I’m Rogers Spooner’s granddaughter. Just letting everyone know Paw Paw passed away yesterday morning. Thank you for all the nice comments y’all were saying about him. He like a long life full of purpose.
@@OLMasterChief thank you so much! & he was! He was full of joy & happiness no matter what! He Ioved everyone he met no matter if he knew them or not. ❤️
@@morgangiannars8664 i hope memoir s of ww2 responds to this!! They should edit the video and put his passing date! I teared up when i learned he died. These videos mean a lot to me. I love their stories.
@@OLMasterChief we had family that had members from WWll today that came to the visitation today. I’m sure there will be more tomorrow at the funeral. I’ve watched this video many times. I had a recording of me interviewing him for my college history report. I found it 2 nights ago on my phone.
Men like him are what makes the world a great place. He saw hard times (the depression), he served his country and put his life on the line, he raised a great family, started his own company, and continues to serve by passing to us the stories of the greatest struggle to preserve freedom in the history of the world. God bless the people who are a part of the greatest generation.
I totally agree. My grandfathers both were in WWII - paternal grandfather as a Colonel in the Army and served most of his time in the Pacific. My other grandfather was in North Africa into Italy. He was a medic under General Patton. Somewhere I have the letters my grandmother sent my grandfather (and his letters back to her). Though both are gone now I will try to recover those letters and get them in some format for viewing/reading. Some of my grandfather’s stories in the Pacific were unreal. My other grandfather met with General Patton because his superior officer was too scared to meet with him. He even net the Pope.
I don't know why, but this one raised more feelings than others for me. I think it is the way he gazes into nothing and talks about how he will never forget as long as he lives.
As a combat vet I prolly connected with this one on a more emotional level. When he stares off hes reliving those memories before he talks about them. Ugh its sad
@Three Stacks Nelson Mandela once said, "Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear." Those who joined, whether they were drafted or they volunteered, knew that they would likely not return home if they went to the front lines. To persevere against the inevitable fear and do what was necessary to defend their home or their brothers/sisters-in-arms is certainly heroic.
He was my buddy and neighbor. He left us today, our whole town is feeling the loss. He was the oldest active truck driver in the U.S. yesterday, he's sitting with God today.
To hear him say “there ain’t very many of us left” really got to me. This generation of men were without a doubt the most courageous and hard working. It’s a shame we only have a few left. God bless their souls & may we follow their example of strength & courage.
When men were men, and they went down to the Sea, and the perils the Sea beholds... My 20 years of service (retired Navy) are but a spec to what men like him experienced in 4 years of war. The best, the greatest Generation! Makes me proud to be an American...
Mario Thanks For your service shipmate, I too am a retired EMCS 74-95. To hear these old shipmates and their sea stories is great. My greatest regrets in my youth, as a young sailor, was not spending much time with these old timers. In there fifties back then. I knew a few, including a Japanese WWII sailor in Yokosuka and my Uncle Joe, a Gunner’s Mate 2nd in the Naval Armed Guard serving on Merchant ships, on convoy in the North Atlantic. He taught me how to roll a white to look salty and not look like a boot. I had a chance to spend time with a China Gunboat Sailor, and being young and stupid, I let the opportunity slip by. You never see youth and wisdom used in the same sentence. Can you imagine if the internet and folks like these history folks were getting their stories on video, back in the day. What a treasure it would be. But this young Sailor going from a bird farm to a submarine a true gluten for punishment. I was lucky enough to have sailed through the Coral Sea, Guadalcanal, Midway, Leyte Gulf and San Bernardino Straits during my time. God bless him and those that served. Shipmate be safe.
