WWII PURPLE HEART - RETURNED HOME AFTER 77 YEARS

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  • Опубліковано 30 жов 2024

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  • @leegill7837
    @leegill7837 Рік тому +80

    I cant stop watching and crying. My dad is named after George. To see my family honored. I just have no words. This was the most beautiful thing i think I have ever witnessed. Thank you all. ❤❤❤❤

    • @XxBloggs
      @XxBloggs Рік тому +3

      If you’re thinking about honourable men, I’d suggest you rethink your support for the most dishonourable man in America, Trump.

    • @mikehiggins946
      @mikehiggins946 Рік тому +8

      @@XxBloggs get some help.

    • @MrWheely1
      @MrWheely1 Рік тому

      bring george a visit @ margraten... and meet the people that cleans his grave 🫶🫶

  • @georgegill8828
    @georgegill8828 Рік тому +42

    This a documentary about my Uncle George that was killed in WWII. Until these young men from the Netherlands and the families that take care of their graves, we didn’t know any medals or documents even existed. A special thanks to all involved… great job by everyone….

    • @nicolad8822
      @nicolad8822 9 місяців тому +1

      It looks like George was married? Do you think the items had been kept by his wife and they were disposed of when she died?

    • @leegill7837
      @leegill7837 7 місяців тому

      That is one theory we expected

    • @vögel_und_kröten
      @vögel_und_kröten 6 місяців тому

      You are both related then

  • @breakinganddecorating8108
    @breakinganddecorating8108 Рік тому +5

    Thank you. That means a lot to my grandmother's family.

  • @BoosDad-dc8vx
    @BoosDad-dc8vx 11 місяців тому +1

    What a blessing this act of kindness was, as well as the family caring for his resting place. So special. George was killed the day my parents were married.

  • @davidwillis4839
    @davidwillis4839 Рік тому +12

    Thank you and thanks to those who made this very special reunion possible. I have visited that cemetery and a was stationed not far away. The care provided by the Dutch families is greatly appreciated. A friends grandfather is buried there. An ARMY colleague and German friend visit his grave and pay their heartfelt respects. Freedom is special. 🇳🇱 🇺🇸

  • @jimmillward3505
    @jimmillward3505 Рік тому +2

    well this had me in tears. God bless this young man who gave his life in the service of his country, and God bless his family.

  • @maverick4177
    @maverick4177 Рік тому +8

    A truly honourable thing to do, and a reminder, that medals are earned, not bought.
    👏🏻 RIP George

  • @johnsimms4501
    @johnsimms4501 Рік тому +4

    Thank you for bringing us this story. Excellent job.

  • @KevinSmith-yh6tl
    @KevinSmith-yh6tl Рік тому +6

    EveryoneI involved with this channel are fantastic people of the 1st order.
    God Bless You All.

  • @krank8385
    @krank8385 Рік тому +6

    I collect WW1-2 medals that are sold on ebay, one day i saw some English medals for sale and one of them was the Military Medal which is for bravery, the medals were lined up in the wrong order and there was a photo of a sergeant in uniform as well, and what a proud tough man he looked,
    The lady selling them said it was her grandfathers medals and she wanted to sell them, i asked did she know what those medals represent and what he had to do to be awarded them. of course she didn't so i told her to do some research on her grandfather and see what he had done and i told her how to do it, and if she still wanted to sell them i would buy them. she got back to me and thanked me from the bottom of her heart she had no idea he was a hero who ran into no mans land twice during a battle risking his life to save two of his mates that were wounded and calling for help, she said they will remain in the family and take pride of place framed on the wall.
    That's how medals get lost from families and should remain in the family for ever with the story attached to them being passed down to the children

    • @leegill7837
      @leegill7837 7 місяців тому +1

      Wow thanks for sharing. I am glad she appreciates them now. ❤❤

  • @brucethecurmudgeon8538
    @brucethecurmudgeon8538 Рік тому +4

    Very well done, it brings closure for some very good people, some I know well, knowing the people of Europe still honor the sacrifices American families made to free the world from tyranny.

    • @dalj4362
      @dalj4362 Рік тому

      The families of Europe know about sacrifices and loss. They lost a great deal themselves for years.

  • @JDDupuy
    @JDDupuy 9 місяців тому +1

    Why this one hurt and bad... to learn of his family, brothers and the honor you gave him! Thank You!

  • @dickiegreenleaf750
    @dickiegreenleaf750 Рік тому +8

    Beautiful documentary. Thank you for doing what you do. Their deaths go ignored even more so these days so it means a lot. I was born decades after the war ended, but I still honor and appreciate everything these soldiers did for not only The United States, but the world.

  • @djp2234
    @djp2234 Рік тому +19

    What an amazing story, and so well researched. To have something that was floating around on the internet, and bring it home to Ohio after 77 years, you can see how much it means to George's family.

