Back in the 1960s and 70s my father and I were part of a volunteer forest fighter service under NJ forest fighter Frank Scardo. My father also had the privilege to dress up as Smokey in a few town parades. And twice I got to dress as Smokey so my father could tell stories to the kids who lived next door. I remember Frank always had a Plack of Smokey on the Power Wagon fire truck A2. Smokey The Bear and all he stands for will always be part of me.
It is possible he couldn't be returned to the wild. It was likely bear biology was in its infancy and likely couldn't teach him skills to be a wild bear.
Retired wildland firefighter here. Smokey bear is a hero of mine. All my kids know his story and song.
Back in the 1960s and 70s my father and I were part of a volunteer forest fighter service under NJ forest fighter Frank Scardo. My father also had the privilege to dress up as Smokey in a few town parades. And twice I got to dress as Smokey so my father could tell stories to the kids who lived next door. I remember Frank always had a Plack of Smokey on the Power Wagon fire truck A2. Smokey The Bear and all he stands for will always be part of me.
Nice story. Smokey is an icon. And the cause is so important.
My father took me up to Lincoln back in the early 1950's to visit Smokey The Bear.
Five years ago when I was we had to evacuate from a forest fire and we moved to Tennessee after 2 years
4:47, Baby touching his burnt paw 🐾 ❤️🧸
I remember watching this in school, first grade, 1957.
Poor lil bear cub. When it comes fire pit safety I'm a fanatic.
I wish to thank you for sharing this awesome Historical video with me .
Awesome so thats where smoky the bear comes from.
Wow! Great video!!
Glad you enjoyed it
Poor smokey ended up in a zoo it's so sad they used him
Poor bear. Nearly killed by a careless person then locked up in a cage.
Yep, thats the government for you, rescue and then in the cage for life you go.
It is possible he couldn't be returned to the wild. It was likely bear biology was in its infancy and likely couldn't teach him skills to be a wild bear.
"Smokey The Bear"
You don’t say Smokey’s name ilke Smokey the bear say it ilke Smokey bear
i would die for him
Rachel Moody He did the same for you!
Better to live and carry out his work
@@jeffreycoulter4095 Very True
Four legs are better than two.
Smokey the Bear passed away childless 'cause everytime the Missus got Hot he beat her with a shovel .. .
Shawn Fox Firth Damn Smokey Savage 💪 Level 💯
Smokey Bear. NOT Smokey THE Bear. It isn't Joe the Camel. .
No rainbow flags in class room??
ABC if ya watch jeffo any way JEFFO TAKE A NAP!!!!
So lazy