agree, i did 8yrs as an os from 2001 2009...what these man endured is beyond comprehension, we got all our fancy weapon systems that allows us to fight wars from a far ww2 naval battles where up close in your face
Lordpianz. If you read about Taffey 3, Oct 44 with the USS Johnston, Hoel, Heermann and the Samuel B Roberts it was an eyeball to eyeball, toe to toe fight with the Yamato and a string of Japanese cruisers. The large Japanese guns did not have time to arm and passed right through the tin cans without exploding. Tom Hanks needs to make a movie of that battle. They just found what was left of the Johnston at 18000 ft. Shipmate Thanks for your service and be safe
My Great Grandfather served with you! His name was Marlin C. SMITH from Cuba, Illinois. He would tell us how he was so scared to jump in his words "because that was one big pond and a long way down!" He passed in March of 1990. Thank you for your service sir!
"if I'd known I was going to live this long I'd have taken better care of myself" lol. My grandad went right through the Pacific campaign with the Americans on the HMAS Hobart. He said on some of the beach landings where the Hobart was providing supporting fire, there was so many bodies and blood from the US marines on the beach that you couldn't see any sand. He said the bravery of the guys doing the beach landings was beyond belief, and that they were so young.
“The Queen wouldn’t let us come ashore until they hid all their girls up in the mountains” (and he laughs). These WW2 veterans more often than not seem so good natured, modest and warm hearted, which is the impressive part of them being heroes. These are some of the qualities that makes their generation the Greatest Generation.
My Uncle Stuart Miller was a shipmate of Roger’s at the Battle of Coral Sea and at Midway. He floated in the water while he was injured and spent many months in the Naval Hospital in Pearl Harbor recovering. He never spoke of the ordeal and it is good to hear Mr Spooner’s reminiscences to know what my uncle experienced.
I wish my paternal grandfather was alive today so I can share with him this great piece of history... he fought in WWII alongside General MacArthur in the Philippines....always proud of him, loved his tales, his war stories.... miss you dearly grandpa 💔😔
Hi Debra...Wow! That's cool...did you know that Rodger Daltery of the Who? His Dad was a Higgins Boat Capt....Delivering Marines to Normandy! ....My Dad would be 102 now....Island Hopper.... Eric Underwood class of 81 Downey High school
I do much appreciate this channel and hearing stories of those of the greatest generation. In very glad I found this channel. God bless those who gave so much for this country...and the world.
@Jordan Sharpe First off, grammar and punctuation are your friend, it helps you write a better developed statement and helps you get your point across more clearly. Second, what does what you are saying have anything to do with what this video is about. This man, among others, were doing what they had to do to protect our country and defeat fascism and hate on a global scale. Thirdly, segregation was a thing but you are forgetting that this generation served to open the door for men of all backgrounds and races to serve their country, and not every white person was steeped in racism or believed in the inequality of races. Finally and most importantly, you forget that black service men were a very important part of the war effort, more of which we are learning of as time moves in. Yes There was mistreatment of blacks, that is factual, but racism was becoming less and less popular going all the way back to the Civil War. I think you need to actually pick up a history book and do something called reading instead of just being a voice box for the liberal left and media.
@Jordan Sharpe Oh stop hating on these great old people, not all white people were racist at this time, and WWII served as a great way to begin better equality, as black men for the first time were able to serve their county. Also, greatest generation is the name of that doesn’t mean that all of those people were the greatest, although many of them were.
This is definitely not the greatest story ever told! A great story to be sure but not the greatest. The story of God coming to earth, dying for our sins, and rising from the dead is the greatest story ever told!
Mr. Spooner, I know you would like to forget. But your memories are precious, and we are grateful for your remembrances. Thank you sir, for your service.
Hey Josh we thank you deeply for coming out here to Iron City and getting Papa's story documented. We have been anxiously awaiting this video. I'm fixing to go in here and show it to him. God bless you and the crew and all your travels.
One from the greatest generation. We are losing these treasures everyday. Glad he told his story so it’s here for us all to see and hear. RIP to a Great American.
