Young Sailor Sees the Worst of War | Memoirs Of WWII #43 CENSORED VERSION

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  • Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
  • WW2 Veteran Don Sarver of the United States Navy recalls the darkest day of his wartime service - finding the men who did not survive the sinking of the USS Indianapolis.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 144

  • @HistoryfortheAges
    @HistoryfortheAges 2 роки тому +64

    I never get tired of hearing these stories. I wish I can include every story in my WWII lectures.

  • @WinterWolf_92
    @WinterWolf_92 2 роки тому +23

    I'm born and raised in Saipan I'd like to Thank You for your service as well as the entire US for liberating our islands in the Marianas.
    🔥🙏🏼🔥
    Your sacrifices are greatly appreciated to this day!

  • @michaelerickson5724
    @michaelerickson5724 2 роки тому +36

    Wow this is exactly why the younger generations need to watch so they can understand why they get too live the way they live because of these hero's!

    • @KennethNicholson1972
      @KennethNicholson1972 2 роки тому +5

      exactly the reason why it should never be censored.

    • @e.conboy4286
      @e.conboy4286 2 роки тому

      Schools rarely teach history now, so afraid of being sued as ‘Racist’ or ‘Religious’ or ‘Political’ or something else as ridiculous. American children have grown up ignorant of their forefathers determination and sacrifices to create a country where each citizen has equal rights to life, liberty and the freedom of speech. These rights must be protected and our law enforcement and National Guard provide that service. Globally,the finest military in the world, that of the United States of America, actively protects America from aggressive invasion. Loyal and patriotic young Americans have served gallantly throughout the nation’s history and sacrificed lives and limbs and emotional health that others, safe at home, might be protected from dangers if invaders were in their backyards. The courageous survivors of these military campaigns seldom discuss the horrors which they experienced and rarely complain. Many live with continual nightmares of the past and endure constant physical pain but receive very little to poor medical/mental health care. America must honor all the veterans and provide the best of continued care, free of charge, for those suffering the damages of war. All who heroically risked their very lives deserve our deepest gratitude and respect. Thank a veteran NOW! e.conboy 🇺🇸

    • @swaguel
      @swaguel Рік тому +4

      I 100% agree. I am apart of the younger generation, and i feel like im the only one in my school who recognizes the sacrifice these men made for us.

    • @MetalDetroit
      @MetalDetroit Рік тому +1

      @@swaguel Pass these along.

    • @mark5940
      @mark5940 Рік тому +1

      It’s been said “time is fleeting”, but I contend that time is cyclical. Not a mention from most media about the significance of days from this notable time. I would have never known about June 6 from the “media” this year except that several of my long gone uncles served in both theaters. Sad that kids of today are in peril of repeating this horrible time in their own iteration of it.

  • @WednesdayAddamsMW
    @WednesdayAddamsMW 2 роки тому +44

    It's very difficult not to shed a tear or two when listening to Don describe what he saw when they made it to the last known location of _Indianapolis_

    • @lovemedoification
      @lovemedoification 2 роки тому

      Me too!

    • @enclaveleader6245
      @enclaveleader6245 2 роки тому +2

      Surprisingly I’m not the only Enclave Guy watching The Channel. True Patriots listen to our War heroes, there history there lives.

  • @shanefowler9443
    @shanefowler9443 2 роки тому +34

    I've watched every single one the day they were released. My grandfather fought in ww2 in the Navy. Thank you so much for this.

  • @drizzetsrevenge
    @drizzetsrevenge 2 роки тому +8

    Thank you, team, for giving another veteran the ability to tell his story. You gave him a voice and ensured that his story will never be forgotten.

  • @Bolivar_Shag_Nasty
    @Bolivar_Shag_Nasty 2 роки тому +11

    I love him so much! What an awesome human, sailor, man, and friend he is. I’m a gulf war navy vet. He is always welcome at my home or aboard ship living or in spirit. I thank the channel for this video. Very well done.

