My Dad served under General Patton in WW2. He drove the tanks. He recieved the Purpul medal of Honor during combat.He passed away from cancer 1992 age 66. He once told me during his illness that he was able to win the war in 1945 but he can't win this war with his cancer.How I miss my father so much. Thankyou for this video. Best Regards Carmela
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. No matter how much time passes, nothing eases the pain associated with a loved one's passing. Your father was a hero not only to his country, but to his family as well. And may he rest in peace in the knowledge that he is remembered and admired by so many who never had the pleasure of knowing him.
my grandfather served under patton and he personally promoted him to rank of sergant in 1944. sadly he surcome to his injuries suffered had heart attack july 1981 los angeles, layed to rest in family plot in utica ny earner medal of honor, silver star, 3 purple hearts. a few others i dont remember right off hand :)
As a former Tank driver and a history buff my self I really liked this one...I always say that in my other life I served under Patton!! (I didn't though)!! I always felt like he was a true leader...he wouldn't have his men do it if he wouldn't do it...he was a Great Soldier!!! thanks again and I enjoy the bodies!
Hi Robert, first of all I would like to thank you for your service to our country, and for taking the time to leave such a nice comment. I am glad you enjoyed the video. And you know, in a way I believe that you DID serve under Patton. Of course you would know better than me, but so much of his leadership and expertise in tank warfare has been passed down to the current day.
General Patton is at the US Military Cemetery in Luxemboug. He was initially buried in the middle of the cemetery, among the 5,500 graves there. There were many daily visitors seeking out his grave, wearing a path to it. So his grave was moved to the edge of the cemetery to save the grass. Years later there was a proposal to build an above ground tomb, His widow rejected that idea, and said if he was to be dug up again, she would have his remains moved home to California. The tomb proposal was abandoned. I heard this story from the present cemetery superintendent while ob his guided tour of the cemetery.
I have seen many videos giving tours of Cemetary, but they just don't compare to yours!!! I love the way you give so much background information on those you showcase. And I think most of all, I love the fact that just about all of the people you talk about are just average people...not movie stars. Thank you for all your hard work to keep their memories alive. 😊
Teresa Laing Thank you so much for your kind words. I can't tell you how much I appreciate hearing from nice people like you. And I will always keep ordinary people as the cornerstone of my videos because I feel that the extraordinary comes from the ordinary. Thank you again. :)
Amazing storyteller, glorious music and sound effects!! Please don't ever stop....there are many, many stories to be told yet. Thank you....words of appreciation don't seem to be enough.
Interesting. My grandfather, Frank Thomas Sober Jr. is buried in that cemetery. He served on the Mexican border in the Missouri National Guard in 1916.
Just so that there is no confusion. There are actually three old cemeteries in San Gabriel. Two of the cemeteries are located at the old San Gabriel Mission. One of my great-grandmothers and a cousin are buried in the old family cemetery while the one inside of the old mission grounds is the cemetery for the Claretian order, which took possession of caring for the mission in the early 1900s. The San Gabriel Cemetery presented in this video is the one located on sizeable lot along with the Church of Our Savior Episcopal Church on Roses Road about a half mile away from the old mission. One person not mentioned as buried at this cemetery is the former Los Angeles Ram, Merlin Olson.
Thank you for sharing the information on San Gabriel's cemeteries. This spring I plan to visit some of the missions, and San Gabriel is one of them. There are a couple things about exploring cemeteries that really get to me. One is joyful surprise as the fascinating life stories I find purely by accident, and then there's the frustration at overlooking fascinating life stories because I didn't do enough homework. I would have loved to pay respects to Merlin Olsen. I remember him not only as a DT for the Rams, but as an actor as well. Everything he did was always so positive and uplifting. A great, great man.
Loved the history of many that you shared with us. I knew about Gen Patton's accident everything else new to me. To all who gave their lived I say thank you for my freedom. RIP
Have you looked into the theory/likelihood that Patton was murdered? It's pretty intriguing. There's actually quite a bit of circumstantial evidence to point to this. The car accident itself and the circumstances of his death in the hospital were both very suspicious. He was causing a lot of problems by critiquing the post war subjugation of Germany and insisting that he be allowed to turn the 3rd army on Russia. "We defeated the wrong enemy." - G. Patton If you understand the geopolitical situation of the postwar era and know enough about Patton to know what kind of threat his dissident opinions posed, it's not such a stretch to consider that he was "whacked" for not toeing the line. He had already been a bit of a thorn in the side of the establishment during the war. Praising Germans postwar while insisting on going after the Soviets was a bridge too far - especially since Patton was the type of guy to actually get things done.
