Thank you for telling the Canadian story. So many people, particularly Americans, do not realize that the Canadian soldiers were fighting in WWII right from the start, and that they volunteered to do it. I'm very proud of our history.
My father served on a mine sweeper for the Canadian navy during WWll. Thank you for sharing and understanding how proud we are to be Canadian and how upset we are when one of your elected politicians wants to make us your 51st state. Love from London, ON 🇨🇦
As a Canadian, watching this one was hard! Many men from Ontario, where I live, fought and died in France! People in my ancestry, it is sad that Americans are only taught about American history and with a strong bias. Canadians sacrificed so much because we didn’t have much of a military, our men were farmers, blacksmiths etc. and yet, they were courageous and fought for freedom. We despise war and bullies who threaten democracy so, we have been peacekeepers historically. I so appreciate your candor and for sharing your experience, we must remember how horrible war is and be peaceful! You two are a window on the world for so many and I appreciate it so much!💕🇨🇦
Thank you for bringing the solemnity that this beach demands. Canadians are very proud of our bravery and heroism during WWII. We are a courageous and dependable people. When I visited with my high school class in 1982 there were still big derelicts on the beaches from the battle.
Thank you for visiting Juno Beach and learning about the experience of our Canadian soldiers. My grandfather signed up right away, leaving behind my grandmother and 3 young children. Thankfully he was one of the men who made it home. ❤. Thanks again, it means so much to this Canadian that you went there.
It really was a call for it's not what the country can do for us but what we can do for the country. Canada needs to be shown much more respect. I hope you or your family has your grandfather's medals.
My Canadian husband and I visited Juno beach 8 years ago. One of his uncles died on a merchant ship attempting the crossing from Canada. Thank you for recognizing those heros as well as the soldiers
Thank you for this video. Being a daughter of a Canadian, I had no idea of Canada's involvement in WWII nor that it was a fully volunteer military. This helped add a new understanding and appreciation for my Canadian heritage.
Thank you for this heartfelt video of Honfleur and Juno Beach. My husband and I went there this fall. My husband is British and I am Canadian. My father served in the war and my uncle lost his life in a fighter plane. We were overwhelmed with emotion visiting the Juno Beach center and doing a bunker tour. We followed our visit to the Juno Beach center by going to the Canadian graveyard. So many very young men bravely lost their lives for our freedoms. I appreciate so much that you showed the Canadian and British efforts and sacrifices. Yes, all those young men volunteered, they must not be forgotten.😢
There is no other channel that has educational information presented with such sincere feelings as you both share with us. Wonderful job. Thank you from our hearts to yours.
I’ve been waiting for this! You did a great job covering the first beaches at Normandy. I was fortunate enough to tour them by bus. The day we were there it was a blustery rainy day just like when D Day took place. The history teacher in me is reveling in all of this. Thank you for this tour.
This Canadian thanks you sooo much for your post , it is so important to not forget our past...my father was in ww1 but ww2 as British subject who immigrated to (after ww1) Canada he signed up but was rejected because he was deemed to be too old.. the Canadians were noted for their bravery.. I believe there is only a couple of the veterans still left...
I live about 25 miles south of the Canadian border, and I truly love and respect our Northern neighbors, but I had never been aware of their commitment to this war effort. Thanks for sharing.
Unfortunately, and not your mistake, but in our experience, most Americans haven't been taught much about Canada. I'll bet most can't name our Provinces, don't really know what the capitol city is and don't have any idea of our history because it isn't taught in the States. Hopefully, this amazing video will inform some who weren't previous to today. Thanks for understanding why we want to remain Canadian and not become your 51st state. Love from London, ON 🇨🇦
I am crying, my uncle Valmer Wales died at Juno. I am a proud Canadian. Thank you for showing what Canada did. I now live in Las Vegas and I love your vlogs, I truly am a forever fan and subscriber ❤❤❤❤❤!
Proud to add that -The 25th Animal Transport Company of Indian soldiers traveled 7,000 miles with their mules to help the British army. They wore khaki, tin helmets, caps, and pagris (turbans )🙏 Thank you Snow & Curt - it was so moving just watching .No wonder you cried❤
My grandmother in law was a teenager in London during the war. She had a very short romance with a Sikh young man who was assigned to bomb disposal. Sadly His career was two weeks long So many people have no idea how much the brave people from India contributed. She told us so many stories. Unbelievable.
@@MsTiggytoothank you❤yes indian soldiers contributed a lot 🙏🦋💙& there were many beautiful English brides who came back to India with their oriental men
💝💝💝💝From Angele: A Canadian, here. My father-in-law was part of D-Day. He has honoured us with his sacrifice. My husband and I visited Normandy last year. Just like Snow, I was emotional. You have awakened me to those same feelings. It is truly a worthy place to visit to pay your respects. We visited last summer: June 2024. There was a HUGE celebration organized for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. There were old army trucks/vehicles and many people dressed as of the era. There were "camps" set up with WWII memorabilia. It was incredible how many people were involved......especially the US people. What an experience. I would encourage anyone to participate in those celebrations. (But reserve in advance!!!!) Here's what I walked away with when we visited Normandy: The Normandy area went through a terrible time on D-Day. Many French/Normandy citizens lost their homes (some lost ALL their town) and lives by the hand of the Allies. Trying to save their country, the Normandy people paid a HUGE price. Can you imagine: you wake up the next day to have lost so much in order to be free. Freedom has a price. War is not pretty and it is not polite. Knowing this is one thing. But, walking their streets (and war museums and huge war cemeteries) is another. I visited it once. And I would go again. Thank you for sharing.
