@@enviro1001 IDK why people even give you the time of day. I see what your goal is. I know what you're up to. You ain't fooling me for a second. Misery loves company. I'll pray for you though. I love you. Still a child of God just like the rest of us which makes you my brother. I hope you find peace.
My father was a WWII Veteran also, he would have been 100 on July 13. It was wonderful to see this veteran speak. There aren't many left here on earth. I hope you father is doing well.
I envy you. my dad passed in 2013 at 90 yrs old. He also fought in WW2, He landed on Omaha Beach the morning of D-Day & he fought in the Battle of the Bulge. I miss those heroes every day.🇺🇲
The fact that he's 98 years old and participated in World War II is incredible. We're losing These Fine gentlemen and gentlewomen everyday. God bless him.
You are right we are losing Americans who knew that people or a person who doesn't think much of the constitution, states he wants to be a dictator, call fallen soldiers loosers and refuse to turn over classified documents would be a traitor and worthy to stand up too. I too have had family who fought and died in WWII, Korean, Vietnam and Afgan. So, sorry, I don't go for the rhetoric that our fallen soldiers are loosers. I make a clear distinction such language is not American
I read a book a few years ago by William Ash from Texas he signed up in 1940 & went to Canada to learn to fly. He "took the King's Shilling". I found out that when an American signed up before Pearl Harbor they lost their American citizenship. OMG!!!
It's so sad to think how few years there are before there are none of these guys left. They gave more than can ever be repaid. Truly the greatest generation.
But a small debt can be repaid. Keeping their home a Constitutional Republic, free of tyranny, lies, and dishonor. In this day and age, that means rejecting everything the left stands for and keeping America a nation that puts God first, truly, in deed..not just religious lip service. We are under judgement for our fall from gratitude, humility, honor and truth being our core values. As individuals and as voters, lets try to restore this mans home. God bless.
No generation is better then the other, no one chooses to be born at that time, it’s no different from racism, no one gets to choose want race they are, we are all the same at the end of the day, no one is better then the other
Man survived WWII, is 98 years old, has 11 kids... and still speaks more coherently than Joe Biden. 😂 What a trooper! God bless him, and thank you for your service!
Little bit of a contrast when you compare his generation and the current, ya think? Almost not even believable that they're generations of preople from the same planet.
I don't know what's worse, one poor woman having 11 kids or him having multiple kids with multiple wives. Completely inconsiderate for the wife/s and kids either way.
I served as a Marine in Afghanistan 2003 and 2004. I am in complete awe of this man, he’s lively and represents the best of what this country has to offer. What a treasure.
This is absolutely awe inspiring. 98 years old. Battle of the Bulge. This man gave a better speech than Biden has in his entire life. God Bless Thank you for your service Trump 2024
My dad, a WWII combat veteran, just passed away - he was just shy of 99 years old. So many of this veterans words were the same as my dad's of just a few weeks ago. GOD bless America.😇
It was a very emotional speech. Our veterans are our heroes. Thank you for your service. This nation will always be the GREATEST place that I called HOME.
I am Russian but I respect all WW2 veterans doesn't matter where they come from, Soviet Russia, Great Britain or America, all that matters they are heroes who saved us from the Nazi world and I am grateful for the service of those who fell and lived to see this generation but its sad how our new generation spits on our veterans and simply are ungrateful and I am 17 years old which makes this even more sad me knowing I am part of that generation. Long live the legends and heroes of that time URA!
Unfortunately we all technically “won” but USSR and USA absorbed many of those “Nazis” into places of power to benefit themselves. Love my country but there’s been questionable and shady figures behind the scenes for a long time and we’re seeing that today.
@@Simon-vv3kl How can I answer this without making anyone offended, lets just say for those who had not committed any atrocities are well deserving a respect as a regular soldier serving his country even though the country is filled with War Criminals in high command
this guy is a walking and talking piece of history from a very pivotal era in world history. glad that there are still a few of these combat vet heroes left from WW2.
I found this speech very upsetting. These guys gave so much of themselves for their country, that parts of them are lost forever to time. These guys didn’t come back the same. The sights this man must have seen literally terrifies me. Yet here he is, 98yo and addressing the nation/world. If it wasn’t for men like this, I wouldn’t be here to type this today, and I’m so grateful to ALL of them. I’m not American, I’m British, but have to say Thank you for your Service Sir x
What’s truly upsetting about this, is how Trump exploited this poor man. He fought in WWII against a very similar kind of evil to the one he’s now on stage endorsing. Disgraceful.
My father was in the 2nd Wave on Normandy & fought in the Battle of the Bulge, as this 98 year old Hero. My father would have spoken the exact words as this WWll Hero.
He did the Bulge, this man as seen and lived hell. Lost many friends and gave his all and managed to live through it. To watch what people have done to this country after all those men did in WWII to fight for freedom. God Bless this man.
I appreciate that and I served in the Navy from 1996-2009 and have mad respect for those brave men and women of that time...my grandfather was a WW2/Korean War Vet and I remember when I was a child starting around 10 years old until he passed when I was 14 the stories he told I miss those days and I too feel saddened when I see what do many gave blood for this country just for a bunch of elites to try and ruin it, it's refreshing to see people waking up
That man has seen horror ill grantee ya seen stuff make me cry like a little girl he's been shot at a lot to ...and made home and us 98 years old hell of a life
This guy is absolutely precious! I'm sitting in my chair at home cheering him on as if I were in the crowd! He is the HEART of this country. Valiant and brave in every way. I am truly grateful there are still people like him out there who represent the best this country has to offer! God bless the U.S.A.!❤🤍💙
What ever party one belongs too it's important to listen to the words and rhetoric. Biden isn't the best president but he functions like one and respects our soldiers and our constitution and doesn't throw a hissy fit when he's wrong. When Trump denied what he was doing for fmany minutes while the capitol was being attacked,, when he called our fallen soldiers loosers, when he held on to classified documents that could endanger our national security, when he rambles he wants to be dictator and now he associates himself with Jesus or God, then I remember my history and say wait such rhetoric has been heard many times in history and it has been mouths of those dictotors that these fallen soldiers have fought against. My family respected America, my family have some who have fought in WWII, Korean, Vet and Afg. So, I watch and study and sorry you guys who like Trump, he's using words that are not right for America and for our soldiers.
