98-Year-Old World War II Vet Tears Up When Navy Sailors Surprise Him With Song

[@chingrimungrei9222]

98 year old standing up and saluting.. Wow!! Respect.

[@jcearnhardt393]

But 23 old professional millionaire athletes cant stand, they kneel and turn there backs. That's how sad this country and the generations has changed

[@hillsane9262]

@Scotty Scotty you know it started out with Kaepernick sitting. It was a member of the military that told him taking a knee would be more respectful. So you're actually hating on this suggestion of a member of the military.

[@tsfj1265]

Many thanks to Ernie and a deep obeisance for his efforts! What a man who still stands up and salutes at 98 ... and when I see our youth like this, I get scared and fearful. It takes more men like Ernie...

[@JoostMehrtens]

@Scotty Scotty sad to bring that discussion up after watching a nice gesture like this.

[@turiipipip1920]

He is 102 year old

[@ricohernandezjr.2874]

It’s sad to see all the WW2 veterans becoming almost extinct now. God Bless em all...

[@RosieWilliamOlivia]

And the West is falling apart. It's not a coincidence.

[@echo8481]

Nobody can live long enough.

[@EpicAndrew97]

It’s life, everyone dies at some point, no one can live forever

[@lazarflicks240]

This comment has more likes than my subs🤣

[@robloxtipshelper]

@@lazarflicks240 that’s so disrespectful. Shut up

[@Covey7342]

I worked for a 93 year old ww2 army vet one summer, helping him do maintenance on his rental houses. One day he said that it been 20 years since he had a beer and asked me to buy him a six pack of Budweiser. We sent sat down and split the six pack together and he told me all about his experiences in WW2. That conversation motivated me join to the army and it’s the best decision I’ve ever made.

[@mitchellparker7076]

You're making me want to join. I'm tired of having wasted my 20s

[@AlonsoMJPlayTv]

@@mitchellparker7076 just go on my brother 🔥

[@axeaxe7233]

@@mitchellparker7076 it’ll be painful. But you can handle it. You sweat in training, to not bleed in war.

[@DriverEra.]

@@axeaxe7233the real saying is “The more you sweat in training, the less you bleed in war.”

[@lazarflicks240]

This comment has more likes than my subs🤣

[@ruthless8816]

I just realised that our generation will be the last one to see WW2 veterans still alive and strong.

[@EpicAndrew97]

More than likely, yeah

[@thomaadye5620]

It's a shame that every generation after will only read about ww2 and never have the chance to physically meet one. My grandfather was on the shores of Normandy so I am fortunate to have heard first hand the totality of the moment. He passed in 2004. He was a Hospital Corpsman.

[@cerebrxll6064]

Not exactly, depending on how young other countries allowed soldiers the next generation may be able to witness some. Actually the age gap shouldn't be that long so maybe not

[@sophiaashley7973]

yeah but wb our young veterans? they're helping us survive. we should also help them in whatever way possible

[@West_Coast_Mainline]

I mean a new generation started in 2010, but it is sad

[@michaela5461]

13 year old kids can’t stand up for the pledge in my school and this 98 year old man stood up god bless that man and all veterans thank you so much for protecting us

[@gobblenutsjoe2655]

Your pfp and name go together perfectly lmao

[@michaela5461]

@@gobblenutsjoe2655 lol

[@MrJdog1987]

Well said and god bless

[@aworkofart9163]

I know ungrateful ass kids seriously don’t understand how good we they got here in the home of the free !

[@Bjionin]

Not even a national pledge can thank enough for a soldier’s contribution. Only solemn and human decency for one another.

[@EmporerOfMankind40k]

Now to do this for all our wwll vets before they're all gone

[@738polarbear]

They will never be all gone .human nature will not allow it .There will always be war.

[@donaldwhitt5332]

Ethan Mooney there dieing fast

[@OrangeBroom]

Sad to think the last ww1 vet died in 2012

[@pi2z806]

he said WW II vets not war vets

[@oskarchensvideos1227]

Yes, it was Florence Green. Look at here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_last_World_War_I_veterans_by_country

[@Kpoole35]

Ernie passed away in his sleep on 11/3/16

[@RenzerCh]

Kpoole35™ R.I.P

[@aeriise]

He will be remembered forever~❤

[@kathleenohanlon5430]

And yet another brave hero of WW2 has died so that Killery and Oblamma could live to stink up the world our heroes risked their lives to protect!

[@harshab7494]

Kathleen OHanlon oh shut up.

