D-Day Engineer Built the Bridges to Bring the Fight Forward

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  • Опубліковано 27 жов 2024

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  • @grayharker6271
    @grayharker6271 4 роки тому +55

    I've known Don all my life, went to school with his daughter. I didn't know he was at the D Day invasion until After Saving Private Ryan came out. My Pa told me Don was there. So many of my Fathers friends from work were combat vets from Guadalcanal, Iwo, Italy, France and Belgium. Rarely did they speak of what they did unless they were around other Vets. They were and inspiration for me to join the paratroopers.

    • @ariver7491
      @ariver7491 3 роки тому +4

      Is Don still alive???

  • @archiefyfe2020
    @archiefyfe2020 4 роки тому +17

    I am British,I love watching your American heroes.Is it little wonder that you have such a great nation with superheroes like this.Its guys like this that put the GREAT into America.

    • @brucecaldwell6701
      @brucecaldwell6701 4 роки тому +7

      There were plenty of heroes on the British side as well.

    • @archiefyfe2020
      @archiefyfe2020 4 роки тому +3

      Bruce you are so right.No country has a higher number of war heroes than Great Britain.Ive read and watched countless documentary’s through all the wars we,as country have been involved in over many hundreds of years and the heroism of our forces that fills me with pride to be British.

    • @shawnpa
      @shawnpa 3 роки тому +2

      My father was in the south Pacific and he said all UK troops, Great Britain, Canada, Australia. NZ, were excellent soldiers.

    • @tubbchiggens2767
      @tubbchiggens2767 3 роки тому +1

      Every country had lions for men. There is no denying that. God bless.

  • @konaboss83
    @konaboss83 3 роки тому +7

    What a great story teller Thanks for your service Don

  • @mickymantle3233
    @mickymantle3233 3 роки тому +2

    They don't make em like this anymore ! Respect & thanks.

  • @bensutton290
    @bensutton290 2 роки тому +1

    I’m from bournemouth in England where you stayed. 5mins away from Highcliffe hotel. Thank you for sharing your story.

  • @TheSoulSoother1337
    @TheSoulSoother1337 5 років тому +8

    My Grandfather was also in the 238th combat engineer battalion. I wish he was still alive so I could show him this!

  • @mrdude7749
    @mrdude7749 4 роки тому +7

    I could listen to these men all day.. Seems like there was an unwritten code, In which many of them didnt talk about what took place. You knew that they were in the service and you knew that they fought in the war.. That was about as much as they were willing to share for many years.. Thank you guys for giving them a chance to finally let it out and tell their stories ..

  • @dougalbin1022
    @dougalbin1022 5 років тому +13

    This man is great, 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 sir I thank you for your service. ❤️🇺🇸❤️

  • @markheller197
    @markheller197 4 роки тому +7

    It strikes me how well trained these men were. God bless you sir and thank you for my freedom.

  • @juliemerritt5144
    @juliemerritt5144 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for your service

  • @nickh9632
    @nickh9632 4 роки тому +4

    I’m from Griften NC!! I used to drive by that DuPont every day. Great interview, hope you live long Sir

  • @alethamobley6688
    @alethamobley6688 2 роки тому +1

    Thank You for your service SIR!

  • @tamelamcghee1458
    @tamelamcghee1458 4 роки тому +3

    The audio was poor, but using head phones solved that problem. I appreciate that the interviewer gave this precious veteran plenty of time and room to talk. Whenever one is in the presence of a veteran, there is something that simply makes you stand up a little straighter. These men and women--including civilians caught in the middle--were tough as nails. Makes me feel sheepishly weak every time. One day, we will have united peace for all

    • @rejuvinatez347
      @rejuvinatez347 3 роки тому

      I'm using headphones. Sounds good

    • @vivians9392
      @vivians9392 2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for explaining audio problem...thought it was my phone!

  • @samiam5557
    @samiam5557 5 років тому +13

    This man reminds me of "Cotton Hill" of King of the Hill. Thank you Sir!🇺🇸

    • @carterjohnson8230
      @carterjohnson8230 4 роки тому

      I’m sure he killed fifty men also jokes aside war is hell

    • @sr420det
      @sr420det 4 роки тому +1

      No he doesn't he's like the exact opposite..maybe he looks like him

  • @caveman726
    @caveman726 3 роки тому +1

    ThankYou Sir 🇺🇸

  • @j.dunlop8295
    @j.dunlop8295 4 роки тому +9

    I had seven uncle's went off to WW2, four were in extreme combat, 2 paratroopers, tailgunner and merchant Marines. None talked about thier war, except the oldest, who was a paratrooper, Italy to Eagels nest VE day, he told his two younger brothers, survival tips, for Korea and Vietnam, nothing more. PTSD This uncle, Olen statistically should not have survived the war, he was a machine Gunner, very high mortality, tailgunner even higher. Suicide jobs! Tips were, on Frontline, you can't say "no" to an order (you can explain, why you won't), and never group up, too big a target.

  • @juliefeasal8878
    @juliefeasal8878 Рік тому

    My grandfather served in France. I would give anything to know what he did while he was there as he never spoke of his time to my father or aunt and uncles. He is gone now but i would love to know his story. I loved him with all my heart and miss him every day!

  • @st.charlesborromeo9793
    @st.charlesborromeo9793 3 роки тому +3

    I love these things. I miss stuff too, but heck, put the speaker to your ear if it’s hard to understand. He’s country. Talks country.

  • @robbiemcc4355
    @robbiemcc4355 3 роки тому +1

    Top class.

