Marines Surprise WWII Veteran
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
- Watch as Marines surprise this World War Two veteran.
When Marines arrived in Port Everglades for Fleet Week, the local sheriff informed them that there was a true war hero who lived nearby, and that he had a very particular problem the Marines might be able to help him with.
The man was a Marine aviator who piloted planes in World War Two and had over a hundred combat missions in the Korean War. Captain Robert “Woody” Woodbury needed help with something that may sound small, but that was very important to him. He needed the old and worn American flag he had flying in his front yard replaced.
Captain Woodbury could barely believe it when Marines from the Expeditionary Strike Group brought over a flag that had actually been flown on a US ship that very morning. After saluting the new flag he said that he was “flattered beyond comprehension” and that he was “really red, white, and blue”.
a special moment that Captain Woody will never forget 🥺
UA-cam?
ok
Lol only one like
A real youtube comment with only two likes?
UA-cam?!?!!
There is nothing a young Marine respects more than an old Marine.
Truer words have never been spoken.
Oorah!
Truth!
100%
Cause that old marine is the personification of the addage: "it is smart to fear and respect an old man who participated in a way of life where most practitioners die young"
Ahhh 😢 that's beautiful.... PROUD OF OUR MARINES HOORAH
Your comment is much appreciated. But, Marines say Oorah! SeaBees say Hoorah!
This old Marine was just about to correct her.
BEAUTIFUL, I have the upmost respect for All men and women serving, I salute you all❤
I'm not crying, honest I am not. God bless all who serve to protect us.
Protect us, or protect foreign policy? The marine who wrote American Spartans said that the marines are foreign policy enforcers. The simple fact is armed men are crossing the border now, as they do nothing but what Simon says. How are they protecting you when the border is being overrun? Exactly. Use your brain, not your emotions, and all you will see is simon says order followers. Nobody buys that protecting us shit when our southern border is controlled by cartels, and not the armed forces of the United States of America.
While they follow the orders of a traitor and tyrant against Article 3 Section 3 of the constitution of the United States of America. I'll believe they're protecting we the people when they start lining the border. Until then, they are complicit in Biden's treason. Their first duty is to defend the constitution against all threats, both foreign and domestic. Their second duty is to follow the orders of the president. Well their primary duty is being violated by their second duty. While they play simon says sir yes sir. Then when they get out, they have a 40% chance of being homeless, while the invaders are put up in hotels with your taxes.
I cry everytime I see these, God bless our service men and woman, and veterans.
That is truly beautiful. Thank you for your service.
God bless this veteran, it just brings tears to your eyes. Thankyou to the Marines who brought joy to this veterans life
I don't about anyone else but I truly am so proud of our military not only for the dedication but also for the little things like this that mean so much. God bless.
I met mr.woody prior to him passing away. He was a sweet and kind man with some of the coolest stories I’ve ever heard.
Can't even tell ta how lucky you are to have been able to hear the storys!! I'm so envious!!!! RIP WOODY!!!!
SEMPER FI
R.I.P., Sir ! 🇺🇸 ❤️
Now I'm bummed out.
True American
Old sailors have many stories.
The way he straightens up to salute is pure pride!
p@tattooedunicorn
Pride yes, but there is a specific way persons that have served in armed forces how to salute. It's physically. mental and psychologically drilled into you and becomes automatic. This Marine fell right into the salute as if he never left the service.
My Uncle was a combat infantry Marine and also served a tour in the Korean War. When he passed away, he request a service member of his family to sta d honor guard at his military funeral if there was a family member serving. I was the only family member that was actively serving. At his burial, his 2 brothers, my father and other uncle who had served came to attention and rendered a proper salute as taps was placed. My father served in the Army from 1956-62, his brother served in the army as well from 1966-70 and had served 2 tours in Vietnam,67-69. Over 20 years and both rendered a perfect salute according to the UCMJ. Yes its pride, but it's also becomes part of who you are. Military habits taught are habits for life.
I got a flag in front of my house. Is America perfect no but it's the best we got and I'll fight for it. I'll do awful things to protect my homeland 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@@darrenheadrick3669 30 years later I still correct myself as if my Company Commander back in 1992 was going to slap me into perfect form. I even straighten out my broken pinky bone. Hoo Yah! Nice catch.
