94 yr old WW2 Veteran Shares His Story | Memoirs Of WWII #1

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  • Follow Harry Shaw Jr.'s journey from D-Day to the Battle of the Bulge, to the liberation of the Dachau concentration camp.
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  • @maxsmodels
    @maxsmodels 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2386

    70 years later the pain is clearly as fresh as the day it happened.

    • @QUARTERMASTEREMI6
      @QUARTERMASTEREMI6 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      maxsmodels Somethings never leave you and stay with you for eternity.

    • @liamfippinger8962
      @liamfippinger8962 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Jessica DeFrank I’m sorry but i doubt that happen but in that small chance it did I’m sorry but this isn’t the right place to talk about it

    • @whitephillip6997
      @whitephillip6997 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Jessica DeFrank how do you know this?

    • @warriorsmustang1784
      @warriorsmustang1784 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @Jessica DeFrank How could you make up that story though? He was clearly upset over what he saw, because he was there

    • @licknahr3067
      @licknahr3067 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      @Jessica DeFrank Can you link anything the corroborates your claims? I couldn't find anything.

  • @WaddlingWithTheWallaces
    @WaddlingWithTheWallaces ปีที่แล้ว +273

    We laid you to rest today, Pete. I love you more than I can ever say ❤️

    • @hankochai
      @hankochai ปีที่แล้ว +9

      RIP

    • @BoldLion
      @BoldLion ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Mam this is to Pete and your family. SALUTE!! FOR YOUR SERVICE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!! FOR YOUR SACRIFICE SHALL NOT BE IN VAIN!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @gilwhitmore9682
      @gilwhitmore9682 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I want to say thank you for the sacrifices and service that Pete made for all of us that he never knew. God bless him, and you.

    • @derekdykeman9160
      @derekdykeman9160 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      R.I.P. Pete

    • @joshuariddle4420
      @joshuariddle4420 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      sending a hug, much love and respect

  • @lemonmazter7831
    @lemonmazter7831 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3478

    He looks good for 94

    • @MemoirsofWWII
      @MemoirsofWWII  6 ปีที่แล้ว +547

      For sure! He still drives his own car and plays golf regularly too :)

    • @marlenathornsbeary2800
      @marlenathornsbeary2800 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Absolutely!

    • @lil_peen6778
      @lil_peen6778 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Facts

    • @gwsghgshsdgv
      @gwsghgshsdgv 5 ปีที่แล้ว +69

      sounds stupid but feels like this generation of ww2 or even ww1 soldiers got way better health condition than regular ppl today maybe bc our society is to sloppy and not thankful enough idk how to explain it but soldiers in general doesnt matter what war have seen so much death and bad thinks they dont complain like our generation about sickness .. aww im sick i dont go to work ... aww my nose hurts i stay at home blabla ... they were sick all day long and wounded and still kept fighting doesnt matter if american german russian whatever :D soldiers are taff our generation are just sissys

    • @Theultimatespinjitsu
      @Theultimatespinjitsu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Jobcenter 57 Doubt any WW1 soldiers are still around. They’d be goin on at least 110.

  • @frostbitevinnie
    @frostbitevinnie 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2443

    A 99 yr old gentleman at my church was a WWII bomber pilot. I need to talk with him more!

    • @tjpg5083
      @tjpg5083 5 ปีที่แล้ว +144

      You need to get him on here haha

    • @MoreTrenMoreMen69
      @MoreTrenMoreMen69 5 ปีที่แล้ว +166

      frostbitevinnie They’re a rare sight nowadays. Speak every moment you can with him

    • @hamsandwich2767
      @hamsandwich2767 5 ปีที่แล้ว +122

      Just understand that he may not like talking about it

    • @harleymiles9926
      @harleymiles9926 5 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      I get to wait on a 93 year old WW2 vet every Friday.

    • @steven_003
      @steven_003 5 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      I am Austrian and my 98 years old neighbor was captured in Russia, I think I should ask him about it.

  • @adlmk8gti
    @adlmk8gti 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2020

    haha the color blind section was funny and cute , love how he got exposed to and he's like " ok I'm going to the army " haha

    • @MemoirsofWWII
      @MemoirsofWWII  5 ปีที่แล้ว +74

      TheHomeAloners 😄

    • @DeltaLimaDelta
      @DeltaLimaDelta 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @drutalero2962
      @drutalero2962 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Man I think all veteran's have funny stories like that. I sure do.

    • @dylanorange7051
      @dylanorange7051 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Cheating through tests since inspection

    • @RememberRox
      @RememberRox 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      reminds me of the cheating in the eye-sight test in the movie pearl harbour

  • @LaurenMiddleton28
    @LaurenMiddleton28 4 ปีที่แล้ว +384

    I love talking to old people.. especially the ones who are extremely mentally aware. They have a lifetime of knowledge.& experience.. When someone old dies its a library of knowledge gone to waste.. there entire journey is forever Gone... which is horrible.

