In the early 80’s when I was active duty Marine, I spent many days sitting and listening to the Pearl Harbor survivors stories. Greatest generation indeed.
Thankyou all of our veterans who served and lost their lives on this horrific day. We will keep the memories of Pearl Harbor alive . My daughter who is 15 didn’t even know about Pearl Harbor. A lot of young people have no idea the history of USA . Thankyou for all our veterans 🇺🇸🇺🇸 special thanks to Joseph L. George, a veteran of Pearl Harbor.
And THAT is the SADDEST part of it for me. Fifteen years old and had no idea of the real history of the United States. It seem to me that some of the most important moments in our history are no longer taught in schools anymore... it's lost.
They say he threw a heaving line 70 feet to those sailors and dead on target on the first try. From what I hear that's pretty hard to do under normal circumstances let alone under intense fire and being shot at by enemy aircraft. He should have received the Medal of Honor.
32a34a -- No, the Bronze Star with a "V" for valor sounds about right. Maybe a Silver Star but not a Navy Cross and certainly not a MOH. Sailors and Marines have very high standards when awarding a medal. Probably why those two branches have such a low percentage of medals issued. Just showing up is not enough to win a valor medal.
@@wilhard45 Yeah, getting a medal or recommendation for valor is not the first thing these servicemen is thinking at first. Rescuing fellow servicemen/civilian or defuse dangerous life threatning situations in combat is. If anybody joining the armed forces or any rescue services (Police, Firefighter or Ambulance services) for the sole purpose of seeking valor, recommendations or medals only. In my opinion have nothing to do there.
I agree with willhard. A Medal of Honor would be something like going above and beyond, even though shot and wounded they still did their job, defied orders to save more life and render aid, just when the battle was thought to be lost the low ranking enlisted soldier took charge and devised a plan that saved the group of soldiers and won the battle. Scenarios like that are where a Medal of Honor might be do. Throwing a rope to some buddies who need help, I just am not seeing the hero, extraordinary, above and beyond in that.
I agree. More historical accounts have got to be brought out and exposed. We need to know more about all wars fought than what we have been traditionally taught.
Aman yes they do need to make a movie about him i was in the navy in 1974 the uss little rock clg 6 fleet thanks you for your service you are a real American hero you have the right to that medal thay should have giving you that medal when you were alive back in 1941 and America need not to forget pearl harbor American lost a lots of heros on that day and that war and the other wars god bless all of our veterans m & w
Thank you for your service.......it seems so hollow when you think of the service men and women that have sacrificed their lives for this country!! ....
Two of my relatives, uncle Kenneth Cooke (20) Hickham Field & great uncle Edward Gaudet (37), USS Tennessee, were Pearl Harbor Survivors! Ken (Pvt.) was in the base hospital that day & Ed was a Navy Chief at 7:00 a.m. Mass on Ford Island, who went on to become a Lieut. in a 30 year career! The"Tennessee" was moored alongside the "Arizona" & suffered damage from the explosion! Having been to Pearl Harbor myself & meeting survivors, I salute all of them!
RIP Donald Stratton! My late Father-in-law was a BM2 on the USS Nevada at Pearl Harbor. He now rests at the Fort Sam Houston National Cematary in San Antonio. RIP, BMC Frank B. Coy!
Just recently saw were a black sailor was aboard that same ship an became a hero himself by manning a machine gun an saving the lives of some of his mates...took him until last year to receive recognition same as this guy...i can understand the prejudice of the armed forces towards black men an them taken so long to receive his medal of honor i believe...but so glad to see that both these men have been honored
Also Dorie Miller will have an American aircraft carrier named after him. The only citizen to hold this honor; all other carriers are named after presidents.
What a story. In such turbulent times, let's all reflect and celebrate such a great hero. Please don't ruin this story with hate. Thank you to such courageous men who died for my freedom. Without your bravery, we may not have gotten to enjoy watching this right now.
Better late than never I guess. To all veterans watching this one. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. At all cost sir🇺🇸 I do not have a folded flag emoji.