These poor guys were not privy to the PTSD diagnosis. They could've gotten more help if they had. They had/Have PTSD, just not diagnosed. so many had to self medicate. I am so proud of "The Greatest Generation". You guys will always be appreciated and never forgotten.
But they didn’t need the “diagnosis” and the “meds” . They relied on themselves, toughed it out and we’e ok. Your PTSD talk is just stupid. Typical of your young soft generation.
My old man fought in NEW GUINEA and spoke little of the Jungle fighting. He was impressed by the US military and the debt we owed them in turning the tide of the war. His generation, like those men interviewed here, were of a time and character, we will never see again.
its ashame that people now days dont know or understand whats been given for this country and there freedom i for one am greatfull and will always be for men like this thank you sir for everything
Sad to say this but WE are the last generation to be able to talk or hear these stories in the present, next generation will just be able to watch this. Soon the new generations will forget about the great sacrifices made in these wars. Who knows there might be a new WW3. But i hope the new generation will keep this alive, never forget that millions that had sacrifice there life for peace.
Debra Kleid they said they won’t be interviewing Vietnam Vets as of now. They are focused on ww2 vets, cause they’re gonna be gone sooner than the others.
@@0nu I meant after they finish with the WW2 vets and then Korean I would like to see Vietnam further down the road. I love these memoirs and I look forward to these. WW2 holds a special place for me
I cant tell you how much I truly love and respect what your doing. I work at one of the major museums in Washington DC and if you ever need some historical research or other things of that nature done, please dont hesitate to ask. It would be my honor. I have talked about doing something similar to what your doing for years.
My dad's 96 hes the last of 7 brothers his oldest brother was wounded but they all made it home from WWII except his baby brother was too young to go but went to Korea and was killed there .they are the greatest generation.!!!!!
These stories are so important to hear, these men are dying and we can’t talk to all of them and because of you guys we get to hear the stories of the brave men who sacrificed their lives for our country (Im also 15)
I am still blessed with my 95 year old grandfather that is a WWII vet. He doesn’t like to speak about the war. I always wanted to hear his story, but by watching these videos I understand his reluctance. God bless all of these men. They saved our future and words cannot express my love and gratitude for them. Especially for me, my sweet Pa Pa.
What a sense of humor. I had no idea that the sailors were in the sea overnight. They were covered in oil. Wow. What they suffered to win the war. Thank you for telling his story of this war hero.
I still can't believe how underrated this channel is 😲 you guys deserve more recognition for the work you do. Many thanks to all the brave men and women who served
I lived not far from this man in a town called leesburg. I wish i could’ve met this man while i was there. I moved back to Alabama but I’d give anything to have met this veteran.
GOD bless that man and all of those who served. In 1989 I met a man in Fiji who survived the bombardment and sinking of USS Sims the American destroyer during the battle of the Coral Sea. He lives on Staten Island NY now. Had it not been for the US and allied navy, the Japanese would have invaded Australia which is my country. Thank you for helping us. Forever we are friends.
Videos like this send shivers down my spine. So many of them that served were just kids. These testimonies are a fantastic tribute to the brave men and women of all nations who fought tyranny. And for those that never made it back: They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.
I love hearing stories from these Vets. God Bless them all. The Greatest Generation that ever lived. My Dad and Step Dad both fought in WWII. They are both now at peace. RIP to all those that died during and after the war.
As a Viet Nam vet I have the greatest respect for ALL of The Greatest Generation. My grandfather enlisted in the Navy at age 37 with 4 kids, one being 1 year old. Thank you for preserving these memories and history.
This man and men like him are true American hero’s. My grandfather was a fighter pilot and was shot down during the battle of midway. I’m great full he was rescued and I was able to hear some of the stories of bravery.
Hard man, did hard things, and lived a great life. I am thankful to have heard your story. This channel should be a constant reality check for everyone.