    • @richardkidwell4134
      @richardkidwell4134 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      These are the people that made America great, and losing them is so sad to me. I sometimes think how are we going to stay great without them.

    • @NyanPoptartCat
      @NyanPoptartCat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@richardkidwell4134 We teach our children to be like them, friend.

    • @bigmak9059
      @bigmak9059 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You’re so right. I’m gonna shed a tear when the last WW2 vet passes. I binge watch these and try to put myself in their shoes because of my personal interest in the Second World War. It just terrifies me. But these men lived through this. Ridiculous. Do you have any special stories after talking to old people? War related or not. I love hearing about the past. I’m 21

    • @Dingle_Nugget
      @Dingle_Nugget 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That’s why we’re lucky a channel like this exists. These peoples story’s can always stay with us... forever.

    • @joce0993
      @joce0993 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Terrifying fact

  • @breannamanderson8469
    @breannamanderson8469 5 ปีที่แล้ว +659

    He seems like such a sweet soul ☹️

    • @MemoirsofWWII
      @MemoirsofWWII  5 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      He is.

    • @trebla512
      @trebla512 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Was

    • @thepianoman2559
      @thepianoman2559 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@trebla512 wait did he die?

    • @privateparker5698
      @privateparker5698 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MemoirsofWWII did he die

    • @MemoirsofWWII
      @MemoirsofWWII  5 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Benjamin Eadie no we visit him often, you would think he’s in his 60’s!

  • @Droosmom1970
    @Droosmom1970 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I notice throughout many of these they have survivor’s guilt. I wish I could give them all a hug.

  • @burtthebeast4239
    @burtthebeast4239 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1422

    Whoever thumbs downed this video is an empty headed human being, Sorry. Thank you Sir God bless you.

    • @MemoirsofWWII
      @MemoirsofWWII  5 ปีที่แล้ว +126

      Maybe they just didn't like my voice in the narration... I know I don't, lol

    • @lewisfoster5192
      @lewisfoster5192 5 ปีที่แล้ว +74

      It was the nazis 😂

    • @metro3041
      @metro3041 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@lewisfoster5192 Even I wouldn't thumbs down this. I don't blame most of the soldiers of the war for a lot of what happened. The Russians on the other hand, well if you know what they did...

    • @jacehardy1243
      @jacehardy1243 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@MemoirsofWWII I think you have a good voice for narrating

    • @MemoirsofWWII
      @MemoirsofWWII  5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      jimay jimay thanks, just trying to stay out of the way :)

  • @rachaelcalderwood1610
    @rachaelcalderwood1610 5 ปีที่แล้ว +157

    “some of my friends weren’t as lucky as me”😭😢

    • @arym1108
      @arym1108 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Rachael Calderwood another amazing instance when I scroll the TH-cam comment section and see your comment as soon as this ole chap is saying it...powerful.

    • @myrapacite5295
      @myrapacite5295 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😔😔😭😭

    • @Gwynlordofcinder1234
      @Gwynlordofcinder1234 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cuz he is a boomer lmao

    • @Mr.Obongo
      @Mr.Obongo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Gwynlordofcinder1234 WW2 vets are not baby boomers they’re the parents of boomers so nice job making yourself look like the ignorant moron you are. Sad that you’ve got nothing better to do than disrespect the small handful of vets who are still around from the worst war in recent history.

  • @curt552003
    @curt552003 6 ปีที่แล้ว +683

    I know Pete and its an absolute privilege to call him my friend. Thank you Josh for doing this, Pete has nothing but kind words for you!

    • @MemoirsofWWII
      @MemoirsofWWII  6 ปีที่แล้ว +83

      Thank you Curt, that means a lot.

    • @davidriddell9455
      @davidriddell9455 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Well done. Well done.

    • @ImmaculateM1Garand
      @ImmaculateM1Garand 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Incredible people, doing incredible things

    • @maria-rw7fg
      @maria-rw7fg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Can you tell Pete that he is a beloved and highly respected man for his bravery to fight for our country. Nothing but love and good vibes for Pete🥺

    • @cristianrodriguez1145
      @cristianrodriguez1145 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow that🥺

  • @itsdre9x9
    @itsdre9x9 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    A WW2 Navy vet was in my college graduation class in 2018. The ovation he got was unreal. He dropped out of college shortly after WW2 to work and support his family. He graduated with an associates. I looked him up and he passed away last year at the age of 97. His name was Robert Edgar Barger if anyone is curious to know.

    • @leerussel2033
      @leerussel2033 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I grew up in the 50s surrounded by these great heroes. We don't have many left. It's important to know there stories. That was the greatest generation. They handed us a superb live let's always remember there sacrifice. Every kid in my generation would ask. What did you do in THE war? They all went.

