Take five minutes to watch this video interview —
Listen carefully to what he says and how he says it.
You won’t regret a second of it.
Listen carefully to what he says and how he says it.
You won’t regret a second of it.
Ask yourself, how many of the few surviving WWII veterans
kept themselves and their uniform in such good condition for
over 70 years and can still proudly wear it?
kept themselves and their uniform in such good condition for
over 70 years and can still proudly wear it?
Notice his superb delivery, no teleprompter, no script —
just a 91-year-old fighter pilot representing the greatest generation
at home and abroad who won WWII.
just a 91-year-old fighter pilot representing the greatest generation
at home and abroad who won WWII.
He has some surprises and a great take on the philosophy of life.
Enjoy!
h/t JP
There was a small corner of the library at school that had World War 2 books. I read everything I could. I idolized those men. I still do. Thank you for posting this video. I don’t usually choke up before breakfast. What a man… an honourable man.
Both of my Grandfather’s fought in WWII.
Grandpa Eli was most proud of the fact that after they “Kick the shit out of the Nazis” (his words) that they turned around and stared down the Russians in Berlin.
A great example of why they are called the greatest generation. A different caliber of men than those of today. They went to war to win.
Very powerful and inspirational video!
A true Patriot! Astute, articulate, proud of his service to his country. An American hero. Hoorah!!!
Many thanks for that link. Another amazing veteran to admire.
My father flew a B-24 in WW2 and was a fairly meticulous person. His uniform was still in perfect condition. So much so that the 8th AF museum in England has it on display after he donated it.
I need to go there someday.
It will be a tragic day when they are all gone. Thanks for posting this, JL.
Salute.
What a wonderful video.
He reminds me a lot of all the WWII vets I meet and work with on the Iowa.
They truly are The Greatest Generation.
All- Thanks! Posting from HNL waiting on a ride home.
Posted from my iPhone.
An amazing man and story.
He looks and sounds like he could still get in a cockpit and give a good account of himself.
+1 to WSF – My thoughts exactly while watching the video.
Yet another example of why they are the greatest.
God speed, my friend. May the miles speed beneath your feet, and may arrive safely.
This is why God gave us video.
Rick- That it is.
WSF/HT- I have no doubt he could!
Rev- Thanks!
Ed- Yep!!!
My Dad could still fit in his WWII uniform. He gave it to my husband, who treasures it, as he does the uniforms of the men in his family going back several lifetimes and wars.