GERALD E. ROCK, 115th Infantry, 1st Wave Omaha Beach, Battle of the Bulge, Dachau Concentration Camp

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  • @Donna_G
    @Donna_G 2 роки тому +54

    This guy has quite a story. In a way, I'm glad he did not live long enough to see what's happening to our country and the world at this time. How would anybody who stands for freedom be in support of all of this?

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  2 роки тому +22

      Such an EXCELLENT point, Donna. How would anyone who stands for FREEDOM be in support of all of this madness, tyranny and acquiescence. We are fighting in our own country for the same freedoms our Veteran's fought for in a foreign land. All of my Veterans are rolling over in their graves, I assure you of that. I have over 1000 stories of history spanning over 80 years. I need help getting them out to to masses to help reach us what freedom really is and to know our enemy. Please help me share these stories. Thank you!!

    • @garymckee448
      @garymckee448 2 роки тому +8

      Agreed 💯

    • @tenbroeck1958
      @tenbroeck1958 2 роки тому +1

      We now have Klause Schwab, who sounds like an evil Nazi, calling the Socialist shots sadly.

    • @joeymaterese8095
      @joeymaterese8095 2 роки тому +5

      I agree Ronald Reagan said that fascism will come to America in the form of Liberalism...It makes we weep to know how much liberals hate America to the level of doing harm every chance they get...I use to respect all my fellow Americans and there different views ....I. I can honestly say I hate with every fiber of my being liberal anti Americans (I never call them Americans any longer) I hope some day America turns against the anti Americans I would be the first in line to save my way of life

  • @burtthebeast4239
    @burtthebeast4239 Рік тому +3

    THANK YOU SIR. God bless you ALL 🙏

  • @rickhaddix6847
    @rickhaddix6847 Рік тому +5

    God bless Mr. Rock and family.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for your comment and for watching my story. I hope you are subscribed to my channel. Please feel free to share these videos. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

  • @ChrisTopher-zo1vg
    @ChrisTopher-zo1vg 2 роки тому +4

    That's a nice picture of that gentleman. For him to sit down and talk about the war with his closest loved ones took alot!

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you for watching my story. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

  • @alethamobley6688
    @alethamobley6688 2 роки тому +12

    To the family of Gerald E. Rock, thank you so much for your father & husband’s service. He sounds like such a wonderful person. So kind! I’m so sorry all the veterans had to go through what they did, but so glad they did. I think everyone should listen to this interview.

  • @robertfowler3162
    @robertfowler3162 2 роки тому +6

    God bless all of troops that went through war There is not to many real men left in the world today appreciate your service thank you words will never be enough

  • @louhaboush924
    @louhaboush924 2 роки тому +9

    God Bless Gerald Rock. What a humble, brave and honorable man. His story and experience is riveting! We must never forget.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  2 роки тому +1

      Lou, thank you for watching my interview with Gerald. He was a great man. I miss him. Please feel free to share it. If you would like to sponsor one of these stories so others can watch them we would be grateful. SPONSOR A STORY: www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=T7DS28NRV6PWL
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  • @edstyer2566
    @edstyer2566 2 роки тому +7

    Love these stories from heroes before we loose them. Thank you!!🙏🏻🇺🇸

  • @danielp8433
    @danielp8433 2 роки тому +8

    I'm very grateful for these interviews and to be able to listen to people who went through hell for a life of meaning. Back when values still had a place. Greetings from Berlin, your Channel is a real treasure!

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you Daniel. I am glad you have found my channel. I hope you are able to find and watch my other videos. Please feel free to share. God bless you from Colorado.

  • @tenbroeck1958
    @tenbroeck1958 2 роки тому +7

    What a kind, gentle soul. It shows how "the guy next door" made the greatest citizen soldiers-as opposed to guys who want to be tough/bad. God bless Gerald E. Rock. Thank you for going above and beyond for America, and RIP

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you for watching my film interview with Gerald. Please feel free to share it. I hope you are subscribed to my channel. If you would like to sponsor one of these stories so others can watch them we would be grateful. God bless you!! SPONSOR A STORY: www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=T7DS28NRV6PWL
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  • @antonrehling1966
    @antonrehling1966 2 роки тому +5

    Rock is the men we need today.

  • @robinmclaren4596
    @robinmclaren4596 2 роки тому +8

    I shed a tear for you and your friends thanks for your service ❣️❣️

  • @steveib8118
    @steveib8118 Рік тому +1

    G Rock, you are a true American Hero. OG Captain America. God Bless you, & your family.

  • @maineoutdoorsman677
    @maineoutdoorsman677 Рік тому +1

    His clearity his sharpest for being his age ,thank you for ur service an protecting our great way of life ,
    God bless you sir ,thank you

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  Рік тому +1

      I am glad you watched Gerald Rock's story. He's been gone for almost 20 years now.

