Thank you George for having Alfred as a guest to tell his story, he is my girlfriends great grandfather and he is a real treasure of a man, it was an honor to get to celebrate his 100th birthday with the family. I hope to get to spend more time with him and hear more stories first hand! God bless papa Al!
Such a great interview! Thanks for capturing Alfred’s vivid and detailed memories. Amazing stories of battle and survival. Alfred was married to my mother Arlene from 1986 to her passing in 1992. He is a wonderful man with a large giving heart! Thanks for your service to our country Alfred!🇺🇸
My father, Bill Grissom, was on the USS Mustin, the destroyer that rescued many of the survivors of the Hornet. He boarded the Hornet and witnessed the same kamakaze attack. He was handed the keys to the brig to let all the sailors out and take them to the USS Mustin. The memories of what happened at the Battle of Santa Cruz lives on.
I wish I could have met your father. I'm sure he had some stories! When the Hornet sunk, Alfred boarded the USS Hughes (DD-410) then transferred to the USS San Diego (CL-53) and finally sent to New Caledonia. Do you know what ever happened to the keys to the brig? Those would make a remarkable artifact to be displayed at the USS Hornet Museum! 🗝️
What a wonderful video.... it is very fortunate they got the chance to interview Mr. Payne about his experiences on the USS Hornet. He must have come aboard right after the Hornet launched the Doolittle raid. God bless you Mr. Payne and your fellow shipmates of USS Hornet CV-8!
Thank you for sharing your memories and your story and your service to our great country and your brothers and arms .
Thank you George for having Alfred as a guest to tell his story, he is my girlfriends great grandfather and he is a real treasure of a man, it was an honor to get to celebrate his 100th birthday with the family. I hope to get to spend more time with him and hear more stories first hand! God bless papa Al!
Thank for reaching out to the Hornet Museum to put him on our radar, such an honor to capture his story for posterity!
Great work George. Beautifully made. The piece of the dive bomber is incredible.
Thank you!! We got the artifact on loan from the USS Hornet Museum to bring for Alfred's interview.
Such a great interview! Thanks for capturing Alfred’s vivid and detailed memories. Amazing stories of battle and survival. Alfred was married to my mother Arlene from 1986 to her passing in 1992. He is a wonderful man with a large giving heart!
Thanks for your service to our country Alfred!🇺🇸
My father, Bill Grissom, was on the USS Mustin, the destroyer that rescued many of the survivors of the Hornet. He boarded the Hornet and witnessed the same kamakaze attack. He was handed the keys to the brig to let all the sailors out and take them to the USS Mustin. The memories of what happened at the Battle of Santa Cruz lives on.
I wish I could have met your father. I'm sure he had some stories! When the Hornet sunk, Alfred boarded the USS Hughes (DD-410) then transferred to the USS San Diego (CL-53) and finally sent to New Caledonia. Do you know what ever happened to the keys to the brig? Those would make a remarkable artifact to be displayed at the USS Hornet Museum! 🗝️
Thank you for your service and for sharing your amazing story Mr Payne - blessings!
My birthday may 4th as well. Also spent 7 years in the Australian Navy. Thank you sir
Thanks for your service Shipmate. From a retired US Navy Sailor...
What a wonderful video.... it is very fortunate they got the chance to interview Mr. Payne about his experiences on the USS Hornet. He must have come aboard right after the Hornet launched the Doolittle raid.
God bless you Mr. Payne and your fellow shipmates of USS Hornet CV-8!
@@josephstevens9888 That is correct! When CV-8 headed back to Hawaii after the Doolittle Raid, that's when Alfred hopped aboard.
God bless and thank you for your courage and service God bless you all❤
This man a real gangster
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