My Dad was a gunner on a battleship in the south Pacific. He never told any stories or answered any questions regarding taken lives or lives lost. I wish to this day someone could tell me his story because he never would. His name was Virgil McMahan. I would always ask if he ever killed anyone in the war and he always said "not that I know of". He passed in 2005 and I miss him everyday. I love you Poppa.
I’m Rogers Spooner’s granddaughter. Just letting everyone know Paw Paw passed away yesterday morning. Thank you for all the nice comments y’all were saying about him. He like a long life full of purpose.
I am deeply sorry for your loss! Men like Roger are the worlds hero! May he rest in peace!
@@OLMasterChief thank you so much! & he was! He was full of joy & happiness no matter what! He Ioved everyone he met no matter if he knew them or not. ❤️
@@morgangiannars8664 i hope memoir s of ww2 responds to this!! They should edit the video and put his passing date! I teared up when i learned he died. These videos mean a lot to me. I love their stories.
@@OLMasterChief we had family that had members from WWll today that came to the visitation today. I’m sure there will be more tomorrow at the funeral. I’ve watched this video many times. I had a recording of me interviewing him for my college history report. I found it 2 nights ago on my phone.
@@morgangiannars8664 that is awesome!
Men like him are what makes the world a great place. He saw hard times (the depression), he served his country and put his life on the line, he raised a great family, started his own company, and continues to serve by passing to us the stories of the greatest struggle to preserve freedom in the history of the world. God bless the people who are a part of the greatest generation.
He does that and still drives a semi hauling 3-5 days a week. He's a tough ole bird! I work for him.
@@ericsekula8103 please tell him I said thank you for his service and to keep on trucking brother!!!
Eric Sekula Please tell, thank you for his service for me as well !! 🇺🇸 ⚓️
I totally agree. My grandfathers both were in WWII - paternal grandfather as a Colonel in the Army and served most of his time in the Pacific. My other grandfather was in North Africa into Italy. He was a medic under General Patton. Somewhere I have the letters my grandmother sent my grandfather (and his letters back to her). Though both are gone now I will try to recover those letters and get them in some format for viewing/reading. Some of my grandfather’s stories in the Pacific were unreal. My other grandfather met with General Patton because his superior officer was too scared to meet with him. He even net the Pope.
@Titus
Nobody asked you
I don't know why, but this one raised more feelings than others for me. I think it is the way he gazes into nothing and talks about how he will never forget as long as he lives.
Same!!!
For sure this one made me feel the emotion for sure the way he talked and the look on his face
As a combat vet I prolly connected with this one on a more emotional level. When he stares off hes reliving those memories before he talks about them. Ugh its sad
I was thinking the same thing. Just in awe of his life.
Same here. I've seen just about all these videos but this one was extra touching.
Happy 97th Birthday, Sir. You are a true hero. Thank you for sharing your story.
For Americans and Japanese Who Lost In 1942 ♥♥♥
Wut?
@Three Stacks
he·ro
/ˈhirō/
noun
1. a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.
So - yes. 100%
@Three Stacks By definition, yes.
@Three Stacks Nelson Mandela once said, "Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear."
Those who joined, whether they were drafted or they volunteered, knew that they would likely not return home if they went to the front lines. To persevere against the inevitable fear and do what was necessary to defend their home or their brothers/sisters-in-arms is certainly heroic.
He was my buddy and neighbor. He left us today, our whole town is feeling the loss. He was the oldest active truck driver in the U.S. yesterday, he's sitting with God today.
i see WW2 i click.
Ww1 story’s too
most forbidden documentary. Europa The Last Battle at archive . org
Yessir
My Daddy served and never could forget. He suffered the rest of his life.
To hear him say “there ain’t very many of us left” really got to me. This generation of men were without a doubt the most courageous and hard working. It’s a shame we only have a few left. God bless their souls & may we follow their example of strength & courage.
