Strangers give WWII veteran a final farewell

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  • Опубликовано: 18 сен 2024
  • A crowd of strangers honored Eugene Dednam, an Army veteran whose service was all but forgotten when he died. He was an only child who never married and had no immediate family. So the local veteran services office pieced together his life to help give him a proper sendoff. Nikki Battiste shares more.
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Комментарии • 118

  • @timothyroatenberry1274
    @timothyroatenberry1274 2 года назад +96

    Its sad to loose one of these ww2 vets !they are the greatest generation in history ! Thank you sir ! The battle is over here ! Rest in peace !

  • @janettamcgee8124
    @janettamcgee8124 2 года назад +45

    I'm so glad that he had his neighbor in his life at the end. Rest in peace, sir.

  • @A.Rose.G
    @A.Rose.G 2 года назад +67

    Seems like very nice, respectful people to do this for a good man with good advice.

  • @nursemedic17
    @nursemedic17 2 года назад +32

    This was the best GOOD cry I've had in 2 years.....my Grandpa also was a WWII vet, there are MANY reasons they are the Greatest Generation! RIP SIR, RIP.

    • @marygoff3332
      @marygoff3332 2 года назад

      Such a strong and mature group of people, these WWII vets and their families.

  • @catemitten5857
    @catemitten5857 2 года назад +47

    Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

  • @edwardd.taormina1509
    @edwardd.taormina1509 2 года назад +11

    We will never know how many who served in WWII made it home thanks to Mr. Eugene Dednam an extraordinary man.
    Thank you Mr. Hicks for being his friend.

  • @leeolmeda3595
    @leeolmeda3595 2 года назад +15

    Sir Eugene. Thank you for your service.

  • @HawthorneHillNaturePreserve
    @HawthorneHillNaturePreserve 2 года назад +14

    R.I.P. There are still decent people in this world. The Greatest Generation!

  • @davidhouse8991
    @davidhouse8991 2 года назад +39

    Thank you for your service rest in peace you are one of many that is the reason we have our freedom today and I appreciate that so much

  • @mimIsra1
    @mimIsra1 2 года назад +50

    Imagine fighting for a country who hates you. May he rest in loving peace 😇

    • @nursemedic17
      @nursemedic17 2 года назад +3

      @Mim Greatest Generation 😀

    • @gizzyguzzi
      @gizzyguzzi 2 года назад +6

      Don't believe that bullcrap

    • @mimIsra1
      @mimIsra1 2 года назад +4

      @@k.f.3390 Thank goodness for people like him who tried to pave the way for his future fellow citizens. I admire, appreciate, and love the resilience of people like that ❤

    • @mimIsra1
      @mimIsra1 2 года назад

      @@nursemedic17 I agree 👍

    • @rvnna
      @rvnna 2 года назад +2

      @@gizzyguzzi Unfortunately the FBI.Gov’s statistics upon race show that is not bullcrap.

  • @berthabridges3483
    @berthabridges3483 2 года назад +12

    Thank you for covering his story. He reminds me of my Father who was also quiet and kind, but proud of his service to his beloved country. They weren't bitter or angry. Even though they returned to a segregated society. They are the unsung heroes. May he rest in peace. Maybe, he'll see my father in heaven who passed at 92 yrs. old 12 year's ago. So happy they are finally getting the recognition they deserve. Bless you all! ✨️

  • @corinneanderson1273
    @corinneanderson1273 2 года назад +16

    RIP, thank you for your service to our country. Glad you had people to honor you.

  • @rebeccarockchik6704
    @rebeccarockchik6704 2 года назад +5

    Thank you sir! RIP 🙏 ❤

  • @STRATLOB
    @STRATLOB 2 года назад +2

    Respect

  • @mindovermatter1462
    @mindovermatter1462 2 года назад +7

    ✊🏾 blessings.