  • @sickboyaolp7881
    @sickboyaolp7881 5 ปีที่แล้ว +410

    "you got to be friendly to people" is probably the most touching thing i ever heard from a veteran

    • @arthurbelljames
      @arthurbelljames 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @Jordan Sharpe Nothing to do with Pete.

    • @mikew1332
      @mikew1332 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That's such an important life lesson. It's hard to imagine how going to war could teach that. Maybe you have to have been there to understand.

    • @rubenlopez3364
      @rubenlopez3364 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Its easier i Europe than Middle East

    • @FlexBeanbag
      @FlexBeanbag 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @POOR PIRANO th-cam.com/video/Bmc9NFfhx74/w-d-xo.html

    • @tiagodecastro2929
      @tiagodecastro2929 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      People ask me sometimes why I'm so easygoing. I always tell them, "Life is too good not to be happy, and too short not to be peaceful." It's thanks to veterans like Pete in this video that I have the luxury of being able to say that. Always be grateful for what you have, because no matter how bad things get, they could always be worse

  • @tring-aling-ahim-bahoo-lah6378
    @tring-aling-ahim-bahoo-lah6378 5 ปีที่แล้ว +182

    My grandfather fought in WWII against the Japanese. According to my mother, he was captured but managed to escape. I don't remember most of the story as I was very young at the time of hearing it. It's crazy to think that I wouldnt exist if he made just one mistake.
    On a side note, this guy looks really good for being in his 90's. He still has a lot of energy too.

    • @Trillioons
      @Trillioons 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Ik I’m a bit late but god bless him and I hope you still asked him when he was alive unless he still is.

    • @thegermanfool8953
      @thegermanfool8953 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      👑

    • @lennyj722
      @lennyj722 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank him as much as you can.

  • @surfbum482
    @surfbum482 6 ปีที่แล้ว +742

    “He was my bestest friend” haha awww

    • @Silverwings2012
      @Silverwings2012 5 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      surfbum482 I realize the correct pronunciation should be best, but I think him saying bestest is precious.

    • @ww2militariaShorts
      @ww2militariaShorts 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      The Vet is 94 years old....

    • @jonclemons1421
      @jonclemons1421 5 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      This hero earned the right to use whatever description of his friendship any way he wants to. You morons with no respect for what this gentleman went through don't deserve the freedom he fought to give you. These men and women are leaving us at an astounding rate.
      Instead of making fun of him you should be honoring him. Another pitiful example of our failed education system.
      God bless these heroes!

    • @351mrmike
      @351mrmike 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      ​@@TacoFlavorKeeezes "stoooopid" is not a word, either. And it's not "cuz", it's "because." And it's not "what you know about me?" It's "what DO you know about me?" Stupid (correct spelling) MORON.

    • @jonclemons1421
      @jonclemons1421 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@TacoFlavorKeeezes I did not call you out by name. You volunteered your ignorance.

  • @daspiper8941
    @daspiper8941 5 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    I have nothing to say, but Thank You to that Soldier.

  • @rogerwilliams1070
    @rogerwilliams1070 5 ปีที่แล้ว +363

    Every day that passes I know more and more of the few remaining WW2 veterans pass away. It pains me to see the greatest generation walk away. All I hope in life is that I can make the best of life in a country they made for us.

    • @MemoirsofWWII
      @MemoirsofWWII  5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      same here.

    • @shr1mppoboi950
      @shr1mppoboi950 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      The last WW1 veterans were 110-12 years old, so going off that, I'd say we have til 2035-40 before the last ones finally pass away. Modern medicine is getting better everyday so their lives might be prolonged a little but not much as they're already old unfortunately

    • @billb0313
      @billb0313 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Don't worry. The millennials will carry the torch. Oh wait. They're too busy sipping their $8 liberal lattes, dying their hair purple, and trying to figure out which bathroom to use.

    • @ho-wm7jy
      @ho-wm7jy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@billb0313 true

    • @Barbecuechicken2012
      @Barbecuechicken2012 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This is by far not the greatest generation some men fought in this war and came back to segregation discrimination and getting called demeaning and degrading words also most likely assaulted so fuck this generation

  • @airsoftspeedy
    @airsoftspeedy ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I’ve met him and talked to him every time he came to mission bbq where I worked. He is truly a great man. He is now on hospice care. Please pray for Pete and his family. Thank you.

  • @FliteTest
    @FliteTest 6 ปีที่แล้ว +855

    amazing stories. Thank you Harry for your service, and thank you Memoirs of WWII for preserving this amazing man's story.

  • @metalrulezU
    @metalrulezU 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    When he said about his friends dying just 5ft away, why them and not me, I teared up and thought my god man, its not your fault you survived, he seems like such a caring person my respect to you sir

  • @Hopperz69
    @Hopperz69 5 ปีที่แล้ว +359

    He looks really young for his age !

    • @MemoirsofWWII
      @MemoirsofWWII  5 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      Luke Hopkins he stays young. He still drives - just bought his dream truck (a ‘98 GMC Jimmy 😊), and still plays golf every week.