@@TYLERNAVYGUY
It's funny, growing up, I'd see my dad and uncles do things that I've never seen other fathers do. Like look at their shoes and the and rub the tops of each shoe on the back of their pants or check the zipper on their pants, then their belt and then the seam if they were wearing a button up shirt. When I asked what they were doing they all said the same thing, "it's a military thing, you wouldn't understand", and I didn't understand. Then when I went in and I started settling in to military life all the things my dad and uncles did when I was a kid and didn't understand, I started to understand. I retired after 20 years in 04. I'm 58 years old and have been out for over 20 years and to this day, I still do most everything I did in the military here in civilian life. And I don't ever think about it until someone that hasn't served asks what I'm doing? And like the Lion King song says, it's the circle of life. My ex-wifes youngest son enlisted in the Air Force after he graduated high school and is pushing 20 years as a computer engineer. I still stay in contact with her and the boys every couple of months and Jamie has told me on more than one occasion that he gets why I did some of the things I did and it didn't make sense to him either when he was young. I smile at that when I think about it.
I hope with all my heart that this comment finds you and all your loved ones safe and in good health.
@@darrenheadrick3669 SHIPMATE. Brother. We did good
Thank all involved for their service. Once a Marine, always a Marine. ❤🇺🇸🌟👍
This is the way to treat our veterans! With honor and respect. This was beautiful❣️🇺🇸
Men like this is the heart and soul of this country
Thank you for your service Mr Woodbury you are truly an AMERICAN HERO 💯♥️And GOD BLESS AMERICA
It's sad to see that kind of patriotism fading in this country....I was part of a funeral detail for over a year rendering honors to service members that have passed. That entire year it was humbling to meet these older veterans and amazing to sit with them and talk and share stories.
A patriotic country is a country at war.
This is special. Thank you Mr. Vetern for your brave service. God bless America
The way he got taller and stood there so proudly, kinda got me good
Yeah his back straightened right up. That’s a good observation.
I noticed that as well. Such a beautiful sight. True heroes. ❤
That flag was a "time machine " for that old Marine. He snapped to a salute like he was a young man. Thank you for your service.
Yep! he perked up! what a legend!
I thought the same thing. I don't care how stooped or infirmed an older Marine is, when he/she salutes, they are as straight as a rod.
That touches the heart, Marines taking care of their own. Thank you gentlemen.
This is what makes American military stronger: compassion for their fellow soldiers. Thank you!!!🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
What a beautiful moment. This is touching as I served with CPT. Woodbury personally. He is a true hero and amazing man. Thank you for all you all do.
When the soldiers came to my father's burial to give him his final salute, I had tears in my eyes. Thank you for everything you do, means so much.
Sorry for your loss.
My grandpa who I didn't know very well died when I was quite young. About 10-12 is how old I was. His army buddies came to the funeral and fired off several shots from M1 Garands. I instantly cowered due to how loud the gunshots were and understood from that point on. The man didn't end up serving overseas but I have massive respect for him nonetheless. Wish I could have talked with him and gotten to know him better.
I’m a Navy veteran and this video brought a few tears to my eyes
Legends you guys are
God bless all who serve to protect us🙏🙏🙏
Thank you for your service sir. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank you for your service 🇺🇸
So was my father. Thank you for your service. My pops was a Bubble Head, '63-'69. I miss him so.
As a veteran, it warms my heart to see this. I salute to everyone involved. Such a simple act of kindness can mean so much. Thank you. ❤❤
Absolutely great memory. Let’s never forget our Veterans. I’m a retired veteran and I still dream I’m in the Army.
Notice how Woody's back and shoulders straighten as he salutes the flag being raised. That Marine just got 30 years younger! awesome to see! Semper Fi Marine!
Semper Fortis
Semper Fidelis
Once a Marine… ALWAYS a Marine!
Kindness In Action are the Best Gifts . When Ya Give from Yur Heart , and askin nothin in return , is One of the Best Gifts Ever . Thank You Sir for Yur Service . God Bless You and Yourn Keepin Y'all Safe always ❤️🙏🙌🇺🇲💯
Regardless how much human rights violated by US military and how many disgusting shit they have done. These shown that only those who really fought for it can really respect the value of a flag
True words. Cheers Cape Town
a special moment that those 3 marines will never forget
This man will never forget this gesture of mutual respect and kindness
To all those veterans, from whichever conflict, out there: THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.