Thankyou Snow and Curt for bringing us this footage of Juno Beach! As a Canadian I was very proud and saddened to understand in a more tangeable way what our soldiers went through in WWII. My grandfather was one of those soldiers who made it back home. He met my grandmother, a young teenager in England and she became a "war bride" who was able to join him in Canada after the war was over. They met when he was stationed in England and she was on her way to Mass when he called out to her, "Where are you going, Irish?" (She was part Irish and had red hair.) He joined her for Mass and the rest is history :-). Anyway, your going to Juno Beach has made this part of their lives more real to me, and I mourn the many brave soldiers who fought for our freedom. I always look forward to journeying with you each week, but this episode was especially dear to my heart, and thought I would share. God bless you Snow and Curt!
I am so grateful for watching this episode and how you have learned Canada’s role in the 2nd World War because I’m Canadian 🇨🇦 ❤and I didn’t know exactly the impact Canada 🇨🇦 had thank you Snow and Kirt!
Thank you for acknowledging Canada's role in WWII. Yes we were there from the very beginning. We were also there from the very beginning for WWI. Most people don't know that. I'm very proud to be Canadian.
I love all your videos but this one was special. My dad, was a paratrooper with the First Canadian Battalion. They were dropped after midnight preceding the amphibious landings on D Day. Your powerful video was amazing. Thank You! your channel is the BEST. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Both my parents fought in WW11 and had horrific stories..God bless our brave troups from Canada, England,and USA..snd to the many countries slso involved...thanks to all War Heroes ✌️🇨🇦🙏
Snow and Curt, what a wonderful tribute to the memories of the soldiers of D-Day. Thank you.... As a Canadian living, working, travelling and commuting in Europe for the last 7 years, i was deeply moved by your mention of the role that Canada played WW II. I have been a subscriber and following your journey since the very beginning back in the US, Central and South America and now Europe. I am currently in Europe and will be over the coming months. I would be happy to meet up and say thank you with a meal, coffee or beer for all that you do for the community. Take care and keep on keeping on with the great approach you take to living......Sean
As a Canadian, the full impact of what happened on the beaches of Normandy during WWII hit me really hard. Very, very emotional to watch this. Thanks for reminding us all. 🥲🥲🥲
As a Canadian whose both father and uncle were in this war, I deeply appreciate your empathy and information about the Canadians' part in the battle of Normandy and WWII in general. On the news Trump is calling us the 51st state and badmouthing our Prime Minister and saying derogatory things about Canadian internal challenges. To hear and see this kind of empathy and knowledge from Americans abroad is very heartening. Thank-you.
So glad you went to the Juno Beach Centre. As a proud Canadian I had the privilege of touring it many years ago. It is a very moving exhibit. I remember it well. I met an elderly man in front of what is now known as Canada House on Juno Beach. He asked if I was a Canadian then told me that he remembered the Canadians arriving on D-day in his village. Then he said thank you and went on his way. It was all a very emotional experience that day.
So sad to here so many young men lost their lives on Junio beach, and not only on that beach so many lost their lives on the other beaches , Just pray to God that war does not start again, thank you so much Curt And Snow for the video brought sadness to my heart , take care drive safe ❤
It was very heartbreaking to see, and I could feel the sorrow in your heart!! Kids these days don't get this kind of history anymore, but we all could learn a lot from Snow & Curt!!! Thanks guys ❤❤❤❤
Thank you for sharing this story… I had been through the war museum in Malta - they were very much involved in WWII also - you don’t realize the gravity until you see and feel the depth of sacrifice and horror of that war! Never again! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
This brought tears!! All I can think of was how young most the soldiers were. My youngest son is 20 yrs old. And to think that would be what he would have gone through. It’s just indescribable!
thank you for sharing this part of your journey with us. I had family that fought during that time.. we are forever blessed that they all came back home.
Remembering is so important to stay in reality about what war is and what it can do. Thank you both for your respectful video on the Normandy beaches!❤
We read about it but this really brought it home. It must be so humbling standing on those shores. So many of our servicemen died including those from other countries. I thank them and bless them for their service because who knows what would've happened to many more innocent Jews would have died. Thank you for the reminder.
My daughter and son in law visited the beaches while on a trip to France. The pictures they sent me were epic. Seeing it on your video is more interesting. I feel as if I was walking along with you. I cried also. The sacrifices of so many young men. My father was way too young to go, but joined the Army right after WWII. He was there to help rebuild the area before becoming an MP.
I had the pleasure of taking care of a gentleman that stormed the beach of Normandy. He said the ocean turned red that day and lost a lot of good friends that day. Thank you for sharing this with us all. Look forward to seeing your next video Saturday. 😊
My Jr. High Principal was a soldier that survived Omaha Beach. He came and talked to my class as we studied WWII. It wasn’t until years later that I really understood what he told us - how horrific it was, and what he actually managed to survive through. I always say a prayer when I think of him as he was part of a generation that really truly lived by example and there just aren’t a lot of people like this anymore. God bless him and those he served with!