  • @ourfatherswar3464
    @ourfatherswar3464 2 года назад +2

    Rest easy brother, my grandfather was 97 when he passed and him aswell out lived almost all his relatives 3-4 years later my grandmother passed when she was 97 as well they both lived great life’s God is good.

  • @Crazy-pl1lo
    @Crazy-pl1lo 2 года назад +4

    THANK YOU SIR FOR EVERYTHING YOU DID FOR THIS COUNTRY!

  • @mfnm000
    @mfnm000 2 года назад +3

    Bless them all.

  • @SunshineInCA14
    @SunshineInCA14 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for your service sir. God speed. 🙏🏼❤💙

  • @noela7650
    @noela7650 2 года назад +14

    True heros when there was more than war in there intentions when joining the service was to bring freedom to people who had none

    • @girlfromthebronxbywayofelb7288
      @girlfromthebronxbywayofelb7288 2 года назад +1

      In some reading I did I tripped over something called the "double v". Many Americans in the 1940s were hoping for a double victory against racism and fascism .

  • @charleswilliams8248
    @charleswilliams8248 2 года назад +1

    This was so awesome and moving! Thanks to all Americans that showed honor and respect to a well deserved American 🇺🇸 hero.

  • @deniseedwards3582
    @deniseedwards3582 2 года назад +8

    God Bless ALL That Honored OUR Protector That Stood on the Battlefield To KEEP US ALL SAFE! And Those That Are STILL! STANDING May The Lord Most High Continue Blessings You ALL

  • @keithmauney1033
    @keithmauney1033 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for your service sir from a grateful nation.

  • @deborahpensa5211
    @deborahpensa5211 2 года назад +1

    They did a wonderful thing for one of our Heroes. Rest In Peace Sir. Thank you for your service.

  • @sheilawalsh8397
    @sheilawalsh8397 2 года назад +1

    Thank you Eugene for your service to our country you're all great men
    and your all great Patriots
    God bless you ✝️
    rest in peace Eugene
    a ship a street corner a highway or a bridge should be named after you
    all of you should never be forgotten ever ❤️

  • @zarc0n
    @zarc0n 2 года назад +4

    I'm sitting here, just crying.. much respect to a fallen hero 🙏🏼

  • @BillyAlabama
    @BillyAlabama 2 года назад +1

    What a touching story.

  • @charlottehanna790
    @charlottehanna790 2 года назад

    Thank you Everyone for your kind heart.

  • @anitasnider8494
    @anitasnider8494 2 года назад

    Thank you for your service and sacrifice sir.

  • @ericmares8036
    @ericmares8036 2 года назад +1

    ❤ The least I can do is watch this video. RIP, troop!

  • @nothing1080p
    @nothing1080p 2 года назад +7

    Thank you so much Mr. Eugene for your service your sacrifice will never be forgotten.🙏❤️🤍💙🇺🇸🎺🎷

  • @2-old-Forthischet
    @2-old-Forthischet 2 года назад

    The greatest generation of our country. Without them, we would be a whole different country. Thank you sir!

  • @Bob-cj6zm
    @Bob-cj6zm 2 года назад

    Thank you, Eugene💜

  • @Fayem718
    @Fayem718 2 года назад

    Rest easy Mr. Dednam.

  • @susangreen8820
    @susangreen8820 2 года назад

    Thank you for your service Sir Fly High .

  • @chrisfreeman78
    @chrisfreeman78 2 года назад

    what a hero !!!!!

  • @KYLOWW
    @KYLOWW 2 года назад

    This was nice to see it just made my morning that much more meaningful to start out the week. 🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @conqueringlion420
    @conqueringlion420 2 года назад

    Thank you for your service sir✊🏼🇺🇲

  • @VixenVolva
    @VixenVolva 2 года назад +2

    This is what community is supposed to be about. May the gods bless him and welcome him home to his rightful place in Valhalla!