@@jaymcdude1291 Me too. Lately I saw a video, where a soldier visited his veteran grandfather who barely, but took his strength to straighten up and salute back. For me, that's true patriotism. Love it.
I went through Basic Training at 30yrs old (5yrs ago) and got to meet & shake hands with a WWII Vet. My first time and was extremely honored. A lot of the 17-20yr old didn't realize how rare it is to even see a WWII Vet, let alone to be able to shake the hand of one.
i had a similar experience in my basic training when i was just 17 years old (5 years ago) we had the honor of having 3 WW2 veterans announce our graduating class. The first man was in the 1st Infantry division and arrived on Omaha beach in a landing craft on the morning of June 6th who was part of the initial troops on the ground. The other man from the 101st Airborne division parachuted in behind enemy lines and was tasked with disrupting the German defense lines and use the element of surprise while the main force landed the beaches. The final man was in the Marines as a flamethrower during the battle of Iwo-Jima. Many of us knew the significance of these men being in our presence and we didn’t take it for granted. Such a blessing to speak to them after our ceremony and have them come to our barracks and tell some stories. As someone who has studied WW2 since i was a little kid, it was one of my greatest moments of my life to share some words with them and shake their hands. Unfortunately they have passed away and one cannot replicate their stories, only people who have had the honor of speaking & listening to them can understand the true emotions and experiences they have had. God bless them
@@6bmwYou guys are very fortunate. I embrace your story. The remaining men today from WW2 are literally living mythical legends. Thank you for sharing your experience.
@6bmw that very well may be true, but I'm hesitant to believe that the veterans who were there all happened to be at arguably the most infamous battles and some of the most intense fighting of WW2. Just sounds a little made up but definitely could be possible
Im 30 and english met a handful of ww2 vets when i was a child. Very luck to have a chat with Them. also the last surviving ww1 veteran on the planet was a local so we had a school trip to visit him!
@@Jordan-rb28 the fact that they were all in those battles were the reasons they came to our graduation. Many of us have relatives that fought in WW2 but only a few have relatives of that caliber during the war. To even think that i made that up is ridiculous but also speaks to how much people don’t understand nowadays
I loved this speech. You can see the memories washing over his face. You can see the pride in his family, accomplishments, and country. Truly, The Greatest Generation!
I remember Trump once said in Tucker's interview "age isn't the issue. I've known guys who are in their 90s but are still sharp as a tack". This must be one of them.
Yes the western people (not governments) are good especially those who put their lives on the line for their people I only hope you recognise the fact that USSR is who defeated Hitler under Georgian leadership, Stalin was his name but because he was not from UK of France or USA or Canada his story in wester world is miss told and he is put in the same camp as Hitler and that is disgusting and sad..
HE SAID " I KISSED THE GROUND WHEN I CAME BACK TO AMERICA" !!!!! WOW !!!! THIS BROUGH TEARS TO MY EYES ABOUT HOW LUCKY WE ALL ARE TO EVEN BE HERE ON THIS DIRT CALLED "AMERICA" !!!!! WOW WHAT A PASSIONATE SPEECH !!!!
So very special and awesome to have a WWII Veteran to speak at the RNC and show his support for President Donald Trump! God bless this courageous, heroic Veteran of the Greatest Generation!!! ❤️🙏🇺🇸💪
Seeing a 98 year old World War 2 veteran that is still sharp and alert like this man is like meeting someone famous from the history books, a ghost from the past if you will, in the flesh! His friends and family are sure proud of this man! If was there I would probably shake his hand profusely thanking him for his service. I grew up reading about the Normandy landings and the Battle of the Bulge, watching movies and even playing video games about them. And now here is a man that actually lived that moment.. fascinating indeed. God bless this man! And God bless President Trump. Please keep him safe. And God please watch over our elections and spare us any shenanigans this November..
@@andrewcruz3837 They'd prob find some spot for him, if nothing else giving speeches to newer generations, but ye ofc they wouldn't have him do anything active.
I'm so happy tgr people respected this great man throughout his speech, recently I've thought America was a disrespectful nation but this is thought wrecking❤❤❤❤💙💙💙💙
She is correct in her reference of her mother’s father. Most people have 2 grandfathers and she is making reference to specify the correct man and honor him. My neighbor was a WW2 veteran as well. Enlisted at age 15 and was a paratrooper. He served in Africa, Europe and Japan during that time. 2 silver stars and 1 bronze. My children grew up with a mighty example. I miss him very much.
He is absolutely amazing as a 98 year old Veteran. He is so cute and dignified. He's a Hero and a Legend. Thank you for your Service, Sir. You are a brave and courageous man. You are a true American Patriot and Hero.