  • @terryvuylsteke2434
    @terryvuylsteke2434 2 роки тому +6

    Wow. and my I say as a Canadian, and those who know, know..... we were,and still are, with you. God bless.

  • @lucaslemons5342
    @lucaslemons5342 2 роки тому +6

    This one made me emotional. You're a true hero. I wish we could all repay you for what you all have sacraficed

  • @mclarenscca
    @mclarenscca 2 роки тому +8

    The era of heroes! These interviews always get to me! Thank you all for your service, and thank you Memoirs for sharing their stories! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @debrakleid5752
    @debrakleid5752 2 роки тому +2

    Hearing him cry is so heartbreaking! No one should have to go through what these guys went through whether it was with the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corp, or Coast Guard.

  • @I-sed-no
    @I-sed-no 2 роки тому +2

    War... what a shame. What a waste of human life. For what? Thank you for the video to remind us all of the atrocities of men in power.

  • @simonnoble7589
    @simonnoble7589 Рік тому

    Such a wonderful man .... thank you for your service .... hello from England x

  • @hmsbelfast2019
    @hmsbelfast2019 2 роки тому +5

    This channel is awesome, unfortunately we have lost quite a few important WW2 veterans recently. We lost medal of honour recipient Hershel Williams not too long ago and today we lost Ken Tout who wrote books such as "By Tank". So keep up the good work guys before these stories are gone.

  • @Asymmetrical-Saggin
    @Asymmetrical-Saggin Рік тому

    I don't know how these brave young men did what they did. The pure agony, pain, mental struggles/PTSD.. you can just see the pure horror and agony and hell this brave hero endured. Thank you so much for everything you brave men.. 17.. 18 years old.. barely out of school.. not even yet.. life only beginning... Yet for so many life cut short due to the actions of a handful of some of the worst evil people in modern history. Men and heroes like yourself and so many others need to never be forgotten. Younger generations of today especially should be taught this history. Teenagers and such of today need to understand why and how they have it so good and life by the balls.

  • @davewelsh4505
    @davewelsh4505 2 роки тому +1

    A generation like no other.

  • @lovemedoification
    @lovemedoification 2 роки тому +9

    I have been watching US films and TV series about WWII occasionally in Hong Kong since 1960s! They were very informative and knowledge-enriching, but nothing comparable to these first hand narratives from military personnel just as this one! Thanks greatly, USA, for all your contributions to the world since your existence! Not perfect, but no country is comparable!

  • @silverload3622
    @silverload3622 Рік тому

    70 years later and the horrors of war is as it happened yesterday

  • @JacobChardBRA
    @JacobChardBRA 2 роки тому +2

    would you guys ever go overseas to meet vets? id personally love to hear from vets from my country new zealand.. really love your guys work, keep up the amazing work and getting all of their stories.

    • @MemoirsofWWII
      @MemoirsofWWII  2 роки тому

      thanks for commenting; we would love to travel to capture stories from all over the world but it involves funding Check out our website to see how you can help support our mission to preserve these stories. www.memoirsofwwii.com

  • @dizzyd970
    @dizzyd970 2 роки тому +25

    Why the hell do you need a censored version, There is nothing wrong with the original.

    • @sologhostxx8010
      @sologhostxx8010 2 роки тому +3

      UA-cam

    • @MemoirsofWWII
      @MemoirsofWWII  2 роки тому +14

      UA-cam age restricted the original video. It is uploaded on our channel but you have to be 18 or older to watch it. This version is to allow the younger generations to see what these amazing men and women did for their freedom. Thanks for watching!

  • @jaysonshelley8040
    @jaysonshelley8040 10 місяців тому

    I’m a 19 year old young man workin 40 hours a week and these men are who i strive to be feel like something had been lost to the time

  • @jp6913
    @jp6913 2 роки тому

    God bless all of the veterans who have fought and suffered through war. These are true heroes and I pray that they live the rest of their days happy and comfortably. Thank you for your service.