Austin Black - and the “protesters” in DC vandalized the WWII memorial. 😡 🤬
When men were men, and they went down to the Sea, and the perils the Sea beholds... My 20 years of service (retired Navy) are but a spec to what men like him experienced in 4 years of war. The best, the greatest Generation! Makes me proud to be an American...
Me too. Thank you for your service sir..
Mario Thanks For your service shipmate, I too am a retired EMCS 74-95. To hear these old shipmates and their sea stories is great. My greatest regrets in my youth, as a young sailor, was not spending much time with these old timers. In there fifties back then. I knew a few, including a Japanese WWII sailor in Yokosuka and my Uncle Joe, a Gunner’s Mate 2nd in the Naval Armed Guard serving on Merchant ships, on convoy in the North Atlantic. He taught me how to roll a white to look salty and not look like a boot. I had a chance to spend time with a China Gunboat Sailor, and being young and stupid, I let the opportunity slip by. You never see youth and wisdom used in the same sentence. Can you imagine if the internet and folks like these history folks were getting their stories on video, back in the day. What a treasure it would be. But this young Sailor going from a bird farm to a submarine a true gluten for punishment. I was lucky enough to have sailed through the Coral Sea, Guadalcanal, Midway, Leyte Gulf and San Bernardino Straits during my time. God bless him and those that served. Shipmate be safe.
agree, i did 8yrs as an os from 2001 2009...what these man endured is beyond comprehension, we got all our fancy weapon systems that allows us to fight wars from a far ww2 naval battles where up close in your face
Lordpianz. If you read about Taffey 3, Oct 44 with the USS Johnston, Hoel, Heermann and the Samuel B Roberts it was an eyeball to eyeball, toe to toe fight with the Yamato and a string of Japanese cruisers. The large Japanese guns did not have time to arm and passed right through the tin cans without exploding. Tom Hanks needs to make a movie of that battle. They just found what was left of the Johnston at 18000 ft. Shipmate Thanks for your service and be safe
Thank you for your service sir
“All crews: prepare to abandon ship.” God that gave me chills. What these men went through is just unimaginable. Thank you for these.
My Great Grandfather served with you! His name was Marlin C. SMITH from Cuba, Illinois. He would tell us how he was so scared to jump in his words "because that was one big pond and a long way down!" He passed in March of 1990. Thank you for your service sir!
My dad john Hancock died within days of Mr spooner.they were the last two.
"if I'd known I was going to live this long I'd have taken better care of myself" lol. My grandad went right through the Pacific campaign with the Americans on the HMAS Hobart. He said on some of the beach landings where the Hobart was providing supporting fire, there was so many bodies and blood from the US marines on the beach that you couldn't see any sand. He said the bravery of the guys doing the beach landings was beyond belief, and that they were so young.
“The Queen wouldn’t let us come ashore until they hid all their girls up in the mountains” (and he laughs). These WW2 veterans more often than not seem so good natured, modest and warm hearted, which is the impressive part of them being heroes. These are some of the qualities that makes their generation the Greatest Generation.
Came here from TikTok to say RIP to a true American from the greatest generation. RIP Mr Spooner. They don’t make ‘em like that anymore.
My Uncle Stuart Miller was a shipmate of Roger’s at the Battle of Coral Sea and at Midway. He floated in the water while he was injured and spent many months in the Naval Hospital in Pearl Harbor recovering. He never spoke of the ordeal and it is good to hear Mr Spooner’s reminiscences to know what my uncle experienced.
Navy Veteran here,ty Sir for your service 😊
I wish my paternal grandfather was alive today so I can share with him this great piece of history... he fought in WWII alongside General MacArthur in the Philippines....always proud of him, loved his tales, his war stories.... miss you dearly grandpa 💔😔
i live 10 mins away from norfolk virginia, i feel honored knowing this man was 10 mins away from me 76 years ago.
Couldn't go ashore because they knew them boys would be trying to get that poonani. Good story sir that part made me laugh. Thank you for everything
That or the island girls wouldn't be able to keep themselves off those hunks.
