it truly hurts me to say this as lou lived about a mile up the road from me and i ran into him a couple times and got to personally hear a glimpse of his story before this interview, but we lost him today 😔 rest in peace lou and i promise to never let your story and sacrifice be forgotten
This man is related to my husband, but we are not sure of the exact line. Do you ever see him now? We would love to get in touch with him. Thanks for any information you are able to give to us. William and Patsy Conter
Bless this man and all the people who were there for this tragic event. My grandfather fought courageously in Pearl Harbor. His ship was the USS Hulbert. He awoke to a church bell constantly ringing and he saw the planes in the sky. He departed from my grandmother and ran on foot through a large field while running in a zig zag motion. He said he could see the grinning faces of the Japanese pilots trying to shoot him because they were so low to the ground. He eventually reached his ship and fought through the two waves of attacks. Meanwhile my grandmother was with her neighbors and her two infant sons in a car traveling to an underground tunnel that was being on the base. She said they could feel the bullets hitting the top of the car from the pilots. The last thing my grandmother saw before entering the tunnel was the USS Arizona sinking in the murky water below. They were in the tunnel for about 24 hours before the military police found them. She and my grandfather were apart for 6 weeks not knowing if each other had survived.
The interview is wonderful. May Lou's memory forever be a blessing. Commander Center is an icon in American history. 1LT Barry Cohen, USAF Pilot Veteran
I liked how he could read the ship to ship signals and give them to the captain before communications could bring it to him. Loaded with first hand account facts. God bless him.
My dad was a WWII vet. He never talked about anything he did over in the Pacific but he was always proud he served. I also had uncles that served in Europe. They actually dropped in on D-Day (paratroopers). I am proud of my dad and uncles for their service.
Same here, my father was a WW2 vet in the Pacific but he never went into any details especially about Okinawa. I feel like from watching these amazing videos, I’m getting an understanding on what went through his mind as a 17yo.
There aren’t enough words in the English Language to express our gratitude for what you and your shipmates went through on our behalf. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.
EXCELLENT interview. Amazing how sharp, Mr Conter. You made it sound as if it was yesterday. Ive known 2 Pearl Harbor Survivors and they left us years ago. Happy to see youre doing so well. Deep appreciation to all veterans. And thank you, American Veteran Center for another grand slam interview.
My deepest respects for a fellow Quartermaster. One of the four original Naval Enlisted Ratings. It's the first I'd heard about the Chief Quartermaster taking the initiative to ground Nevada as she was sinking in the channel rather than block the channel with the ship as the Japanese intended. Sad to say that the Navy tried to courts martial him for insubordination for his actions, but later commended him. As a Quartermaster in the Coast Guard, I saved or assisted in saving my ship three times: you're on the bridge, your experience tells you what's right, but as an enlisted man, you'd better be Damned Right or you will be Damned. I had a conning officer screaming a wrong helm command in my face as I was master helmsman in the very tight transit that was Sergius Narrows north of Sitka, Alaska. I stood my ground and helmed the ship into the safe channel and told the conning officer "Right rudder aground, Left rudder channel". He backed down but never apologized. 20 minutes later, we had another possibly catastrophic incident when a newly minted Chief Bosun's Mate was "breaking in" as conning officer and failed to realize that the ship was backing down uncontrollably. This time it was the quick thinking of an MK1 in the engine room that called over the sound-powered phones "Drop the Hook!" Our anchor caught just in time to avoid us trashing our propeller on the rocks. By the way... none of us got recognized for saving our ship.
28 years of living and never heard of this man. Found out he’s my third cousin. Glad to know of great men in my family! Thank you for your service sir!
My grandfather was in the Navy and my Grandmother was a mechanic on the planes in the shed not on the ship. That's how the meet ❤ they were together for 64 years. My popop what us kids called him 😢 had 4 heart attacks out in California while looking for customers for his businedd ❤😢
Louis is 99 years of age? I hope to be this sharp at that age. My uncle was on the USS Macdonough (DD-351) during the Pearl Harbor attack. He died several years ago.
Wife’s Grandfather was 15 and working in the dry dock across the harbor when the attack happened. He commandeered a truck and distributed ammo after the attack started. He received a Civil citation. He ended up enlisting at 16 and ended up in Okinawa. He was a Mason, a pilot and bakery owner. Good guy. RIP Papa.
@@solvingpolitics3172 my grandfather was 11th airborne in Pacific. He too,never talked about the war. He told me when he saw Platoon the scene in the jungle with nva gave him a terrible flashback.