  • @teridaley9212
    @teridaley9212 2 роки тому +13

    Gerald E. Rock U.S. Army WWII thank you for telling your story what happened to you and the other soldiers. I know this interview was done in 3-27-2004, but my gosh everything you went through, and the 1st time telling what happened, really touched my heart. Like you said you were fighting for Our Country "Free Our Country and keep Freedom Alive." My heart goes out to Gerald E. Rock passing in 2007, but everything you went through, and the solider's you lost, it's so sad that everything you all went through and Our Fréedom is slowly being taken away today. Our Veterans sacrificed so much and paid the price. One thing Gerald brought up that when he did this interview that we have Freedom of Speech. Everything Our Veterans went through we are losing Our Fréedom Of Speech and so many other rights today, sad to say. I want to thank Anders Thorin to make it possible for us to hear Gerald's story. Thank you so much Gerald E. Rock U.S. Army WWII for your services. You Will Never Be Forgotten🇺🇸 Larry thank you for capturing these stories through the lens of your camera. These stories need to be heard by everyone today. My heart goes out to the family and friends of Gerald and Dorothy of their passing. God Bless each and everyone of you 🙏🙌✝️❤️ Larry Blessings and God Bless 🙏

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  2 роки тому +5

      Such a heartfelt comment, Teri. On behalf of the entire Rock family, thank you for your patriotism and support of my work and our Veterans. Thank you Teri for standing in the gap and giving a damn about this country. This country today is not all the bad people and evil you see, this country is "WE THE PEOPLE," we the people of the Republic this country was founded on. The Founding Fathers are called the "Founding Fathers," for a reason, because they knew best. We must all be students of God's Word and the U.S. Constitution, "IN GOD WE TRUST!!!" Thank you for always helping me to share these stories. They must all be heard by freedom loving people across the world.

  • @benyoung552
    @benyoung552 2 роки тому +4

    Rest In Peace sir…. Thank you and thank God you told your story for the rest of us to learn from…

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  2 роки тому +2

      AMEN Ben. Most of my Veterans are now gone 20 years later. I thank God for the opportunity and the HONOR of meeting all of them and sharing their stories now with the world. Thank you for your comment and for watching my story. I hope you are subscribed to my channel. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

    • @benyoung552
      @benyoung552 2 роки тому

      @@VoicesofHistory Yes. And thank you to for putting the work in for the rest of us to get a small peak into a period of these heroes lives that did tremendous things to keep order, Liberty, & balance throughout the world! You’re a good man. I’m sure it wasn’t easy. Can’t thank you enough for uploading! You’re a legend in your own right!

  • @edwardhopf2654
    @edwardhopf2654 2 роки тому +4

    Rest In Peace sir and thank you for your service.

  • @Onlytheclouds
    @Onlytheclouds 2 роки тому +5

    So glad you were able to capture these stories on video during the early 2000s. This generation is almost all gone… it’s very important to document before this connection of memory is lost.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  2 роки тому +2

      @Onlytheclouds 1989, thank you for watching my interview with Gerald Rock. I hope you have seen some of my others stories. I am on a quest to produce and upload more of these stories. I agree with you it is very important to document these stories and now share them before the memory is lost. With each page of history lost, these stories become more precious and vital. Perhaps you would consider sponsoring a story. God bless you!! Larry Cappetto, EMAIL: lcappetto@icloud.com

  • @blownflatheaddeuce
    @blownflatheaddeuce 2 роки тому +10

    Once again, thank you for bringing these stories to us all Larry - they are absolutely priceless ! Stunningly poignant thoughts especially considering what the evil ones are trying to do to us all. May God rest his soul and I pray the younger generations wake up and understand freedom is'nt free before the evil we are now facing engulfs us all.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  2 роки тому +1

      Well said my friend, well said!! I have hundreds of these stories I am trying to get out there. If you would be interested in sponsoring one please let me know. Thank you and God bless you!!

  • @phillamoore157
    @phillamoore157 Рік тому

    Such a great interview. He’s such an incredibly grounded man. He remembers things that I don’t recall any other veterans remembering about the landing itself.

  • @billg125
    @billg125 2 роки тому +6

    What a truly remarkable man. Thank you for the story. I agree with some of the later comments. How did 'it all' come to this? We seem to have forgotten what Gerald did for us. We are too concerned with the 'pro-nouns' & catering for minorities.From Australia.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Australia. So glad you found my interview with Gerald. He was an extraordinary man!! Please feel free to share. I hope you are subscribed. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

  • @SaundersE5
    @SaundersE5 Рік тому +3

    How they made it off Omaha beach is a great tribute to the infantry.

  • @GBodyJosh
    @GBodyJosh Рік тому +3

    That wind sounds like it was the heavens saying MOVE MOVE MOVE! get up that beach!

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  Рік тому +2

      The high winds of Heaven were blowing. Thank you for your comment and for watching my story. I hope you are subscribed to my channel. Please feel free to share these videos. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

  • @robertgauthier640
    @robertgauthier640 2 роки тому +2

    Thankyou Gerald

  • @SunnyIlha
    @SunnyIlha 2 роки тому +3

    I cried hard.