Thank you for highlighting Canada's role in WW2. I hope you get a chance to visit Vimy Ridge. France, England, and Canada took it all together. Many of our Canadian boys... yes, boys, lied about their age in order to join the war effort. Very sobering to learn about the sacrifices of every soldier who fought in the war no matter what country they came from. ❤ As always, thank you so much and safe travels.
Good morning Snow and Curt 🌞 Thank you for visiting and respecting the sacrifices made at Juno Beach. My uncles and father-in-law were one of the fortunate few to have returned home after the war. Although I've heard their stories, the odd tale that they would share and studied my country's role in the war, it was still very emotional to watch this footage. It is so important to remember these young men, who sacrificed their lives to keep the world free. Lest We Forget 🏵️ Safe travels, 🤗🇨🇦🙏
I’m a Canadian and my paternal grandparents were in WW2. Many stories to be told that is for sure, mostly sad😟. My daughter was born on June 6th, 1997. Quite fitting considering my heritage
I recall one of your subscribers telling you about this museum and the immersion technique that puts you on the beach. Every school kid should have to experience this. Maybe going forward we would do better. Thank you for making this beautiful, emotional and educational video.
I remember when we were packing to come from South America I can’t believe how fast this year has flown and at 72 years old I have I guess I will say feelings
Thank you for this from deep in my heart Snow and Curt. My father was on one of the USA beaches. However he was supposed to storm with the rest of his troop, but his commanding officer stopped him from loading onto the boat. He told him he had to wait till the next day. They said they didn't want to send him to what could be his death on his birthday. So he went over in the early morning of June 7th. The big gun you showed at the end was what he used. He was a buzz- bomb shooter. It took three men to operate that gun if I am not mistaken. I could never go there, I couldn't handle it, but I am glad you did, and I am grateful I could see it without having to be there. Thank you guys. ☮❤ Pam.
I have heard many stories of Normandy but nothing I heard reached the depth of emotion as your story!! How cool also that searching your ancestors brought forth a decedent. Safe travels🙂
So glad you split the beach landing episodes… like Snow said, emotional overload. My son was at the 50th anniversary while he was back packing Europe. He couldn’t get into the American beaches for the speeches due to the security for President Clinton, BUT he saw the Queen on Gold Beach. Very emotional.
Hari OM Snow and Curt, once again I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Some fifty years back, I and my family travelled that route, but then there was very little of any note beyond some simple memorials to mark those momentous times. Your video encourages me to think that it's time I revisited. One of my qualifications was in 20th Century History, so I have studied both wars in quite some detail and have always honoured the memory of all those who had to face the rigors of war. Your gentle approach and words do that too. Fret not, Snow, you got it just right... YAM xx
Thank you for talking about Juno beach. Our Canadian Heros. I lost an uncle in that war. His unit was pushing into northern Germany into the Rhineland when he was killed. I found the field notes from his division and read what he was experiencing as they pushed south. The fields had been flooded. If they walked on the roads they were silhouetted and easy targets so they slogged through the deep mud, inching forward. My other uncle, his older brother was taken prisoner in France. When Germany started to lose they stopped feeding prisoners. There are horrible survival stories I won’t get into but he was 5’11 and 94 lbs when the war ended and he was released. He signed up as soon as he was able to. The Canadian knew early in that we had to help our brothers. So many of our men were lost. So many “missing in action” telegrams sent back home. Such a senseless horrific war.
My husband and I went to the landing beaches this past September. It was on my bucket list, and it was amazing. And yes, it is intense! We live on the Jura mountains (in France). This area is famous for the resistant militia called les maquisards. Not far away from our house, there is a monument to the maquisards and the allied soldiers who helped them. A very special place. I invite you to come over and discover.
🎉 I loved this video! Thank you so much for sharing! I am offended by the words suckers and losers! I am going to share this video because the world needs to know ❤️😢
The French portion of the "letter home" by one of the soldiers, in the Juno Beach exhibit, says "Chere Maman, now that all my buddies are dead or gravely injured, I don't care what happens to me ..." Very moving for us Canucks. Thank you for sharing that .
It's funny how these places affect you ,the first wild poppies I saw in France ,near villers-Bretonneux ,war memorial ,almost overcome me . What our brave Australians did ,to turn the course of the war there ,was outstanding.
My Dad's 1st Cousin was killed on Utah Beach on D-day. He appeared to his mother that same day back in Utah and told her he was OK and was helping his follow Soliders because they were confused by where they were. There was some other things they talked about but that's for family. It wasn't until a month later that she got the official notice of his death.
I've watched several movies about Normandy. Watching your video about tge history of Normandy. I sat through it with goosebumps all over my body. I got emotional. Thank you guys, better narrative than any movie. ❤❤❤😊
I remember some of the effects this had on the US. We were farmers so we were able to escape some of the restrictions such as gas rationing cigarette rations and sugar rationing. We had a prison camp in our town where they rounded up the Germans and held them. Long prison trains went right thru our farm 24:25
This visit to the beaches in France, where Canadian forces landed to combat Hitler’s forces just makes me so sad for the loss of life . These young Canadian soldiers that landed on Juno Beach, were so brave and selfless to make our world free of Hitler. We must earn the privilege of living in a society free of ruthless Dictators that are on a quest to conquer, for their own power and enrichment. Democracy is worth defending, and many , many, Americans, and our allies, have died doing just that. We cannot let it go! Earn it, love it, cherish it!