  • @johnzabik270
    @johnzabik270 Рік тому

    Thank you for your service 👍 I appreciate you so much

  • @Vdz420
    @Vdz420 Рік тому

    I am so lucky to find this channel, thank you for what you are doing, this is so important ❤️

  • @Andyb2379
    @Andyb2379 2 роки тому

    Hate seeing a veteran cry. It sets me of every time. The stories they tell are the hard thought truth of how we live freely today. How can we ever repay them… remember them, always remember them.

  • @rnmike1569
    @rnmike1569 2 роки тому +1

    Another amazing hero!

  • @rikijett310
    @rikijett310 2 роки тому +1

    I'm so sorry about these horrible things that you went through. I hope you otherwise had a wonderful life and a wonderful life continues for many more years for you.
    Sir, I don't have any words to say thank you enough for your service!! May God bless you always!! ✝️🇺🇸

  • @JK4fam2008
    @JK4fam2008 2 роки тому +1

    Ty for this.. My grandpa served in the Korean War on pork chop hill he never talkes about it and he’s getting up there in age I always want to ask him about it but he tears up when a movie about war even comes on

  • @HarryBondInc
    @HarryBondInc 2 роки тому +1

    As someone who is anti war, especially nowadays. These men who fought in WW2 were different. True heroes

  • @WW2Adinfinitum
    @WW2Adinfinitum Рік тому

    amazing men , amazing channel.

  • @notthefbi7932
    @notthefbi7932 2 роки тому

    This was truly a sad story, can't imagine

  • @lloydryan7716
    @lloydryan7716 2 роки тому +1

    These are very hard to watch but I believe everyone should watch them to understand what the greatest generation did for us.

  • @berniedehmel7104
    @berniedehmel7104 2 роки тому

    as a sole that's skated through life by not having to experience these heartbreaking experiences myself, these stories tear at my heart. To see the world lunging headlong to more of the same makes me feel as if the current generations are destined to endure these same, age old experiences all over again. I'm torn between grief and the notion that those that fail to learn from their past are destined (and deserving until they do) to live through those same gut wrenching experiences themselves...

  • @MeditationNation528
    @MeditationNation528 2 роки тому

    Hi guys, I love your work. Capturing these moments in time are so important, not only for the vets but for future generations.
    I would love for you to do some on the Anzacs and the influence they had on the WW2.
    Would love to hear from you.

    • @MemoirsofWWII
      @MemoirsofWWII  2 роки тому +1

      we agree that an ANZAC Vet would be a great interview. If you know of a lead please fill out a veteran form on our website www.memoirsofwwii.com thanks for watching! www.memoirsofwwii.com/veteran-form

  • @noname80819
    @noname80819 9 місяців тому

    I only ask myself one thing, as a young girl, why does a part of our generation continue to disrespect these people, these men who have now almost reached the end of their lives? One thing should be remembered. That generation that we call 'old' using this adjective as a derogatory, that generation saved the world, saved future generations, that generation saw the slaughter and horror of war. Their stories must be seen as a warning to ensure that this never happens again. So that we do not forget everything that happened during that time. Respect for these veterans.Greetings from Italy and I apologize for my bad English❤

  • @weihaoli8883
    @weihaoli8883 2 роки тому +2

    谢谢分享

  • @excellenceinanimation960
    @excellenceinanimation960 2 роки тому +1

    Love what there doing! Brough here by flite test!

  • @letseewhathappens101
    @letseewhathappens101 2 роки тому

    This mans story in amazing god bless him. Here's the video of a sailor from the USS Indianapolis 3MiEAkuRV7I

  • @davidlittlejohn6636
    @davidlittlejohn6636 Рік тому

    Why wasn't it mentioned about what the payload that the Indianapolis carried and delivered. They were alone for a reason. The mission was top secret. They delivered the Atomics used on Japan.