At the end of the video I believe this gentleman is mistaken as there are only 29 reported aerial losses for Japan during the Pearl Harbor attack not the 160 or so he claimed
It's all about starting from the Revolutionary War all the way to Afghanistan those Patriots who fought and died for us gave us the freedom that we have today I give them my full respect an honor with love God bless them for what they did for this country
Put captions on. He's good. What's remarkable about him is he is perfectly coherent, excellent memory and his train of thought/story telling ability is perfect.
it truly hurts me to say this as lou lived about a mile up the road from me and i ran into him a couple times and got to personally hear a glimpse of his story before this interview, but we lost him today 😔 rest in peace lou and i promise to never let your story and sacrifice be forgotten
It was a beautiful fly by and service today
My son is the Pastor at Mr Conters Parish in grass valley ca.,. A very humble man Mr Conter was.
Rest in peace sir.
Rest in peace to this legend.. had an amazing fly by and service today here in grass valley for him... Absolutely a legend
This man lives in my town. Hes a great guy. Always came to the resteraunt my step mom worked at.
This man is related to my husband, but we are not sure of the exact line. Do you ever see him now? We would love to get in touch with him. Thanks for any information you are able to give to us. William and Patsy Conter
Man this gentleman is sharp!!
He really is. He was in his late 90s in this video, and he doesn't look or sound it at all.
Thanks for your service Mr. Conter. My grandfather was in the Navy, stationed in Australia during WW2. God bless our vets. Miss you gramps ✌️
Service or murdering people for political hypocrites ?
Total recall. Imagine him as a young man with no limits to his intelligence. I’m in awe of what they had to face for our country. Thank you
Thank you for your service, Sir! My father was a pilot in the Army Air Corps in WWII.
Bless this man and all the people who were there for this tragic event. My grandfather fought courageously in Pearl Harbor. His ship was the USS Hulbert. He awoke to a church bell constantly ringing and he saw the planes in the sky. He departed from my grandmother and ran on foot through a large field while running in a zig zag motion. He said he could see the grinning faces of the Japanese pilots trying to shoot him because they were so low to the ground. He eventually reached his ship and fought through the two waves of attacks. Meanwhile my grandmother was with her neighbors and her two infant sons in a car traveling to an underground tunnel that was being on the base. She said they could feel the bullets hitting the top of the car from the pilots. The last thing my grandmother saw before entering the tunnel was the USS Arizona sinking in the murky water below. They were in the tunnel for about 24 hours before the military police found them. She and my grandfather were apart for 6 weeks not knowing if each other had survived.
The interview is wonderful. May Lou's memory forever be a blessing. Commander Center is an icon in American history. 1LT Barry Cohen, USAF Pilot Veteran
Truly the greatest generation. We need to cherish them and appreciate them in the short time we'll have left with them
This man is an American treasure and a masterpiece
RIP SIR! Thank you for your service
What an INCREDIBLE story! Thank you sir for your service.
I liked how he could read the ship to ship signals and give them to the captain before communications could bring it to him. Loaded with first hand account facts. God bless him.
I read about his passing just a few minutes ago... Fair Winds and Following Seas on your way to see your shipmates again.
God Bless you sir. Thank You for your service.
These interviews should become podcasts so people can listen to them
My dad was a WWII vet. He never talked about anything he did over in the Pacific but he was always proud he served. I also had uncles that served in Europe. They actually dropped in on D-Day (paratroopers). I am proud of my dad and uncles for their service.
Same here, my father was a WW2 vet in the Pacific but he never went into any details especially about Okinawa. I feel like from watching these amazing videos, I’m getting an understanding on what went through his mind as a 17yo.
Mine too. He was a Filipino American sailor. he cooked on a ship or sub. Took two guys to load a 300 lb. torpedo.
Their service gave us freedom. Forever gratefull for their actions
Thank you sir for my freedom. Truly an American hero from the greatest generation.
Louis is one of only two remaining USS Arizona survivors. He was an eyewitness to one of the most significant events in world history.
Wow, this man has one hell of a story, from a loader on the Arizona, to a pilot in the first Black Cat squadron.
There aren’t enough words in the English Language to express our gratitude for what you and your shipmates went through on our behalf. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.
79 Years ago today, never forget the Day in Infamy, never forget Pearl!
December 7th, 1941 - December 7th, 2020
EXCELLENT interview.
Amazing how sharp, Mr Conter. You made it sound as if it was yesterday. Ive known 2 Pearl Harbor Survivors and they left us years ago. Happy to see youre doing so well.
Deep appreciation to all veterans.
And thank you, American Veteran Center for another grand slam interview.