Canadians backed the U.S. with valour. As you said, they were just kids. I sit here in my winter home in Florida, home is Montreal. Thank you for the respect given to us. Looking forward to better times with our brothers and sisters to the south and a government that does not need to threaten us. The insult is palpable and without reason.
Thank you for talking about Juno beach. Our Canadian Heros. I lost an uncle in that war. His unit was pushing into northern Germany into the Rhineland when he was killed. I found the field notes from his division and read what he was experiencing as they pushed south. The fields had been flooded. If they walked on the roads they were silhouetted and easy targets so they slogged through the deep mud, inching forward. My other uncle, his older brother was taken prisoner in France. When Germany started to lose they stopped feeding prisoners. There are horrible survival stories I won’t get into but he was 5’11 and 94 lbs when the war ended and he was released. He signed up as soon as he was able to. The Canadian knew early in that we had to help our brothers. So many of our men were lost. So many “missing in action” telegrams sent back home. Such a senseless horrific war. Also, when you get to Holland, ask them what they thought of the Canadians. ❤ there’s more to learn.
When you look at the seriousness and the devastation of world war iii, and you think of the situation we're in right now I pray that we never ever have a World War as bad as we did World War II. I hope that all of the politicians from all the countries of the world realize the devastation that could take place should we ever have a World War III. I totally understand why it took a lot out of you! Thank you for your honesty and also for taking time to do a little unwinding after all of that.
Read about The Canada House, The Hoffer beach house("It was the summer beach house of George Hoffer, a Paris optometrist") became the first home in Nazi-held Europe to be liberated. The Hoffer descendants welcome Canadians to this day to the home which is now pretty much a museum.
There is nothing anymore beautiful than a beach with its sand, blue or green water, foamy waves and salty air. There is nothing as horrible, useless, degrading to the human spirit than war. To mix the two is unthinkable. Yet it’s done. Are we better off today for it? You decide. 🙏🙏
Growing up, childhood to young adulthood, there were so many WWII movies. I think, those movies kind of desensitized of us, who weren't quite born yet. I understand how our parents who served in and lived through WWII needed these movies to help process the horror of it all. But watching your video, today, wow, much more intense than all the war movies I grew up watching. I had to bring out the kleenex box. This is reality! Plus, why were we not taught in school about Canadians fighting the war, I knew some were there, but not to that extent, and they were volunteers! I am even more proud of my Canadian neighbors!!! Plus, all the countries that participated in D-Day! I did not know about this. Dare I say, 'Shame on the US school system'. Thank you, so much, for sharing this video. You two did a great job with this subject! I am prepared for the next video, kleenex, in hand.
It's a little known fact that it was a lady on the West Coast of Ireland who gave the weather reports to the Allies for D-Day. There was a storm coming in from the Atlantic so the inital planned date got changed to the date of the misson to that D-Day actually happened. So there you go a connection to Ireland. I have been to a few of the beaches and grave yards.
Thank you for telling the Canadian story. So many people, particularly Americans, do not realize that the Canadian soldiers were fighting in WWII right from the start, and that they volunteered to do it. I'm very proud of our history.
Thank you for reminding everyone of the sacrifices that many made for freedom and to stop Tyranny. It's always needed.
My father served on a mine sweeper for the Canadian navy during WWll. Thank you for sharing and understanding how proud we are to be Canadian and how upset we are when one of your elected politicians wants to make us your 51st state. Love from London, ON 🇨🇦
@@lindathelondonb9504 He’s a jerk of the highest level; pay him no mind!
More than ever we are proud to be Canadians. Thank you for featuring our countries contribution. ❤❤❤❤
As a Canadian, watching this one was hard! Many men from Ontario, where I live, fought and died in France! People in my ancestry, it is sad that Americans are only taught about American history and with a strong bias. Canadians sacrificed so much because we didn’t have much of a military, our men were farmers, blacksmiths etc. and yet, they were courageous and fought for freedom. We despise war and bullies who threaten democracy so, we have been peacekeepers historically. I so appreciate your candor and for sharing your experience, we must remember how horrible war is and be peaceful! You two are a window on the world for so many and I appreciate it so much!💕🇨🇦
Thank you for bringing the solemnity that this beach demands. Canadians are very proud of our bravery and heroism during WWII. We are a courageous and dependable people. When I visited with my high school class in 1982 there were still big derelicts on the beaches from the battle.
Thank you for visiting Juno Beach and learning about the experience of our Canadian soldiers. My grandfather signed up right away, leaving behind my grandmother and 3 young children. Thankfully he was one of the men who made it home. ❤. Thanks again, it means so much to this Canadian that you went there.
As an American, I appreciate getting to know even more about our friends and neighbors to the North...beautiful Canada.
It really was a call for it's not what the country can do for us but what we can do for the country. Canada needs to be shown much more respect. I hope you or your family has your grandfather's medals.