That is a man from a generation that liberated MY country: Nederland! Thank you Sir!!! I have no words for the gratitude I have for you!!! We are FREE thanks to men like this man!!!
Crazy how someone from a different generation and background can pay respects to our veterans but yet we cant
As a Canadian I wish to visit your great country one day. 🇨🇦♥️🇳🇱 Before and always
The best gift he could have.r.i.p.sir.
Just a simple thing that is very important. We need to show our respect for the sacrifice he made. That was the best response from the marines.
My father is a veteran who served with the Marines. I'm thankful that we have these these people protecting us and serving their country. "With liberty and justice for all."
I love how his posture straightened while saluting the flag. Thank you for your courage !
“That flag is emblematic of white racism and it’s clear all of these soldiers are trump supporting nazis “
- liberals In 2022
@@pepironi992 liberal fantasy
Facts, thats ingrained into service members
Outstanding gentleman, thank you for taking care of a fellow devil dog. Semper Fi
Soup or fries
@@orionstar5818 chicken
@@orionstar5818 mashed potatoes
Semper Fi
@@orionstar5818 *cheese*
Amen!!! Thank all of you for serving our country! God bless all of you!!!
Robert “Woody” Woodbury seems amazing. Hope he is doing well.
Edit: Damn, more likes than UA-cam’s comment?
Nice name Tho to be honest
AMERICA F*CK yeah
Before melleinals we use to give each other nick names. God bless him 🙏
@@rudytexas6825 melleinals.... really...
@@rudytexas6825 because nicknames are absolutely extinct now??
I’m British but I still find this very wholesome
Edit: I started a bloody war in the comments
So am I
Ok
*sPoT oF tEa* sorry I just wanted to say it
@@Metokraken Earl grey or Breakfast tea?
@@senorpumba breakfast
Coming from a Veteran family, my mom’s dad was in the Navy, her ex husband was in the Army Desert Storm, my step-uncle’s brother was in the Navy, my step-grandpa was in the USAF. There’s not a day that goes by that I don’t appreciate their service and sacrifice they have made for this country. Them and all the other men and women who have bled and sweated, put their lives on the line for the freedoms, the Constitution, and the Amendments we have today. And to all of you Veterans out there who have served, or are still serving, thank you for your service to this country, and May God Bless you and keep you safe.
That
Is the best blessing this guy could have ever received.He'll remember that the rest of his days of his life that's left.God bless you all
That aviator was honored by those younger marines. Alway Faithful.
SEMPER FI 😊
Once an Marine always an Marine 🇺🇸
This is ABSOLUTELY high class military treatment of a veteran! Love it! Doug
This is heartwarming and this WWII Marine is a hero and he is from the greatest generation and we all owe these Warriors a debt of gratitude for literally saving the world.
Army veteran here, stories like this make me cry tears of happiness no matter how many i watch. There are good people out there showing our veterans we are still thankful of their service.
As long as that applies to them and not the current generation of puppets
@@jamesolelo4406 Whats that even supposed to mean?
@@iron_blyat6815 today's generation going to war are doing it for nothing and don't deserve the same respect for blindly going into pointless wars
@@jamesolelo4406 I understand, but at the same time they too are putting they’re lives on the line. Being forced into this pointless wars but the higher ups. I will never not thank someone for they’re service unless they tell me otherwise.
By the higher ups*
Im not even American. And it still makes me happy.
Get off are server then and go over there
@@davionjones781
1. It’s our
2. The internet isn’t American
3. A majority of internet servers are hosted in India and China
@@davionjones781 What are you even trying to say?
@@bluelyyyy yea nobody owns the internet! nobody shall ever own the internet
@@Dr.KarlowTheOctoling what confuses me, is dude actually got a 👍 on his reply, who's THAT fucking dense now a days, seriously...
Perfect salute and body posture proud old soldier!!!!! Thank you for your service!!!15 years Army
Sir.... I'm south korean.
And we know your service for my country.
Thank you for your service and we remember your sacrifice.
When youre dreams are humble and selfless, youll never be disappointed
When your grammar is non existent, you'll never be disappointed.
@@kleonymos5726 When you can’t tell the difference between grammar and spelling, you shouldn’t give other people crap.
@@richardbenzler346 Spelling is a part of grammar and so is punctuation.