Awesome story! God had His hand in this and praise Jesus that Joe's legacy was able to be told. I am so glad for his daughter's perseverance and Joe received the recognition he so rightfully deserved...
SO MANY HEROS WE DONT KNOW ABOUT... GLAD TO KNOW OF SOME... ALL OUR MILITARY ARE VERY PRECIOUS, ... THANKS TO EACH AND EVERYONE. JUST WILLING TO PUT YOUR LIFE ON THE LINE MAKES YOU A HERO IN MY BOOK. My family from WWI to present : US Navy, WWI, II, Vietnam, US Air Force, US Army, US Army National Guard. WWI, WWII, Vietnam, ... Afghanistan. I worked as a nurse in a VA Hospital with mostly WWI and WWII Vets...
Their were so many heroes that day and many will never be immortalized. I am thankful for the ones that are but it is painful to know it has been over 80 years and they will never know that that they were American heroes. They were just happy to of saved some shipmates !lives being a hero was not on their minds !! In my early days in the Navy I served with a couple Pearl Harbor survivors and that day took a tole on them for the rest of their lives!!! I have never seen a movie of Pearl Harbor that really showed the heroes that day.
Ive been on the arizona memorial in 1983 it was surreal and awe inspiring my surname is davis as i remember there was about 10 with the name davis who were killed ✌️✌️
She was so correct God put Joe on that ship for the purpose of saving these brave men, may every american understand just how important these men and women of the greatest genaration really are. And that includes my farther. From a VietNam veteran, God bless the USA and what we stand for.
My grandfather was at pearl harbor as merchant Marine. He said he pulled out hundreds of men out of the water. He hated Japanese. He was a unsung hero like many merchant marines that infamous day.
what a wonderful story. Thank you for the story. and many thanks to the Braves man who saved the lives of all these other men. but would you please stop with the god comments. God was not involved in any of this action. If he was why did he allow the enemy attack in the first place? God was not the one who displayed Valor. God was not the one who did any action whatsoever that day. The credit goes to the man who acted and only the man who acted.
I am happy he was identified and honored with the appropriate medal. I thank General Mattis and President Trump for getting it done. Our sailors, Marines, soldiers, airmen and, yes, our Coasties as well are what keep our freedoms for all of us.
In the early 80’s when I was active duty Marine, I spent many days sitting and listening to the Pearl Harbor survivors stories. Greatest generation indeed.
Thanks for your service
RIP Sailor. Thank you for your service.
11B 1985-2009 11Z Retired US Army.
Thank you, sir, for your service. May you and your family always be blessed.
People forget quickly the price of Liberty and Freedom
That is why we must guard against would be dictators/
Especially the Woke. I hate those that step and disgrace the flag.
He saved lives from the burning Arizona. He's a true guardian angel for the few survivors on that doomed ship. God bless him. RIP Joseph L. George.
Wow! Way to go! It seems way too long, but it's never too late to recognize these exceptional sailors and make their story real.
Thankyou all of our veterans who served and lost their lives on this horrific day. We will keep the memories of Pearl Harbor alive . My daughter who is 15 didn’t even know about Pearl Harbor. A lot of young people have no idea the history of USA . Thankyou for all our veterans 🇺🇸🇺🇸 special thanks to Joseph L. George, a veteran of Pearl Harbor.
And THAT is the SADDEST part of it for me. Fifteen years old and had no idea of the real history of the United States. It seem to me that some of the most important moments in our history are no longer taught in schools anymore... it's lost.
This sailor deserves a medal!
They say he threw a heaving line 70 feet to those sailors and dead on target on the first try. From what I hear
that's pretty hard to do under normal circumstances let alone under intense fire and being shot at by enemy
aircraft. He should have received the Medal of Honor.
32a34a -- No, the Bronze Star with a "V" for valor sounds about right. Maybe a Silver Star but not a Navy Cross and certainly not a MOH. Sailors and Marines have very high standards when awarding a medal. Probably why those two branches have such a low percentage of medals issued. Just showing up is not enough to win a valor medal.