Mr. William Pekrul - Thank you for your service! My dad proudly served on the USS Louisville CA 28 heavy cruiser in WW2 and passed in 2017 at age 92 and witnessed (52) sailors and Rear Admiral Theodore Chandler buried at sea due to (3) kamikaze hits in the Pacific. My dad always said you will never have to go thru what we went thru in WW2. God bless our service men and service women and veterans - Past and Present! It is great to hear the history as you have stated for only someone that was there could tell it as it was Great video!
As I listened to the old soldier's speech, tears streamed down my face. During World War II, many American Air Force pilots traveled to China to fight alongside the Chinese army, resisting the Japanese invasion and helping liberate my compatriots. Those who died in the war were laid to rest in China. Each of these brave souls fought for freedom and to end persecution. I deeply admire these American soldiers who left their homes and crossed an ocean to help the Chinese people, much like the American volunteers now on the front lines in Ukraine. To me, they embody the best of America: kind, just, and willing to stand up for what's right. As a child, my father often bought me Mickey Mouse magazines, and I especially loved Donald Duck. His life seemed idyllic: a young duck who worked for his uncle Scrooge, lived in a big house with a red roof, drove a red car with white-wall tires, and had a loving girlfriend, Daisy. Despite his likely modest income (given Scrooge's notorious stinginess), Donald managed to afford a nice house and even support his sister's three children. On weekends, he'd take Daisy to the park or fancy restaurants, and he grew strawberries in his backyard. To me, Donald Duck's life represented the American Dream. But what about America today? Recently, I saw a video of American soldiers competing to swallow a fake phallus taped to a wall. Look at Philadelphia, where countless Americans struggle with drug addiction - it's heartbreaking. While addicts may not represent all Americans, it's clear that the average American today can't afford the lifestyle I once imagined, especially those like J.D. Vance describes in his work. That's why, as a Chinese person, I support Mr. Trump. I long for the return of the great, righteous America I dreamed of as a child. I've earned permanent resident status in Canada through hard work and dedication. Next year, I hope to become a Canadian citizen, then secure an H-1B visa to work in the United States. My goal is to eventually live a life like Donald Duck's. I may not have been born American, but I hope that one day I'll be surrounded by neighbors as brave, loving, and honorable as that veteran. I want to experience the America I've always believed in - a land of opportunity, justice, and the kind of people who would cross oceans to help others in need.
We owe America and especially the valiant 98 year old and his buddies buried in Europe! I hope Donald Trump lives as long as this hero and brings America back to God! And freedom ! This veteran is the true face of America! UK 🇬🇧
Biden has a medical condition; this man is an ordinary American who went off to war and lived a long life to talk about it. We still have celebrities who are in their 90s, Barbara Eden, Dick Van Dyke 98, Marion Ross from Happy Days, Carol Burnett, Angie Dickinson/Policewoman, William Shatner/Star Trek. God Bless them all. They all still have sharp minds. Some others weren't so lucky and suffered from Alzheimer's like Tony Bennett, Steve Lawrence, Glen Campbell. Not to mention President Ronald Reagan.
This shit was moving last night ngl. Did not expect that, and this badass mf had 11 kids, married 8 fucking decades, stormed the beaches came back and at 98 said a beautiful speech and has more love for this country than 99% of people I know
I’m 26 and I’m friends with this world war 2 veteran he’s 104 and honest to god even looks better than this fellow, he tells me all the stories from the past, it’s truly an honor to have him as a friend ❤😢
Even if i am not American, i really admire to you and your friendship with WW2 veteran. It is an honor and privilege to even know any one of them. Keep being his friend and help him as much as u can. Greetings from Serbia.
This guy made my whole family put our phones down and listen to him. Such a sight to see these days. There’s not many of them left. Much respect sir. And sincerely thank you from the bottom of my heart. 🇺🇸 my great great grandfather served in wwII, we lost him at the age of 94. They’re indeed the greatest generation that ever lived.
98 years old and doesn't need reading glasses. That is amazing on its own.
Dang I didnt even notice that, I thought wow, he has great skin..lol
Or doesn’t even need a handler
@@PickleAllergythat’s to😂
You see the font size on his notes ? 😅
I know, right? I needed glasses in 3rd grade!
98 years old and still can speak a sentence better than Biden.
@@enviro1001& your obviously delusional
@@enviro1001no, we definitely meant the dementia patient
@@enviro1001 Keep trying bot. You are losing right now. Desperation time for Biden
@@enviro1001 IDK why people even give you the time of day. I see what your goal is. I know what you're up to. You ain't fooling me for a second. Misery loves company. I'll pray for you though. I love you. Still a child of God just like the rest of us which makes you my brother. I hope you find peace.
@@enviro1001yeah right 😂 a 3rd grader can talk better than Biden 😂
My 99 yr old Dad is a WWII vet. These men are true gold.
Bless him!!
My father was a WWII Veteran also, he would have been 100 on July 13. It was wonderful to see this veteran speak. There aren't many left here on earth. I hope you father is doing well.
I envy you. my dad passed in 2013 at 90 yrs old. He also fought in WW2, He landed on Omaha Beach the morning of D-Day & he fought in the Battle of the Bulge. I miss those heroes every day.🇺🇲
@@kristinebalena3969 Honor and Utmost Respect to your Dad❤
@@midnightrider7648Honor and Utmost Respecr to your Dad❤
I’m sure he loved all the ovations they gave him, completely deserved.
Yes! He is amazing!! 🤩
The ovations can often come with mixed feelings. So many were lost in ww2, this hero probably regards those lost as heroes. He is a hero in my book!
@@corpsmankindthan you are ungrateful and entitled
@@jakeiiix2051 im a combat veteran, try again
The fact that he's 98 years old and participated in World War II is incredible. We're losing These Fine gentlemen and gentlewomen everyday. God bless him.
