"Why I Joined the Paratroopers" WWII LEGEND Vince Speranza
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
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How about no
God bless these veterans
Yes!!! Love ❤️ these real life stories thank you 🙏🏽
Please up the volume. Ty!
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My uncle joined the British Paras as a 17 year old and served until he was 55. Much respect to you paras.
God bless. Thank your uncle for his service. ❤❤❤❤❤
@@kareyannefoster He passed away a year ago now. He started as a Private and retired as a Lt Colonel, and was awarded BEM and MBE.
@@andrewmason8691 Sorry for your loss your uncle sounded like a great man
@@andrewmason8691 damn that was back when medals weren't handed out either! You know he earned those!
Lt col p a geraghty?
"What kind?"
"Shut up and sit down"
Yeah, this guy served for real.
What are you an idiot , course he served
Not only did he serve, Speranza was a Purple Heart and Bronze Star recipient.
I mean, that's how we treated children up to 2007
@@abriannaaguilera2123you didn't get beat enough. Brat.
As far as the military is concerned, there are no stupid questions before you ask a question
Vince is from the area I grew up in, we met him in a WWII history class. When asked what it was like when the 101st were surrounded in the battle of the bulge, he said "Ah, we were just fine."
They did not complaint.
Today 75% of younger people complain.
@@maryshanley329bs
That goes frickin hard.
Such a badass answer. Hate that we're losing these guys.
That's dope, I mean you meeting him, as well as his badass answer to your question. I am also sure he appreciated you knowing about it.
Rest in peace, sir. I’ll never forget the time you came to my school for a Veteran’s Day assembly.
That's amazing I would've loved to have met him. He seems like an awesome guy.
I had the privilege of hosting Trooper Speranza at my home in Belfast NI a few years back. He came over to Belfast to learn about the 'troubles'. I miss him so much. He will be resting now in the Great halls of 'VALHALLA' 🙏.
@@liammorrison209 Weren't you so lucky? A highlight of your life!
Very good of You Sir to remember and honouring Him. MAGA🇺🇲
@@HalfAnon07Absolutely! ❤🙏🇺🇸
I love these guys. Greatest Generation. Respect.
Absolutely agree🙏💗
Well ofc they defeated a literal supervillain. They truly were heroes.
@@Some_guy_with_gamez wasn't a villain.
@@0Tony1 you’re saying funny mustache man wasn’t a villain ? Are you sure that’s your argument bro?
Greatest generation of what?
Dang 50 dollars in ww2 is equivalent to 850 dollars today when I was airborne my jump pay was 150 2017-2021. Inflation is really killing us.
Edit: To everyone who wants to say that paratroopers back then were more likely to get injured or die. Those losses were expected in every position. If what you said was the reasoning infantry should get paid more than other MOSs, and salaries should have declined for everyone as war, in general, is far less deadly. Airborne pay isn't for risking your body and life. It is because you have an extra skill the military needs and that few are willing to obtain and maintain currency. All military pay except airborne pay is based on cost of living not risk to self (excluding hazardous duty pay). Airborne pay is determined arbitrarily and that is what needs to change.
Yup! It always pissed me off that our jump pay remained $50 at least through my retirement in 2001. Pretty pathetic actually.
Thanks to both of you men for your sacrifices.
I'm thinking that you two and Vince didn't do it just for the extra money. God bless y'all.
Was going to say jump pay has only gone up 100 bucks since then!😆
it was 250 every pay check for us at bragg back in 07 though it may have been because of us being in the Afghan war but not sure.
Was it worth the $150?
'They have us surrounded. The poor bastards.'
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Good, now they can't get away
@@gaiusbrutus more like: Now I dont have to chase the mfers
My father was captured by an element of the 101st at Kersteren in 'the Island' on 7th October 1944. He said that the yanks just had too much firepower for the Germans to respond. That firepower and their advantages in terms of food, matériel, transport and medical support meant that it was inevitable that the Germans were never going to hold the Allies.
Put a up to strength SS Division like Wiking, fully equipped with air cover, against any other division of any nation, and the result would be very different.
Fun fact: The man who famously uttered this quote was Creighton Abrams.
A heavily decorated Tank Commander during WW2 who went on to become a General after the War.
He is the man for which the US Army's Abrams series of Main Battle Tanks was named in honor of.
He said this quote during the Battle of the Bulge.
If I end my life having shown a quarter of this man's courage, I'll count myself decent.
100% correct
I would put myself in the "having shown 1% of this man's courage" bin. That's not a rap on me, I am singing his praises!
Thank you for serving our Country!!!
Days of old should never be forgotten! God bless all our patriots!🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
To stop fighting wars, first of all, we must stop talking about past wars. (Yes, it is the only war the Americans have ever won, but because they were not alone, otherwise we would still be at war.)
My grandfather was in the 82nd airborne in WWII.
That $50 more a month was known as "Blood Money" because you would be jumping into the unknown behind enemy lines and the only thing you had was what was in your packs and your buddy next to you.
