D-Day's 80th anniversary: 97-year-old WWII paratrooper shares his story
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- Опубліковано 5 чер 2024
- The world is marking 80 years since the World War II battle known as D-Day with more than 11,000 planes, 4,000 ships, and 100,000 troops. A 97-year-old paratrooper from Florida, Hector Hita was invited to a special commemoration in France and FOX's Mark Wilson with our sister station in Tampa spoke with Hita about his journey.
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Being a paratrooper was very dangerous. My uncle was a paratrooper. He was killed on D-Day parachuting into Europe with Allied Forces.
My grandfather was shot through the mouth in the Hurtgen Forest medics somehow got him to safety he survived the war and lived to 94
I just hope America deserves men like you...
See, that's the problem; we don't! See my OP.
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C'mon man keep the faith!
We must never forget!!!
He was only 17. Amazing!
He's adorable. We don't have much time left with these ones. Pay attention. A few more years and they'll all be gone. 😢
What an incredible man, god bless you sir. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your service.
Sincere gratitude to this man and his entire generation. Your service, your commitment and your patriotism are not forgotten. God bless you today and always, sir.
The last thoughts of a dying soldier.
In memory of our loved ones. "My mom, my dearest beloved, today, nor all our tomorrows... I will not come home, but my love will meet your face when the sun shines, when the rain drops falls to meet your tears and the breeze will blows gently upon your back...my love will always be with yours...'
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God bless you sir. Thank you for what you did. We desperately need people like you now. Thank you from a fellow veteran
Wonderful story. Thank you for profiling this American hero.
A TRUE HERO, AND PATRIOT, GAVE ME GOOSE BUMPS, AND BROUGHT A TEAR TO MY EYE..
Thank you Sir for your service may God be with you 🙏
God bless you, sir. We thank you for your service and dedication to this nation!
RESPECT
Incredible Effort
Immaculate Freedom
Beautiful Emotion
Great Man
Good Work
Thank you Sir! Finally a man who knows what a hero is….a hero dies in a selfless act to help another. A hero has never lived to talk about it.
I hope one day people see how good you are
Thank you 🙏 Sir we love you too and we highly appreciate and admire your dedication and sacrifices
Thank you for your service! Thank you to all of the men who never came home. Remember all that gave freely of themselves to help stop the Nazis, Japanese, Italians and the Norwegians. Who all wanted the axis powers to control the free world. It does my heart good to know of all Americans and her allies who gave their lives for freedom! Since ww1, ww2, Korea, Vietnam, desert storm, operation Iraqi freedom, Afghanistan and the others I missed. Thank you all for your service!!!
Don’t forget the Vichy French, an Axis “Puppet State.” They were present in the Invasion of French North Africa and did put up resistance to the Americans there, including my great grandfather. was a paratrooper in WWII. He was with the 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment in North Africa and later the 456th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment assigned to the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment in the 82nd Airborne in Sicily. He was then sent back to England to prepare for Operation Overlord when he was transferred to the 101st Airborne and jumped into Normandy, and later jumped into Holland. He also participated in the Battle of the Bulge and Western Germany. He had made 4 combat jumps during the war. He survived and passed away in 2006.
Technician 4th Grade John J. Lower 1919-2006
They don't make them like that anymore. Kids nowadays could learn s few things from him.
He has more courage and honor in one pinky than any gangster or thief out here.
You speak the TRUTH
My highest respect to you, sir. May you have a long life. I'll never forget
Hector Hita theWorld War 2 hero looks like the man from "American Chopper"
All American heroes.
The 11thAirborne has not received much publicity but they were famous then as among the best. A true wild bunch.
I really think our generation should learn more about our soldiers, especially ones from wars like WWI, WWII, the Civil War, and more. Thank you for your service, Love from Ireland 💚🤍🧡
The 11th Airborne division is INCREDIBLY underrated.
There's a UA-camr called The Fat Electrician that made a whole video on them, I HIGHLY recommend it!
