Hershel "Woody" Williams Presents Medal of Honor Medal to USS Hershel "Woody" Williams

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  • Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
  • CWO-4 (ret.) Williams visited with Sailors and crew aboard USNS Hershel "Woody" Williams.
    "Legendary CWO-4 (ret.) Williams Surprises Sailors aboard USNS Hershel "Woody" Williams!"
    Hershel "Woody" Williams Presents Medal of Honor Medal to USS Hershel "Woody" Williams
    NORFOLK, VA, UNITED STATES
    03.23.2020
    On March 6th, 2020, CWO-4 (ret.) Williams visited with Sailors and crew aboard USNS Hershel "Woody" Williams. He spoke to them briefly before touring the ship with family and friends.
    While the crew had many gifts for Williams, he had one himself for the crew...
    Film Credits: Video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Darien Kenney
    Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 104

  • @tomc.7520
    @tomc.7520 2 роки тому +96

    A class act his whole life. RIP Marine.

  • @tim7527
    @tim7527 2 роки тому +32

    America needs men like him today more than ever 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @jeremycox2983
    @jeremycox2983 2 роки тому +55

    I didn’t know that he gave his actual medal to the ship that bears his name.
    His spirit will always be watching over them

    • @peacemaker-du4hz
      @peacemaker-du4hz 2 роки тому +5

      i didnt know that either till i just watched this video

  • @bangochupchup
    @bangochupchup 2 роки тому +15

    If the devil and his minions ever try to storm the ramparts of Heaven, they'll have to face Woody and his flamethrower! Semper Fi!

  • @trebor357shot
    @trebor357shot Рік тому +14

    I am sitting here, totally destroyed, observing this great man's generosity.

  • @joejohnson4183
    @joejohnson4183 2 роки тому +15

    What an honor that the ship bearing his name and will now carry his original Medal of Honor .

  • @flyoverkid55
    @flyoverkid55 2 роки тому +40

    An exceptional act of generosity. Rest easy, Marine.

  • @carlhicksjr8401
    @carlhicksjr8401 2 роки тому +56

    Yesterday, 29 June 2022, CWO4 Hershel 'Woody' Williams, USMC ret.] passed away at the age 98 years and 8 months.
    He was the last living Medal of Honor recipient from World War Two.
    Before he died, he watched his great-grandson graduate Marine Corps Boot Camp, Parris Island SC.
    Semper Fi, Marine.
    Set the colors to half-mast.

    • @ethanmcdowell9677
      @ethanmcdowell9677 2 роки тому +12

      The last CMOH recipient of the Greatest Generation. This country will never be the same. Rest in Peace Marine.

    • @butch1948OldMarine
      @butch1948OldMarine 2 роки тому +4

      @@ethanmcdowell9677 Rodger that brother!

  • @tracyt2246
    @tracyt2246 2 роки тому +13

    One hell of a Marine! One hell of an American!

  • @thewkovacs316
    @thewkovacs316 Рік тому +13

    after woody "retired", he set up a foundation that helped gold star families
    he spent 200 days a year on the road until covid

  • @ThorsHammer1
    @ThorsHammer1 2 роки тому +21

    If you have ever wondered what a "class act" is, you just watched THE definition of it. The world needs MANY more like him. R.I.P Marine.

  • @larryfink1382
    @larryfink1382 2 роки тому +19

    What an American, a true hero. God bless you Woody.

  • @GM8101PHX
    @GM8101PHX Рік тому +9

    I Stand and salute you Sir!! This man is a Hero in my eyes, what an honor to even see this video!!

  • @redhed9776
    @redhed9776 2 роки тому +11

    RIP my veteran, and Mountaineer brother. Salute

  • @bulldog1131
    @bulldog1131 2 роки тому +10

    God Bless you Woody. You were a true hero, a gentleman and a wonderful human being. May you now RIP along with your brothers in arms

  • @samiam1254
    @samiam1254 2 роки тому +12

    Who's going to fill their shoes?