I have a family member that just turned 99 and landed on Normandy. I would love for him to do one of these!
Hi Debra...Wow! That's cool...did you know that Rodger Daltery of the Who? His Dad was a Higgins Boat Capt....Delivering Marines to Normandy! ....My Dad would be 102 now....Island Hopper.... Eric Underwood class of 81 Downey High school
@@ericunderwood1482 no I didn’t.
Please just try and do one yourself. We need every story recorded before it’s too late.
I do much appreciate this channel and hearing stories of those of the greatest generation. In very glad I found this channel. God bless those who gave so much for this country...and the world.
@@zachtm8390 I agree
@Jordan Sharpe First off, grammar and punctuation are your friend, it helps you write a better developed statement and helps you get your point across more clearly. Second, what does what you are saying have anything to do with what this video is about. This man, among others, were doing what they had to do to protect our country and defeat fascism and hate on a global scale. Thirdly, segregation was a thing but you are forgetting that this generation served to open the door for men of all backgrounds and races to serve their country, and not every white person was steeped in racism or believed in the inequality of races.
Finally and most importantly, you forget that black service men were a very important part of the war effort, more of which we are learning of as time moves in. Yes There was mistreatment of blacks, that is factual, but racism was becoming less and less popular going all the way back to the Civil War.
I think you need to actually pick up a history book and do something called reading instead of just being a voice box for the liberal left and media.
@@nyboy76 thanks
@Jordan Sharpe Oh stop hating on these great old people, not all white people were racist at this time, and WWII served as a great way to begin better equality, as black men for the first time were able to serve their county. Also, greatest generation is the name of that doesn’t mean that all of those people were the greatest, although many of them were.
@Jerry Crooker Wow, you picked out one error on my reply, congrats to you good sir. You get a No Prize for being so gosh darn observant. 🏆
GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD BY THE OLDEST OF EM ALL
This is definitely not the greatest story ever told! A great story to be sure but not the greatest. The story of God coming to earth, dying for our sins, and rising from the dead is the greatest story ever told!
@@dmac2899 Alrighty a little unnecessary there lol.
@@dmac2899 ...to some.
Mr. Spooner, I know you would like to forget. But your memories are precious, and we are grateful for your remembrances. Thank you sir, for your service.
Hey Josh we thank you deeply for coming out here to Iron City and getting Papa's story documented. We have been anxiously awaiting this video. I'm fixing to go in here and show it to him. God bless you and the crew and all your travels.
A humble hero from the Greatest Generation. 🙏 🙏 Thank you from Texas.
Tell Papa thanks from me, I love our Navy.
Semper Fi.
One from the greatest generation. We are losing these treasures everyday. Glad he told his story so it’s here for us all to see and hear. RIP to a Great American.
These poor guys were not privy to the PTSD diagnosis. They could've gotten more help if they had. They had/Have PTSD, just not diagnosed. so many had to self medicate. I am so proud of "The Greatest Generation". You guys will always be appreciated and never forgotten.
But they didn’t need the “diagnosis” and the “meds” . They relied on themselves, toughed it out and we’e ok. Your PTSD talk is just stupid. Typical of your young soft generation.
My old man fought in NEW GUINEA and spoke little of the Jungle fighting. He was impressed by the US military and the debt we owed them in turning the tide of the war. His generation, like those men interviewed here, were of a time and character, we will never see again.
That's the truth!
its ashame that people now days dont know or understand whats been given for this country and there freedom i for one am greatfull and will always be for men like this thank you sir for everything
Rest In Peace Big R you will always be missed and loved until we meet again my trucker brother
My father served on the Yorktown during Coral Sea And Midway. he gave similar descriptions as this man. Both, along with all the others , were heroes!
"There aren't many of us" that made a tear fall from my eye.
The stories and wisdom of our elderly. More valuable than gold, more beneficial than food, more uplifting than love.