I imagined the "nutty prophet" to have the same spelling for his last name as the painter, Monet, lol. But nope, it was printed on his grave stone "Money". Interesting.
My Dad served under General Patton in WW2. He drove the tanks. He recieved the Purpul medal of Honor during combat.He passed away from cancer 1992 age 66. He once told me during his illness that he was able to win the war in 1945 but he can't win this war with his cancer.How I miss my father so much. Thankyou for this video. Best Regards Carmela
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. No matter how much time passes, nothing eases the pain associated with a loved one's passing. Your father was a hero not only to his country, but to his family as well. And may he rest in peace in the knowledge that he is remembered and admired by so many who never had the pleasure of knowing him.
my grandfather served under patton and he personally promoted him to rank of sergant in 1944. sadly he surcome to his injuries suffered had heart attack july 1981
los angeles, layed to rest in family plot in utica ny earner medal of honor, silver star, 3 purple hearts. a few others i dont remember right off hand :)
As a former Tank driver and a history buff my self I really liked this one...I always say that in my other life I served under Patton!! (I didn't though)!! I always felt like he was a true leader...he wouldn't have his men do it if he wouldn't do it...he was a Great Soldier!!! thanks again and I enjoy the bodies!
Hi Robert, first of all I would like to thank you for your service to our country, and for taking the time to leave such a nice comment. I am glad you enjoyed the video. And you know, in a way I believe that you DID serve under Patton. Of course you would know better than me, but so much of his leadership and expertise in tank warfare has been passed down to the current day.
The quality of this production parallels most I've seen on PBS. Excellent. Thank You!
General Patton is at the US Military Cemetery in Luxemboug. He was initially buried in the middle of the cemetery, among the 5,500 graves there. There were many daily visitors seeking out his grave, wearing a path to it. So his grave was moved to the edge of the cemetery to save the grass. Years later there was a proposal to build an above ground tomb, His widow rejected that idea, and said if he was to be dug up again, she would have his remains moved home to California. The tomb proposal was abandoned.
I heard this story from the present cemetery superintendent while ob his guided tour of the cemetery.
I really enjoy your stuff.
I am addicted to your show and Hollywood graveyard.
Very well done.
I truly appreciate your very kind words, Thank you!
I have seen many videos giving tours of Cemetary, but they just don't compare to yours!!! I love the way you give so much background information on those you showcase. And I think most of all, I love the fact that just about all of the people you talk about are just average people...not movie stars. Thank you for all your hard work to keep their memories alive. 😊
Teresa Laing Thank you so much for your kind words. I can't tell you how much I appreciate hearing from nice people like you. And I will always keep ordinary people as the cornerstone of my videos because I feel that the extraordinary comes from the ordinary. Thank you again. :)
Amazing storyteller, glorious music and sound effects!! Please don't ever stop....there are many, many stories to be told yet. Thank you....words of appreciation don't seem to be enough.
We want more!
In the end we will only be remembered by your name and a date! Beautiful yet emotional presentation!
Thanks so much!
loved the light relief in this one
Thank you for the upload.
Watching from Australia.
Patton's Granddad and Great uncle are buried at Winchester,VA. at the Stonewall cemetery [I think] .
Always excellent!
So interesting to here Patton's actual voice after seeing George C. Scott's portrayal, not what you expect at all.
i think Patton would be proud of how George C. Scott portrayed him. It was Scott's greatest role !
Another fascinating and absorbing video. Many thanks!
Thank you for watching, and for your very kind comment :)
This was Just OUTSTANDING thanx for posting!!!!
Wow, thank you for your kind words.
Did you realize that Patton senior was the District Attorney for Los Angeles for a few years? Very nice camera work, btw, on all of your videos.