    • @Hopperz69
      @Hopperz69 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Memoirs of WWII what a great icon thank you for his service

    • @gianshawn377
      @gianshawn377 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He discovered the fountain of youth

  • @curtgomes
    @curtgomes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My uncle Joe went into the Army in 1941 and saw his first combat in North Africa. Then to Italy, France, and Germany. He passed away in 1988. He is my personal hero. Mr. Shaw reminds me of him in so many ways. The Greatest Generation for sure!

  • @luckymojo9348
    @luckymojo9348 5 ปีที่แล้ว +296

    man I couldn't help crying, just hearing him talk about his friends that he lost I can't imagine having to be around war and death, must be surreal.

    • @MemoirsofWWII
      @MemoirsofWWII  5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      lucky mojo93 exactly how we feel. Can’t imagine.

    • @theboxoftexas
      @theboxoftexas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's like losing your dog to natural causes after you've seen him for almost 13 years, heartbroken

    • @BIGRob118
      @BIGRob118 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@theboxoftexas yea but theres bombs going off too

  • @PrayerfullyBlessedMama
    @PrayerfullyBlessedMama 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    My grandfather, Theodore James Lichtsinn, served in the army during the Battle of the Bulge. He was shot and received the Purple Heart. He passed away 1985, two years before I was born. I cannot wait to meet him in heaven.

  • @marnyabagra4554
    @marnyabagra4554 6 ปีที่แล้ว +135

    Children-grandchildren of these veteran must feel so lucky and proud to be of same bloodline of those braveheart heroes.

    • @MemoirsofWWII
      @MemoirsofWWII  6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Absolutely. I know I'm proud of my grandfather. Wish he was still around for me to tell him.

    • @donc9751
      @donc9751 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@MemoirsofWWII Same goes for me, although I never thought about bloodline much, I just worshipped the man, really just for being my Grandpa, that alone is natural for kids, but the hearing about some of his stories boosted my pride out of the world! Normally he never spoke of the war and the adults never asked him, at least by the time I was born they probably heard so didnt want to poke any old feelings for him, but my being young and his 1st grand kid, grandpa's are fast to forgive things like that.

    • @carrielynn2169
      @carrielynn2169 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Definitely! I’m very proud of both my grandfathers! One fought the beaches of Normandy, and the other was with the first troops that liberated Aushwitz. They never really talked about the things they seen and went through, but they were not “normal” when they came home after the war ended...they were never the same and I don’t doubt why. I can only imagine what they saw and the things they had to do to survive during their time fighting for our freedom. God bless you grandpa Lester and grandpa Roy! I miss you both dearly and thank you for your service! 🇺🇸

    • @myrtlemaude47
      @myrtlemaude47 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Memoirs of WWII Yes! My father served in WWII and both my grandfathers in WWI.

    • @thecrippledpancake9455
      @thecrippledpancake9455 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Memoirs of WWII Is he the one that inspired you to reach out to these brave veterans?

  • @michelangelo5903
    @michelangelo5903 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    i’m not an emotional person but it gets me every time a vet relives what he’s talking about. you can feel it. i respect these men so much

  • @odie4464
    @odie4464 5 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    The bus station part made me tear up... A true hero

    • @jaakko9853
      @jaakko9853 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @craIIed ‘ ?

  • @fransiscoh9450
    @fransiscoh9450 5 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Just met a ww2 veteran out for breakfast. Shaking his hand have me shivers knowing what he’s gone through for us. Would’ve asked him for a story but he was eating😂 old people share the best stories

    • @MaliceGaming
      @MaliceGaming 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Not all veteran's like to talk about what they endured its sometimes to hard to relive all of that

    • @theboxoftexas
      @theboxoftexas 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I got to see World War II veterans at my middle school last year during Veterans Day and I think they talked about what they experienced during the war I never got to see the rest of those speeches because my mom picked me up early

  • @SlapHappy
    @SlapHappy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    8:16 dude got his helmet blown off and kept shooting without even flinching.

    • @Omar-su3ii
      @Omar-su3ii 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      That’s boss asf

    • @xkei6911
      @xkei6911 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      8:17

    • @Cron0s91
      @Cron0s91 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@QuinTheBored 8:16

    • @nachotorres8083
      @nachotorres8083 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He took it off with the right hand, probably for better vision.

    • @Shadow0fd3ath24
      @Shadow0fd3ath24 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@nachotorres8083 No he didnt...he was firing the rifle with his right hand, also the helmet suddenly got a dent it didnt have before, and it appeared EXACTLY after it got knocked off

  • @thejtd21
    @thejtd21 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    They truly were the greatest generation. Words cant describe how thankful I am.

  • @InformationIsTheEdge
    @InformationIsTheEdge 5 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Compassion. This man saw some hard, hairy work over in Europe. The kind that has the power to break a man's mind, heart and will over and over but he can still sum up his lessons learned with, "You gotta be friendly to people. And try to understand them." That is a triumph of the human spirit. This is why I shake the hand of every man I see wearing a cover (hat) like Pete's, and give them my sincere thanks.