My deepest respects for a fellow Quartermaster. One of the four original Naval Enlisted Ratings. It's the first I'd heard about the Chief Quartermaster taking the initiative to ground Nevada as she was sinking in the channel rather than block the channel with the ship as the Japanese intended. Sad to say that the Navy tried to courts martial him for insubordination for his actions, but later commended him. As a Quartermaster in the Coast Guard, I saved or assisted in saving my ship three times: you're on the bridge, your experience tells you what's right, but as an enlisted man, you'd better be Damned Right or you will be Damned. I had a conning officer screaming a wrong helm command in my face as I was master helmsman in the very tight transit that was Sergius Narrows north of Sitka, Alaska. I stood my ground and helmed the ship into the safe channel and told the conning officer "Right rudder aground, Left rudder channel". He backed down but never apologized. 20 minutes later, we had another possibly catastrophic incident when a newly minted Chief Bosun's Mate was "breaking in" as conning officer and failed to realize that the ship was backing down uncontrollably. This time it was the quick thinking of an MK1 in the engine room that called over the sound-powered phones "Drop the Hook!" Our anchor caught just in time to avoid us trashing our propeller on the rocks. By the way... none of us got recognized for saving our ship.
Thank you for your service sir
Thank you for your service
Thank you
When did this interview take place? He has a great memory.
Thanks.
Seems like a great man. As a fellow veteran, let me say that this wwii generation is unmatched.
Yes Sr you are right about that and thanks for your service to our great country
28 years of living and never heard of this man. Found out he’s my third cousin. Glad to know of great men in my family!
Amage the stories this man has to tell about the Blackcats flying in the south Pacific ! Amazing history !!
28 years of living and never heard of this man. Found out he’s my third cousin. Glad to know of great men in my family! Thank you for your service sir!
Thank you for your service Mr. Conter. May you rest in peace❤
My grandfather was in the Navy and my Grandmother was a mechanic on the planes in the shed not on the ship. That's how the meet ❤ they were together for 64 years. My popop what us kids called him 😢 had 4 heart attacks out in California while looking for customers for his businedd
❤😢
Thank you for sharing your Service,Courage and Sacrifice for Freedom 🇺🇸
Rest in peace 🕊️
Thank you sir for this interview we appreciate your service and thank you for your service and sacrifice our great country
Excellent interview. Thank you.
Mr. Conter is now, as of 2023, the last survivor of the USS Arizonia.
Sadly, he died today. May he rest in peace.
Incredible.
Louis is 99 years of age? I hope to be this sharp at that age. My uncle was on the USS Macdonough (DD-351) during the Pearl Harbor attack. He died several years ago.
Wife’s Grandfather was 15 and working in the dry dock across the harbor when the attack happened. He commandeered a truck and distributed ammo after the attack started. He received a Civil citation. He ended up enlisting at 16 and ended up in Okinawa. He was a Mason, a pilot and bakery owner. Good guy. RIP Papa.
May we always remember the Greatest Generation
Very remarkable experience!!! Sir, thank you endlessly for your service and may God bless you always!!!! ✝️🇺🇸✝️
Thank you!!!!
Awesome narrative...
My father was a forward mortar scout on Iwo Jima, who earned a presidential citation. He never came home the same.
Hero.
@@briancooper2112 Thank you but he NEVER talked about it. I appreciate the comment though and you are welcome on my channel anytime!
@@solvingpolitics3172 my grandfather was 11th airborne in Pacific. He too,never talked about the war. He told me when he saw Platoon the scene in the jungle with nva gave him a terrible flashback.
Bless him and others like him.
land navigation is just landmark sea is another story kudos to him.
Amazing hearing about the beginning days of the war and what the navy was doing to rebuild.
This man, the lad survivor, passed away this week.😢
Incredible
... Please keep the faith in the Constitution, these guys kept the faith ... it wasn't done for nothing ... honor them ...
At the end of the video I believe this gentleman is mistaken as there are only 29 reported aerial losses for Japan during the Pearl Harbor attack not the 160 or so he claimed
Great series. Please consider a microphone for the interviewer so we can hear the questions.
When was this interview done? How old is this fella? He sure one articulate guy. Wow.
It's all about starting from the Revolutionary War all the way to Afghanistan those Patriots who fought and died for us gave us the freedom that we have today I give them my full respect an honor with love God bless them for what they did for this country
RIP
Last USS Arizona survivor
Where's the photo at 18?!
Rest in peace
RIP Sailor!
Rip sir!! Til Valhalla
He doesn’t speak very clearly, unfortunately,
He was 99 when he gave this Interview. He turned 100 this past September. I feel He was and is very well spoken. What a memory!
Put captions on. He's good. What's remarkable about him is he is perfectly coherent, excellent memory and his train of thought/story telling ability is perfect.
Does gen z know about this hero? Learn!🇺🇲👍💪