D-Day Engineer Built the Bridges to Bring the Fight Forward

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  • Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
  • Woodrow Don Casey served in the U.S. Army during #WorldWarII with the 238th Combat Engineer Battalion. He landed on Utah Beach on June 6, 1944, and continued throughout Europe until the end of the war.
    Special thanks to John Long, Director of Education at the National D-Day Memorial, who conducted this interview, and to Damon Welch of Mowo Media for filming it.
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Комментарии • 71

  • @grayharker6271
    @grayharker6271 4 года назад +55

    I've known Don all my life, went to school with his daughter. I didn't know he was at the D Day invasion until After Saving Private Ryan came out. My Pa told me Don was there. So many of my Fathers friends from work were combat vets from Guadalcanal, Iwo, Italy, France and Belgium. Rarely did they speak of what they did unless they were around other Vets. They were and inspiration for me to join the paratroopers.

    • @ariver7491
      @ariver7491 3 года назад +4

      Is Don still alive???

  • @archiefyfe2020
    @archiefyfe2020 4 года назад +17

    I am British,I love watching your American heroes.Is it little wonder that you have such a great nation with superheroes like this.Its guys like this that put the GREAT into America.

    • @brucecaldwell6701
      @brucecaldwell6701 4 года назад +7

      There were plenty of heroes on the British side as well.

    • @archiefyfe2020
      @archiefyfe2020 4 года назад +3

      Bruce you are so right.No country has a higher number of war heroes than Great Britain.Ive read and watched countless documentary’s through all the wars we,as country have been involved in over many hundreds of years and the heroism of our forces that fills me with pride to be British.

    • @shawnpa
      @shawnpa 3 года назад +2

      My father was in the south Pacific and he said all UK troops, Great Britain, Canada, Australia. NZ, were excellent soldiers.

    • @tubbchiggens2767
      @tubbchiggens2767 3 года назад +1

      Every country had lions for men. There is no denying that. God bless.

  • @konaboss83
    @konaboss83 3 года назад +7

    What a great story teller Thanks for your service Don

  • @dougalbin1022
    @dougalbin1022 5 лет назад +13

    This man is great, 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 sir I thank you for your service. ❤️🇺🇸❤️

  • @TheSoulSoother1337
    @TheSoulSoother1337 4 года назад +8

    My Grandfather was also in the 238th combat engineer battalion. I wish he was still alive so I could show him this!

  • @bensutton290
    @bensutton290 2 года назад +1

    I’m from bournemouth in England where you stayed. 5mins away from Highcliffe hotel. Thank you for sharing your story.

  • @mickymantle3233
    @mickymantle3233 2 года назад +2

    They don't make em like this anymore ! Respect & thanks.

  • @markheller197
    @markheller197 4 года назад +7

    It strikes me how well trained these men were. God bless you sir and thank you for my freedom.

  • @mrdude7749
    @mrdude7749 4 года назад +7

    I could listen to these men all day.. Seems like there was an unwritten code, In which many of them didnt talk about what took place. You knew that they were in the service and you knew that they fought in the war.. That was about as much as they were willing to share for many years.. Thank you guys for giving them a chance to finally let it out and tell their stories ..

  • @j.dunlop8295
    @j.dunlop8295 3 года назад +9

    I had seven uncle's went off to WW2, four were in extreme combat, 2 paratroopers, tailgunner and merchant Marines. None talked about thier war, except the oldest, who was a paratrooper, Italy to Eagels nest VE day, he told his two younger brothers, survival tips, for Korea and Vietnam, nothing more. PTSD This uncle, Olen statistically should not have survived the war, he was a machine Gunner, very high mortality, tailgunner even higher. Suicide jobs! Tips were, on Frontline, you can't say "no" to an order (you can explain, why you won't), and never group up, too big a target.

  • @samiam5557
    @samiam5557 5 лет назад +13

    This man reminds me of "Cotton Hill" of King of the Hill. Thank you Sir!🇺🇸

    • @carterjohnson8230
      @carterjohnson8230 4 года назад

      I’m sure he killed fifty men also jokes aside war is hell

    • @sr420det
      @sr420det 4 года назад +1

      No he doesn't he's like the exact opposite..maybe he looks like him

  • @juliemerritt5144
    @juliemerritt5144 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for your service

  • @nickh9632
    @nickh9632 3 года назад +4

    I’m from Griften NC!! I used to drive by that DuPont every day. Great interview, hope you live long Sir

  • @alethamobley6688
    @alethamobley6688 2 года назад +1

    Thank You for your service SIR!

  • @tamelamcghee1458
    @tamelamcghee1458 4 года назад +3

    The audio was poor, but using head phones solved that problem. I appreciate that the interviewer gave this precious veteran plenty of time and room to talk. Whenever one is in the presence of a veteran, there is something that simply makes you stand up a little straighter. These men and women--including civilians caught in the middle--were tough as nails. Makes me feel sheepishly weak every time. One day, we will have united peace for all

    • @rejuvinatez347
      @rejuvinatez347 3 года назад

      I'm using headphones. Sounds good

    • @vivians9392
      @vivians9392 Год назад +1

      Thanks for explaining audio problem...thought it was my phone!

  • @myronmosley2167
    @myronmosley2167 3 года назад +5

    The volume on all these videos are excruciatingly low.

  • @caveman726
    @caveman726 3 года назад +1

    ThankYou Sir 🇺🇸

  • @st.charlesborromeo9793
    @st.charlesborromeo9793 3 года назад +3

    I love these things. I miss stuff too, but heck, put the speaker to your ear if it’s hard to understand. He’s country. Talks country.

  • @robbiemcc4355
    @robbiemcc4355 3 года назад +1

    Top class.