    • @MemoirsofWWII
      @MemoirsofWWII  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      So true. Thank you for watching.

  • @unknown93516
    @unknown93516 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Man his pain is so heavy and he keeps his composure.. What a soldier

  • @KingeJulien
    @KingeJulien 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    i cried so much watching this
    when he talked about his friend 5 ft away dying, and he was asking why not him
    it killed me
    the pain and the horror this man got through, and a lot of others went through, is completely insane
    thank you for your service sir
    god bless you 🙏🏼

  • @Mad1Mullen
    @Mad1Mullen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I can’t imagine the terror. These kids don’t understand a lot of young 18 year old kids got drafted and killed never had a family or kids, so we can live with our freedoms we have now I always respect a veteran true heroes

  • @tylercolvin9561
    @tylercolvin9561 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    8:20 guys gets his helmet shot off continues to fire back. What a man

  • @K3VIN21
    @K3VIN21 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I went to a elementary school near a airforce base we had veterans come to our school for a music show for veterans day and the whole class got to meet 5 pearl harbor survivors it was an honor God bless them all. this was in 2004!

  • @Bartimus224
    @Bartimus224 6 ปีที่แล้ว +205

    this is like a Netflix documentary

    • @MemoirsofWWII
      @MemoirsofWWII  6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Thank you, Drew! Feel free to share if you'd like :)

    • @rp6428
      @rp6428 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Better

    • @christophermcdonald2483
      @christophermcdonald2483 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This is better than Netflix are you kidding me

  • @aleka22k
    @aleka22k 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    My grandfather was exactly like Pete a warm-hearted person and a kind human being. My grandfather was an American soilder and survived until WWII ended. On top of this, I remember my mum telling me about my grandfather and how he risked his life saving others. He is an inspiration to me. In addition to this, sometimes I truly wonder why war happend. In short, soilders etc. are very underrated since footballers earn more money than soilders do. This can be proven by theories and facts on the internet. On the whole, I want to say a great thanks to Pete and I hope he lives 🙏

  • @tommy9945
    @tommy9945 5 ปีที่แล้ว +154

    How does this have 8 dislike this show how much the United states an its soilders sacrificed during the 1940s. The Fact that kids my age ( 24 years old) dont see this an understand why things are the way they are is incredible an shocking. An i say kids because people my age (24) 18-28 dont understand it thinking that the country grew off hatred an Genocide in stead of democracy an freedom. Say what you want but i have respected an gratitude to all who fought an served to give me the life i have today. Peter thank you an your family, My grandfather fought in Korea in the Amry an passed way last November an his brother served in WWII in the USMC in the battle for Philippians. God Bless America an Those Who Protect it.

    • @Red777Ghost
      @Red777Ghost 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      8 dislikes is not that much. On TH-cam a lot of the time there are bots that automatically dislike videos

    • @mp-hk6ln
      @mp-hk6ln 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Let's hope its miss clicks

    • @gregwhalan9606
      @gregwhalan9606 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      It’s strange these days that sports people are called “Heroes”
      The true heroes are the soldiers who sacrificed their lives so we could live
      In a free world
      Bless them all the long and the short and the tall.

    • @brandonbentley8532
      @brandonbentley8532 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Tommy when i was 12 i had adult responsibilities, i ran million dollar equipment on a farm, had loads of chores. . . thats whats wrong with youth, no responsibilities.

    • @kumarlewis659
      @kumarlewis659 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      When I was 18, I enlisted into the army. I am now 20.

  • @Shaulino1
    @Shaulino1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm 27, Mexican-American with 0 connections to anyone that served in WW2, but these stories, these men are so damn special and heart warming. God Bless these men.

  • @SuperleggeraV4
    @SuperleggeraV4 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    It's June 1st right now almost the 75th anniversary of Day so sad 😥 to see how many veterans are dying off.

  • @jonkurz5101
    @jonkurz5101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The pain this guy carries with him even today, which is evident throughout the video, makes me sad, especially at 4:49...his eyes are so powerful, like he’s reliving the story he’s telling....I just can’t imagine

  • @whata86
    @whata86 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I can’t imagine living with this pain the rest of your life . It’s incredible they were able to go home and live a good life

  • @paytizzle
    @paytizzle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I got to smoke a pipe in Gettysburg in 2014 with a WW2 vet. He was very respectful, kind, and real. Bless these heroes.

  • @bowman-kk3lz
    @bowman-kk3lz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Who ever disliked this video you have no respect not just that man but the men who died for you.

    • @rpminc1974
      @rpminc1974 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Believe me its always an ungrateful toxic liberal !!

  • @alishavornbrock2533
    @alishavornbrock2533 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Man hearing his story hurts my heart. Especially after going to Dachu it makes the pain I felt even worse.