  • @kylekuzminski8243
    @kylekuzminski8243 Рік тому

    This world is a never ending war.. do you and find happiness before you had an experience

  • @emmanuelraysalibay5936
    @emmanuelraysalibay5936 Рік тому

    "we had to put weights on then to send them go the bottom." they deserve the country they fought for, yet we fail to give that to them.

    • @MetalDetroit
      @MetalDetroit Рік тому

      You’re on a SHIP. For sanitary reasons you can’t pull dead bodies from the ocean and put them on a ship. They’ll all die of disease. You can’t bury them. All you can do is send them to the bottom.

  • @oldskool1979
    @oldskool1979 2 роки тому +3

    When you are at war, you dont care what religion or political side your friend is...

  • @khaleelmcghee-bey9676
    @khaleelmcghee-bey9676 2 роки тому

    No August video?

  • @Rickkert2000
    @Rickkert2000 2 роки тому +25

    We need a veteran month, not a pride month!

    • @pricespovilian7419
      @pricespovilian7419 2 роки тому +3

      Yes

    • @miajones2731
      @miajones2731 2 роки тому +2

      You don't need to discredit other events. Both should be respected. Only "old" people are homophobic nowadays anyway, not all of course.
      I'm not a queer, but there are lots of soldiers who are gays back in the day. They're just closeted and you know the answer why. I think there are states that give much importance to the veterans, and there are states that aren't and this shouldn't be the case. For me, both events are crucial to the society.

    • @Halfbaggin
      @Halfbaggin 2 роки тому

      @@miajones2731 that’s why the country is what it is today. I haven’t met a straight man that isn’t homophobic. Problem is they are judged for it and penalized if they don’t act like they aren’t today. Baby boomers is the best generation to ever exist because they was raised by the Bible and how god intended. They was closeted IF there where gay because they knew it wasn’t right unlike the messed up minds of today.

    • @rae-michellel6878
      @rae-michellel6878 2 роки тому +2

      Agreed. God bless these men who sacrificed so much for us.

    • @Halfbaggin
      @Halfbaggin 2 роки тому +3

      Amen brother. At least they get a couple days of recognition to make sure the rest of the worlds organizations get a month

  • @enclaveleader6245
    @enclaveleader6245 2 роки тому

    3:10 uncensored version and more on Saipan is on WWII in HD. It’s hard to watch because it’s the horrors of war but this is most shit people in our Generation don’t pay attention to in there daily lives in high school or college or etc. you know what I mean.

  • @markevanger4791
    @markevanger4791 Рік тому

    SALUTE SIR 🌹🇺🇸🌹

  • @javasrevenge7121
    @javasrevenge7121 Рік тому

    What a horror story.

  • @johndana8671
    @johndana8671 2 роки тому

    Until now i hates " Banzai"!

  • @kevind3185
    @kevind3185 2 роки тому

    Just a kid at the time and to be that Good to be a prospect for a MLB team had to be so disappointed. Every Kid dreams of playing Pro.

  • @randallhatcher6028
    @randallhatcher6028 9 місяців тому

    Of course our virgin eyes are protected for our own good . Reality would be too hard on us kids .

  • @bass_life2177
    @bass_life2177 2 роки тому +2

    The simple you fact you have to censor this should be wrong. People need to see and hear what this man and so many other go thru while fighting for peoples freedoms that they take for granted and allow to be taken more and more daily it seems like. Stop being so damn sensitive to everyone’s feels and share the truth

    • @heath9398
      @heath9398 2 роки тому

      👍

    • @MemoirsofWWII
      @MemoirsofWWII  2 роки тому +2

      UA-cam age restricted the original video. It is uploaded on our channel but you have to be 18 or older to watch it.