You are right we are losing Americans who knew that people or a person who doesn't think much of the constitution, states he wants to be a dictator, call fallen soldiers loosers and refuse to turn over classified documents would be a traitor and worthy to stand up too. I too have had family who fought and died in WWII, Korean, Vietnam and Afgan. So, sorry, I don't go for the rhetoric that our fallen soldiers are loosers. I make a clear distinction such language is not American
It's lady, not gentlewoman. But yeah
Why do you preset their gender?
@@易陆-p6wWhat are your pronouns ? 🙄
@@mrjobloxBoth work
That man is a national treasure
Would that more folk thought that way!
also international ;-) Grtz frm Europe🤠
I read a book a few years ago by William Ash from Texas he signed up in 1940 & went to Canada to learn to fly. He "took the King's Shilling". I found out that when an American signed up before Pearl Harbor they lost their American citizenship. OMG!!!
This is a humiliation ritual.
This man helped bring (caIm. Unizm) into his own country. He had no idea what he was doing.
98 years old! Biden wishes he could talk like this man. Thank you for your service.
You cant compare the life of a soldier with joe, who must have live in the same excess his kids have live.
🤭
Facts to that! I’d rather listen to this man because at least he can speak while Joe can’t at all
Young Americans are Not like this old guy … fast food video games were not their choice
Facts
It's so sad to think how few years there are before there are none of these guys left. They gave more than can ever be repaid. Truly the greatest generation.
But a small debt can be repaid. Keeping their home a Constitutional Republic, free of tyranny, lies, and dishonor. In this day and age, that means rejecting everything the left stands for and keeping America a nation that puts God first, truly, in deed..not just religious lip service. We are under judgement for our fall from gratitude, humility, honor and truth being our core values. As individuals and as voters, lets try to restore this mans home. God bless.
No generation is better then the other, no one chooses to be born at that time, it’s no different from racism, no one gets to choose want race they are, we are all the same at the end of the day, no one is better then the other
Not really no tbh, if anything they’re the reason we need trump
@@jacobmowat9752 cry about it
We'll still have Trump 😊 I'm sure he didn't dodge the draft with daddy's money 🤗
At 98, he is still more understandable than our current president.
You beat me to it lol.
well joey had his first stroke back in the 80s, he's had 2 others since.
He’s reading off of a paper bro
@@brucehera4675he is elderly honestly
Biden reads off of a teleprompter @@brucehera4675
Man survived WWII, is 98 years old, has 11 kids... and still speaks more coherently than Joe Biden. 😂 What a trooper! God bless him, and thank you for your service!
YES!!! 👏 THANK YOU!!! 🇺🇸 ❤️🤍💙
😂😂😂
Amen
Thank you for your service sir
He should've said, "I have 11 children, and I never pulled out" or some like that
98 years old with such kind eyes full of life! What a hero!
And such a sweet smile!
@@criszadrozny4015the best smile!!!!❤❤❤
@@colettespencer3357 warrior's have serene smiles
0:53 woah!
Probably because his misses is 22 years younger than him. Im jealous af
76 years with his wife? Amazing god bless him.
Not gonna lie, he does NOT look 98, thank you for your service American Hero
He looks better and speaks better than biden honestly
How old does he look
@@user-saraswatidevia new born BABY speaks better than Biden.
He’s old enough to be Biden’s dad, but Biden looks and sounds like he’s old enough to be this guy’s dad.
@@Kkkkk22572 70, 65 is a bit too young
98yo, 11 kids and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. Wow. He’s really from the greatest generation where the men are real men.
+76 years of marriage to his wife.
So Bone Spurs Donald is not a real man. He hates the military and calls them losers. Can you believe that?
Facts! These were the men that created easy times for us. Now we bout to find out what men we have here.
Little bit of a contrast when you compare his generation and the current, ya think? Almost not even believable that they're generations of preople from the same planet.
I don't know what's worse, one poor woman having 11 kids or him having multiple kids with multiple wives. Completely inconsiderate for the wife/s and kids either way.
He talks from his heart on how much he loves America.
A true American ... through and through !!!! ❤❤❤❤
98 years old and doesn't need reading glasses. That is amazing on its own.
🫡🇺🇸🫡🇺🇸🇺🇸🫡❤️❤️❤️
THE GREATEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD 🇺🇸
Finally a real hero on TV
Just wait. This guy fought actual Nazis, but the radical Left will inevitably call him one.
Yes
probably one of the last times there will be ww2 survivors on video... they dont have long time left most of them are gone by now
AMEN...
Are you sure he’s a hero? I’d rather be speaking German
“America is our home “. Yes sir,it is. We thank you for your service. 🇺🇸
Tears in my eyes. God bless you sir, thank you for liberating my country and the rest of Europe, greetings from the Netherlands.
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Greetings from France! 🇫🇷 love the Netherlands, been there once in Amsterdam, never seen more warm welcoming people.
@PaulinaVenezia The Germans were the ones who liberated the Netherlands. Unfortunately, they lost the war. Do you feel liberated today?
@@J.J.G991 excuse me you forget it was a world war , the British , canadians and Russians also liberated Europe
"We fought the wrong enemy."
-George Patton
I served as a Marine in Afghanistan 2003 and 2004. I am in complete awe of this man, he’s lively and represents the best of what this country has to offer. What a treasure.
A guy who forgot what he fought against?
Thank you or your service man
@@SocialBat weak mate very weak. Sit down.
Thank you for your service to Israel/
@@SocialBat He didn't fight for trans people, what is wrong with you.