"I don't feel like I've missed anything"... Damn, nearly cried when he said that.
Sad to say this but WE are the last generation to be able to talk or hear these stories in the present, next generation will just be able to watch this. Soon the new generations will forget about the great sacrifices made in these wars. Who knows there might be a new WW3. But i hope the new generation will keep this alive, never forget that millions that had sacrifice there life for peace.
May they all be remembered forever. Respects from 🇨🇦.
After few years there'd be none to interview
I hope the then interview Korea vets
@@AA-xk7gy and then the Vietnam Vets
Debra Kleid they said they won’t be interviewing Vietnam Vets as of now. They are focused on ww2 vets, cause they’re gonna be gone sooner than the others.
@@0nu I meant after they finish with the WW2 vets and then Korean I would like to see Vietnam further down the road. I love these memoirs and I look forward to these. WW2 holds a special place for me
and thats such a heartbreaking feeling... God bless these men and Rest the souls of the ones that died those years all ago.
A true patriot. Thank you for your service Roger!
It's men like him that makes myself proud of joining the Navy.
thankyou for guarding our western australian coast, your efforts are certainly still remembered here. lest we forget.
I cant tell you how much I truly love and respect what your doing. I work at one of the major museums in Washington DC and if you ever need some historical research or other things of that nature done, please dont hesitate to ask. It would be my honor. I have talked about doing something similar to what your doing for years.
God bless you, Roger Spooner. Truly, men like you ARE the greatest generation.
He will be missed.
Wow..how he pauses and you just know he’s back there seeing the hellish memories run through he’s mind..poor fella..pure hero
This is by far the best series of interviews, better than anything on TV
To the man in this video and to all of your allied comrades:
Thank you.
Love from a grateful younger generation.
I'm honored to be 🇺🇸...Thank you from the depth of my heart for your sacrafice, bravery, and just all out toughness to the Veterans of WW2..
Rest In Peace every person who died in WW2
My dad's 96 hes the last of 7 brothers his oldest brother was wounded but they all made it home from WWII except his baby brother was too young to go but went to Korea and was killed there .they are the greatest generation.!!!!!
These stories are so important to hear, these men are dying and we can’t talk to all of them and because of you guys we get to hear the stories of the brave men who sacrificed their lives for our country (Im also 15)
I am still blessed with my 95 year old grandfather that is a WWII vet. He doesn’t like to speak about the war. I always wanted to hear his story, but by watching these videos I understand his reluctance. God bless all of these men. They saved our future and words cannot express my love and gratitude for them. Especially for me, my sweet Pa Pa.
What a good looking, clean cut young man he was. WOW!
RIP Roger. Thank you for your service. 😔
What a life this man has lived. You just can't help but love him
What a sense of humor. I had no idea that the sailors were in the sea overnight. They were covered in oil. Wow. What they suffered to win the war. Thank you for telling his story of this war hero.
Thank you for getting this mans story out there. Thank you helping preserve the memories of this conflict.
That mention of taking the village women up the mountain cracked me up but war is hell that’s for sure. Can never unsee what they saw back then.
I was glued to every word that great man said, a true hero
I still can't believe how underrated this channel is 😲 you guys deserve more recognition for the work you do. Many thanks to all the brave men and women who served
I lived not far from this man in a town called leesburg. I wish i could’ve met this man while i was there. I moved back to Alabama but I’d give anything to have met this veteran.
You sir are more of a man than I will ever be. Thank you for your service.
What an incredible hero with an amazing story. I'm glad he is sharing with you and all of us. Thank you for making this great piece of history.
this guy talked so at ease like it happened yesterday.. thank you sir, my dad served in the pacific in the Americal Division 43 to 46
This are the kind of man I admire...this is man is a certified combat veteran, not a mere veteran.
Can't get enough of this quality content. Best Generation EVER. NO QUESTION!