  • @BigSkyCurmudgeon
    @BigSkyCurmudgeon 2 роки тому +6

    an ordinary man who lived an extraordinary life. RIP Marine.

  • @temims
    @temims 2 роки тому +10

    Class Act....when I grow up I hope to be like him.....Gysgt (ret.)....sends

  • @G8AR
    @G8AR 2 роки тому +6

    We all thank you for your service. You will be remembered always as a great American.

  • @terrystephens1102
    @terrystephens1102 8 місяців тому +2

    A true patriot, so worth of his award, God bless you, Sir 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️❤️❤️

  • @paulacornelison243
    @paulacornelison243 2 роки тому +5

    What a wonderful gesture.

  • @compunurse
    @compunurse 2 роки тому +3

    And that, ladies and gentlemen, it’s with a true gentleman and a true American hero look like.

    • @carolecarr5210
      @carolecarr5210 8 місяців тому

      Best note written here, summing up a great man.

  • @richlovin2173
    @richlovin2173 5 місяців тому +1

    When I was a kid, he and my father worked together at El Toro. I didn''t know then that he was a MOH recipient. A good Marine.

  • @klyu1
    @klyu1 7 місяців тому +1

    got to serve on that ship and meet "woody" during the Commissiong ceremony really down to earth guy and a true American hero!!! rest in peace "Woody."

  • @demef758
    @demef758 2 роки тому +8

    I've been successful throughout my life, and I owe it to the likes of Woody Williams and his entire generation who made my success possible. I am a pissant in comparison to all of the brave guys who fought and sacrificed for me and mine. I will forever be indebted to them all.

  • @richardgrimes4440
    @richardgrimes4440 2 роки тому +5

    Truly an American treasure. End of tour, Marine. Rest easy. Richard Grimes, USA (Ret.).

  • @timf2279
    @timf2279 2 роки тому +13

    Shame on the WOKE idiots who call MOH awardees "War Criminals." This man and so many like him are heros. God bless Woody, and the many who didn't come home. They have gave their lives for our nation.

    • @skippeterson9047
      @skippeterson9047 5 місяців тому

      Woke liberal democrat are worthless would never defend our country

  • @jmacd412
    @jmacd412 2 роки тому +6

    An amazing Man of true honor. A Godsend to our nation. A life lived through service. Anyone could only hope to emulate his dedication. The last of our greatest generation. Rest In Peace kind and noble sir.

  • @JohnPennock-d3y
    @JohnPennock-d3y 6 місяців тому +1

    WOW, what a HONOR TO HAVE THIS GREAT MAN ON BOARD! John P.

  • @warshipsdd-2142
    @warshipsdd-2142 18 днів тому

    Semper Fi Gunner! A slow salute to your memory. Fair winds, clam seas and safe passage to all those who sail on your namesake from this now Old Salt Marine Sergeant. Rest in Peace brother, you stood an outstanding watch your entire life.

  • @bigal1863
    @bigal1863 2 роки тому +3

    I thank God for men like him.

  • @danfry1669
    @danfry1669 4 місяці тому

    I've got tears in my eyes, what a great man!!!

  • @dflesher65
    @dflesher65 2 роки тому +6

    What a great loss for our country! 🙏

  • @michaelbryant7377
    @michaelbryant7377 2 роки тому +2

    The world needs many more Wood Williams. A class-act, extraordinare.

  • @danelkington3808
    @danelkington3808 2 роки тому +1

    Why was this incredible soul recognized this late for his honor? He is a great hero from the greatest generation this nation has ever known. My opinion. Thank you for your service and helping us among trying times. RIP Marine, Thank you.

  • @Brett33
    @Brett33 Рік тому +2

    What a great gift for the ship and the sailors whom will serve on that ship .

  • @jerryjustice8803
    @jerryjustice8803 2 роки тому +2

    A absolute true hero. I believe he used a flame thrower on Iwo jima. That was an incredible dangerous job since on bullet and you were toast. RIP to an incredible American hero.