@@kleonymos5726 Nope. Grammar applies to the whole language, while orthography applies only to the written aspect of the language. Grammar is the whole system or structure of a language, comprising its morphology (study of the form of words) and its syntax (the arrangement of words and phrases). Spelling is the act or process of forming words from letters.
But thanks for playing.
*your
While I'm Army, I found this incredibly touching
Yup! Y'all salute the same stars & stripes! 👍🇺🇸
Older marines are something special if you’ve ever meet one they can open your eyes to a whole world of thoughts. Sad to say there aren’t many left even the legends from ww2 have been slowly dying year by year but there accomplished and honored tasks remain immortalized in the pages of history. Thank you to all who have served us with such sacrifice.
Captain Woodbury, Thank you for your distinguished service to our country. God Bless you.
Brought tears to my eyes! We need to do more things like this! Semper Fi Sir!
He and his buddies sacrifice should never be forgotten, true patriot.
There are very few of these people left, we must treat them with the upmost kindness and respect
Love all of our Military and Veterans. Thanks to all of you for your SERVICE.
It's cool to see a young soldier salute next to the old one
Real-life heroes right there.
Thanks to you all for your service and sacrifice.
Show everybody on the news that was ever in the military thank you for your service and dedication to the freedoms of our country
God Bless All Our Veterans both living and passed!
My husband was a proud Marine who served in the P. I. in intelligence on the Midway that is now docked in San Diego permanently. He showed me the seat he sat in to work in the 60s. He had a beautiful Marine Corps funeral and is buried in one of their cemeteries.
Beautiful moment. Thank you for your service to you all young men and Captain Woody.
He deserves the respect. He served his country and did his time so deserves the respect in my eyes
very respectful for one of our WWII veterans. Thank you Sir
Respect to America for a British citizen
He’s in his nineties and he’s still patriotic as hell
Take note woke America.....
As it should be.
That’s What We Need
Of course he is
Did you notice his chest puff out after initiating a salute?
The military never ceases to amaze me.. thanks for helping this hero.
This proves that:
Once a soldier, always a soldier.
Respect for the armies of all countries.
Once a marine, always a marine
What a great way to show gratitude and respect!!!
A simple act, can mean so much to someone who is in need of help. Well done to those men. Well done!
That was awesome ! My Dad was a Police Captain and a Marine. The police dept and Marines were at his wake and funeral. It touched our hearts. He was a 91 yr old proud Marine. Thank you for your service Woody
That’s true patriotism. A lot of people need to learn the meaning and what it is to be an American.
Too many of us have forgotten what it means to be a patriot...
@@patriciaolowney4910 that flag would make some good TP.
What did Jesus say aboit it
@@gaylehiner9511 Christ didn’t have to say anything about it. Don’t be foolish.
W
Wow. Woody is still looking in great fighting shape. 💪I salute you woody
hey man, at least call him mr. woody. give some respect for a war hero.
Unless that means popping out a hip... no.
My Woody salutes you.
Mr. Johnson is on the fence.
If i ever had a conversation with any ww2 soilders I would probably say..
I hope you’re finding some peace and comfort in your life now. I can only imagine the immense sacrifices you made and the unimaginable hardships you endured during the war. I want you to know that I am deeply moved by your bravery and the courage you showed on the battlefield. My heart goes out to you for all the friends and comrades you lost along the way. Their memory lives on through your stories and the freedom you fought for. Please know that your service is honored, and I am incredibly grateful for the sacrifices you made for our country.”❤
Hats off to the sheriff also, RIP Captain.
Damn good work by the marines not very many WWII veterans left and we should respect every veteran there is
Remember, there are WWII veterans out there being treated like shit, all people who live through the war deserves respect.
Maybe because US WW2 soldiers literally had to be told by the brits to not be racist
@@Notorious-APyeah i hope you understand that not all soldiers were racist
That’s So Very Awesome !!! Thank You , You Made His Day !!!
I am an Air Force veteran and have always admired the Marines sense of history and their appreciation for their older retired Marines. Always honoring their service. The Marines do many things right besides shooting straight.
Nothing more satisfying to see new marines respecting old marines.
You can see his pride when he saluted the flag! We need more citizens like him! Semper Fi Marine!