98 Years Old and still a kickass Hero! Age is but a number, a true hero surpasses all the odds for the things he/she would fight for.
98 years old getting on stage and delivering this kick ass speech. 🤩 what a man !!
What is your opinion on the events in this video?
@@JennyMiller-n2w98 year old veteran speaks better than biden and can acctually get off the stage
God bless you Bill, our veterans, and the USA!
Real american.
So OTT . America is seen as a isolationist nation . Britain is the greatest nation in the history of the world not the states
“America is still worth fighting for” that gave me chills and I almost teared up. Wow we do not deserve that generation.
Selective emotions
By far the most amazing generation of America.
Yes, vote blue all the way through.
@@maudeboggins9834 vote blue if you hate this country and everything this man fought to preserve, sure.
@@maudeboggins9834now why would we wanna do that
Thank you for your service Sir! 😊❤
This is absolutely awe inspiring. 98 years old. Battle of the Bulge.
This man gave a better speech than Biden has in his entire life.
God Bless
Thank you for your service
Trump 2024
Who is Biden ? 😉
He is 98 years old and sounds much better than FJB. He seems better too. Thank you for your service. My dad was in that same war.
For real
...and Bill mentioned the "beaches."
FJB will plagiarize this too.
Thank you Sir for your service.You Sir are the Greatest Generation. You look damn good for 98. Thank you once again.🇺🇲🙏
My dad, a WWII combat veteran, just passed away - he was just shy of 99 years old. So many of this veterans words were the same as my dad's of just a few weeks ago. GOD bless America.😇
It was a very emotional speech. Our veterans are our heroes. Thank you for your service. This nation will always be the GREATEST place that I called HOME.
I totally agree with that!
@@dawnpham8394 Hope you’re having a great day today?
Dude is doing rather well for 98, holy hell!
A good Christian life, blessed by God.
His older than biden but I can actually understand him
there is nothing holy about hell, but the man has made it a long time
wait for biden😅
This man is a treasure. I hope he continues to be in good health ❤ Thank you for your service.
I am Russian but I respect all WW2 veterans doesn't matter where they come from, Soviet Russia, Great Britain or America, all that matters they are heroes who saved us from the Nazi world and I am grateful for the service of those who fell and lived to see this generation but its sad how our new generation spits on our veterans and simply are ungrateful and I am 17 years old which makes this even more sad me knowing I am part of that generation. Long live the legends and heroes of that time URA!
veterans from germany as well right?
@@Simon-vv3klI mean the nazis wanted to wipe out the Slavs lol so I doubt he would care for German vets
Now Russia is stopping the modern Nazis which is EU, NATO and Ukraine.
Unfortunately we all technically “won” but USSR and USA absorbed many of those “Nazis” into places of power to benefit themselves. Love my country but there’s been questionable and shady figures behind the scenes for a long time and we’re seeing that today.
@@Simon-vv3kl How can I answer this without making anyone offended, lets just say for those who had not committed any atrocities are well deserving a respect as a regular soldier serving his country even though the country is filled with War Criminals in high command
this guy is a walking and talking piece of history from a very pivotal era in world history. glad that there are still a few of these combat vet heroes left from WW2.
Same here sir! What a privilege it would be just to sit and talk with this honorable soldier!! 🎖
I got tears in my eyes when he said he kissed the ground when he got home. Bless this man
What did Trump do when he got back from ‘nam?
@@MJW238 What did you do when you got back home from 3rd grade... today?
@@MJW238 lol not talking about trump. Did you watch the video?
@@johnthebigtree But I am talking about Trump
@@MJW238 ok great. What’s your point?
made a grown man shed a tear
Very touching. Tell your husband there is no shame in tearing up 🫡
I found this speech very upsetting. These guys gave so much of themselves for their country, that parts of them are lost forever to time. These guys didn’t come back the same. The sights this man must have seen literally terrifies me. Yet here he is, 98yo and addressing the nation/world. If it wasn’t for men like this, I wouldn’t be here to type this today, and I’m so grateful to ALL of them. I’m not American, I’m British, but have to say Thank you for your Service Sir x
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What’s truly upsetting about this, is how Trump exploited this poor man. He fought in WWII against a very similar kind of evil to the one he’s now on stage endorsing. Disgraceful.
98 years old veteran. Thank you for your service. USA 🇺🇸
He has the absolute sweetest eyes, a genuine warmth radiates from them. I love him so much and I’m indebted to him. Salute, sir.
My Dad was a WWII Veteran and I feel if he was alive today he would support President Trump !! GOD Bless AMERICA !!
Same
My father was in the 2nd Wave on Normandy & fought in the Battle of the Bulge, as this 98 year old Hero. My father would have spoken the exact words as this WWll Hero.
Love and Respect to your Dad❤
Why would he support a man on par with the one he fought against in WW2
@MrHappyFolger-j8m hey everyone we found the troll.
Such a true patriot !! Makes me wanna be an American !
He did the Bulge, this man as seen and lived hell. Lost many friends and gave his all and managed to live through it. To watch what people have done to this country after all those men did in WWII to fight for freedom. God Bless this man.
100%
I appreciate that and I served in the Navy from 1996-2009 and have mad respect for those brave men and women of that time...my grandfather was a WW2/Korean War Vet and I remember when I was a child starting around 10 years old until he passed when I was 14 the stories he told I miss those days and I too feel saddened when I see what do many gave blood for this country just for a bunch of elites to try and ruin it, it's refreshing to see people waking up
What people forget is how cold it was at that time too. They also fought though Christmas, those boys had it rough.