[@GermanMapper0502]

Kpoole25 :(

[@Finnigan9]

Did anyone notice his hat...USS Missouri, a well known ship which took part in the battles of Iwo Jima, Okinawa and shelled mainland Japan. It was the ship on which MacArthur formally accepted Japan's surrender. It later served in the Korean War, was decommissioned in '55. -Wikipedia

[@donovanbradford5375]

He was commissioned to that shop and fought on it

[@jimbosan710]

Thanks you for your Wikipedia post. Would have been nice if you had said something worthwhile.

[@bigbeatyswollocks4859]

Was uncle Albert from only fools and horses the captain of that ship. Hahaha😭😭

[@idk-cy3fz]

The ship actually was recommissioned in the 80’s and went to serve in the Gulf War as well.

[@abab-cg6yu]

Saw USS Missouri in Pearl Harbor Hawaii. A very historical ship.

[@russellcrawley2110]

Rest In Peace Ernie. Many of us will always remember you. God bless you sir.

[@marcelocordova7523]

When did he die? Poor man... My respects... Mucha emoción por los grandes soldados américanos...

[@isjfjstg8yk]

@@marcelocordova7523 In 2016, I don't know exactly.

[@SiIIy_]

@@marcelocordova7523 died November 3rd 2016

[@train_go_boom2065]

@@SiIIy_ same day godzilla released in japan

[@BellaFirenze]

@@marcelocordova7523 Murió ayer a la edad de 104 años. Ernie Thompson era mi bisabuelo.

[@mdmarc.420]

He died 3 months after this video. RIP legend

[@bex5360]

i cried. what a wonderful man.

[@veryrareonly4769]

and women

[@osvaldoocampo2217]

twenty øne chløes it's a man

[@polishtheturdmickelson5473]

Becky I cried also.

[@palmontunion1385]

@@veryrareonly4769 Stupid.

[@randomyt13]

@@veryrareonly4769 he’s talking about the ww2 veteran not in general.

[@bdoug5316]

My grandfather was on the USS Missouri during WW2. He passed away 30 years ago.

[@stevenw4549]

Bless you all.

[@702represent]

My grandfather also served on the Missouri! He was witness to the surrender of Japan. My sister just told me he is going to be interviewed this week. He will turn 99 in August. Sorry for the loss of your grandfather. It’s cool to think they may have known each other.

[@mks9469]

@@702represent oh wow!!!! Cherish the time you have with that hero!!

[@sophiaashley7973]

bless him. don't u think we should support our young veterans?

[@robertchase5817]

Land of the free.......because of the brave.

[@whoamibro5609]

Danm right

[@jdplaystuba]

Amen

[@raybin6873]

Excellent! Can't be said any better!!

[@sophiaashley7973]

I think we all should help the veterans as they've done sonmuch for us now its our time. there is this project called HAVE NFTs they're currently working for their empowerment please help support the veterans.

[@Benozurman]

Define free. In usa there is by faaaar the biggest percentage of population in jail than any other democratic country in the world. Doesn't seem to be so very free to me...

[@_GandalfTheGrey_]

One thing is for sure, they call him Ernie because he has EARNED our respect. He fought for the freedom of people he didn’t even know. That is the America I love and would die for. 🇺🇸❤️

[@aaronjames3228]

Or his name was just Ernie

[@cakeyummy6608]

@@aaronjames3228 Wait did we know his name is Ernie?

[@awolf913]

As a British man, god bless all of you! Forever allies and friends.

[@_GandalfTheGrey_]

@@awolf913 Likewise, my friend. Likewise.

[@JohnH20111]

damn straight on that !!!!! Respect is EARNED, NEVER GIVEN !!!!!!

[@natesturm448]

As a veteran myself, I thank all older veterans for their service. Without them I would not have had the chance to serve in the Infantry myself.

[@koolaidsmile619]

Wow ww2 he was lucky to survive. God bless him.

[@donaldwhitt5332]

laura A yea he is

[@jlastre]

laura A serving on the Missouri wasn't no picnic neither during WWII . Had a friend serve on it in the Gulf in DS much later.

[@AlejandroFernandez-pg3oh]

Booooo

[@fluffyseals9571]

Monica Contreras Shut up! What's your damn problem?

[@limpdickmchenry5261]

Very lucky. Our sailors got to see a lot of the war just like our men on the battlefield. Bless this man, he's a badass in my eyes but to him he was just serving his country.

[@kathleenohanlon5430]

My husband's father was a machine gunner on a B-25 bomber and was hurt when it crashed in WW2. He is now 96! My dad joined the Navy and was in a destroyer in the Atlantic. My husband served two tours in Viet Nam. Our four Army sons ALL joined up! Bosnia, Iraq, Afghanistan. One Purple Heart. GOD bless America!