That’s 900 bucks a month extra in today’s money. Nowadays the payout is 100 bucks extra.
@Chiraq312boi it's $150 a month.
That’s if anyone landed next to you
So I'm in my thirties, my grandfather was a kid who lived through Bad Guy Occupation. We've had amazing conversations.
I can't tell you why my first thought was "I don't want to play Tarkov on PC, you can't pay me enough to play it IRL" when reading this.
My dad was the 82nd. He joined in the late 50’s.
Awww Vince. Rest in peace, you wonderful man.
He died? 😢
@@NcessNasyayes he did unfortunately not to long ago I looked him up a while back
Look at those medals.
God Bless you sir.
I got the honor to spend the day driving this man around fort Bragg when he came as a guest speaker, myself, our Brigade commander and and CSM sat around a table with this man, drank Belgian beer, and listened to his whole story rip Vinny and thank you for giving me that experience
Thank you so kindly for everything you have done for me,my family and our country 🙏🥰❤️🇺🇲
The greatest generation that literally saved the world! Thank you! Semper Fi!
Our turn now, let’s make sure these men didn’t fight for nothing.
@@MarklennonAmen
@quixotik1021 how?
@@Marklennonhear hear 👏
i hardly say they saved the world cause unlike before the war everyone's got a doomsday device that could easily spell the end for us all every waking moment
IT WAS MY EXTREME HONOR TO HAVE KNOWN VINCE!!...GOD SPEED AIRBORNE!!
My dad was proud of having been a member of the 82D ABN at Ft. Bragg, NC during the Korean War. When asked how many jumps he made, he'd reply, "All of 'em." 😂
🤣
My uncle was with the 82nd and retired in the 70's.
I'd love to have a beer with these older vets and hear all their amazing stories. Can only imagine what they experienced.
With all of the good memories there's plenty of bad 😔
I love the way he tells his story. What an amazing man!
Now that man can tell a story! He makes you feel like you’re right there with him. Thank you for your service, sir. Rest peacefully. Godspeed. ❤❤❤❤
VINCE IS FROM MY HOME TOWN. GREW UP WITH HIS GRANDDAUGHTERS. IVE SPENT MANY HOURS LISTENING TO VINCE TELL HIS STORIES. I WAS PROUD TO CALL HIM MY FRIEND. REST EASY OLD FRIEND.
@@calebmatrisch1768 I LOVED listening to my grandpa tell stories from WWII. But only funny ones. Never heard anything serious. Didn’t know how decorated he was until he died & then I about fell over. Those men of that generation were really something.
@@kristenkaz3080 I graduated with Eva. Small world.
My great grandfather was a paratrooper for the British back in WWII. He moved to America and then signed up to be a paratrooper in the Army after WWII. I still have both of his paratrooping wings
Man really said let me try another flavor.
Bro said defending the empire wasn’t enough. Time to defend DEMOCRACY 🦅
Sir Vincent Speranza, thank you for your service. God bless you.
From one old soldier to another..Thanks for your service..
Adventure and big money what else could ask for. I love these guys
WWII vets are amazing. They saved the world. The bravest of the brave. I wasnt alive when it went down but I sure am greatful to be alive in a generation that these men & women are still around. I love the stories thank you for this.
Yes, they saved the world for usury, open borders, and the alphabet agenda.
Saved the world???
@@user-or6yn8pm3c Yeah they actually believe that. They plunged the world into chaos.
@@HansPeter-hx5dx Most of humanity lives in poverty and war while the West gets more and more degenerate. Great world we have today.
Thirty years later, in the 1970’s, it was still only $50, but I signed up anyway. Just like this Honorable Hero.
Good for you! The 101st liberated our town (way before I was born) and I've been driving past their memorial all my life!
@@diatonicdelirium1743your good life makes their sacrifices worth it.
You are greatest generation sir ❤️🇺🇸☺️☺️❤️🇺🇸
My father "George Elise Haynes Jr" was in the 82nd airborne unit and I was only born in 1982 but since my father has passed in 2012 of July 12th I kno that with all the vids I watch the "Airborne Squadron" was some of the best if not the best so THANK YOU FOR ALL YALL'S SERVICE BECAUSE YOU ALL WERE THE FIRST TO DO IT AND MAKE IT LOOK THAT DAAAMMN GOOOOOOD!!!!!!
God Bless him! Thank you for your service !
This full story is incredible. What an amazing individual
Wow, what a hero! Thanks for your service! John P.
Thank you Sir. From a veteran to another, we owe this to yall. Never forget!!
Cool ! Veteran and story teller. Thank you for your service. Sir.
I salute you, sir! My father was with the 101st Airborne in WWII. He served in both Holland & Bastogne. He might have known this man...
You know, your father's division got a sabaton song named after them called "screaming eagles". They sung about that battle your father was in.
Thank you Sir for your service
So glad for these videos. I can listen to these guys talk for hours on end.
Thank you for your service. Sir we appreciate you.
"I'm not crazy or anything, but fifty bucks is fifty bucks."