  • @darrengilbert7438
    @darrengilbert7438 3 роки тому

    I grew up and still live in Benson NC about 25 miles from Goldsboro and know many of the places he was in. Also spent some time at Ft. Bragg too.

  • @myronmosley2167
    @myronmosley2167 3 роки тому +5

    The volume on all these videos are excruciatingly low.

  • @nproject_org
    @nproject_org 4 роки тому

    Great interview. Thanks!!

  • @stuartshenton2665
    @stuartshenton2665 4 роки тому

    God bless you sir .thankyou .

  • @jlo7770
    @jlo7770 4 роки тому +10

    Im afraid this country will be destroyed in less time then it was built.. God bless, thank you for your service

  • @sr420det
    @sr420det 4 роки тому +1

    Good ol Carolina boy 💪 love em

  • @oustandingsitter6106
    @oustandingsitter6106 4 роки тому +6

    The british accent he keeps doing is priceless.

  • @jasondavis8372
    @jasondavis8372 Рік тому

    He’s funny! I chuckled a few times from his jokes

  • @billystump48
    @billystump48 4 роки тому +6

    get your audio right to low what a shame

  • @boydmason3669
    @boydmason3669 5 років тому +2

    What a great man!

  • @JusticeSR71
    @JusticeSR71 5 місяців тому

    "This country...'it can be destroyed in less time that it was built'" ...Wow.

  • @TacoMyrick
    @TacoMyrick 5 років тому +10

    The content is great but the audio is done so poorly it's difficult to hear. These vets deserve far better presentation.

    • @mowomedia4801
      @mowomedia4801 5 років тому

      What's wrong with the audio? The veteran is properly mic'd up and sounds clear as any other TV Broadcast. Are you talking about the audio of the person asking the questions?

    • @dmaextraordinaire8205
      @dmaextraordinaire8205 4 роки тому +1

      Taco Myrick perhaps a tour equipment? I’m not having any problem hearing them. Additionally I’m just grateful that we have this video to look back on. These men are heroes.

    • @alethamobley6688
      @alethamobley6688 3 роки тому

      Use ear phones or a cans to heat

  • @joejoe2928
    @joejoe2928 5 років тому +4

    VETERAN SCOTS GUARDS .....IM IN AWE OF WHAT THOSE VETERANS ACCOMPLISHED UNDER SUCH DIRE CIRCUMSTANCES....😇😶😃😊

  • @JusticeSR71
    @JusticeSR71 5 місяців тому

    I did not catch all ...Did he say he was a Warrant Officer? Or did he say "I wanted to be an officer"

  • @nicholaswoolfenden5254
    @nicholaswoolfenden5254 4 роки тому +2

    Volume way too low, bad sound. Nice fella interesting. Pity.

  • @caveman726
    @caveman726 3 роки тому +2

    2 different accents. Carolina & Massachusetts

  • @Earth11111
    @Earth11111 2 роки тому

    I thought he said 40$ an 1/8 Lmao I was gonna say that’s how much some top shelf is in my city 5 years ago

  • @lowbridgehit
    @lowbridgehit 4 роки тому +1

    you put your hand on that 23000 volts and that will be the last time you give an order...

  • @turtle19dad
    @turtle19dad 3 роки тому +2

    Moral of the story... Don't listen to young Lieutenants. They aren't very bright. Thank you Sir.

    • @pissonthe0fighteverybody276
      @pissonthe0fighteverybody276 3 роки тому +2

      Still true to this day especially ROTC dipshits. Best officers are NCO’s that went to OCS.

    • @vivians9392
      @vivians9392 2 роки тому +1

      Bright enough... just not knowledgeable enough...

  • @stevenarnold4433
    @stevenarnold4433 2 роки тому

    I can't hear the interview

  • @danielfladmose
    @danielfladmose 5 років тому +5

    I wish I understood what he says.

    • @ahmoseh3718
      @ahmoseh3718 4 роки тому +4

      Put the subtitles (captions) on

    • @51MontyPython
      @51MontyPython 4 роки тому

      @@ahmoseh3718 The captions are a joke. They're worthless. Don't believe me? Test it out.

    • @ahmoseh3718
      @ahmoseh3718 4 роки тому +1

      @@51MontyPython complain and remain

    • @ariver7491
      @ariver7491 3 роки тому +2

      You must not speak English at all. Is pretty understandable English

  • @julian_games2245
    @julian_games2245 2 роки тому

    Amo los estadounidense de la ww2

  • @chandlerguest3930
    @chandlerguest3930 4 роки тому +1

    Volume low as hell

    • @normangerring4645
      @normangerring4645 3 роки тому

      My volume is fine. In fact I have it turned down a little bit.

  • @rejuvinatez347
    @rejuvinatez347 3 роки тому +1

    Do seasick pills work?

    • @777poco
      @777poco 3 роки тому +1

      yes one saved my life

  • @AndyJarman
    @AndyJarman Рік тому

    Is that how people from North Carolina speak? Quite difficult for non Americans to follow.

  • @danakelly6600
    @danakelly6600 3 роки тому +1

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  • @ReyBanYAHUAH
    @ReyBanYAHUAH 3 роки тому +1

    Always remember to repent of your sins (sin is transgression of YAHUAH’S LAW: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, & Deuteronomy) And Have Belief On YAHUSHA HAMASHYACH. HE Died and Rose three days later so that you can be forgiven of your sins!
    HE Loves you! Come to HIM!🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

  • @Joelontugs
    @Joelontugs Рік тому

    Thank you for your service