My Canadian husband and I visited Juno beach 8 years ago. One of his uncles died on a merchant ship attempting the crossing from Canada. Thank you for recognizing those heros as well as the soldiers
Beautiful video. I was at Omaha beach in May, 2 weeks before the 80th anniversary. We owe so much to these brave men.
Thank you for this video. Being a daughter of a Canadian, I had no idea of Canada's involvement in WWII nor that it was a fully volunteer military.
This helped add a new understanding and appreciation for my Canadian heritage.
Thank you for this heartfelt video of Honfleur and Juno Beach. My husband and I went there this fall. My husband is British and I am Canadian. My father served in the war and my uncle lost his life in a fighter plane. We were overwhelmed with emotion visiting the Juno Beach center and doing a bunker tour. We followed our visit to the Juno Beach center by going to the Canadian graveyard. So many very young men bravely lost their lives for our freedoms. I appreciate so much that you showed the Canadian and British efforts and sacrifices. Yes, all those young men volunteered, they must not be forgotten.😢
There is no other channel that has educational information presented with such sincere feelings as you both share with us. Wonderful job. Thank you from our hearts to yours.
I’ve been waiting for this! You did a great job covering the first beaches at Normandy. I was fortunate enough to tour them by bus. The day we were there it was a blustery rainy day just like when D Day took place. The history teacher in me is reveling in all of this. Thank you for this tour.
This Canadian thanks you sooo much for your post , it is so important to not forget our past...my father was in ww1 but ww2 as British subject who immigrated to (after ww1) Canada he signed up but was rejected because he was deemed to be too old.. the Canadians were noted for their bravery.. I believe there is only a couple of the veterans still left...
Thankyou from this Canadian🇨🇦My Grandfather was an airplane mechanic stationed in England during WW2❤
I live about 25 miles south of the Canadian border, and I truly love and respect our Northern neighbors, but I had never been aware of their commitment to this war effort. Thanks for sharing.
Unfortunately, and not your mistake, but in our experience, most Americans haven't been taught much about Canada. I'll bet most can't name our Provinces, don't really know what the capitol city is and don't have any idea of our history because it isn't taught in the States. Hopefully, this amazing video will inform some who weren't previous to today. Thanks for understanding why we want to remain Canadian and not become your 51st state. Love from London, ON 🇨🇦
@@lindathelondonb9504 Totally agree with everything you said. If you're looking to adopt a 71 year old, I'm in!
I am crying, my uncle Valmer Wales died at Juno. I am a proud Canadian. Thank you for showing what Canada did. I now live in Las Vegas and I love your vlogs, I truly am a forever fan and subscriber ❤❤❤❤❤!
Through tears, this Canadian thanks you so very much.
Proud to add that -The 25th Animal Transport Company
of Indian soldiers traveled 7,000 miles with their mules to help the British army. They wore khaki, tin helmets, caps, and pagris (turbans )🙏 Thank you Snow & Curt - it was so moving just watching .No wonder you cried❤
Wow! Thanks for sharing that. ❤
Thank you!
My grandmother in law was a teenager in London during the war. She had a very short romance with a Sikh young man who was assigned to bomb disposal. Sadly His career was two weeks long So many people have no idea how much the brave people from India contributed. She told us so many stories. Unbelievable.
@@MsTiggytoothank you❤yes indian soldiers contributed a lot 🙏🦋💙& there were many beautiful English brides who came back to India with their oriental men
💝💝💝💝From Angele: A Canadian, here. My father-in-law was part of D-Day. He has honoured us with his sacrifice. My husband and I visited Normandy last year. Just like Snow, I was emotional. You have awakened me to those same feelings. It is truly a worthy place to visit to pay your respects. We visited last summer: June 2024. There was a HUGE celebration organized for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. There were old army trucks/vehicles and many people dressed as of the era. There were "camps" set up with WWII memorabilia. It was incredible how many people were involved......especially the US people. What an experience. I would encourage anyone to participate in those celebrations. (But reserve in advance!!!!) Here's what I walked away with when we visited Normandy: The Normandy area went through a terrible time on D-Day. Many French/Normandy citizens lost their homes (some lost ALL their town) and lives by the hand of the Allies. Trying to save their country, the Normandy people paid a HUGE price. Can you imagine: you wake up the next day to have lost so much in order to be free. Freedom has a price. War is not pretty and it is not polite. Knowing this is one thing. But, walking their streets (and war museums and huge war cemeteries) is another. I visited it once. And I would go again. Thank you for sharing.
Such an emotional place. I can imagine the atmosphere around these places is heavy with tears…❤❤
Thankyou Snow and Curt for bringing us this footage of Juno Beach! As a Canadian I was very proud and saddened to understand in a more tangeable way what our soldiers went through in WWII. My grandfather was one of those soldiers who made it back home. He met my grandmother, a young teenager in England and she became a "war bride" who was able to join him in Canada after the war was over. They met when he was stationed in England and she was on her way to Mass when he called out to her, "Where are you going, Irish?" (She was part Irish and had red hair.) He joined her for Mass and the rest is history :-). Anyway, your going to Juno Beach has made this part of their lives more real to me, and I mourn the many brave soldiers who fought for our freedom. I always look forward to journeying with you each week, but this episode was especially dear to my heart, and thought I would share. God bless you Snow and Curt!
