wow-man these history books have
to get it together.
He must have been exceptional at that time to get into the American airforce at that time, and I bet he was better than some of their best white fighter pilots during the Korean war. His wife,looks like a really nice and caring lady.They need to make a move about this man and thank you for the education.
He was a gifted Man without doubt. Re-read or listen to the story.
OUTSTANDING!🇺🇸
Never let someone tell you what you can or cant do!!
I know that the Korean War was a conflict that the Americans want to forgot, so that's wy they called "The Forgotten War", but the story of Jesse Leroy Brown and many other stories about the role of the African-Americans in the conflict that the US got involved they shall never be forgotten. And the people of today may shall remember their sacrifice. I salute you!
This video makes me very “proud” to have to seen it and to see a African American who have contributed so the United States yet received almost little or no recognition for his contributions to the war effort from the United States Navy in his own country.
They named a combat ship after him; what more do you desire?
S. Marcus : The Purple Heart!!!
Seached and visitied here after watching the movie, Devotion. Found more details, it is really amazing real story occurred in Korea. Thanks for your SERVICE!!
May Ens. Brown have continued 'Fair Winds at his back and calm Following Seas' Semper Fi!
This documentary really got to me. I had two Uncles who were fighter pilots, one who died in an aircraft accident in his F-100 over Germany in 1961. I always had an interest in aviation because of them and I suppose that is why I got a little emotional watching this. Salute to Jesse L. Brown and also to his wingman Thomas Hudner.
I'm so glad that this was downloaded! I read about this years ago!
Great job on this film. Amazing story.
I’ve got mad respect for LT. Jesse Brown.
Maybe not as big of a headline but I was first in my family generation to join the U.S. Navy. After Bootcamp I was sent to DLI where I learned a foreign language and became a Cryptologist, then Aircrewman Candidate School and lastly SERE training before being shipped off to Spain where I joined a Reconnoissance Squadron.
From Spain I was deployed to many different countries where I flew many many sorties as a young man.
As hard as it was for this man LT. Brown to go through the physical training I’m sure it was mentally taxing as well being the first black man.
It’s this mental toughness that I felt got me through so many things in the military and life afterwards.
Thank you Mr. Jesse Brown.
So much "first one" of African-Americans who served our country so proudly despite the hardships and discrimination endured because of the color of their skin. The sad thing is that these heroes barely are known by the new generation of today. During the month of February, the African-American history month, the focus mostly center on the civil right leaders, while the name and legacy of these heroes is barely mentioned or remembered at all.
So true
"Wow!🤔🥺 you Said A Mouthful! That's so true 🤔😕🥺
@@itstheru274 Thank you.
The least used resource in almost every black community is the library. You can't expect to get an education from TV news or from school or a college. You have to SEEK knowledge. Depending on someone else to educate you is like waiting for someone to bathe you. You'll get awful funky waiting.
@@caribman10 I disagree with your opinion. We're not back in decades ago. The Internet has been around 25 years making library almost obsolete. I am not African American and yet, I have know about Leroy Brown since many years ago without having to go to a library. If anyone does not take the initiative to learn about one's people, then, that's on that person's shoulders. The system shouldn't be blame.
God Bless Jesse, his comrades and dear wife.
Thank you Jesse L. Brown and thank you to his family also.
Thank you Lt. Jesse L. Brown for your valor and bravery. Thanks for all that you went through.
Beautiful story! Present Arms!!
Wow such a sad story I so love these men and women who serve our country may he R.I.P Jesse Brown
I have known about this story for many years.So glad the movie Devotion was done so well.All the Respect for Jesse Brown and Thomas Hudner.
Thanks for your Service
Thanks for your service! 🇺🇸
Heaven is for Heroes, R.I.P.
Awesome. Thank you!
I remember reading about Ensign Brown in an article in an aviation magazine called "Flight Journal". Highly interesting & fascinating! Thanks for sharing this!
Thank you for your service 🇺🇸
I would have never left him alone.
I browsed thru that book, an inspiration for young people everywhere.
the pilot's nicknames are what inspired top gun producers to use them.
Thomas Hudner is gangster tho....he belly landed on the hill to help Jesse ...that is commendable !
No, it was a heroic and selfless deed to save a fellow comrade
in arms life under extreme
hazards and risk to his own !
@African American Home Educators brown was stuck and unable to come out
Thomas hudner landed Belly Up did his best to get Jesse free did not have the tools. Please read the entire story. A lot of people were tore up with the death of Jessie.
@African American Home Educators I hope you are not teaching any history to any child, if you are you are making them morons. Hudner did not leave him to die, he stayed with him until it was determined it was impossible to get him out. they were behind enemy lines. Hudner was supposed to lift 15,000 of aircraft?