  • @juliefeasal8878
    @juliefeasal8878 Год назад

    My grandfather served in France. I would give anything to know what he did while he was there as he never spoke of his time to my father or aunt and uncles. He is gone now but i would love to know his story. I loved him with all my heart and miss him every day!

  • @jlo7770
    @jlo7770 4 года назад +10

    Im afraid this country will be destroyed in less time then it was built.. God bless, thank you for your service

  • @oustandingsitter6106
    @oustandingsitter6106 4 года назад +6

    The british accent he keeps doing is priceless.

  • @darrengilbert7438
    @darrengilbert7438 2 года назад

    I grew up and still live in Benson NC about 25 miles from Goldsboro and know many of the places he was in. Also spent some time at Ft. Bragg too.

  • @billystump48
    @billystump48 4 года назад +6

    get your audio right to low what a shame

  • @stuartshenton2665
    @stuartshenton2665 4 года назад

    God bless you sir .thankyou .

  • @jasondavis8372
    @jasondavis8372 Год назад

    He’s funny! I chuckled a few times from his jokes

  • @nproject_org
    @nproject_org 4 года назад

    Great interview. Thanks!!

  • @sr420det
    @sr420det 4 года назад +1

    Good ol Carolina boy 💪 love em

  • @TacoMyrick
    @TacoMyrick 5 лет назад +10

    The content is great but the audio is done so poorly it's difficult to hear. These vets deserve far better presentation.

    • @mowomedia4801
      @mowomedia4801 5 лет назад

      What's wrong with the audio? The veteran is properly mic'd up and sounds clear as any other TV Broadcast. Are you talking about the audio of the person asking the questions?

    • @dmaextraordinaire8205
      @dmaextraordinaire8205 4 года назад +1

      Taco Myrick perhaps a tour equipment? I’m not having any problem hearing them. Additionally I’m just grateful that we have this video to look back on. These men are heroes.

    • @alethamobley6688
      @alethamobley6688 3 года назад

      Use ear phones or a cans to heat

  • @JohnThreeSixteen918
    @JohnThreeSixteen918 4 месяца назад

    "This country...'it can be destroyed in less time that it was built'" ...Wow.

  • @nicholaswoolfenden5254
    @nicholaswoolfenden5254 4 года назад +2

    Volume way too low, bad sound. Nice fella interesting. Pity.

  • @joejoe2928
    @joejoe2928 4 года назад +4

    VETERAN SCOTS GUARDS .....IM IN AWE OF WHAT THOSE VETERANS ACCOMPLISHED UNDER SUCH DIRE CIRCUMSTANCES....😇😶😃😊

  • @boydmason3669
    @boydmason3669 5 лет назад +2

    What a great man!

  • @caveman726
    @caveman726 3 года назад +2

    2 different accents. Carolina & Massachusetts

  • @JohnThreeSixteen918
    @JohnThreeSixteen918 4 месяца назад

    I did not catch all ...Did he say he was a Warrant Officer? Or did he say "I wanted to be an officer"

  • @Earth11111
    @Earth11111 Год назад

    I thought he said 40$ an 1/8 Lmao I was gonna say that’s how much some top shelf is in my city 5 years ago

  • @turtle19dad
    @turtle19dad 3 года назад +2

    Moral of the story... Don't listen to young Lieutenants. They aren't very bright. Thank you Sir.

    • @pissonthe0fighteverybody276
      @pissonthe0fighteverybody276 3 года назад +2

      Still true to this day especially ROTC dipshits. Best officers are NCO’s that went to OCS.

    • @vivians9392
      @vivians9392 Год назад +1

      Bright enough... just not knowledgeable enough...

  • @lowbridgehit
    @lowbridgehit 4 года назад +1

    you put your hand on that 23000 volts and that will be the last time you give an order...

  • @julian_games2245
    @julian_games2245 Год назад

    Amo los estadounidense de la ww2

  • @danielfladmose
    @danielfladmose 5 лет назад +5

    I wish I understood what he says.

    • @ahmoseh3718
      @ahmoseh3718 4 года назад +4

      Put the subtitles (captions) on

    • @51MontyPython
      @51MontyPython 4 года назад

      @@ahmoseh3718 The captions are a joke. They're worthless. Don't believe me? Test it out.

    • @ahmoseh3718
      @ahmoseh3718 4 года назад +1

      @@51MontyPython complain and remain

    • @ariver7491
      @ariver7491 3 года назад +2

      You must not speak English at all. Is pretty understandable English

  • @stevenarnold4433
    @stevenarnold4433 2 года назад

    I can't hear the interview

  • @rejuvinatez347
    @rejuvinatez347 3 года назад +1

    Do seasick pills work?

    • @777poco
      @777poco 3 года назад +1

      yes one saved my life

  • @chandlerguest3930
    @chandlerguest3930 4 года назад +1

    Volume low as hell

    • @normangerring4645
      @normangerring4645 2 года назад

      My volume is fine. In fact I have it turned down a little bit.

  • @AndyJarman
    @AndyJarman Год назад

    Is that how people from North Carolina speak? Quite difficult for non Americans to follow.

  • @danakelly6600
    @danakelly6600 3 года назад +1

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  • @ReyBanYAHUAH
    @ReyBanYAHUAH 3 года назад +1

    Always remember to repent of your sins (sin is transgression of YAHUAH’S LAW: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, & Deuteronomy) And Have Belief On YAHUSHA HAMASHYACH. HE Died and Rose three days later so that you can be forgiven of your sins!
    HE Loves you! Come to HIM!🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

  • @Joelontugs
    @Joelontugs Год назад

    Thank you for your service