  • @spg77777
    @spg77777 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you for watching my interview with Gerald. If you would like to sponsor one of these stories so others can see and watch them we would be grateful. SPONSOR A STORY: www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=T7DS28NRV6PWL
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  • @violagentsch
    @violagentsch Рік тому +2

    Their deaths makes me feel so vulnerable. You'd think these heros would live for ever. ✌

  • @stokiestewpotter7956
    @stokiestewpotter7956 2 роки тому +3

    A true hero,and of course all the rest of the lads.

  • @marciamatteini7604
    @marciamatteini7604 Рік тому +1

    God bless you sir. Thank you for all you did for the USA. Rest in peace with our Lord✝️

  • @Peter-od7op
    @Peter-od7op 2 роки тому +15

    We have to teach the kids today about what these guys did. The schools are not teaching this.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  2 роки тому +5

      Exactly, and one of the reasons I started my journey almost 20 years ago to document and record their stories. I have 1000 stories if you would be interested in helping sponsor one. History is best learned from those who were there. Please help to share these stories. Thank you and God bless you Peter.

    • @Peter-od7op
      @Peter-od7op 2 роки тому +2

      @@VoicesofHistory i will show my son and hope he shares with his friends. What does It cost to sponsor

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  2 роки тому +2

      Peter please email me and I will share more about becoming a sponsor. Thank you for your interest!!
      EMAIL: lcappetto@icloud.com

    • @longtimepittsowner5589
      @longtimepittsowner5589 2 роки тому +2

      In my teaching I bring to the attention of my students why the US fought in WWII and what we Have today. I am continually surprised by what they are not aware of. It’s hard for me to understand sometimes … stunning.

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  2 роки тому +1

      Please contact me. I have a great school program featuring Veterans. I have spoken to over 100,000 students across our country. As teachers tell me, "History is best learned from those who were there!!" CONTACT: www.larrycappetto.com/contact

  • @gbel9295
    @gbel9295 Рік тому +2

    RESPECT!!!!

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  Рік тому

      Thank you for your comment and for watching my story. I hope you are subscribed to my channel. Please feel free to share these videos. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

  • @hawkeye1084
    @hawkeye1084 Рік тому

    God bless this man and his generation for their service to this country.

  • @robinmclaren4596
    @robinmclaren4596 2 роки тому +3

    Salute you

  • @70stunes71
    @70stunes71 2 роки тому +5

    🌠👍💪🙏🙏🙏 prayers brothers

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  2 роки тому +2

      A great man!! What an honor to meet him in Utah in 2004. His story is gripping. He is also featured in my second film on D-Day.

  • @Jeffs213
    @Jeffs213 Рік тому +5

    RIP hero ❤

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  Рік тому

      Thank you for your comment and for watching my story. I hope you are subscribed to my channel. Please feel free to share these videos. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

  • @randallking3627
    @randallking3627 Рік тому

    Pure Courage !!!

  • @michaelfrench3396
    @michaelfrench3396 Рік тому +3

    This is the part of war they need to show in the movies. It's not glory. It's sadness, tears, and nightmares. And too many times, the men whom come back are dead inside and eventually finish what the enemy wasn't good enough to do. Perhaps if we showed this side of war, it wouldn't be so difficult for the people that we send there to get help when they return. We train them to kill, and we need to train them to be regular people again.

  • @ryanbergmann2968
    @ryanbergmann2968 Рік тому

    A lot of these stories are their first time talking about it. Crazy

  • @SunnyIlha
    @SunnyIlha 2 роки тому +2

    Now that he has passed.
    It is missing *that* *Uncle* right.
    That Uncle who you
    *looked* *up* *to*

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you for your comment and for watching my story. I hope you are subscribed to my channel. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

  • @francopasta3704
    @francopasta3704 Рік тому +2

    He fought in both theatre’s…interesting…

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  Рік тому

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  • @johnmueller155
    @johnmueller155 Рік тому +3

    What if they would have just dropped their packs and ran do you think 'that would have saved a lot of guys instead of trying to carry them things through the water and all that beach to run???

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  Рік тому +2

      Thank you for your comment and for watching my story. I hope you are subscribed to my channel. Please feel free to share these videos. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

    • @johnmueller155
      @johnmueller155 Рік тому

      @@VoicesofHistory Seems like there’s a pattern that most of them don’t talk about this kind of stuff until the end of their lives or towards the end of their lives imagine it was too painful the ones that actually seen action not the ones that talk a lot of bullshit from the safety of a bar behind a bottle

  • @randallburkhart8452
    @randallburkhart8452 Рік тому +1

    What a generation. Now we have men who don’t know if they want to identify as a giraffe or a woman. 🤦🏻

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  Рік тому +1

      Great comment Randall and so true. I agree with you wholeheartedly.

  • @jameshermes5576
    @jameshermes5576 2 роки тому +7

    That wind behind their backs was from God

    • @VoicesofHistory
      @VoicesofHistory  Рік тому +1

      Well said, James. I agree. The high winds of Heaven are blowing again today. Thank you for your comment and for watching my story. I hope you are subscribed to my channel. Please feel free to share these videos. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com