Hello from Texas. Beautiful story, thanks for sharing that!
I am so grateful for watching this episode and how you have learned Canada’s role in the 2nd World War because I’m Canadian 🇨🇦 ❤and I didn’t know exactly the impact Canada 🇨🇦 had thank you Snow and Kirt!
Thank you for acknowledging Canada's role in WWII. Yes we were there from the very beginning. We were also there from the very beginning for WWI. Most people don't know that. I'm very proud to be Canadian.
I love all your videos but this one was special. My dad, was a paratrooper with the First Canadian Battalion. They were dropped after midnight preceding the amphibious landings on D Day. Your powerful video was amazing. Thank You! your channel is the BEST. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
I want to add to all the remarks. Thank you for visiting the Canadian museum. I am from Canada and will never be able to visit there. 🇨🇦
Both my parents fought in WW11 and had horrific stories..God bless our brave troups from Canada, England,and USA..snd to the many countries slso involved...thanks to all War Heroes ✌️🇨🇦🙏
Snow and Curt, what a wonderful tribute to the memories of the soldiers of D-Day. Thank you.... As a Canadian living, working, travelling and commuting in Europe for the last 7 years, i was deeply moved by your mention of the role that Canada played WW II. I have been a subscriber and following your journey since the very beginning back in the US, Central and South America and now Europe. I am currently in Europe and will be over the coming months. I would be happy to meet up and say thank you with a meal, coffee or beer for all that you do for the community. Take care and keep on keeping on with the great approach you take to living......Sean
As a Canadian, the full impact of what happened on the beaches of Normandy during WWII hit me really hard. Very, very emotional to watch this. Thanks for reminding us all. 🥲🥲🥲
Thankyou for this video. War is terrible. All my uncles & father in law served Ww1 &;Ww2- scottish..Irish…canadian…American SOLDIERS, & Navy 🙏🏻💔💔.
Thank you for showing our Canadian side.
As a Canadian whose both father and uncle were in this war, I deeply appreciate your empathy and information about the Canadians' part in the battle of Normandy and WWII in general. On the news Trump is calling us the 51st state and badmouthing our Prime Minister and saying derogatory things about Canadian internal challenges. To hear and see this kind of empathy and knowledge from Americans abroad is very heartening. Thank-you.
Most of us here in America love our Canadian neighbors. Don't worry about what politicians say. We will stand shoulder to shoulder with you anytime.
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My husband’s father was there in the war and went back to visit it before he passed away five years later. ❤
So glad you went to the Juno Beach Centre. As a proud Canadian I had the privilege of touring it many years ago. It is a very moving exhibit. I remember it well. I met an elderly man in front of what is now known as Canada House on Juno Beach. He asked if I was a Canadian then told me that he remembered the Canadians arriving on D-day in his village. Then he said thank you and went on his way. It was all a very emotional experience that day.
So sad to here so many young men lost their lives on Junio beach, and not only on that beach so many lost their lives on the other beaches , Just pray to God that war does not start again, thank you so much Curt And Snow for the video brought sadness to my heart , take care drive safe ❤
It was very heartbreaking to see, and I could feel the sorrow in your heart!! Kids these days don't get this kind of history anymore, but we all could learn a lot from Snow & Curt!!! Thanks guys ❤❤❤❤
😢 But very impactful as a Canadian, now I understand why Juno is such a popular name around this country too ❤ TY guys
We, French people, will never forget the sacrifice of the heroes who gave their lives to liberate our country.
Merci!
Thank you for sharing this story… I had been through the war museum in Malta - they were very much involved in WWII also - you don’t realize the gravity until you see and feel the depth of sacrifice and horror of that war! Never again! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
This brought tears!! All I can think of was how young most the soldiers were. My youngest son is 20 yrs old. And to think that would be what he would have gone through. It’s just indescribable!
As a Canadian, thank you for visiting Juno Beach. It was really special to watch.
thank you for sharing this part of your journey with us. I had family that fought during that time.. we are forever blessed that they all came back home.
Thank you for your information and recognition of the efforts at Juno Beach. 🇨🇦
Remembering is so important to stay in reality about what war is and what it can do. Thank you both for your respectful video on the Normandy beaches!❤
No more wars 🫣😤😬🤕🫣
We read about it but this really brought it home. It must be so humbling standing on those shores. So many of our servicemen died including those from other countries. I thank them and bless them for their service because who knows what would've happened to many more innocent Jews would have died. Thank you for the reminder.
My daughter and son in law visited the beaches while on a trip to France. The pictures they sent me were epic. Seeing it on your video is more interesting. I feel as if I was walking along with you. I cried also. The sacrifices of so many young men. My father was way too young to go, but joined the Army right after WWII. He was there to help rebuild the area before becoming an MP.
Your best episode yet! thanks.
So sad. So moving. So sobering. And hopefully, a learning experience, but knowing the power moguls of mankind, probably not. 💔
We went over for D day this year, honestly spent four days just crying for what those hero’s did for us…
Thank you Snow and Curt, crying like a baby here. Im danish and live in Canada. Thanks so much again for a great video. ❤
My father landed on Junk Beach. So proud of him and his generation.
oops. Auto correct. Juno Beach.