$50 was around $1100 today. That would have doubled my salary and I would have thought I was filthy rich! Of course I would jump, even tho I'm terrified of heights. A monthly bonus like that is unheard of.
Thank You,Sir For Your Service To Help Save Freedom For United States of America.God Bless You Sir.😊❤
Thank you for your service grandfather
Thank you for your service, sir!
Thank You for sharing this historical story form a WW2 hero!!
“SHUT UP AND SIT DOWN!”
Love it!
I truly hope they still say this today!
Thank you 🙏 for your service sir!
Thank you for your service ❤
Mad respect sir 🇺🇸🫡
Thanks for your service 😢. I love you 💞
May he rest in peace now🙏🏻🕊️
Thank you Sir for your Services and Sacrifices God bless you and your family Amen USA ❤️💜☮️🤗🛐✝️😇🙏🦅🇺🇸
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE SIR
These stores are wonderful. I am so glad you are here to tell it🙏🏾
Wonderful Story!!! Thank you so much for sharing your memories with us!!! Thank you for your service, Sir, and may God bless you.❤❤❤❤❤❤
Incredible story telling y’all need to watch the whole thing.
Thank You for your Service. 🇺🇲❤️
Bless your heart!!! Thank you for your service sir and for all the freedoms I have enjoyed throughout my lifetime because you and men like you serviced in our Armed Forces defending this Beautiful Country we call America 👍🙏💪🇺🇸
Man you are legend. I love you. This story make my day.
HERO.
THANK YOU for your service and sacrifice. BLESSING.
The Greatest Generation
Always so humble
I love this guy. He makes me want to shut up and sit down.
Can you imagine the hours of stories he has shared with his family?
He is a blessing to all of us.
Thank you. Sir❤❤❤
Mad respect for all our veterans who fought for our country 🫡🗿
I like this guy.. God bless..
My dad was WWII Navy. Piloted an LCP ferrying troops ashore in the Pacific.
His best friend went Army
Paratrooper in Europe. It destroyed his knees. When surgical replacements became available he got 2. It sure made his retired years better.
Glad to hear a 'good ending' story! Endless thanks for ALL our Veterans!
Ah, the great motivator. What wonderful stories our honored vets tell. I'm honored and blessed to be a veteran. God bless you.
Thank you for your service. God Bless You.
Thank all who served.
"Shut up and sit down!" 😂😂 than you for service
Think You Sir For Your Service God Bless You
Thank God for you Men.& Women. You saved America to keep us free. So sad that Americans want to throw away what you fought for.
I don't think the U.S. was in any danger, but their service was honorable.
@@mikkitoro8933If the Nazis had conquered Europe and the Japanese had conquered the pacific, they'd have come for us in time.
My man
I seriously don't think i could do that, not even for the extra money. That would scare the living crap out of me 😱 So much respect for these guys, wow
The jumping out of a plane part or being shot at with 8.8cm Flak and machine guns? 😂
I could listen to this guy all day
That's a great story! Thank you for your work!!!!
Thank you, brother
AMAZING person…AND others like him…! (GIANTS among men…) “A FEW good men…”. (🤨🤣❤️‼️). MY two older brothers were Army; one was SF; the other was in The Big Red One…. ‼️‼️🇺🇸🇨🇱
That sir is how i believe all military members respond to that question ... Love it!
“We said what kind of denomination?”
“Shut up and sit down”
😂😂😂😂
"Don't do anything stupid? Who the hell is he talking to? A bunch of morons who volunteered to jump out of a perfectly good airplane. Can you get any more stupid that that?" - Penkala
1/504th P.I.R 82nd Airborne US Army here. Thank you for your service sir. We looked to your generation as role models!
Thanks for your service and story 🙏
God bless,now this is a REAL MAN!!!
As an Australian we'll go to hell & back for our Yankee brothers!!!
We've been the Hammer & Shield for the US since ww1, through every single war & military operation since then!!
May God bless all Veterans & all those who supported the war effort.
50 bux in ww2 era was like 600 bucks today
Airborne pay has not kept up with inflation...
Good for you hero , thanks for the service
Salute! Thank you for your service. Every citizen owes you & everyone you served with
Heres your real-life Helldiver. He jumped to defend democracy.
$50.was ALOT of money then. A L O T.
Bout $1100 inflation adjusted. Idk if I'd consider that A LOT but it's nothing to sneeze at
@@TheOriginalMad standard infantry pay was around $50 a month, so that extra $50 was equivalent to making 100% more pay.
$50 then buys $500 worth today...!
Actually closer to 1000 lol. $989.50
Thank you for your service young man! 🙏
Thank you for your service sir
Awesome times. Thank God for these men. And thank you so much for your services.
Thank you for your service❤❤❤❤
Thank you Sir for your Service and God Bless You
Could listen to your experiences all day. Ty for your service
Thank you for your service!
Thank you for your service and God bless
God bless you sir! Thank you for serving.
Outstanding, sir. Thank you.
Thank you sir for your service, God bless you
I love these stories, these men and women deserve all the attention and all the respect they earned.