    • @RubyBandUSA
      @RubyBandUSA ปีที่แล้ว

      correct spelling ... Dachau

  • @DeanWLover24
    @DeanWLover24 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just hearing the raw emotion of his survivors guilt till this day. This documentary is beautiful. Thank you for this!

  • @Arcticangels
    @Arcticangels 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I almost cried when he said his friends weren’t as lucky as him and he almost cried🥺😖

  • @RobSoRandom
    @RobSoRandom 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Im telling you im a plumber once had a call out to this old dudes house i saw all his metals asked him about it... He said ww2 i was like ahhh man i gotta hear some stories... I stayed 3 hours before i got any work done. His wife kelp bringing tea, cookies, snacks... That was 10 years ago i stop by once a week now just to talk. I love that dude. He help me out so much. I call him my white grandpa lol

    • @pissonthe0fighteverybody276
      @pissonthe0fighteverybody276 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nothing wrong with that my older friend and co worker named Sammy I call my black daddy. Do anything fir me and me anything for him the way it should be down here in Alabama.

  • @christinecrockford1654
    @christinecrockford1654 6 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Amazing documentary, the way it was narrated and the history of your brave solders, who help us English to win the war together with our allies and it's somthing we will never forget here in the UK. For me I always feel closer to the USA than Europe.

    • @MemoirsofWWII
      @MemoirsofWWII  6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thanks Christine! I hope to make it over to England soon to meet some of your veterans :)

    • @MangelBanselmo
      @MangelBanselmo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @harrylinder7009
    @harrylinder7009 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This channel is very special to me because my great grandpa went to WW2 as an engineer and he was Australian and he stole a Japanese sword and a plane engine and he showed me it when I was 2, I’m now 12. I love him

  • @lucasmoses-thomsen1485
    @lucasmoses-thomsen1485 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Every time I watch one of these I think about my grandpa, he never was in combat but he was definitely part of that generation. So many great storytellers and so many great stories.

  • @johnstevens9673
    @johnstevens9673 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Its Truly breaks my heart that someone would thumbs down this video. Both of my grandfathers fought in WWII to stop the evil spreading in Europe and the south Pacific. This generation risked it all and asked for nothing but a chance to fight for their country. Please do not disrespect their memory with a dislike.

  • @willtotani5678
    @willtotani5678 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    It heats up my heart when he is just thinking back and you can see that what he’s thinking is very very sad and intense

  • @patrichewismeijer9466
    @patrichewismeijer9466 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    God bless. Thank you for your service. My grandfather was fighting in Indonesia. He was sent there from Holland. Miss him every day.

  • @killboy784
    @killboy784 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you Josh, I’ve cried so hard over this humble man. He’s amazing and beautiful. God Bless You

  • @ivanadams3809
    @ivanadams3809 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These men should be put on pedestals higher than they are, I think these brave men the greatest generation ever for my freedom, words of wisdom love and understand

  • @cydnebrown9550
    @cydnebrown9550 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It’s so sad that there aren’t many of these soldiers left. Thank you so much for what ur doing. This is SO IMPORTANT. Since some people have forgotten who fought and died for the lives they have now. People today don’t know real hardship and we need to keep this alive thank you x

  • @pjezzy3047
    @pjezzy3047 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m crying. All the life’s lost. All the families finding out about their own son dying in war. War is worthless. There is no point in war when all you want is dominance over something. My uncle was in the navy during nam and I loved hearing his war stories and how he operated certain things. It’s just truly sad on what people went through. Their best friend dies right in front of their arms. It must’ve been horrifying to go through that experience. They sacrificed their lives so the world could be a better place, but look at it now. If your seeing this, I hope you have a terrific day and I hope this puts something on your mind. 😊

  • @dong7474
    @dong7474 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    2:38 is one of my favorite parts from these episodes, i love their humor so much.

  • @notme1481
    @notme1481 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    such a kind person, hard to believe he has been through all these situations. I guess seeing Dachau for what it was in 1945 leaves a mark on you.

  • @PlatycodonPlatypus
    @PlatycodonPlatypus 6 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Thank you for your service, Mr Shaw Jr. :)

  • @geronimo3752
    @geronimo3752 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I am an immigrant from Mexico. As a young man, I purchased two businesses from two WW2 veterans. Ken Baker, who served in Europe and Jack Davis, served in the Pacific theater. They are both home now with their Heavenly Father.
    I loved and respected both men for their courage and service to our country. I'm thankful for the opportunity they they gave me to succeed. I have a brother and several cousins who have served in the U.S. Marine Corps. I am grateful for their service also.
    I love this country so much. I wish our youth would realize how special this country is.

  • @rubb3rlizard607
    @rubb3rlizard607 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    When he mentions his friends that died you can tell that he’s upset. This man has been through hell and we need to respect him and honor him. I ask a favor of you out their if you see a veteran please thank them for their service and sacrifice.