@@wilhard45 Yeah, getting a medal or recommendation for valor is not the first thing these servicemen is thinking at first. Rescuing fellow servicemen/civilian or defuse dangerous life threatning situations in combat is.
If anybody joining the armed forces or any rescue services (Police, Firefighter or Ambulance services) for the sole purpose of seeking valor, recommendations or medals only. In my opinion have nothing to do there.
I agree with willhard. A Medal of Honor would be something like going above and beyond, even though shot and wounded they still did their job, defied orders to save more life and render aid, just when the battle was thought to be lost the low ranking enlisted soldier took charge and devised a plan that saved the group of soldiers and won the battle. Scenarios like that are where a Medal of Honor might be do. Throwing a rope to some buddies who need help, I just am not seeing the hero, extraordinary, above and beyond in that.
I appreciate his actions and all those who have served this great country...Thank you for your service and sacrifices.
RIP shipmate. You are missed and NOW you can never be forgotten!
This needs a movie to be made.
It would prob make me cry. But I agree.
I agree. More historical accounts have got to be brought out and exposed. We need to know more about all wars fought than what we have been traditionally taught.
I think there's a small part in the latest movie Midway about this, not perfectly accurate but I recognise the similarities after watching this clip.
Aman yes they do need to make a movie about him i was in the navy in 1974 the uss little rock clg 6 fleet thanks you for your service you are a real American hero you have the right to that medal thay should have giving you that medal when you were alive back in 1941 and America need not to forget pearl harbor American lost a lots of heros on that day and that war and the other wars god bless all of our veterans m & w
Thank you for your service.......it seems so hollow when you think of the service men and women that have sacrificed their lives for this country!! ....
your love and devotion keeps your father alive. A great man and so humble!
Two of my relatives, uncle Kenneth Cooke (20) Hickham Field & great uncle
Edward Gaudet (37), USS Tennessee, were Pearl Harbor Survivors! Ken (Pvt.)
was in the base hospital that day & Ed was a Navy Chief at 7:00 a.m. Mass on
Ford Island, who went on to become a Lieut. in a 30 year career! The"Tennessee"
was moored alongside the "Arizona" & suffered damage from the explosion!
Having been to Pearl Harbor myself & meeting survivors, I salute all of them!
Such a great story!!! Thanks for sharing!
When you put your name on the line, you put your life on the line.
Excellent story, extreme gratitude for Mr. George's service and heroism. Much thanks to his family for sharing.🇺🇸
Congratulations to this sailor
Wow! RIP JOE! Thank you for keeping us safe! A REAL HERO FINALLY RECOGNIZED!
There are thousands of unknown hero's from the wars we have had. Many who didn't want to be known for various reasons.
RIP Donald Stratton! My late Father-in-law was a BM2 on the USS Nevada at Pearl Harbor.
He now rests at the Fort Sam Houston National Cematary in San Antonio. RIP, BMC Frank B. Coy!
Better had President Biden gave metal than President bone spurs!
Just recently saw were a black sailor was aboard that same ship an became a hero himself by manning a machine gun an saving the lives of some of his mates...took him until last year to receive recognition same as this guy...i can understand the prejudice of the armed forces towards black men an them taken so long to receive his medal of honor i believe...but so glad to see that both these men have been honored
Doris (Dorie) Miller is whom you refer to. Another American hero! R.I.P.
Also Dorie Miller will have an American aircraft carrier named after him. The only citizen to hold this honor; all other carriers are named after presidents.
What a story. In such turbulent times, let's all reflect and celebrate such a great hero. Please don't ruin this story with hate. Thank you to such courageous men who died for my freedom. Without your bravery, we may not have gotten to enjoy watching this right now.
God bless these hero’s
Heroes do. Thank you.
