This man gave his life so 115 Neanderthals could pay their disrespects by giving this video a thumbs down I hope you haters are happy with yourselves because no one else is happy with you. RIP. Sir as a U.S. Air Force Vet I salute you.
Man I remember when he died in the crash. It happened about 10 mins from my house. I was at work when it happened and I remember the tone of everyone went from happy and excited because the Blue Angels were in town to just sad and shocked and scared. I'll never forget that day. He will forever be in Middle Tennessee's thoughts. You sir are a true hero.
This comment is 4.5 years after this video was posted, but... I had the honor of photographing & meeting the 'Blues' in the early 1970's when I was a U. S. Army photographer, they were flying the MD A4F Skyhawk II... "They were heros then, they are heros now, they will always be heros"... God Bless the U. S. Military, each and every branch... For those of you that gave this video a thumbs down, remember this... The U. S. Military fought & died to give you the freedom to be a flaming jerk!
Why does EVERYTHING have to turn to RACISM? This man lost his life serving this country. So what who did or didn't show up. Those that did did and those that didn't didn't. I'm a retired Navy Vet and i'm black sooooo, WHAT. I respect what this man did regardless of the color of his skin.
To Capt. Jeff Kuss and your family. We share in great sympathy the loss of your husband, the father of your children. It's a really sad and difficult time that you'll always go through. Please accept our heartfelt sorrow for your huband, father of your children. The Gates To Heaven were open to receive his soul. An Angel, for sure
Absolutely disgusting for anyone to give thumbs down, I only watched a documentary this morning about the Blues, Capt. Kuss was in the film. So many losses within these teams, Red Arrows etc, etc, these guys love doing what they do, no chance of them giving it up. God bless them all.
It may be disgusting, but not everyone lives in or is even slightly sympathetic to anything having to do with America. Isis had access to the internet just like we do.
Honestly it’s strange because if you thumbs up it seems like ur glad he died but if you give thumbs down your also glad he died, so just drop an f in chat.
Went to school with that service member... Nothing but respect for him and his family, to now endure a loss, but admiration for his dedication. Rip sir
Oh my goodness! This gave me chills. I'm so sorry this happened. Thank you for your time in service, Capt. Kuss. Fair Winds and Following Seas, Shipmate. May you rest in peace. #ProudNavyVeteran 🇺🇸
No matter the subject, there are always gonna be haters ! Let's focus not on the negativity but this great man who died doing what he loved to do. RIP Jeff Kuss. Fly high brother!
Joe Schmo yeah I’m a big time Blue Angels nerd (so big that I fly the demo on DCS) my team: dcsblueangels.online/ but anyways yeah I used to love Fat Albert with his JATO takeoff but sadly it got too expensive and they had to do away with it 😕
It is gut wrenching to see Blue Angle pilot lost his life. I visited Pensacola a few times. I am so impressed by the history of navy aviation. The dedication of those service men and women are second to none. RIP.
I met him, he came and talked at my school just a month or so before he passed, I met him in person and talked to him. A truly great man and an outstanding Marine.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace
From Capt to Capt!! I salute you sir! Thank you for your service and sacrifice! For the family I salute you too as well for you sacrifices and I’m sorry for your loss! RIP brother!
Gosh. I remember this clearly. My family and I were just leaving Tennessee from visiting relatives, and we were actually going to go watch the air show the next day for my younger brothers birthday. We had four tickets and my dad and brother were both ecstatic about going to watch the blue angels since several of my uncles/ aunts and grandparents served in the Air Force and Navy. We were a couple hours into the drive from Pickwick TN, when my mom told us that Captain Jeff Kuss had accidentally crashed during a practice course for the upcoming show. At first it was hard for us to believe, for an experienced Pilot to crash and die was just absurd to my 6 year old younger brother at the time. The show was canceled, and instead we spent our vacation in Pensacola without an air show. I remember leaving to go to the beach in the late afternoon/ early nighttime. Tons of people were at the beach, a lot more than usual, and they were holding up American Flags and representing the blue angels with t shirts and flags. There were several Jets that passed first, then, the plane carrying Captain Kuss’ body passed bye. Everyone went silent and saluted. Several more Jets followed. This moment will be remembered in flight history. Captain Kuss was loved by his many family members, including his wife and two children. Rest easy Captain Kuss, you will see us soon. ❤️
The Blue Angels are amazing. I had the privilege of seeing them fly everyday while stationed at NAS Pensacola and there skill is unparalleled. Also had the privilege to fly on Fat Albert once which is a once in a lifetime opportunity. RIP and Semper Fi, Sir
It was much the same way when Captain Jeff Kuss' remains were brought home to Durango, Colorado, there was a Memorial 'PARADE' down the Main Avenue and literally thousands of people lined the sidewalks to honor him.