  • @sanandakumara3746
    @sanandakumara3746 2 года назад

    great man great life great thanks ❤❤❤

  • @larryburton9369
    @larryburton9369 9 месяцев назад

    To this man rest in peace thank you for your service God Bless 🙏 to you ❤

  • @kzziggy
    @kzziggy 2 года назад

    He had an awesome name

  • @184876ela
    @184876ela 2 года назад +2

    REST EASY SIR

  • @wehausenphx3575
    @wehausenphx3575 2 года назад

    Thank u for your service and 🙏 RIP

  • @josefinaguerra7836
    @josefinaguerra7836 2 года назад

    loots of Respect for his Neigbor 💝 RIP 🌹👨🏽‍🚀🌹

  • @jackgarrison8497
    @jackgarrison8497 2 года назад +4

    Aww how sweet

  • @christinemeleg4535
    @christinemeleg4535 2 года назад

    Rise in Glory dear hero!

  • @kenjimallone2191
    @kenjimallone2191 2 года назад +6

    "A Segregated Military Unit?"
    This is why I am for CRT being taught in schools.

  • @robinafrica3456
    @robinafrica3456 2 года назад +1

    Awesome story!!🗣🙏🏿❤️

  • @Gus-op5ff
    @Gus-op5ff 2 года назад

    Amazing

  • @rojo01ful
    @rojo01ful 2 года назад +2

    Bravo Zulu my brother in arms. We now have the watch. Fair winds and following seas.

  • @pavelkostar5202
    @pavelkostar5202 2 года назад

    Much deserved RIP

  • @j.l.5935
    @j.l.5935 2 года назад

    Bless Eugene 💯 yrs old & bless army service 🪖📯🙏, sorry no family & relatives, he never complained, peace 🕊️

  • @randomguy6974
    @randomguy6974 2 года назад

    Rest In Peace bro

  • @FireypepperCP
    @FireypepperCP 2 года назад

    So glad he was able to get his much deserved farewell

  • @joeysarmiento1925
    @joeysarmiento1925 2 года назад

    Thank you for sharing this story. My uncle is an Annapolis graduate and served during WWII in the Philippines. He rescued a Japanese soldier where he and his wife treated his wounds. I think they are now in heaven smoking KOOL cigarettes and drinking coffee while listening 🎧 to jazz music 🎶 too.

  • @alicemcfadden4100
    @alicemcfadden4100 2 года назад +1

    Rest in peace 🕊️ 🕊️ 🕊️

  • @vickialway6433
    @vickialway6433 2 года назад

    Thank You Sir. May you rest in peace. You are not alone anymore Sir, you are with your family. 🙏💖🙏

  • @marieblaha6263
    @marieblaha6263 2 года назад

    God bless you sir thank you for your service. Happy birthday 🎂

  • @brokenenglish123
    @brokenenglish123 2 года назад

    What a Sad story..no family left..😪😪

  • @roachesratsrepellentpack.9304
    @roachesratsrepellentpack.9304 2 года назад

    God bless you Warrior!!!!!!!! B1

  • @KarriemPerry
    @KarriemPerry 2 года назад

    Rest in Peace.

  • @richardwarnock2789
    @richardwarnock2789 2 года назад +1

    God Bless 🙌 🙏

  • @chaseeisha4108
    @chaseeisha4108 2 года назад

    MAY HE REST IN PEACE.

  • @nievaconsing3344
    @nievaconsing3344 2 года назад

    May he rest in peace ~ well deserved, as he did his part to keep the peace in the world.

  • @lilsisasu
    @lilsisasu 2 года назад

    As the daughter of two veterans and granddaughter of several WWII veterans, one of whom was a POW in Germany, thank you for your service, sir! You will not be forgotten. 🫡

  • @craigcolbert9503
    @craigcolbert9503 2 года назад

    Rest Easy Soldier 🕊🇺🇸⭐️🌟💫🌹💐🙏🏿🌞

  • @smallchange5946
    @smallchange5946 2 года назад +1

    RIP in Valhalla, Soldier.