  • @chrisbloom3005
    @chrisbloom3005 Рік тому +9

    I am a born and raised Buckeye. I am very proud to hear stories of Ohioans from “The Greatest Generation” and their sacrifices.
    I have been fortunate enough to visit both Margraten (NL) and Henri Chapelle (BEL) probably 20x over the past 25 years.
    Each visit to Margraten I have met someone taking care of a grave. Without fail, those people ask me about the state the soldier was from and what that state is like.
    What you did for that family in Ohio was PRACHTIG! DANK U WEL!

  • @sidneycook3196
    @sidneycook3196 Рік тому +1

    you guys are rock stars.........................................................

  • @julesriff
    @julesriff Рік тому +5

    This means a lot to the little community of Chester Ohio. Thank you for your kindness.

  • @williamking2249
    @williamking2249 Рік тому +3

    Very good posting. 🇺🇸

  • @williambradford352
    @williambradford352 Рік тому +20

    Joey, What a great story. Thank you for your dedication and hard work in preserving the legacy of
    the fallen soldiers of WWII. May your historical productions be appreciated around the world for many decades to come.

  • @philipgold4136
    @philipgold4136 Рік тому +4

    Beautiful! I am a vet of recnt years who lives in Italy. I am also from Ohio. Great Job! Nothing more to add

  • @royvreuls7182
    @royvreuls7182 Рік тому +8

    A beautiful special story, of which there should be much more. in one word great: thanks to everyone who gave their contributions to this story.
    Proud Dutch veteran,
    FREEDOM - RESPECT
    We don't forget.

  • @jefsantamonica641
    @jefsantamonica641 Рік тому +9

    So many don't have any records to go by in the U.S. because of the fire at the U.S. Army storage installation at St. Louis Missouri. This must be such a comfort and closure to the family to be able to research based on the grave registration if their family member was killed. Thank you Joey and company. Happy Christmas and the best of New Year to you for 2023.

  • @AmberPearcy
    @AmberPearcy Рік тому +16

    Incredible! What a gift for George’s brothers after all those years. And the documentary is so well done. 💛💛💛

  • @schaddeleefoto
    @schaddeleefoto Рік тому +5

    From experience I know what this means to the family's. It is such a great honour to be able to tell the story about their loved ones, and when you are able to return precious items like these..... That is just priceless....

  • @dnldcow
    @dnldcow Рік тому +6

    Thank you so much for bring this story to us and to the family we need never to forget the sacrifice these men made for us, this country needs to remember why we have the privilege to live the way we do.

  • @samthompson1270
    @samthompson1270 Рік тому +14

    Each video that SNAFU DOCS presents just keeps getting better and better. Thank you SO much for your hard work and for honoring our Military personnel after all these years. May God bless each of you for doing this.

  • @dawndickson2156
    @dawndickson2156 Рік тому +3

    Completely amazing. I cannot stop crying. Thank you for sharing.

  • @safety86
    @safety86 Рік тому +7

    Incredible story, Joey! I have one word to describe your dedication to history and work..... OUTSTANDING.

  • @XxBloggs
    @XxBloggs Рік тому +9

    You guys are amazing. Not only the dedication to get these medals back to the family but the beautiful production quality of the video.

  • @Roller_Ghoster
    @Roller_Ghoster Рік тому +10

    Ive been looking forward to a Snafu Docs video and you didn't disappoint. Such reverence that the Dutch people show to the war dead of WW2.

  • @thenoworriesnomad
    @thenoworriesnomad Рік тому +5

    Fantastic video and it brought tears to my eyes, especially the letter reading..Thank You & God Bless Them All

  • @SandervkHistory
    @SandervkHistory Рік тому +7

    I am speechless on what a great video this was! Amazing Job to everybody who took part in it!

  • @colinwithey6792
    @colinwithey6792 Рік тому +3

    Amazing my dad's war medals are always worn by me when ever I can and as a bus driver I am actively encouraged by my company

  • @forrestwebb8590
    @forrestwebb8590 Рік тому +1

    I want to thank you very much, for the research and the work that you're doing to reunite the personal items and medals of the fallen soldiers, to their families! I would also say that the families of the Netherlands that adopted those fallen soldiers and take personal care of each one of them is truly amazing! It speaks of true love and appreciation of their sacrifices! God bless you and everyone there for their care and commitment.

  • @TravelingToHistory
    @TravelingToHistory Рік тому +5

    Wow what a beautiful and nobel documentry. Nicely done

  • @charlesgoodwin8691
    @charlesgoodwin8691 Рік тому +4

    Joey van meesen your a God send. Keep up the valued service you provide.

  • @melanieblevins3879
    @melanieblevins3879 Рік тому +4

    How awesome it is to return these items to the family! Thanks for sharing!

  • @daver6699
    @daver6699 Рік тому +5

    Incredible story. Thank you for posting it.