Wow what a story!! A real life lifeline
Everyone who fought there was a hero no matter what especially for a suprised attack
Well Done, Chief! BM2(FMF) USN
Better late than never I guess. To all veterans watching this one. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. At all cost sir🇺🇸 I do not have a folded flag emoji.
Many heroes not recognized during all wars, who die saving fellow soldiers for our country, only god knows
A HERO
Thank you for your service 👍 George
Awesome story! God had His hand in this and praise Jesus that Joe's legacy was able to be told. I am so glad for his daughter's perseverance and Joe received the recognition he so rightfully deserved...
SO MANY HEROS WE DONT KNOW ABOUT... GLAD TO KNOW OF SOME... ALL OUR MILITARY ARE VERY PRECIOUS, ... THANKS TO EACH AND EVERYONE. JUST WILLING TO PUT YOUR LIFE ON THE LINE MAKES YOU A HERO IN MY BOOK. My family from WWI to present : US Navy, WWI, II, Vietnam, US Air Force, US Army, US Army National Guard. WWI, WWII, Vietnam, ... Afghanistan. I worked as a nurse in a VA Hospital with mostly WWI and WWII Vets...
We must never forget the heroic men and women of our military during Pearl Harbor and everyday.
God bless this sailor. God saw what he did, and he is with him in heaven for eternity! R.I.P. Sir. 🥲👍🇺🇸
Their were so many heroes that day and many will never be immortalized. I am thankful for the ones that are but it is painful to know it has been over 80 years and they will never know that that they were American heroes. They were just happy to of saved some shipmates !lives being a hero was not on their minds !! In my early days in the Navy I served with a couple Pearl Harbor survivors and that day took a tole on them for the rest of their lives!!! I have never seen a movie of Pearl Harbor that really showed the heroes that day.
Ive been on the arizona memorial in 1983 it was surreal and awe inspiring my surname is davis as i remember there was about 10 with the name davis who were killed ✌️✌️
She was so correct God put Joe on that ship for the purpose of saving these brave men, may every american understand just how important these men and women of the greatest genaration really are. And that includes my farther. From a VietNam veteran, God bless the USA and what we stand for.
AMEN!😊
Emotional 😭 Amen 🙏🏻.
long time coming....Joe George a GREAT man
Awesome!
My grandfather was at pearl harbor as merchant Marine. He said he pulled out hundreds of men out of the water. He hated Japanese. He was a unsung hero like many merchant marines that infamous day.
Beautiful story, thank you for your service. Rest in paradise.
God bless Sailor
Join the navy and feel a man
Freedom has a flavor that the sheltered will never know.
Excellent vdo!
god bless and rip Joe George
To this day, the Arizona and most of her personnel lie at the bottom of the harbor as a memorial to the war.
His daughter is older than his father.
James vickers cuba gooding jnr. Portrayed him in the film pearll Harbour
❤️
what a wonderful story. Thank you for the story. and many thanks to the Braves man who saved the lives of all these other men.
but would you please stop with the god comments. God was not involved in any of this action. If he was why did he allow the enemy attack in the first place? God was not the one who displayed Valor. God was not the one who did any action whatsoever that day. The credit goes to the man who acted and only the man who acted.
Great story until Cadet Bonespurs had to stick his nose in it.
Her voice sounded like Carrie Fisher a bit at the start of the video
Yung Lolo Ng Lolo ko naging bayani Ng pearl harbor pinabagsak Niya tatlo eroplano kaso Yung Isa bumagsak sa kanya 😭
I wish I could say we were related. But I don't think so.
I am happy he was identified and honored with the appropriate medal. I thank General Mattis and President Trump for getting it done. Our sailors, Marines, soldiers, airmen and, yes, our Coasties as well are what keep our freedoms for all of us.
I love how quick that old lady turns on the water works and then turned it right back off lol
ken turpin - Have you ever heard of video editing?
JAKESTAR105 nope what’s that who eats a video
😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😂😅
This is against the black guy then?
BS
Shilonious Monk you are a very sour person,also adickhead!!
Shilonious Monk stfu troll