I had the pleasure of taking care of a gentleman that stormed the beach of Normandy. He said the ocean turned red that day and lost a lot of good friends that day. Thank you for sharing this with us all. Look forward to seeing your next video Saturday. 😊
My Jr. High Principal was a soldier that survived Omaha Beach. He came and talked to my class as we studied WWII. It wasn’t until years later that I really understood what he told us - how horrific it was, and what he actually managed to survive through. I always say a prayer when I think of him as he was part of a generation that really truly lived by example and there just aren’t a lot of people like this anymore. God bless him and those he served with!
So much history that they don't teach us in school. Thanks so much for the video.
Thank you for highlighting Canada's role in WW2. I hope you get a chance to visit Vimy Ridge. France, England, and Canada took it all together. Many of our Canadian boys... yes, boys, lied about their age in order to join the war effort. Very sobering to learn about the sacrifices of every soldier who fought in the war no matter what country they came from. ❤ As always, thank you so much and safe travels.
Good morning Snow and Curt 🌞 Thank you for visiting and respecting the sacrifices made at Juno Beach. My uncles and father-in-law were one of the fortunate few to have returned home after the war.
Although I've heard their stories, the odd tale that they would share and studied my country's role in the war, it was still very emotional to watch this footage. It is so important to remember these young men, who sacrificed their lives to keep the world free. Lest We Forget 🏵️
Safe travels, 🤗🇨🇦🙏
I’m a Canadian and my paternal grandparents were in WW2. Many stories to be told that is for sure, mostly sad😟. My daughter was born on June 6th, 1997. Quite fitting considering my heritage
I recall one of your subscribers telling you about this museum and the immersion technique that puts you on the beach. Every school kid should have to experience this. Maybe going forward we would do better. Thank you for making this beautiful, emotional and educational video.
I remember when we were packing to come from South America I can’t believe how fast this year has flown and at 72 years old I have I guess I will say feelings
Thanks for sharing your experience. These visits deeply changed me. I wished every American was there to understand.
Thank you for this from deep in my heart Snow and Curt. My father was on one of the USA beaches. However he was supposed to storm with the rest of his troop, but his commanding officer stopped him from loading onto the boat. He told him he had to wait till the next day. They said they didn't want to send him to what could be his death on his birthday. So he went over in the early morning of June 7th. The big gun you showed at the end was what he used. He was a buzz- bomb shooter. It took three men to operate that gun if I am not mistaken. I could never go there, I couldn't handle it, but I am glad you did, and I am grateful I could see it without having to be there. Thank you guys. ☮❤ Pam.
I have heard many stories of Normandy but nothing I heard reached the depth of emotion as your story!! How cool also that searching your ancestors brought forth a decedent. Safe travels🙂
Thank you so much for that Snow and Curt. No words....
Good to see you from Arkansas always such good music and great energy
Thank you for sharing the video. That was information I did not know. Safe travels
So glad you split the beach landing episodes… like Snow said, emotional overload.
My son was at the 50th anniversary while he was back packing Europe. He couldn’t get into the American beaches for the speeches due to the security for President Clinton, BUT he saw the Queen on Gold Beach.
Very emotional.
Honfleur is my favorit. Glad that you got there❤
Hari OM
Snow and Curt, once again I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Some fifty years back, I and my family travelled that route, but then there was very little of any note beyond some simple memorials to mark those momentous times. Your video encourages me to think that it's time I revisited. One of my qualifications was in 20th Century History, so I have studied both wars in quite some detail and have always honoured the memory of all those who had to face the rigors of war. Your gentle approach and words do that too. Fret not, Snow, you got it just right... YAM xx
Thank you for talking about Juno beach. Our Canadian Heros. I lost an uncle in that war. His unit was pushing into northern Germany into the Rhineland when he was killed. I found the field notes from his division and read what he was experiencing as they pushed south. The fields had been flooded. If they walked on the roads they were silhouetted and easy targets so they slogged through the deep mud, inching forward. My other uncle, his older brother was taken prisoner in France. When Germany started to lose they stopped feeding prisoners. There are horrible survival stories I won’t get into but he was 5’11 and 94 lbs when the war ended and he was released. He signed up as soon as he was able to. The Canadian knew early in that we had to help our brothers. So many of our men were lost. So many “missing in action” telegrams sent back home. Such a senseless horrific war.
Horrific because of one man- a lesson we must learn!
My husband and I went to the landing beaches this past September. It was on my bucket list, and it was amazing. And yes, it is intense! We live on the Jura mountains (in France). This area is famous for the resistant militia called les maquisards. Not far away from our house, there is a monument to the maquisards and the allied soldiers who helped them. A very special place. I invite you to come over and discover.
🎉 I loved this video! Thank you so much for sharing! I am offended by the words suckers and losers! I am going to share this video because the world needs to know ❤️😢
Thank you for your coverage of Juno Beach.🙏🏼
Love and hugs to you four, from Manitoba Canada.❤️✌🏻
The French portion of the "letter home" by one of the soldiers, in the Juno Beach exhibit, says "Chere Maman, now that all my buddies are dead or gravely injured, I don't care what happens to me ..."