  • @jessiegriggs4384
    @jessiegriggs4384 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My grandpa was in WW2. My generation needs to remember their sacrifice!

  • @jasonrose360
    @jasonrose360 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    From a Army combat veteran I want to say thank you for doing this. I hope it will touch people and open their eyes and minds. Again thank you. Sgt. Rose 160th SF

    • @MemoirsofWWII
      @MemoirsofWWII  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you, Sgt, Rose. It's really been humbling to see members of our military respond to these videos in a positive way. Thank you for serving.

    • @OrbitFallenAngel
      @OrbitFallenAngel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank You Sgt. Rose for your service too! 🇺🇸💗
      This is an amazing video...its so sad..🥺
      My Grandpa served in the 3rd Army during WW2.. 🇺🇸💗🇺🇸
      So for that I am very proud!!
      This was truly the Greatest Generation to ever have walked the earth...God Bless them all!

  • @danecrawford2658
    @danecrawford2658 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I remember my grandpa telling me stories about his service on the USS Hancock in WW2 when I was a kid. He would show me all the photos of the war that were taken on the ship. My grandpa is long passed now, but I have all the photos and to me they are priceless.

    • @ivywilliams4258
      @ivywilliams4258 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      How I envy you for hearing first hand story and the blood that runs in your veins is a brave and unique one.... My utmost respect to your grandad...love all the Way from Wales UK

  • @sublimeguy
    @sublimeguy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    God bless my brothers and sisters in arms so many have sacrificed so much it makes so proud to be an american. He had me choking up listening its hard for me to hear him tell it i cant even fathom what he and so many have experienced. God bess you brother

    • @MemoirsofWWII
      @MemoirsofWWII  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      sublimeguy 1981 thank you for watching

    • @sublimeguy
      @sublimeguy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MemoirsofWWII
      Not a problem. Ur doing what I have dreamed of getting to socialize with true America heroes keep them coming

  • @eliaslopez4050
    @eliaslopez4050 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have SO much love and respect for our veterans. Especially the older generations such as WWII and Vietnam vets. God bless you all, and thanks you for your sacrifices. Were it not for you all who risked it all and gave so much for our country, we wouldn't have the freedoms that most take for granted today. Unfortunately, our vets from that era are in their final years. God bless you all.

  • @bonjangles
    @bonjangles 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Seeing veterans describe their experiences during war and getting sad breaks my heart

  • @Armyan1988
    @Armyan1988 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am tearing up from this veteran's words! My grandfather, may god rest his soul was a world war 2 veteran. Watching this video, shows the friendship, the love, the respect, and the sacrifices these men, and women made during one of the darkest moments in history. Thank you for your service, thank you for the freedoms that we enjoy, and may God always shine a ray of sunshine towards you! Lots of love and respect from Russia!

  • @dankuhl1355
    @dankuhl1355 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love you pete! Your generation was and still are some of the most wonderful people of all time. You gave me and my grandkids a future.

  • @wahterr6281
    @wahterr6281 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I met an old man in Maine who was sitting with his wife on a bench next to the beach. I saw he had a world war 2 veteran hat on so I went over and thanked him for his service and he ended up telling me about how he and his men freed Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany. It's just amazing how men like him can just live among us who have never even seen a person die. It must be such an alienating feeling to have so much emotional and psychological baggage when no one could ever understand what you have seen or been through. God bless every man that served in world war 2, we may not even still be the United States without men like them.

  • @thewonderingangler8410
    @thewonderingangler8410 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I worked at a retirement home for a few years and had talked with some amazing men and women about their lives. Not all were vets but I remember this one lady who out of nowhere starting telling me stories about how her and her husband who had passed away a few years ago would go to broadway plays. I listened to her and she told me these stories with so much joy. Like by her talking to me about these events took her back for a moment.

  • @grishkotoe
    @grishkotoe 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This man shines with the light of great love and humility. He briefly mentioned survivor guilt. My dad was at the Bulge: he could never enjoy Christmas because he associated that beautiful holiday with what he had seen and experienced in the Ardennes in December, 1944. He would never talk about it; we could never comfort him.
    God bless this gentle man; the kindness and warmth he radiates is desperately needed in our country right now.
    Thank you Sir, so very much.

  • @sotorodrigo33
    @sotorodrigo33 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    New guy to the channel here! Ive worked as a caregiver in some homes with WWII vets. They deserve all the care in world god bless them

  • @demef758
    @demef758 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    75 years later, and you can still see in the face and hear in the voice of Mr. Shaw the pain and horror, of having to experience war. Imagine having those feelings rattling around in your head for 75 years and having to try to cope with it on a daily basis. I don't know how he has managed to do it. These WWII guys are just the best.