That man has seen horror ill grantee ya seen stuff make me cry like a little girl he's been shot at a lot to ...and made home and us 98 years old hell of a life
"You dig your boots in and you never look back." I am sobbing.
This guy is absolutely precious! I'm sitting in my chair at home cheering him on as if I were in the crowd! He is the HEART of this country. Valiant and brave in every way. I am truly grateful there are still people like him out there who represent the best this country has to offer! God bless the U.S.A.!❤🤍💙
Look in the eyes of this 98-year-old man! They are clear, warm, and intelligent. I cannot say that for Biden's eyes.
His eyes are black and cold like a shark.Except sharks have a lot more charisma.
@@stevengriffin7873comments like that is absolutely rude!!
@@maritessblanco6807not rude at all, just straight facts
@stevengriffin787 talking about Biden right ??
@stevengriffin7873 seek help. Your mom is worried about you
What an awesome man. Why I cried through his whole speech, I have no idea. "America is still worth fighting for" yup, that did me in
me too!🥹
Same
Right here with you.
Wow , im in tears watching this old guy. Hes the definition of a hero. I did my 22 years in the navy
But this man is a hero.
Thank you sir for your service…❤❤❤
Thank you for your service.
Thank you for your service
me too. i did 20.. i cried when listening to him.
Same here. Thank you for your service, sir!
I keep telling people with Joe it's not his age. He has a medical condition. This man is coherent.
yep i can understand what hes saying unlike our current president
What ever party one belongs too it's important to listen to the words and rhetoric. Biden isn't the best president but he functions like one and respects our soldiers and our constitution and doesn't throw a hissy fit when he's wrong. When Trump denied what he was doing for fmany minutes while the capitol was being attacked,, when he called our fallen soldiers loosers, when he held on to classified documents that could endanger our national security, when he rambles he wants to be dictator and now he associates himself with Jesus or God, then I remember my history and say wait such rhetoric has been heard many times in history and it has been mouths of those dictotors that these fallen soldiers have fought against. My family respected America, my family have some who have fought in WWII, Korean, Vet and Afg. So, I watch and study and sorry you guys who like Trump, he's using words that are not right for America and for our soldiers.
@@shattered115 Exactly!
@@mattycampy dimentia
Thank you for that doctah
I could kiss this man all over his face. He is so strong, so patriotic, so forthright, just an absolute darling. Absolutely wonderful. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
“America is our home”
God Bless you Sir and thank you for your service.
I’m in tears…..
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I'm not even American and I was saluting during the whole video to this gentleman.
Us Americans really treasure these old boys.
@@jaymcdude1291 Me too. Lately I saw a video, where a soldier visited his veteran grandfather who barely, but took his strength to straighten up and salute back. For me, that's true patriotism. Love it.
I went through Basic Training at 30yrs old (5yrs ago) and got to meet & shake hands with a WWII Vet. My first time and was extremely honored. A lot of the 17-20yr old didn't realize how rare it is to even see a WWII Vet, let alone to be able to shake the hand of one.
i had a similar experience in my basic training when i was just 17 years old (5 years ago) we had the honor of having 3 WW2 veterans announce our graduating class. The first man was in the 1st Infantry division and arrived on Omaha beach in a landing craft on the morning of June 6th who was part of the initial troops on the ground. The other man from the 101st Airborne division parachuted in behind enemy lines and was tasked with disrupting the German defense lines and use the element of surprise while the main force landed the beaches. The final man was in the Marines as a flamethrower during the battle of Iwo-Jima. Many of us knew the significance of these men being in our presence and we didn’t take it for granted. Such a blessing to speak to them after our ceremony and have them come to our barracks and tell some stories. As someone who has studied WW2 since i was a little kid, it was one of my greatest moments of my life to share some words with them and shake their hands. Unfortunately they have passed away and one cannot replicate their stories, only people who have had the honor of speaking & listening to them can understand the true emotions and experiences they have had. God bless them
@@6bmwYou guys are very fortunate. I embrace your story. The remaining men today from WW2 are literally living mythical legends. Thank you for sharing your experience.
@6bmw that very well may be true, but I'm hesitant to believe that the veterans who were there all happened to be at arguably the most infamous battles and some of the most intense fighting of WW2. Just sounds a little made up but definitely could be possible
Im 30 and english met a handful of ww2 vets when i was a child. Very luck to have a chat with Them. also the last surviving ww1 veteran on the planet was a local so we had a school trip to visit him!
@@Jordan-rb28 the fact that they were all in those battles were the reasons they came to our graduation. Many of us have relatives that fought in WW2 but only a few have relatives of that caliber during the war. To even think that i made that up is ridiculous but also speaks to how much people don’t understand nowadays
Amazing Veteran 👏 tears in my eyes as I watch him. God Bless You our hero!!!!!
I was crying the entire time. He represents True America.
What is your opinion on the events in this video?
@@JennyMiller-n2w wtf ? 🙄
@@angelwings7930its a bot lmao
Back when people loved American and would do anything for her. Back when people were patriotic.
@@joycepino9749 Yes and not spoiled, pampered and dumbed down. 👍
I loved this speech. You can see the memories washing over his face. You can see the pride in his family, accomplishments, and country. Truly, The Greatest Generation!
This was so precious. Out of all the RNC moments, this is one that I will always remember. ❤️ God Bless our Veterans.
He is a true hero. God bless him and God bless America!! 🇺🇸💖🙏🙏
This made me cry like a damn baby. He is a national treasure.