[@nick0164]

Thank your dad for his service and spend every last day you have with him

[@appaddict2342]

Ww2 i understand but bosnia iraq and afganistan your sons killed only innocent people ;)

[@appaddict2342]

Wat of president bush haha that was only fake lies

[@MrRayhan61]

+BACKGROUND MUSIC i agree with you

[@MaximPace]

My ancestors fought for the Italian army during WWII and WWI, My grandfather and my Great Uncle were Bothe in the U.S. Army and my dad served three tours in Iraq, It's a good feeling to be a part of a family who has dedicated everything to this country.

[@eugeniaolt7426]

That's what the camaraderie, respect and appreciation is all about! A grand gesture that speaks volumes about everyone involved! A beautiful memory that will last a lifetime! Well done!

[@yvonnemurray5537]

I just read the comments and found out he has passed away…soooooo happy that he got to experience this honor.

[@teresah.6696]

I'm sitting here crying 😭...this happened in 2016, wished I had seen this back then. So Cool.

[@MOUNTAINMANJJ]

Wow, what a great tribute to a Vet. I too served on the USS Missouri and am grateful for the work, dedication, and honor those guys put into that ship. We were honored to take the ship around the world to show the flag and we enjoyed the reputation that our shipmates before us earned. Fair winds and following seas Ernie.

[@j.d.peppmeier9041]

A battleship sailor is a special breed ! I lost my Navy veteran uncle last summer. He was nearly 97, and always modest about his WWII service.

[@chembleton]

I love the my country England but I simply cannot imagine that happening here. It was great to see such honour and patriotism, flags flying at homes and people coming out to see the servicemen honour Ernie. You guys really know how to celebrate your serviceman. Thank you for your service Ernie, folk like you have given us the life we take for granted. God bless.

[@deaconsmom2000]

Thanks to the Troops and civilians of the UK and the Commonwealth. Your people showed our Troops how it was done and inspired every civilian in North America to hang in there and do their part. Thank you for always being our ally and our Mother Country. As for the display, you see it sometimes. We're a little more nationalistic and that's not always a good thing. We love our WWII Vets, though. My little group of Vet friends used to hold court in the middle of the shopping center. Everyone loved them and begged for stories. They're all gone now and I miss them.

[@localcrackhead4038]

I saw a video of people vandalizing Sir Winston Churchill's statue, it looks and feels so wrong.

[@EmrystheCelt]

@@localcrackhead4038 wokenglistan

[@stevenhagebusch9561]

Thank you for your service to and for this great country you helped defend

[@t.daniel5003]

No one taking a knee here. A true hero and gentlemen.

[@cerebrxll6064]

Who was gonna take a knee?? The vet or the soldiers? Your comment confuses me.

[@davidcooke8005]

Mad respect for Ernie and the guys who honored him like this. I especially liked how they each chose a different key to sing in.

[@ilovekwekkwek7550]

My grandpa was also a WW2 veteran from the philippines. He died not getting any recognition from the government. But he died with pride and not even complaining.

[@roberthall723]

He was a true hero you can always be proud of for his service to America.

[@dsakuda]

robert hall if it was during WWII then he wasn't only fighting for America but for the freedom of the Philippines.

[@roberthall723]

That's true Zachary. They fought for the freedom of the whole world.

[@CJ-ph6zk]

What you already know is he was a HERO for serving his country. Both of my son's served in the Navy and my heart bursts with pride for their service to our country

[@JohnH20111]

now that is how it should be, doing something for a fellow sailor and brother !!!! massive respect to all of them !!

[@allanmeadows3403]

Thanks Ernie... and everybody who gave service to all the allied countries.

[@gd6349]

Wow!!! Thankyou Ernie for your bravery and your service to our country and the world!!! And I'm proud of all the sailors for honoring Ernie!!! Thanmyou to every single one of them for their service!!!! God bless America 🇺🇸

[@Grenadeo617]

“Everyone liked that” “This does put a smile on my face”

[@benbontjer]

Respect to him and that friendly group. Greetings from Danmark.

[@brendaguffey1655]

Thank You sir for your service and Welcome Home and for these Soldiers showing respect to this soldier was very touching

[@onlyfacts3237]

Thank you to all vets, current armed forces personnel, to all first responders and especially for those who served during WWII. You helped save millions and protected those who couldn’t or wouldn’t !!!! THANK YOU!!!!!

[@thegalactic693]

the people who disliked this video don't have a heart.

[@Dot_1]

they're not even counts as "people" anymore

[@silentsnake4750]

Lol i cant even see dislikes anymore yt removed that feature for some account i hope they dont do it to all acc wwwwwwrrrryyyyyyyyyyyyy

[@i8urcookies289]

they probably hate america

[@silentsnake4750]

Confusing nice

[@TstanDa-Man]

I hate to break the news to Americans but we aren’t the most liked country in the world and KZbin is worldwide

[@AllisChalmersMN]

Truly our greatest generation. My grandfather was in the navy and fought in WW2 and Korea. We lose so many of these amazing American heroes every day.