  • @patriciabracken7546
    @patriciabracken7546 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thank you Pete for your service.
    Bless you.
    Love from Ireland.
    💖💞💓💝💗💗💗👏👏👏👏

    • @MemoirsofWWII
      @MemoirsofWWII  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Patricia Bracken thank you for watching

  • @shaney3116
    @shaney3116 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Today's generation could sure learn a lot about life by spending a day with a MAN like this. Thank you sir! You risked it all.

  • @tonytiger1
    @tonytiger1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Thank you Pete for your service and guy don't dislike the video and give it a like to show our appreciation for Pete. 👏👏👏👏👏

    • @lewisfoster5192
      @lewisfoster5192 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tony tiger1 must be the nazis who disliked the video

  • @louisjones4644
    @louisjones4644 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    My grandfather who is at present 91 and he was in ww2 with the liberation of the concentration camps. He help to liberate to camps. He would never speak about the horrors he encountered during that time only to say it was horrific, my great grandfather also fought in ww1 at the battle of the somme. He has passed now but he had a war wound on his back where shrapnel hit him. It was big enough to fit your fist inside I am proud of my heritage and proud everyday when I look at my grandfather the sacrifice they made to allow us to live the life we do today. Respect to all service men and women.

  • @gundam4eva20
    @gundam4eva20 4 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    The value of what you have done with this channel can not be overstated. These voices are disappearing and they need to be heard and remembered.

    • @MemoirsofWWII
      @MemoirsofWWII  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      gundam4eva20 thanks for watching!

  • @loriwinters8206
    @loriwinters8206 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I enjoyed hearing their stories. My father was a veteran & now my son is serving our country. God bless all the military men & women.

  • @pragneshjoshi9150
    @pragneshjoshi9150 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Holy Hell thank you for the stories Pete may god bless your soul and all the veterans that still live to this day listening to these stories brought a tear to this eye God Bless from Canada

    • @MemoirsofWWII
      @MemoirsofWWII  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      PRAGNESH JOSHI thank you for watching

  • @chrisj197438
    @chrisj197438 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All of these brave men deserve long fulfilled lives

  • @lyanevangelista8449
    @lyanevangelista8449 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you Sir for your service for the country. It will never be forgotten! Thank you Memoirs of WWII ❤️

  • @RubyBandUSA
    @RubyBandUSA 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    whatta guy. an amazing human being. he never lost his humanity.

  • @earthsciteach
    @earthsciteach 6 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    So very powerful, Josh. Thank you for bringing this story and those of others to us.

    • @MemoirsofWWII
      @MemoirsofWWII  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Patrick, thank you buddy! Please feel free to share

  • @SpeedCultureStudios
    @SpeedCultureStudios 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I could listen to this guy all day. So sincere and real.

  • @joshfinley85
    @joshfinley85 6 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Wow...thanks so much for sharing. I can't wait for the next episode. My grandfather was in ww2 and today I wish he was around for me to listen to his stories.... these are definitely stories I want to hear....and share because they deserve to be heard. ...
    So awesome...I'm jealous of you for actually getting to hear them first hand from them...thanks again I look forward to the next one.

    • @MemoirsofWWII
      @MemoirsofWWII  6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Josh Finley thank you Josh! We can’t wait to share more :) And yes, please do share these...every share helps us reach more veterans so we can tell even more of these amazing stories.

  • @jeffpringal504
    @jeffpringal504 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sadly my stepdad who landed D-Day +2 and my good friend Frank Grosky who fought with the 5th Army 91st Mountain Div in the Po Valley are gone. Both had stories that deserved to be preserved. Great job doing what you are doing.

  • @DELIROUSROB
    @DELIROUSROB 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    wow can't imagine what he saw.. Superhero thank you for your service!

  • @thomasaston4196
    @thomasaston4196 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My grandfather never talked about WWII. He was an engineer. When I watch veteran like this man talking about his experience, we can only imagine how it was to have to see your buddies being killed or dying in front of you.

  • @davidgarber8116
    @davidgarber8116 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    😢 my two Dads served during WWII. Great Men. Wish they could have told me what really happend. Both of them told stories about the good times with their friends.

  • @EricLennox
    @EricLennox 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this series. My US Solidier Grandfather met my German Grandmother during this war at a war post. She saw hilter speak and walked to school with planes flying over her head. They married, came to America, and started a farm, where I have many memories. I so wish I would've asked them more. We are all very fortunate.

  • @be020964
    @be020964 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Josh the passion you and your wife have for this just wonderful see . God Bless All of those who there . Many never made it home ……..

  • @bernardinopineda2614
    @bernardinopineda2614 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm 28 years old and my fav pass time is learning and hearing the stories of the HEROS that fought in the war can't get enough of it nothing but respect for all these man thank you very much for all the sacrifice

  • @igotabriefcase1054
    @igotabriefcase1054 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    God bless this man. True hero

  • @thetir0
    @thetir0 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really glad Pete was able to talk about his worst experiences off camera. Its very cathartic.

  • @declanlee9088
    @declanlee9088 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Pete is a national treasure