AMEN❣️ I don’t think there was a dry eye that night; when he was speaking…😢 Many Blessings to him & his beautiful Family.🙏🏾🌹
Greetings from Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬 wwll History Land to the 98 year old veteran ❤
I remember Trump once said in Tucker's interview "age isn't the issue. I've known guys who are in their 90s but are still sharp as a tack". This must be one of them.
62 year old ex serviceman and police officer here in the UK brother. I'm crying my eyes out God bless you sir. 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏
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God bless you! 🫡
@@wilburt57 Thank you and you. 👍🏻
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Yes the western people (not governments) are good especially those who put their lives on the line for their people I only hope you recognise the fact that USSR is who defeated Hitler under Georgian leadership, Stalin was his name but because he was not from UK of France or USA or Canada his story in wester world is miss told and he is put in the same camp as Hitler and that is disgusting and sad..
Always an honor hearing a WW2 vet speak, the wisdom, and collectedness he possesses is truly inspiring. Thankyou, sir. For your service
HE SAID " I KISSED THE GROUND WHEN I CAME BACK TO AMERICA" !!!!! WOW !!!! THIS BROUGH TEARS TO MY EYES ABOUT HOW LUCKY WE ALL ARE TO EVEN BE HERE ON THIS DIRT CALLED "AMERICA" !!!!! WOW WHAT A PASSIONATE SPEECH !!!!
AMEN AMEN and AMEN 🙏
What did Trump do when he got back from ‘nam?
So very special and awesome to have a WWII Veteran to speak at the RNC and show his support for President Donald Trump! God bless this courageous, heroic Veteran of the Greatest Generation!!!
❤️🙏🇺🇸💪
Seeing a 98 year old World War 2 veteran that is still sharp and alert like this man is like meeting someone famous from the history books, a ghost from the past if you will, in the flesh! His friends and family are sure proud of this man! If was there I would probably shake his hand profusely thanking him for his service. I grew up reading about the Normandy landings and the Battle of the Bulge, watching movies and even playing video games about them. And now here is a man that actually lived that moment.. fascinating indeed. God bless this man! And God bless President Trump. Please keep him safe. And God please watch over our elections and spare us any shenanigans this November..
How is he is still in this shape at 98, Incredible, huge respect from France 🇫🇷
I loved everything the world
War II, Veteran said, he is a true American Patriot. God bless
him, and thank you for your
service to our country.
I kiss the ground ., and I said Thank you God im back in my home...wow great words
"I would go back to reinlist...." DUDE COME ON!! It's the best honor u have to a veteran
Like they would actually take him
@@andrewcruz3837 They'd prob find some spot for him, if nothing else giving speeches to newer generations, but ye ofc they wouldn't have him do anything active.
@@Jedmonds-9173 lmao
@@andrewcruz3837 you must be a lot of fun at parties.
@@andrewcruz3837Not the point, buzz kill
I'm so happy tgr people respected this great man throughout his speech, recently I've thought America was a disrespectful nation but this is thought wrecking❤❤❤❤💙💙💙💙
One of the best speeches yet!
This man served with my Mother's father.
I hate to be that person. But... your grandfather?
(I understand the reasoning now)
I woulda just called him my grandfather
She is correct in her reference of her mother’s father. Most people have 2 grandfathers and she is making reference to specify the correct man and honor him. My neighbor was a WW2 veteran as well. Enlisted at age 15 and was a paratrooper. He served in Africa, Europe and Japan during that time. 2 silver stars and 1 bronze. My children grew up with a mighty example. I miss him very much.
@@bernardberben4852 so why were you? They were trying to make a difference between their mother’s dad and their father’s dad!
@@SouthernStory-Route1-205 👍🏻
Wow, 98! It's an honor just hearing this hero speak.
FYI, Trump was a draft dodger. Trump, Bill Clinton, George Bush all born in 1946 none of them served time in Vietnam
Thank God for men like him! 🙏🇺🇸
They were the greatest generation... My father was one of them. Men knew what it meant to fight for our country...
@@benm.724:
My dad also fought in WW2. We have much to be proud of.
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My grandad fought against the Japanese side in ww2, He was a USAFFE soldier and a POW 🪖
He also had 10 more kids after that LOOL
Thank you for your life and service. These young punks today have no clue and they should respect vets , especially war vets
He is absolutely amazing as a 98 year old Veteran. He is so cute and dignified. He's a Hero and a Legend. Thank you for your Service, Sir. You are a brave and courageous man. You are a true American Patriot and Hero.
Wow, what a thrill to have seen this man speak. A member of the Greatest Generation. Thanks to this man and his buddies we still have our FREEDOM
Thank you for liberating my country with the Canadians. We can't thank the Americans and Canadian Veterans enough❤
My father has passed away but he was proud WW2 VETERAN ALSO he be 104 if still here These men were a cut about any after them God Bless you sir
😢. My dad would have been 101 years old. He was 97 when his body gave out. But he was sharp as a tack and loved the America Donald Trump sees ❤
What a great man and a special American. God bless him for many many more years. This genuine sweet smile is so heartwarming.
From the UK thank you very much, Long live America and the UK
UK needs to stand up
Did you mean united kingdom of Islamistan
Sorry for the idiotic comments above. Thanks for giving thanks. 👍
Really warms my heart. God bless this man and God bless America 🇺🇸
"That America is still worth fighting for"... i cry
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Thank you, sir for serving our country. God bless you 🙏 ❤️
OMG! I teared up the whole time Mr. William was speaking. GOD Bless this man and ALL THAT GAVE!
A great example of strong men make easy times, weak men make hard times! Thank you for your service Sir.