Drove by the memorial today in Smyrna - a mounted F18A painted as the #6 Blue Angel - I work less than 3 miles from the crash site on the grounds of a park - was such a tragic day for a true hero who didn’t eject until it was too late for him but only when anyone else in harms way was protected - Fly High Capt Kuss
I agree with Kevin Houghton, anyone who would put a thumbs down to this video is a complete disgrace to Americans all throughout our great country! But this is about honoring a fallen Marine, a hero and a man whose memory will live on in every American who wears the sacred cloth of our country and who serves honorably, R.I.P. sir, you made on all of us Captain and you certainly be missed!
4 years later and I’m still in shock. I was at home when it happened watching them practice. Went inside right before he crashed then heard a loud explosion. Ran outside and saw a mushroom cloud. Immediately ran inside crying and shaking telling my dad that a plane crashed. Still traumatized to this day
Rob Tro I was at that show. I didn't find out until the Snowbirds made the announcement just prior to the missing man formation. That was just a bad weekend as the Thunderbirds had an accident that same weekend.
You saw it right here, never leave your fallen comrade or your wingman behind. You accompany them home. "Dead or alive, we will all come home together. So help me God" Col. Hal Moore
Growing up, we lived in a pretty big city around an airport. Every year around the same time after school, theyd fly around for days/weeks. Was ALWAYS excited to see these guys. The sights, sounds of the jets flying around.. Was amazing. Havent seen them around here in years though.
Watching this just took my breath away. in a sad way. so overwhelming. sad day for Angels, Pensacola NAS, I so remember this. Fly High Captain Kuss. With love from NAS Jacksonville 💝💖💔💔
The last time I saw them was one week before his untimely death. Jones Beach NY. I grew up watching them fly. When i was told what happened I was shocked repeating I have video of him doing the sneak pass over my head! This year I'll be at Stewart Intl. N.Y. will be the first time since then seeing them fly. again.
I know this is 4 years later but I never saw this video. That's heartbreaking to see the number five is flying with him one last time. 1 to 4 fly together and 5 and 6 fly together (unofficially) whenever they break formation. Blue skies captain.
140 thumbs down...shows evil exists in the world..... and Thank God for out military and a special Thank you to this Blue Angel pilot may you Rest In Peace.
I think it's because of the fact we lost someone who served and the fact a mother and father had to bury their son. No one likes the idea of losing someone who served and no one likes the idea of parents burying their child.
This man gave his life so 115 Neanderthals could pay their disrespects by giving this video a thumbs down I hope you haters are happy with yourselves because no one else is happy with you. RIP. Sir as a U.S. Air Force Vet I salute you.
Man I remember when he died in the crash. It happened about 10 mins from my house. I was at work when it happened and I remember the tone of everyone went from happy and excited because the Blue Angels were in town to just sad and shocked and scared. I'll never forget that day. He will forever be in Middle Tennessee's thoughts. You sir are a true hero.
Matthew Martin ill never forget seeing his last flight when he flew over downtown Nashville. .😢
Matthew Martin I live in Antioch so I was pretty close
They will be back June 2019. We're in Pensacola this weekend for the Summer Homecoming Airshow.. We live close to Smyrna too.
I live in Smyrna....only a few minutes from the airport. I can even watch the airshow from my front porch
He flew over my house then crashed like 20 minutes later 🕊
Rest in Peace Captain Kuss. Much respect from Kuwait.
@@tjlightningbolt Weirdo... Seems like you've been abducted by "aliens."
Thomas Lightningbolt eat 💩 jackass
Thomas Lightningbolt go back to mommy’s basement.