@dilloncrowe1018
I’ve seen that video, and many others he has on his channel. You’re correct about the 11th. They were the only Airborne division in the pacific, but not the only airborne outfit. The 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment was also there. My Great Grandfather started his time in the Army with the 2nd Battalion, 503rd PIR. In 1942, they sailed for England to prepare for Operation Torch in French North Africa. The day before he and his unit jumped into Africa, the 2/503 was redesignated as the 2nd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment. He made one of the 3 US Airborne jumps in North Africa at which I assume was the Tafaraoui Airfield in Algeria south of Oran. He would engage German forces at the Faïd Pass, the first US unit to engage the German Army in WWII. After North Africa, he was transferred either to Battery C or D of the 456th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion which was assigned to the 505th PIR of the 82nd Airborne throughout the war. With the 456/505/82, he jumped into Sicily and fought at Biazza Ridge. After Sicily, he and his battery returned to England, either C or D because the HQ Battery, A and B batteries had been detached from the 82nd and supported the 1st Special Service Force in Italy and Southern France, later forming the 463rd PFAB. While training in England, he was transferred to the 101st Airborne and jumped into Normandy and Holland, and later the Battle of the Bulge and Western Germany/Central Europe. He survived and passed away in 2006. Thank you for reading if you made it this far.
@@cameronkedas3375 I never said they were the only Airborne outfit.
Thank you Sir , we need more men like you.
Much respect sir.
Hector would have been 17 years old on D-Day. Can you imagine this generation of 17-19 year olds signing up to fight for their country?
God bless this courageous and valiant WWII Veteran! Truly they are Greatest Generation! God bless those still with us; and for those that have gone on, may they rest in peace!
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Thank you Hector for your service. From one paratrooper to another can you introduce me to Caroline?
Saint Mere Eglise was packed with tourists at june 6th 1944.
My grandfather was a German general who notably oversaw the Atlantic Wall. I was in Normandy in June 2015, 2019 and 2024 as well as in Bastogne (Belgium) in December 2019 for the celebrations of these battles. I am always moved to see the veterans of the allied countries. I think this war could have ended sooner if intelligent German officers had shown more courage
I can't imagine having to do that
Was he a part of the Los Banos raid. God bless him
Hector at 97 has it more together mentally than a certain 81 year old that claims to be something he's not in reality.
@maxwellcrazycat9204
I know exactly who you’re talking about, and I agree. Get him out of here.
Five Thousand Ships , 150,000 men Fox Get your Facts Straight !
Imagine fighting Nazis on DDay only for your country to try to elect one as president 80 years later.
I hope you’re talking about Biden
@@andiwinbauer3272 no Trump is the one who said he wants to be dictator
@@andiwinbauer3272 It isn't Biden who praises Putin and Un Jong. It certainly wasn't Biden who lacks respect for America so much that he lied about American elections being fraudulent. And it wasn't Biden who mocked McCain's military service and a Gold Star Family. Our fallen are not "suckers and losers." They were men who believed in America so much that they gave their lives for us. I hope one day you believe in America.
@andiwinbauer3272
I hope so too. If they are, they’re correct.
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Good Reference to The 11th and The Philippines
Underappreciated part of WW2
Could Be Better but Great in General
Known as D Day. She sounds like readCliff Notes
Please remember the animals and wildlife that suffered and still suffers during human conflicts...both in war and peace.
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Back at the beach he thought where are my comrades !!!
80 years ago, General Eisenhower directed the greatest invasion force in history. Shortly before D-Day, he came to inspect the American troops in training in Exmoor, England.
One day, he told his aides to wait for him while he climbed alone to the summit of a hill. There, aware of his helplessness, the man who would become President of the United Sates turned to the Lord is prayer.
Whatever battles we face, prayer to God is our greatest weapon.
Those veterans also has great faith, American last Godly generation, endured so many difficulties. Not like now Western soldiers strong bodies, well equipped, nutritious, well training but mentally spiritually broken, they forgot God.
Very rarely WW2 veterans have PTSD, they fight more dangerous brutal and yet survive. So sad so many soldiers not even go to war and yet have ptsd.
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This is what America should be, inclusive. This brave man, born in Porta Rico and willing to risk his life for his adopted home. Tell Trump and MTG
Puerto Rico has been a part of the US. Don’t bring your dumb lefty politics into this discussion about this man.
Yes more inclusivity, tell Biden to keep letting in the illegal migrants…great idea
It's not an anniversary
Yes it is.
@@rolfagten857 it's a commemoration and a memorial
Any “woke” ppl watching this,,, I didn’t think so
Россия спасибо за ПОБЕДУ!!! С ДНЁМ России 🤝!! !
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