  • @Jasper-yp8jj
    @Jasper-yp8jj Рік тому +5

    Amazing story and great to see how these “small” things have great impact. So good to see! ❤

  • @joerunyon7759
    @joerunyon7759 Рік тому +5

    Amazing job the creative & historical aspects are professionally done & shown in detail Truly awesome work Thank u for sharing

  • @ernstedink1546
    @ernstedink1546 Рік тому +3

    heel mooi en goed gebaar. Een voorbeeld, denk ik, voor andere er zijn er immers een heleboel in omloop binnen Nederland maar ook Europe

  • @knetterrr
    @knetterrr Рік тому +5

    What a beautiful documentary and an impressive story. Great work, respect. Keep up the good work!

  • @godofredocoelho1323
    @godofredocoelho1323 Рік тому +1

    Fantastic. ❤❤

  • @j1st633
    @j1st633 Рік тому +3

    Glad your presentation is back. It's been a while. Great story.

  • @riaschmieder5207
    @riaschmieder5207 Рік тому +3

    Fantastische documentaire! Heel mooi dat jullie dit hebben gedaan voor de familie! Chapeau!

  • @WWIIBuff
    @WWIIBuff Рік тому +5

    Amazing job my friend!

  • @jrgreiner
    @jrgreiner Рік тому +3

    God bless you, Jeroen.

  • @Grandmenil
    @Grandmenil Рік тому +3

    Excellent!

  • @andrewmacdonald4833
    @andrewmacdonald4833 Рік тому +3

    A delightful story...

  • @timh6477
    @timh6477 5 місяців тому

    May God bless you all for doing this great work. Thank you doesn't begin to touch the gratitude you deserve.

  • @kevinhensley4643
    @kevinhensley4643 Рік тому +4

    Absolutely amazing.

  • @davidwhitworth5720
    @davidwhitworth5720 Рік тому +2

    Thank you.

  • @lthom5158
    @lthom5158 Рік тому +2

    Such an amazing and beautiful story!

  • @maynotlast1
    @maynotlast1 Рік тому +2

    Beautiful film!😭😭😭

  • @Gocats1970
    @Gocats1970 Рік тому +3

    Good Stuff!

  • @MB-vu3ow
    @MB-vu3ow Рік тому

    Thanks!

  • @Bravo_116Cinema
    @Bravo_116Cinema Рік тому +2

    Very good

  • @sylviavandenkroonenberg2577
    @sylviavandenkroonenberg2577 Рік тому +2

    Indrukwekkende docu!

  • @bobleicht5295
    @bobleicht5295 Рік тому +1

    Was waiting for a table in a restaurant (Olive Garden?) in northern Va years ago and saw a beautifully matted/framed picture of a WW I Doughboy with a Purple Heart below it. No doubt the item was bought in an estate sale when the family died out. It seemed so sad and disrespectful as nothing more than background litter that I might have stolen it if it wasn’t secured to the wall.

  • @Jmerc1343
    @Jmerc1343 Рік тому +4

    It’s a great story and very well done . The only issue is WW2 posthumously awarded Purple Hearts were engraved with the soldiers name and were shipped to the families. The fact this medal is not engraved causes concern.

    • @leegill7837
      @leegill7837 Рік тому +2

      I did find this from a historian. - For soldiers Killed in Action, they almost always have engraving on the back (there are certainly exceptions), for soldiers who were wounded but did not die some received medals with engraving on the back, some did not. It could depend on when and where they were awarded, or a number of other conditions. There is nothing wrong with his PH medal not having his name on the back, that is likely how your uncle received it.
      Respectfully,
      Lisa Sharik
      Deputy Director
      Texas Military Forces Museum

  • @danielsibley6322
    @danielsibley6322 Рік тому +1

    Why so long guys?!! It's like an Apple head waiting for the new I phone!

  • @jordanfalkowski6924
    @jordanfalkowski6924 Рік тому +1

    2123 a training system except a few matches going to be certain the friend who wouldnt hold it burried that scent

  • @scottspaine4864
    @scottspaine4864 Рік тому +1

    Please explain one thing. Who was selling George M. Gillilan's military decorations on EBAY?? I assume it was a heartless family member looking for quick cash. Please clarify. Surely people should understand the historical values of passing these types of artifacts through the generations within the family.

    • @leegill7837
      @leegill7837 7 місяців тому

      We have no idea as to how it got on there. It was never given to his parents! His wife may have received them but we were never told about them. She passed and so we have no idea if they were sold in her estate because she had no family. So you cant judge the family. I am thankful they are back with us and will always be as far as i am concerned!!

  • @johnforeman634
    @johnforeman634 10 місяців тому +1

    How in the world could anyone sit there and feel good about having something like that in their possession when it rightfully belongs to the family of the fallen soldier? God there’s some truly idiotic people out there. That’s the first thing I’d do is try to find where it belongs.

    • @leegill7837
      @leegill7837 7 місяців тому

      I agree and i am blessed it is back with us. ❤❤