Hella walla I’m Kuwaiti as well
This comment is 4.5 years after this video was posted, but... I had the honor of photographing & meeting the 'Blues' in the early 1970's when I was a U. S. Army photographer, they were flying the MD A4F Skyhawk II... "They were heros then, they are heros now, they will always be heros"... God Bless the U. S. Military, each and every branch... For those of you that gave this video a thumbs down, remember this... The U. S. Military fought & died to give you the freedom to be a flaming jerk!
Why does EVERYTHING have to turn to RACISM? This man lost his life serving this country. So what who did or didn't show up. Those that did did and those that didn't didn't. I'm a retired Navy Vet and i'm black sooooo, WHAT. I respect what this man did regardless of the color of his skin.
Your so right,its not who is or who there but for a man who died doing what he loved
You’re so right. And thank you for your service, sir.
Shawn Cold Chill'n thank you for your service sir
What are you talking about? no one said anything about race in the video
I didnt hear anything about race in this video. Instead i believe you are the one that turns everything into a race war.
My heart goes out to his family.... all our love from the U.K. 🇬🇧 godbless to a true hero... 🌹🌹❤️❤️
That's my boy, I'm an Australian!. What a fine young lad on board!🎺
Aigh same
To Capt. Jeff Kuss and your family.
We share in great sympathy the loss of your husband, the father of your children. It's a really sad and difficult time that you'll always go through. Please accept our heartfelt sorrow for your huband, father of your children. The Gates To Heaven were open to receive his soul. An Angel, for sure
Absolutely disgusting for anyone to give thumbs down, I only watched a documentary this morning about the Blues, Capt. Kuss was in the film. So many losses within these teams, Red Arrows etc, etc, these guys love doing what they do, no chance of them giving it up. God bless them all.
Some people do not like that jeff kuss is dead
stop glorifying war and murderers! You people are garbage!
I have never had freedom you lying scam artists!
Thomas Lightningbolt your not american then. Fucking pathetic outsiders stay in your country
It may be disgusting, but not everyone lives in or is even slightly sympathetic to anything having to do with America. Isis had access to the internet just like we do.
Honestly it’s strange because if you thumbs up it seems like ur glad he died but if you give thumbs down your also glad he died, so just drop an f in chat.
This is the America I love and the reason why my family came to this country...
Rip kuss i remember i took a picture with you after your southren most point airshow i will always treasure that moment:(
RIP my Brother Marine and Thank you for your Service Sir! Semper Fi! 🙏
Rest in peace fallen blue angle, "the ones who love you will miss you."
RIP From the UK, absolute hero!
Went to school with that service member... Nothing but respect for him and his family, to now endure a loss, but admiration for his dedication. Rip sir
fuck that made me cry with the flyby of Fat Albert and #5
They belive in never leaving a fallen comrade or wingman behind and this is proof.
Oh my goodness! This gave me chills. I'm so sorry this happened. Thank you for your time in service, Capt. Kuss. Fair Winds and Following Seas, Shipmate. May you rest in peace. #ProudNavyVeteran 🇺🇸
God Bless all service members, it's not said enough.
No matter the subject, there are always gonna be haters ! Let's focus not on the negativity but this great man who died doing what he loved to do. RIP Jeff Kuss. Fly high brother!
I love my country! RIP Captain Kuss, hope he is flying high in heaven! Thank you for your service!
1:37 I know for a fact he's in heaven flying #6 right there along side Albert and #5
It’s always #6
I saw Fat Albert years ago (like 20) at an air show in Maine and that take off with the rocket boosters was nuts (jato tubes?)
Joe Schmo yeah I’m a big time Blue Angels nerd (so big that I fly the demo on DCS) my team: dcsblueangels.online/ but anyways yeah I used to love Fat Albert with his JATO takeoff but sadly it got too expensive and they had to do away with it 😕
RP ADDICT you made me start crying again. It is a beauty thought.
It is gut wrenching to see Blue Angle pilot lost his life. I visited Pensacola a few times. I am so impressed by the history of navy aviation. The dedication of those service men and women are second to none. RIP.
Very nice tribute
i was Amazed with the Blue Angels at the CNE in Toronto and the speed fly from behind really got me Salute to a Hero ...07... Much love from Canada
I met him, he came and talked at my school just a month or so before he passed, I met him in person and talked to him. A truly great man and an outstanding Marine.