  • @robtim6553
    @robtim6553 2 роки тому +4

    God I love & miss that generation

  • @napeekapunpimtongnara9111
    @napeekapunpimtongnara9111 2 роки тому +2

    Congratulations on the honor award

  • @tommytube268
    @tommytube268 2 роки тому +4

    It’s said that God hates cowards. Woody is sitting in God’s front row!

  • @bellabonnie3141
    @bellabonnie3141 2 роки тому +4

    Retired navy, sir. FAIR WINDS AND FOLLOWING SEAS shipmate

  • @snuffle2269
    @snuffle2269 2 роки тому +3

    Reading the account of his actions on Iwo Jima this veteran deserves something more. RIP Woody

  • @jesternangel
    @jesternangel 2 роки тому +3

    THAK YOU SIR FOR YOU'RE SERVICE!!! RIP IN PEACE!!!

  • @willieboy8798
    @willieboy8798 5 місяців тому

    a once in a lifetime, lifetime!

  • @maureencora1
    @maureencora1 Рік тому +2

    2023 Heaven is for Heroes, R.I.P. Sir', Semper-Fi.

  • @johnhouchins3156
    @johnhouchins3156 2 роки тому +2

    The piece of music accompaning this video is, "Go My Children With My Blessing". Entirely apropriate. May that ship always honor her namesake.

  • @foad-esad
    @foad-esad 8 місяців тому +1

    Fair winds and following seas Chief. Semper Fi!

  • @americangrunt8615
    @americangrunt8615 2 роки тому +4

    Rest in Peace Woody Semper Fi!

  • @lukeleonard2801
    @lukeleonard2801 3 місяці тому

    What a hero

  • @05Hogsrule
    @05Hogsrule 2 роки тому +3

    ...on behalf of a grateful Nation...

  • @firechiefsampolitano1541
    @firechiefsampolitano1541 6 місяців тому +1

    Selfless love. Exactly why he was able to do what he did on Iwo Jima. How much this country needs this generation for the trouble facing this country today and we don't have them or the backbone to make America Great Again. Not MAGA, just simply make America great again. 🇺🇲

  • @sleeve8651
    @sleeve8651 6 місяців тому +1

    Tremendous !
    GODSPEED !
    Exemplary Esprit De Corps !
    You were dispatched from Heaven above !
    Now it is your time to return Home !
    Rest in Peace, Sir !
    You deserve it !
    You have gone Above and Beyond !
    It is not Goodbye, but Until we meet again !
    SEMPER FI
    ♥️🥀♥️

  • @kevinbautsch
    @kevinbautsch 2 роки тому +2

    God Bless Mr. Hershel Williams.

  • @g-man2228
    @g-man2228 5 місяців тому

    Amazing….🇺🇸

  • @SMcCaskill
    @SMcCaskill 3 дні тому

    Rest in Peace Woody 🏅🙏🏻🏅

  • @stonefree1911
    @stonefree1911 2 роки тому +2

    There was true greatness in the world.

  • @BigAlsautoupholstery
    @BigAlsautoupholstery 6 місяців тому

    Rest in peace Brother

  • @williammurray1341
    @williammurray1341 2 роки тому +1

    The last of the recognized greatest of the greatest generation.

  • @SMcCaskill
    @SMcCaskill 6 місяців тому

    Rest in Peace CWO4 Herschel "Woody" Williams.

  • @ethanmcdowell9677
    @ethanmcdowell9677 2 роки тому +2

    Rest in peace Sir. Upon the Eternal Battlefield. You've earned your time in Heaven, since you've served your time in Hell.

  • @jeffreyevans6892
    @jeffreyevans6892 2 роки тому +1

    God bless you, Sir!

  • @pbrobotspbrobots1710
    @pbrobotspbrobots1710 2 роки тому +2

    proud to serve.

  • @danielshaw8049
    @danielshaw8049 2 роки тому +2

    What a Beautiful man!

  • @josephmazzotta8813
    @josephmazzotta8813 2 роки тому +4

    God bless you woody I wish I could have met you 🇺🇸

  • @chasbauman3324
    @chasbauman3324 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent! Woody is missed!