    • @bass_life2177
      @bass_life2177 2 роки тому

      @@MemoirsofWWII I watched it yesterday. Always do when I see them posted

    • @johndana8671
      @johndana8671 2 роки тому

      Agree with you, i am pal

  • @josealqueres
    @josealqueres 2 роки тому

    Where can I watch the UNCENSORED VERSION?

    • @M.Boatwright
      @M.Boatwright 2 роки тому +1

      It's the video they put out before this one.

    • @thepirateorc3235
      @thepirateorc3235 2 роки тому

      Why is there a censored one

    • @josealqueres
      @josealqueres 2 роки тому +1

      @@thepirateorc3235 for people that don't want to see graphic imagery?

    • @thepirateorc3235
      @thepirateorc3235 2 роки тому

      @@josealqueres I mean the veteran story could be graphic itself without the clips. I just don't understand why someone would want a censored version of a graphic topic.

    • @MemoirsofWWII
      @MemoirsofWWII  2 роки тому

      @@thepirateorc3235 UA-cam age restricted the original video. It is uploaded on our channel but you have to be 18 or older to watch it.

  • @Saving_Money10k
    @Saving_Money10k 2 роки тому

    How can I get in contact with him

  • @twogamer7149
    @twogamer7149 2 роки тому +7

    Thank you for the effort to create these episodes.

  • @gerrysmail8891
    @gerrysmail8891 2 роки тому +8

    Thanks Josh for all you do! These veterans are amazing! To see all that horror,and tradjety is a testimony to there abilities to endure and carry-on! Truly the Greatest generation! Godspeed to these men and women! I can only hope to carry on there legacy! God bless America 🇺🇸 Lest we forget!

  • @stevew6138
    @stevew6138 2 роки тому +5

    The Greatest Generation.

  • @aydinsamp9671
    @aydinsamp9671 2 роки тому +6

    Thank you for your service

  • @EliteFuller
    @EliteFuller 2 роки тому +5

    what a man

  • @lovemedoification
    @lovemedoification 2 роки тому +5

    多謝!

    • @MemoirsofWWII
      @MemoirsofWWII  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you for your support!! We truly can’t do this without people like you who see the value of this mission!!

  • @jscho8674
    @jscho8674 Рік тому +2

    Don's story broke my heart from beginning to end. God bless him.

  • @DRFelGood
    @DRFelGood 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you for sharing your personal story, thoughts, sacrifice, courage and service for freedom. God bless you 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @neooneZ1
    @neooneZ1 2 роки тому +3

    Well that was a hard one to watch. My heart goes out to Don for the things he saw and endured while taking care of the bodies from the Indianapolis. How many fighting men could sleep at night after that. Thank you!

  • @jkcstephens
    @jkcstephens Рік тому +1

    My Great Uncle Don :) He turns 101 this month, Jan 2023.

  • @rcdogmanduh4440
    @rcdogmanduh4440 2 роки тому +1

    I wish he could not remember, I wish he had no memory of the event that scared him to this day .

  • @frankdodgee
    @frankdodgee 2 роки тому +2

    My heart breaks for this man and other WWII Veterans that have endured a lifetime of horrid memories. Thank God those memories as savage as they are have been documented.

  • @yondertube
    @yondertube 2 роки тому +2

    Great videos

  • @mariolofaro8330
    @mariolofaro8330 2 роки тому +1

    Fair winds and following seas Shipmate!

  • @enclaveleader6245
    @enclaveleader6245 2 роки тому

    My Dad was against me joining the Army wanted me to join the Navy or Air Force because we live in CA. But A. I can’t swim. B. This Sharks

  • @edwinmoney1336
    @edwinmoney1336 2 місяці тому

    I’m 24, and fascinated by ww2, respect to all the soldiers. 🇺🇸

  • @bluejays23
    @bluejays23 4 місяці тому

    God bless this mans soul ...his story broke my heart just hearing his voice wish i could shake his hand and give him a hug.....