CurrentlyOffline Nope. You are wrong. He is a marine.
@@Tarheel13 I didn't know that
thanks for your service and the awsome flying...rip...
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace
!REST IN PEACE CAPTAIN KUSS! EVERY TIME I WATCH THIS I CRY! WHAT A HERO!!!
From Capt to Capt!! I salute you sir! Thank you for your service and sacrifice! For the family I salute you too as well for you sacrifices and I’m sorry for your loss! RIP brother!
Gosh. I remember this clearly. My family and I were just leaving Tennessee from visiting relatives, and we were actually going to go watch the air show the next day for my younger brothers birthday. We had four tickets and my dad and brother were both ecstatic about going to watch the blue angels since several of my uncles/ aunts and grandparents served in the Air Force and Navy. We were a couple hours into the drive from Pickwick TN, when my mom told us that Captain Jeff Kuss had accidentally crashed during a practice course for the upcoming show. At first it was hard for us to believe, for an experienced Pilot to crash and die was just absurd to my 6 year old younger brother at the time. The show was canceled, and instead we spent our vacation in Pensacola without an air show. I remember leaving to go to the beach in the late afternoon/ early nighttime. Tons of people were at the beach, a lot more than usual, and they were holding up American Flags and representing the blue angels with t shirts and flags. There were several Jets that passed first, then, the plane carrying Captain Kuss’ body passed bye. Everyone went silent and saluted. Several more Jets followed. This moment will be remembered in flight history. Captain Kuss was loved by his many family members, including his wife and two children. Rest easy Captain Kuss, you will see us soon. ❤️
I took a pic with him as a little kid and got an autograph at an airshow:( he was amazing to meet such a good man and hero.
RIP Capt. Thank you for your service. A parent should never EVER have to bury their child. The child should be burying their parents.
God Bless! Thanks for your service! Go Navy!
rest in piece capt. may your soul be in heaven still flying with all of us! from tinker AFB, GO USAF, GO BLUES!!!
He crashes in my hometown probably theworst moment in smyrna history
The Blue Angels are amazing. I had the privilege of seeing them fly everyday while stationed at NAS Pensacola and there skill is unparalleled. Also had the privilege to fly on Fat Albert once which is a once in a lifetime opportunity. RIP and Semper Fi, Sir
Thank you for serving in the 🇺🇸 May you rest easily
We love red white and blues . Rip Kuss
It was much the same way when Captain Jeff Kuss' remains were brought home to Durango, Colorado, there was a Memorial 'PARADE' down the Main Avenue and literally thousands of people lined the sidewalks to honor him.
GOD BLESS YOU CAPTAIN JEFF KUSS A brave pilot for the BLUE ANGELS
Rest In Peace captain and thank you for your service.
Much love from all of us Captain kuss
Rest In Peace Capitan Kuss. Fully respect from germany
thank you for your service. rest in peace soldier
Very Slow Right Hand SALUTE. Rest In Peace Sir
Those 115 people that gave thumbs down need to pay some respect to this hero
Drove by the memorial today in Smyrna - a mounted F18A painted as the #6 Blue Angel - I work less than 3 miles from the crash site on the grounds of a park - was such a tragic day for a true hero who didn’t eject until it was too late for him but only when anyone else in harms way was protected - Fly High Capt Kuss
hopefully it was an F-18
@@michaelengle9062 absolutely it is F18 corrected my post - thanks for the catch
Miss when everyone loved each other instead of hate.
I agree with Kevin Houghton, anyone who would put a thumbs down to this video is a complete disgrace to Americans all throughout our great country! But this is about honoring a fallen Marine, a hero and a man whose memory will live on in every American who wears the sacred cloth of our country and who serves honorably, R.I.P. sir, you made on all of us Captain and you certainly be missed!
Doesn’t matter the colour of a serving members skin..you are all hero’s! Bless you all!
Who said anything about skin?
MAY BLUE ANGEL SERVICE MEN REST IN PEACE GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY YOU WILL BE MISSED 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Amazing! Wish I was there to pay my respects. A moment that makes me love my country!
Hug and gratitude to Family. 😢, 💘
God bless captain !!! And thank you !!!