Very moving for us Canucks.
Thank you for sharing that .
Great information! Thanks for this journey!
A big ❤Thank You🙏 for this video and to all the families that had relatives that fought and or died there.❤❤🙏
It's funny how these places affect you ,the first wild poppies I saw in France ,near villers-Bretonneux ,war memorial ,almost overcome me .
What our brave Australians did ,to turn the course of the war there ,was outstanding.
Wow!! Good job on this guys!! I felt it full on!!
My Dad's 1st Cousin was killed on Utah Beach on D-day. He appeared to his mother that same day back in Utah and told her he was OK and was helping his follow Soliders because they were confused by where they were. There was some other things they talked about but that's for family. It wasn't until a month later that she got the official notice of his death.
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Heart warming story..❤️❤️🇨🇦✌️@@margietucker1719
Amazing
Nice overview of this historic beach. Most can't afford to visit, thanks for sharing yours.
Love the music❤in first song. Second song sad but good
I've watched several movies about Normandy. Watching your video about tge history of Normandy. I sat through it with goosebumps all over my body. I got emotional. Thank you guys, better narrative than any movie. ❤❤❤😊
I remember some of the effects this had on the US. We were farmers so we were able to escape some of the restrictions such as gas rationing cigarette rations and sugar rationing. We had a prison camp in our town where they rounded up the Germans and held them. Long prison trains went right thru our farm 24:25
This visit to the beaches in France, where Canadian forces landed to combat Hitler’s forces just makes me so sad for the loss of life . These young Canadian soldiers that landed on Juno Beach, were so brave and selfless to make our world free of Hitler. We must earn the privilege of living in a society free of ruthless Dictators that are on a quest to conquer, for their own power and enrichment. Democracy is worth defending, and many , many, Americans, and our allies, have died doing just that. We cannot let it go! Earn it, love it, cherish it!
Thank you.
Snow and Kurt thank you for taking us on this journey. I can kind of feel the feeling you felt while on the beach. Safe travels
Canadians backed the U.S. with valour. As you said, they were just kids. I sit here in my winter home in Florida, home is Montreal. Thank you for the respect given to us. Looking forward to better times with our brothers and sisters to the south and a government that does not need to threaten us. The insult is palpable and without reason.
Love the boat church!
Thank you for talking about Juno beach. Our Canadian Heros. I lost an uncle in that war. His unit was pushing into northern Germany into the Rhineland when he was killed. I found the field notes from his division and read what he was experiencing as they pushed south. The fields had been flooded. If they walked on the roads they were silhouetted and easy targets so they slogged through the deep mud, inching forward. My other uncle, his older brother was taken prisoner in France. When Germany started to lose they stopped feeding prisoners. There are horrible survival stories I won’t get into but he was 5’11 and 94 lbs when the war ended and he was released. He signed up as soon as he was able to. The Canadian knew early in that we had to help our brothers. So many of our men were lost. So many “missing in action” telegrams sent back home. Such a senseless horrific war.
Also, when you get to Holland, ask them what they thought of the Canadians. ❤ there’s more to learn.
What a powerful video!😪
Good Morning! Happy Holidays!
When you look at the seriousness and the devastation of world war iii, and you think of the situation we're in right now I pray that we never ever have a World War as bad as we did World War II. I hope that all of the politicians from all the countries of the world realize the devastation that could take place should we ever have a World War III. I totally understand why it took a lot out of you! Thank you for your honesty and also for taking time to do a little unwinding after all of that.
Thank you!
Read about The Canada House, The Hoffer beach house("It was the summer beach house of George Hoffer, a Paris optometrist") became the first home in Nazi-held Europe to be liberated. The Hoffer descendants welcome Canadians to this day to the home which is now pretty much a museum.
Thank you for sharing Juno. I am now adding it to my bucket list.
Another EPIC place to check is Arras. (Vimy ridge). It’s WWI
RIP heroes
The wooden church reminds me of the marketplace in St. John Nova Scotia!
There is nothing anymore beautiful than a beach with its sand, blue or green water, foamy waves and salty air. There is nothing as horrible, useless, degrading to the human spirit than war. To mix the two is unthinkable. Yet it’s done. Are we better off today for it? You decide. 🙏🙏
Growing up, childhood to young adulthood, there were so many WWII movies. I think, those movies kind of desensitized of us, who weren't quite born yet. I understand how our parents who served in and lived through WWII needed these movies to help process the horror of it all. But watching your video, today, wow, much more intense than all the war movies I grew up watching. I had to bring out the kleenex box. This is reality! Plus, why were we not taught in school about Canadians fighting the war, I knew some were there, but not to that extent, and they were volunteers! I am even more proud of my Canadian neighbors!!! Plus, all the countries that participated in D-Day! I did not know about this. Dare I say, 'Shame on the US school system'.
Thank you, so much, for sharing this video. You two did a great job with this subject! I am prepared for the next video, kleenex, in hand.
It's a little known fact that it was a lady on the West Coast of Ireland who gave the weather reports to the Allies for D-Day. There was a storm coming in from the Atlantic so the inital planned date got changed to the date of the misson to that D-Day actually happened. So there you go a connection to Ireland. I have been to a few of the beaches and grave yards.