We are forever in your debt. Thank you sir and all the men and women who fought and never gave up on freedom. Thank you!
GOD bless that man and all of those who served. In 1989 I met a man in Fiji who survived the bombardment and sinking of USS Sims the American destroyer during the battle of the Coral Sea. He lives on Staten Island NY now. Had it not been for the US and allied navy, the Japanese would have invaded Australia which is my country. Thank you for helping us. Forever we are friends.
This is what being an American is all about. Too many people forget about the hero's of the past and it's so sad.
My Dad was on PT Boats in WW Two and sir, you are better men than those walking today and inspire all to be more. Thank you Sir, Brian
Videos like this send shivers down my spine. So many of them that served were just kids. These testimonies are a fantastic tribute to the brave men and women of all nations who fought tyranny.
And for those that never made it back:
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
I love hearing stories from these Vets. God Bless them all. The Greatest Generation that ever lived. My Dad and Step Dad both fought in WWII. They are both now at peace. RIP to all those that died during and after the war.
as someone who drives truck for a living i would be damn proud to work for someone like him.
True Hero ❤ lots of love from Australia 👍
As a Viet Nam vet I have the greatest respect for ALL of The Greatest Generation. My grandfather enlisted in the Navy at age 37 with 4 kids, one being 1 year old. Thank you for preserving these memories and history.
Good Lord. I don’t know how these guys did it. My hat is off to them. Forever.
This man and men like him are true American hero’s. My grandfather was a fighter pilot and was shot down during the battle of midway. I’m great full he was rescued and I was able to hear some of the stories of bravery.
The greatest generation unselfishly saved democracy from tyranny. God bless you kind sir.
Amazing man .. Yet to see a WWII vet that is not a superb Person !...War brings the worst on Human kind but also brings the best of us all !
A great man from a great generation. SALUTE ☺️🇱🇷
World War II vets are ABSOLUTELY the Greatest Young Men EVER!!! God Bless Them all !!!!!!
Some of the greatest videos I’ve ever seen!! Amazing work Josh, and to everyone else!👍👍
Hard man, did hard things, and lived a great life. I am thankful to have heard your story. This channel should be a constant reality check for everyone.
He is not a historian, he is a history.
I got chills watching this episode. Thanks for preserving Roger's story.
Such a nice cheery old man, thank you for your service Roger
I appreciate you sharing these great men's stories so much!
THESE were MEN!!! RIP Dad WW2 and Korean War Vet....I did Vietnam; that was enough for me.
To all those who served in WW1 and WW2 Thank you for your Service I'll make sure if I see ANY war vet gonna buy him a beer and listen to his stories.
My father was drafted following pearl harbor. I miss my father so much !
Seriously, how can you watch this without tears?
Mr. Spooner this is me giving you a hand shake and and a hug. God Bless you. You a American Boy.
Thanks Sir and all the great men who sacrificed for this Great War.
Roger is 20+ years older than me, yet his memory and his ability to explain things put mine to shame. GOD BLESS MR SPOONER
Donald he still drives a semi truck 4 to 5 days a week! don't feel bad he's got 58 years on me and puts me to shame. I work for him
thankyou we owe this generation every thing
What an incredible life he's lived. A true American Hero.
I can never get enough of hearing the stories of these great men, God bless them all. Truly were the greatest generation.
Couldn't agree more!
I hope he had a wonderful birthday and I have all respect for him
My Dad was a gunner on a battleship in the south Pacific. He never told any stories or answered any questions regarding taken lives or lives lost. I wish to this day someone could tell me his story because he never would. His name was Virgil McMahan. I would always ask if he ever killed anyone in the war and he always said "not that I know of". He passed in 2005 and I miss him everyday. I love you Poppa.
Love his honesty. No one tells you anything it's just one day at a time.
My dad and four uncles were all WWII vets they're all gone now they were good men!
God bless this brave man.
I’ve got a lot of respect this man has been through so much