JESSE. LEROY BROWN THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. YOU HAD SOME DREAMS AND SOME CAME TRUE OUR HAT'S ARE OFF TO YOU.
Patriotic souls giving their all for a country that didn't appreciate them.
A great story, and an even greater Naval Aviator Officer! As a Navy Veteran, I honor Jesse Brown.
I was serving aboard a destroyer in Newport, R.I. as I watched the frigate Jesse L. Brown sail off to its duties off the coast Viet Nam in the closing months of 1972.
I just saw his movie Devotion today... very deep
Great human interest film very well done where you see the man beyond his race. His family should always be proud. What a loss for Navy aviation when a good pilot is lost.
Truly amazing and inspiring story
Can’t wait to see the movie
To him and his family
Very deep condolences for his lost and sincere thanks for his service to all of us
God bless
I am touched and moved on this one. No doubt the alt-rights down-thumbed this story; they're not human, let alone Americans. I dreamed of being a pilot when I was young, but passed the opportunity to join the Navy Academy, because I was tired of being a "first black" to do various things in my life. This just reignited those dreams and made me proud. I am a veteran and salute you Officer Brown, SIR. May you RIP ... Rest In Power!
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I am the ex wife of a veteran of the Air Force and the widow of a deployed National Guardsman. My father was a career Army medic and served in Viet Nam. We are Republicans and we’re also, those of us still alive, quite human. This story is remarkable and never would I think it should not be told. Jesse Brown was an American who gave his life for his country and this American owes him and his fellow service members a debt that can never be repaid. I’m proud to be a fellow countryman of his. I don’t think he would thank you for your comments.
@@diannemanning1525 why is it that Republikkkans are so delusional? I said nothing wrong, you made something up to complain about, so you can keep your comment(s) to yourself or somebody else and fuck off! You don't know me and insult me for no reason. Say another stupid thing and I'll block you for harassment.
Inspirational!
Its bout time for a NEW USS J L Brown....
Capt Hudner till the day he died never gave up hope of finding and .taking Jesse home even after going to North KOREA and even knowing where the crash site was no luck
And some don't like this 🤔🤔 much respect to those who served
HATS OFF TO Dis, Here GENTLE MAN. TO THE HIGHEST, DEGREE.OF RESPECT. HE PUT IT ALL ON SOMETHING. For Not ONLY FOR His OWN Safety. BUT EVERY BODY. All WHO WOULD. COME, AFTER HIM. HE PUT IT DOWN. FOR EVERY BODY, NO MATTER, WHAT COLOUR. NOW THAT IS A Good MAN. A MAN MANS. MAN. A TRUE . MAN.
Who are the six idiots that give this the thumbs down ? What a hero 👍
You know who they were.
Trump supporting racist BASTARDS!!😠 SMH JUST want to stop any knowledge of this GREAT man....
6 uneducated trailer park trash, I pity them.
@@darreloutland4604 - Now that you've told me what I am, let me tell you *who* I am. I am a *legal* Hispanic immigrant who chose American citizenship, enlisted voluntarily, became a full-flash Special Forces soldier, voluntarily served multiple combat tours, mustanging my way up from PVT/E-1 to CPT/O-3, and have more time under a canopy (if you even know what that is!) than you have the huevos to get in uniform. Oh, and I support the outstanding job President Donald John "The Donald" Trump is doing to raise international respect for our (not your!) country, all while garnering support from the disadvantaged population, because he's color-blind to the accusations you falsely allege.
Coloring (Yes, I chose that characterization.) the heroic story of a fine aviator with your political prevarication is no way to honor a Naval Aviator who blazed a trail for others. As I doubt you have the capacity to feel the shame you should, I feel ashamed and embarrassed *for* you.
And by the way, in parting, to set the record straight: I am of legitimate birth, contrary to your ill-advised opinion.
*De Oppresso Liber*
@@CPTdrawer22 Thank you, sir, for your service and your reply.
ALWAYS GOOD TO KNOW, AND REMEMBER.
Thank you for Honoring my Ancestors .......
I also served on FF 1089 J L BROWN 81-83 norpac Med and picket duty 12 miles off coast of Iran
I served on the JLB from July 1980 to June 1982. I was a storekeeper.
@@markmccullough6373 I was BT worked in oil shack
I was part of the decommissioning crew serving in E-Div in the IC Shop (93-94)
THANK YOU SIR, FOR YOUR SERVICE, AND YOUR SACRIFICES. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.....
Thank you, Jesse Brown. Black History is American History. I salute you for paving the way for others.