  • @barryfletcher7136
    @barryfletcher7136 2 роки тому +2

    R.I.P. CWO4 Williams

  • @shawnp6653
    @shawnp6653 2 роки тому +2

    What a guy! RIP Woody

  • @cpmow831
    @cpmow831 2 роки тому +2

    They don’t make men like him anymore.

  • @martyyoung3611
    @martyyoung3611 2 роки тому +1

    Semper Fi!

  • @just_another_brick_in_the_wall
    @just_another_brick_in_the_wall 5 місяців тому

    RIP , Woody.

  • @penchant1972
    @penchant1972 2 роки тому +2

    RIP, Mr. Williams.

  • @richardcole9308
    @richardcole9308 2 роки тому +1

    Ay you rest in peace sir.

  • @tomjohnson2281
    @tomjohnson2281 6 місяців тому +1

    OOORAH!!!

  • @samuelclayton4405
    @samuelclayton4405 2 роки тому +1

    A SALUTE to you Sir.

  • @wadegrant7465
    @wadegrant7465 2 роки тому +2

    RIP Marine, Semper Fi

  • @mysterymayhem7020
    @mysterymayhem7020 2 роки тому +2

    Rest In Peace Woody

  • @4catsnow
    @4catsnow 2 роки тому +4

    American. Brokaw was right when he titled the book. The Greatest Generation. Behold another example...

    • @georgetunstill2341
      @georgetunstill2341 2 роки тому

      Agreed. My dad served in WWII and Korea. I love him and miss him every day. I've read and own Brokaw's book. If you have never read that book, try your best to find it.

    • @robgarfield6755
      @robgarfield6755 2 роки тому

      Woody Thankyou for your sacrifice so i may live in peace.Bless all the armed services who put their life on the line each amd every day. Past and present.

  • @DistinguishedMenofCulture
    @DistinguishedMenofCulture 4 місяці тому +1

    RIP MARINE AND SEMPER FI 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @ZATennisFan
    @ZATennisFan Рік тому +2

    I bet there wasn’t dry eye in the room…

  • @glennbrymer4065
    @glennbrymer4065 2 роки тому +1

    Slow Salute for a real Hero!

  • @johnnyroxx8513
    @johnnyroxx8513 2 роки тому +2

    RIP brother

  • @Robertmacmedia
    @Robertmacmedia 6 місяців тому +2

    RIP MARINE 🇺🇸

  • @tommyzee4480
    @tommyzee4480 2 роки тому +1

    RIP Woody :(

  • @flymiller69
    @flymiller69 5 місяців тому

    Semper Fi

  • @HarryWHill-GA
    @HarryWHill-GA 2 роки тому +2

    Bravo Zulu sir.

  • @fnusecurity5112
    @fnusecurity5112 2 роки тому

    I don't understand the Flags on the Left shoulder? Is that something new they now wear?

  • @paulring4267
    @paulring4267 6 місяців тому

    ❤❤❤🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @petekdemircioglu
    @petekdemircioglu 2 роки тому +1

    💚💜🇺🇸🥂

  • @미스안델센
    @미스안델센 2 роки тому

    미국에는 심심하면 산불이 나요....폭격기가 폭탄을 31톤 실을수 있다는데....보잉에서 그걸 소방비행기로 개조하고 하면 산불진화하는데 수월 할것입니다
    자연적으로 산불이 날수도 있고....미국의 적들이 테러로 산불을 일으킬수가 다분합니다. 각주마다 아주 큰 소방비행기가 필요할것입니다.
    미국이 좋은 선도자로 되기를 바랍니다 : )

    • @HESSIAN578
      @HESSIAN578 2 роки тому

      What does that have to do with Woody?

  • @nmelkhunter1
    @nmelkhunter1 6 місяців тому

    🫡

  • @arbigdog73
    @arbigdog73 5 місяців тому

    USS or USNS make up your mind! 😡

  • @generalpattonpending7256
    @generalpattonpending7256 2 роки тому

    Awesome Marine! stupid music ruined the video