4 years later and I’m still in shock. I was at home when it happened watching them practice. Went inside right before he crashed then heard a loud explosion. Ran outside and saw a mushroom cloud. Immediately ran inside crying and shaking telling my dad that a plane crashed. Still traumatized to this day
Honor to Hero, Captain Kuss , from Spain
respect thank you
The Canadian Snowbirds paid tribute to this hero.
Rob Tro wait snowbirds are Canadian?
Rob Tro I was at that show. I didn't find out until the Snowbirds made the announcement just prior to the missing man formation. That was just a bad weekend as the Thunderbirds had an accident that same weekend.
on the same day ; (((
It was an awesome tribute
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@@Daywalker_27 that week was real a widowmaker.
R.I.P💙🙏
I'm your 69th like. Eyebrows eyebrows
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@@kylefatpug yæs?
@@ladytitanic5180 it went to 70 NOOOO
@@kylefatpug NOOOOOOOOO
Takes balls to ride it out to the end and avoid homes. RIP from South Africa.
Much love brother.
You saw it right here, never leave your fallen comrade or your wingman behind. You accompany them home.
"Dead or alive, we will all come home together. So help me God"
Col. Hal Moore
Happy birthday, Captain.
Growing up, we lived in a pretty big city around an airport. Every year around the same time after school, theyd fly around for days/weeks. Was ALWAYS excited to see these guys. The sights, sounds of the jets flying around.. Was amazing. Havent seen them around here in years though.
Watching this just took my breath away. in a sad way. so overwhelming. sad day for Angels, Pensacola NAS, I so remember this. Fly High Captain Kuss. With love from NAS Jacksonville 💝💖💔💔
Rip Kuss you served our country 😢 Rip angle much love from Santa Barbara California McKinley_16
Capt Kuss gave his life to save others. RIP And thank you for service.
R.I.P Jeff Kuss... I hope he really is a Blue Angel now...
R.I.P captain kuss my your soul live one forever
Rest In Peace Capt. Kuss you’ll be missed
Massive respect from Britain
Glide In Paradise Cpt. Kuss
R.I.P Captain Jeff Kuss thank you for your service as he's in a good place called heaven
Forever Blue Sky's,,, My Blue Angel,,,
This is so sad because I lived in pensacola and I watched the angels all the time.
I live not far from Smyrna, Tn, where this tragedy occurred. Everyone was very saddened for Capt. Kuss and his family.
God bless all the men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in service of our country.
Semper Fi.
Now He Is Flying In Heaven With Other Fallen Aviators. RIP Brother & Semper Fi.
Also it's sad the guys lost his life but I am grateful that he served and help protect us
I'm getting this 4 years later
Much respect.
Patriot.
The last time I saw them was one week before his untimely death. Jones Beach NY. I grew up watching them fly. When i was told what happened I was shocked repeating I have video of him doing the sneak pass over my head! This year I'll be at Stewart Intl. N.Y. will be the first time since then seeing them fly. again.
God Bless
Teared me up...
I know this is 4 years later but I never saw this video. That's heartbreaking to see the number five is flying with him one last time. 1 to 4 fly together and 5 and 6 fly together (unofficially) whenever they break formation.
Blue skies captain.
Bless respect to him x thats an amazing fly bye just the sole jet trailing smoke rip dudr
RIP Captain Kuss!
God rest his soul and God bless
140 thumbs down...shows evil exists in the world..... and Thank God for out military and a special Thank you to this Blue Angel pilot may you Rest In Peace.
I think it's because of the fact we lost someone who served and the fact a mother and father had to bury their son. No one likes the idea of losing someone who served and no one likes the idea of parents burying their child.
Captain kuss may you put on shows in heaven
I'm pretty sure the us spends a stupid amount of money to honor people's deaths which I respect
They got 700 billion each year, of course they can afford that
It’s very honorable
He had us in the begging
Daja_Blue you had me in the first half, not gonna lie
dude what the f- oh wait...
Rest In Peace Captain
God bless his soul.
💛💙 R.I.P 💛💙🇺🇸 you will be remembered
Very honorable , rest in peace , god bless your family an military loved ones !
That was really sad to hear a Blue Angel pilot lost his life
Makes me cry every time I see this. R.I.P. Kooch
Kooch? It’s kuss
Still so sad.