I do remember reading that. It was quite a family. Thank you for watching :)
Keep up the good work!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸
Interesting. My grandfather, Frank Thomas Sober Jr. is buried in that cemetery. He served on the Mexican border in the Missouri National Guard in 1916.
Thank you for sharing your grandfather's story.
Great documentary on San Gabriel !
Thank you, as always!
Just so that there is no confusion. There are actually three old cemeteries in San Gabriel. Two of the cemeteries are located at the old San Gabriel Mission. One of my great-grandmothers and a cousin are buried in the old family cemetery while the one inside of the old mission grounds is the cemetery for the Claretian order, which took possession of caring for the mission in the early 1900s. The San Gabriel Cemetery presented in this video is the one located on sizeable lot along with the Church of Our Savior Episcopal Church on Roses Road about a half mile away from the old mission. One person not mentioned as buried at this cemetery is the former Los Angeles Ram, Merlin Olson.
Thank you for sharing the information on San Gabriel's cemeteries. This spring I plan to visit some of the missions, and San Gabriel is one of them. There are a couple things about exploring cemeteries that really get to me. One is joyful surprise as the fascinating life stories I find purely by accident, and then there's the frustration at overlooking fascinating life stories because I didn't do enough homework. I would have loved to pay respects to Merlin Olsen. I remember him not only as a DT for the Rams, but as an actor as well. Everything he did was always so positive and uplifting. A great, great man.
Since the Patton Family was Episcopalian , I guess they could have been buried by Church of our Savor also. Interesting thanks
Loved the history of many that you shared with us. I knew about Gen Patton's accident everything else new to me. To all who gave their lived I say thank you for my freedom. RIP
so well done!
Nice video. Thank You.
What boggles my mind is not that Money was buried alive, but that people were actually willing to bury him!
Money must've been quite a character! I'm pretty sure they were calling his bluff... :)
I hope so🤔😉. I love your videos. Thanks for taking us alongside!
So money was buried alive was there a tombstone set for him
What a great vlog! TY!
I think I'm addicted... watching pausing, googling watching & AWE-ING
Have you looked into the theory/likelihood that Patton was murdered? It's pretty intriguing. There's actually quite a bit of circumstantial evidence to point to this. The car accident itself and the circumstances of his death in the hospital were both very suspicious. He was causing a lot of problems by critiquing the post war subjugation of Germany and insisting that he be allowed to turn the 3rd army on Russia.
"We defeated the wrong enemy." - G. Patton
If you understand the geopolitical situation of the postwar era and know enough about Patton to know what kind of threat his dissident opinions posed, it's not such a stretch to consider that he was "whacked" for not toeing the line. He had already been a bit of a thorn in the side of the establishment during the war. Praising Germans postwar while insisting on going after the Soviets was a bridge too far - especially since Patton was the type of guy to actually get things done.
Love your channel 💕
awesome, great commentary, Im sure youve been to it but Patton home is still in SAn Marino
Thank you! I didn't know the house was still there. I've been to the Huntington, but I'll have to check into this.
1220 Patton Court San Marino
Very cool, thank you for the info ツ
Wonderful.
I have to go there. This is crazy, in my backyard and I never knew.
The General Patton gravesite,looks interesting.Tony has spoken.
Thank God,we had General George S.Patton.Tony has spoken.
Miss you gonzo
Quite a few of my father's family are buried here. Never could understand why, since they were neither Episcopalians nor well to do.
William Money deserves to be rememberedfor saving a life nevermind his apparently genuine attempt at auto-resurrection
How soon before they tear it down ?
I imagined the "nutty prophet" to have the same spelling for his last name as the painter, Monet, lol. But nope, it was printed on his grave stone "Money". Interesting.
Mother nature will reclaim someday.
You forgot football Hall of Fame Merlin Olsen.
Patton should have been buried in the good old USA.
This guy's difficult to listen to needs an infusion of caffeine!!!
To the narrator of this video: please adopt a more serious tone to your videos; your attempt at humor doesn't work at all.
Noted - thanks for commenting :)
Dario Witer you're the only one that does not enjoy his work,therefor that makes you a troll,go do it some where else😡
Franck Lamonica
Agreed.
His stuff is well done.
Dario = troll