I love seeing the old veteran salute the flag. Breath in. And straighten up his posture. This just shows how much pride he carries with the flag and his country. B (Edit: Keeping the -B- Typo lol, but guys please chill out, I'm just trynna post a nice comment, Tysm for all the likes btw
Same here!
This! 🙌🏽
@Jon Hesson 🤣🤣🤡🤡. There’s plenty of prideless countries you can move to. Do us all a favor 🤡🤡
@Jon Hesson, you obviously have had no opportunity to be a patriot or understand what it entails. Patriotism is a bad thing if done wrong, just like socialism. Some forms of small socialism work if done right and there are many examples of this. But what you told me is you have no experience in this and yet spoke to it. Sounds to me like if critical thinking needs work, you only need look in the mirror. Good luck sir and maybe focus on your own country. 😉
@Jon Hesson Lots of Americans think loyalty to another country is bad. Its similer here in Texas where we can and will fly our flag at the same as the US flag, or not even use the US flag. ( I still feel like if we fully could, we would break away from the other 49) We have Texas pride over American pride. And its kinda why we are hated by the other 49, plus some recent laws that even I am against. Too much religion in the South....
The Greatest Generation for a good reason. God Bless them all for what we have. Never forgotten in my home.
Well done to the Sheriff for getting this started and to the serving Marines for making this Vet a very happy and proud Marine again
Such a class act! Thank you for your service.
Capt. Woodburt must be around 100 years old. Once a Marine, always a Marine. Thank you to these Marines for helping out a brother.😢
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Amazing display of honor and support. Thank you Marines
Can you see grandparents are pure Gold
I swear to god that made gramps really happy... can’t wait to see gramps tell his senior boys what Happened... they gonna be happy for him.
Aw
That's so sweet fr.
Do you understand that "Gramps" is 100 years old? How many Senior friends do you think he has left?
WWII ENDED IN 1945.
@@contactjoy4140 not as many as there used to be 😔
Thank you Marines honoring our Greatest Generation veteran. 🙏
Thank you to all the active duty and veterans in this video! My family has fought in every war since the revolutionary war and I will be forever grateful for every man and woman who has served our country to uphold American values and rights! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
This is the kind of respect ✊🏼 we have to show and share with every single veteran 👏🏽👏🏽🙏🙏
Amen 🇺🇸🦅🙏 Blessings from across the pond, Scotland. 🙏🏴🌺
Agree completly
My veitnam vet brother was abused badly by his own counteynen after he returned state side.
He never got over that
@@lindaarrington9397 respect to your brother ✊🏽
Why would I respect murderers who fight for corporate interests?
@@violetsther3739 Precisely. I have never had nor ever will have any respect for the USA.
You make my heart smile, Thank you for your service m, sir.
Nothing better than respect for a hero .
As he saluted the new flag you see his posture straighten. This is a true soldier.
I think calling these men the greatest generation is quite fitting, particularly airmen, those guys had some serious guts
Yup! It’s the baby boomers that suck :/
@@jose-antonioleon8314 agreed
@@jose-antonioleon8314 why tho?
@@jose-antonioleon8314 Uh- isn’t Woody a boomer technically?
@@ironbackplays7861 no boomers burth dates sre 1945-1964. We was in ww2 so he was part of the Greatest generation.
That is a beautiful story. That really made this Mabs day. You could see the joy and how much this meant to him that you did this for him. He truly was so proud.
Respect the veterans on Veterans Day
RESPECT OUR VETERANS EVERY DAY
Thank you, and thank you all for your service.
I feel like this guy was sort of the inspiration of woods in call of duty
That make a lot of sense
We can only hope
Tbh he kinda looks like him
@@Cosmonaut1947 Yeah woods from bo2
@@The_last_prime ? There's no humor.. I just saw the name and remember bo2
My great grandpa was in the marines in world war 2, he is 96 and still doing great he lives on a farm in eastern Oregon and built and pained a deck last summer. It’s amazing what he is still capable of at his old age.
That really is amazing
@@ehehdudyrgevvevdgderbrhhe5350 Jesus 22 seconds ago
@@anakinskywalker8958 16 minutes ago, damn
@@anakinskywalker8958 Jesus 27 minutes ago
Please tell him how much we appreciate his courage sacrifice and service to our great nation. The greatest generation will never be forgotten and their sacrifices will not go to waste🙏