  • @carlv8168
    @carlv8168 Рік тому

    Thank you for your brave and courageous Naval service, Mr. Sarver! I read the book about the horrific USS Indianapolis incident.

  • @tylerlawlerDEVGRU
    @tylerlawlerDEVGRU Рік тому

    A man getting ran over quite vigorously brutal. Never will forget the sounds. The things people see homeless in the streets.

  • @hangin-in-thereawesome4245
    @hangin-in-thereawesome4245 Рік тому

    Thank you for your service! You have not forgotten anything you saw but they were serving their country too! God Bless!

  • @ghguppys5344
    @ghguppys5344 Рік тому

    🫡

  • @alicemcpherson7961
    @alicemcpherson7961 Рік тому

    Saying thank you for your service Sir seems so small.

  • @edwinholcombe2741
    @edwinholcombe2741 Рік тому

    Why was this censored?

  • @mastergibbss2009
    @mastergibbss2009 10 місяців тому

    Poor guy you now he's got PTSD 😢

  • @TreybleRockLake
    @TreybleRockLake 2 роки тому

    Thank you Sir!

  • @kevbrix9686
    @kevbrix9686 Рік тому

    Sir!

  • @charlessaint7926
    @charlessaint7926 Рік тому

    I met some of the survivors of the USS Indianapolis. They still recall this event with such clarity like it happened yesterday. It's amazing that they survived at all.

  • @Jaragorn
    @Jaragorn 2 роки тому

    I really like what y’all are doing but I think censoring videos is the wrong way to go about it

    • @MemoirsofWWII
      @MemoirsofWWII  2 роки тому +1

      UA-cam age restricted the original video. It is uploaded on our channel but you have to be 18 or older to watch it. We created a censored version so that the younger generations can still hear these amazing stories. Thanks for watching!

  • @matthewjay660
    @matthewjay660 2 роки тому

    My grandfather enlisted in the U.S. Navy in WW2 in Feb. '42 and stayed in until it was over. He fought aboard a submarine chaser with no name, just numbers. Today is Saturday July 30, 2022, 77 years to the day for the sinking of USS Indianapolis. R.I.P. 🕊🇺🇸💪🏻⚓️

  • @petkoyanakiev244
    @petkoyanakiev244 2 роки тому

    This was heart breaking.To see an old man crying is .....just i do not know

  • @YeshuaIsTheTruth
    @YeshuaIsTheTruth 2 роки тому

    This is such an awesome mission. Thank you all for what you do

  • @jonsm114
    @jonsm114 2 роки тому

    Salute!

  • @n.elliottnoorlun8304
    @n.elliottnoorlun8304 2 роки тому

    It's just too bad, Josh, how the PC Police of today force you to censure these facts of history :o( Yes, war is gruesome, yet, these honored veterans should be able to tell the WHOLE story (along with sobering images) so that we, and the young generation, can know, full well, what these dear men (and women) went through for our freedom. Blessings in bringing so many of these stories to us!!! Each one is a TREASURE!!

    • @Herestravy420
      @Herestravy420 2 роки тому +2

      It is sad actually... For those that can't handle the realities of how cruel war and the world itself can they censor things. Everyone loves to pretend life is cushy and blissful, rainbows and unicorn farts, it's not though! Not without the sacrifice these gentlemen made long ago.. PC culture needs to go, we need to bring back being blunt and brutally honest!

    • @MemoirsofWWII
      @MemoirsofWWII  2 роки тому +2

      UA-cam age restricted the original video. It is uploaded on our channel but you have to be 18 or older to watch it. This version is to allow the younger generations to see what these amazing men and women did for their freedom. Thanks for watching!

  • @keith38able
    @keith38able 2 роки тому

    why are you censoring history, without the whole story it is nothing but a story

    • @MemoirsofWWII
      @MemoirsofWWII  2 роки тому +1

      UA-cam age restricted the original video. It is uploaded on our channel but you have to be 18 or older to watch it.