  • @googleme7754
    @googleme7754 2 года назад +3

    Rest lovely Soldier. We cannot say "thank you" enough for serving in a segregated army for a sadistic government.

  • @weirdo24-7
    @weirdo24-7 2 года назад +2

    Surprised no one talks about the segregation and the unfair treatment black people received in the military during that time as well as after they came home.
    Thank you for serving our ungrateful and racist country. Most of us honor your service by treating minorities who served as equals. God bless and let's keep speaking truth.

  • @darrylthompson6123
    @darrylthompson6123 2 года назад

    This man. This black man. Was a warrior. There's so much history that we know nothing about because of racism is ridiculous. 6 different campaigns he actually fought in. He was truly blessed to through that. Thank you for efforts, and my freedom and liberty that I so freely enjoy. RIP much respect to you Sir.💪

    • @mwan245
      @mwan245 2 года назад

      This man, just say that, it's obviously he's black

  • @michaelwilliamson3722
    @michaelwilliamson3722 2 года назад

    God speed 🙏

  • @kiefermomcm-c3856
    @kiefermomcm-c3856 2 года назад

    🙏🙏🙏

  • @jesterflight8593
    @jesterflight8593 2 года назад

    He’s America’s true war hero.

  • @sitazonou5296
    @sitazonou5296 2 года назад

    😭😭😭😭🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @davidchristensen6908
    @davidchristensen6908 2 года назад

    Not enough comments here. Common this man served in the segregated USA army. He served in 6 champagnes and D-Day. I will stand for this man any day

  • @sanghmingi2600
    @sanghmingi2600 2 года назад

    Rest in peace 🙏🏼🙏🏼🇱🇷

  • @ACM1PT1899
    @ACM1PT1899 2 года назад

    Rest easy brother! Until Valhalla.

  • @FAMILYGUYCLIPS751
    @FAMILYGUYCLIPS751 2 года назад

    Rip

  • @kisha4040
    @kisha4040 2 года назад

    He did have surviving relatives who found out about his death

  • @bxthorn3100
    @bxthorn3100 2 года назад

    APTTMH

  • @rebeccamalone7235
    @rebeccamalone7235 2 года назад

    Rest in peace sir God and Jesus is watching over you now The greatest generation thank you for serving our country in though terrible times.🙏

  • @12villages
    @12villages 2 года назад

    some men dont like the honour. they dont do it for any medals. they do their duty and prefer to fade away without any hint to avoid any inconveniences to others.

  • @osmanisildak2448
    @osmanisildak2448 2 года назад +1

    Where were they when he was alive?

    • @mwan245
      @mwan245 2 года назад

      He kept to himself

  • @abrakadabrah3031
    @abrakadabrah3031 2 года назад

    💞💞🎖️🎖️🎖️💞💞

  • @seangregorygurley8429
    @seangregorygurley8429 2 года назад

    🕊️✝️🕊️🇺🇸

  • @thetruth9775
    @thetruth9775 2 года назад

    I wonder how many WWII vets ares still around? Fewer and fewer every day.

  • @cmaurice9133
    @cmaurice9133 2 года назад

    Why can't all races do like the military and come together as Americans. Rip sir

  • @anandguruji83
    @anandguruji83 2 года назад +4

    NORAH O’DONNELL IN WHITE BUSINESS DRESS (3)

    • @anandguruji83
      @anandguruji83 2 года назад +1

      NORAH O’DONNELL IN WHITE BUSINESS DRESS (3)

  • @ud5tira
    @ud5tira 2 года назад

    How about Vietnam Vets ???

  • @jakciejannsen6821
    @jakciejannsen6821 2 года назад +1

    Heor

    • @kenjimallone2191
      @kenjimallone2191 2 года назад

      'Hero'. Now deleted the typo and re-comment.

  • @CodeRed1991
    @CodeRed1991 2 года назад

    This is typical

  • @darrylsmith5148
    @darrylsmith5148 2 года назад

    Your a soldier with God not buddy.