God bless you, Bill. Thank you for your service. God bless America
The senior veteran is one inspiring fellow ... bless you sir and thank you for your service! ✊
Wow...the man still has that spark in his eyes, we should all be so blessed!!!
He said he'd reenlist if president Trump was president...amazing man!
Mr. William Pekrul - Thank you for your service! My dad proudly served on the USS Louisville CA 28 heavy cruiser in WW2 and passed in 2017 at age 92 and witnessed (52) sailors and Rear Admiral Theodore Chandler buried at sea due to (3) kamikaze hits in the Pacific. My dad always said you will never have to go thru what we went thru in WW2. God bless our service men and service women and veterans - Past and Present! It is great to hear the history as you have stated for only someone that was there could tell it as it was Great video!
As I listened to the old soldier's speech, tears streamed down my face. During World War II, many American Air Force pilots traveled to China to fight alongside the Chinese army, resisting the Japanese invasion and helping liberate my compatriots. Those who died in the war were laid to rest in China. Each of these brave souls fought for freedom and to end persecution. I deeply admire these American soldiers who left their homes and crossed an ocean to help the Chinese people, much like the American volunteers now on the front lines in Ukraine. To me, they embody the best of America: kind, just, and willing to stand up for what's right.
As a child, my father often bought me Mickey Mouse magazines, and I especially loved Donald Duck. His life seemed idyllic: a young duck who worked for his uncle Scrooge, lived in a big house with a red roof, drove a red car with white-wall tires, and had a loving girlfriend, Daisy. Despite his likely modest income (given Scrooge's notorious stinginess), Donald managed to afford a nice house and even support his sister's three children. On weekends, he'd take Daisy to the park or fancy restaurants, and he grew strawberries in his backyard. To me, Donald Duck's life represented the American Dream.
But what about America today? Recently, I saw a video of American soldiers competing to swallow a fake phallus taped to a wall. Look at Philadelphia, where countless Americans struggle with drug addiction - it's heartbreaking. While addicts may not represent all Americans, it's clear that the average American today can't afford the lifestyle I once imagined, especially those like J.D. Vance describes in his work.
That's why, as a Chinese person, I support Mr. Trump. I long for the return of the great, righteous America I dreamed of as a child. I've earned permanent resident status in Canada through hard work and dedication. Next year, I hope to become a Canadian citizen, then secure an H-1B visa to work in the United States. My goal is to eventually live a life like Donald Duck's.
I may not have been born American, but I hope that one day I'll be surrounded by neighbors as brave, loving, and honorable as that veteran. I want to experience the America I've always believed in - a land of opportunity, justice, and the kind of people who would cross oceans to help others in need.
We owe America and especially the valiant 98 year old and his buddies buried in Europe! I hope Donald Trump lives as long as this hero and brings America back to God! And freedom ! This veteran is the true face of America! UK 🇬🇧
Thank you for your service! This veteran at 98 speaks better than Biden.
I agree with you 💯 👍
Biden has a medical condition; this man is an ordinary American who went off to war and lived a long life to talk about it. We still have celebrities who are in their 90s, Barbara Eden, Dick Van Dyke 98, Marion Ross from Happy Days, Carol Burnett, Angie Dickinson/Policewoman, William Shatner/Star Trek. God Bless them all. They all still have sharp minds. Some others weren't so lucky and suffered from Alzheimer's like Tony Bennett, Steve Lawrence, Glen Campbell. Not to mention President Ronald Reagan.
As a portuguese, I sincerely thank this veteran heroe. That’s because people like him we live in a free world.
This shit was moving last night ngl. Did not expect that, and this badass mf had 11 kids, married 8 fucking decades, stormed the beaches came back and at 98 said a beautiful speech and has more love for this country than 99% of people I know
Damn right🤙🏽
Facts
Thats why he lived so long. Surrounded by too much love.❤❤❤
Deep respect to you ❤❤❤ from my heart Allah bless you sir ❤❤❤❤
I’m 26 and I’m friends with this world war 2 veteran he’s 104 and honest to god even looks better than this fellow, he tells me all the stories from the past, it’s truly an honor to have him as a friend ❤😢
Even if i am not American, i really admire to you and your friendship with WW2 veteran. It is an honor and privilege to even know any one of them. Keep being his friend and help him as much as u can. Greetings from Serbia.
Nice
dude I want to meet and talk to one of these heroes before they're all gone.
Wow
That's amazing. With all due respect to him you should kindly ask him if it would be ok with you recording his stories
This guy made my whole family put our phones down and listen to him. Such a sight to see these days. There’s not many of them left. Much respect sir. And sincerely thank you from the bottom of my heart. 🇺🇸 my great great grandfather served in wwII, we lost him at the age of 94. They’re indeed the greatest generation that ever lived.
The patriotism in that arena is through the roof! MAGA! 🦅🇺🇸
USA! USA! USA!
Pseudo patriots
@@RTHOM0316 Nancy ?
He looks like an angel...What a serene and peaceful eyes/face! May GOD bless you and your family! 🙏
He is 98 years old and speaks more fluently than Biden, WHAT A HERO!👏👏👏🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
Hell, he speaks more fluently than Harris.
Wow! I didn’t know Captain America lived among us and was very real. It’s an honor to hear you sir and a privilege to have you around.
This is captain America if he didn’t time travel to the future. Amazing man. I love him ❤️
Broo :C sadge
From a Venezuelan, I deeply thank you sir for your service and I feel a deep admiration for you, bless you
May god bless you and the people of Venezuela
@@busterscruggs3031 amen, we definitely need it
I truly hope one day the Venezuelan People breathes free from the poison of Maduro's Communist regime.