[@Puffy_Duffy]

It’s close to 2023 rip legend fighter

[@richrydell9025]

that shows a lot of respect for a person who served his country a long time ago.

[@stevenw4549]

Truly great Americans. God bless our military and all who served.

[@inaandgiseleandamy1289]

he lookes fantastic for his age

[@shaydominicana305]

Now this gave me tears of joy. Thank you to his dedication to this country. To all men and women who put their lives out on the line for us ..thank you.

[@khalilpetrey6452]

Shay ShayRah omg to hear a black woman feed into make me cringe same force who took all the resources that's n Africa and inslaved us still doing it to other countries an u think this is our country unbelievable boo you black woman always support the white man

[@e3e491]

@@khalilpetrey6452 racist much

[@raymonzon6289]

God bless you sir.I have nothing but respect and gratitude for you!

[@charleyhebert6407]

Thank you for your service to our country sir and mam and may God bless you and your family 👪

[@daleschultz2640]

"Thank You" Ernie from the bottom of my heart, for serving our beloved country.❤👍😊

[@Shadywolf09]

My grandfather and great uncle were there, too. USNR, Class A. 26 and 19 years old at the time of enlistment. I wear both of their dog tags as tribute.

[@vanceoverstreet4182]

That is high respect proud of you

[@dberd9149]

Bazil Nice. Thank you for all your service!

[@steveandulsky566]

We, as a country, need to hear more of these kinds of stories. It makes me proud, as a veteran, to see this kind of honor and respect. God bless America

[@kadafi4lyf]

every veteran deserves our honor and respect! god bless :)

[@sophiaashley7973]

don't u think we should support our young veterans?

[@steveandulsky566]

@@sophiaashley7973 yes...if they served honorably. Unfortunately, there is a lot of "woke" mentality happening, even in the military.

[@sophiaashley7973]

@@steveandulsky566 yes but what about the ones that had to go through a lot after their retirement? they've got no savings

[@wolfgane1766]

I know that must have been a tremendous blessing for him. I'm sure it made him feel like a million bucks.

[@zak27986]

As a mature young man myself born in 1998 from Lakemba, New South Wales, Australia I am extremely grateful for all the selfless men in the past who fought in every war to try to make the world a better place. I would always cherish them in my heart and never forget them. I cannot even begin to imagine the fear and the pain they have experienced absolutely depressing. That is why I will always appreciate my life because I am very lucky that I never had to experience the horrors of war. As human beings we should all follow the three principles of life compassion, empathy and love to have a more perfect union.

[@lombardiimages]

A great gesture to a man of the GREAT GENERATION! God Bless Ernie and America

[@kamrynsmart1469]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@grimsobad8545]

I swear I’m not crying

[@grimsobad8545]

@DEADMAN TV what frickin “jihad”

[@gavinrafalovich5951]

why is your pfp the satin star??

[@toxiccheesecake5752]

Omg that's go nice of them 😉😋🙃☺️

[@gravityfaller1489]

awww so nice of them!😄😘😍

[@cybercat29]

I second that :-) I hope that Mr. Ernie Thompson lives well into his hundreds :-)

[@AviationNut]

+cybercat29 Well into Thousands!!.

[@toxiccheesecake5752]

+Secret Benny welp he will be in a nursing home

[@toxiccheesecake5752]

+Secret Benny if he lives to his thousands

[@bizz456]

This is what being a Patriot is all about! God we need more of this, and SOON! 🫡

[@DaBoss69]

I hope he is still kicking around!!! And now although I'm not from the USA, I thank you sir for your service to your country!

[@t.s.racing]

I was MORE than HONORED to send this to my parents. My stepfather, 95 is one of the 3 still living, first ever, NAVY SEABEES. He's gonna love this. THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@johnbezos8644]

May got bless Yall. And all of the others.

[@bmnathaniel2649]

That’s so nice! I respect that badass man! Make me smile! 🇺🇸 America, can’t stump these tough ass men! Mah man! 👊🏿

[@Itsrunzo]

I though the fist was dirt on my screen 😂

[@randomyt13]

@@Itsrunzo kinda racist 💀

[@Itsrunzo]

@@randomyt13 I’m black nega how am I racist to my own race ❓

[@hehehehaworgrrr1513]

@@randomyt13 Bro what? that makes no sense... all he said was he thought it was dirt.

[@lunathedoggo5672]

I love to see this happen ... I have had the chance to see stuff like this happen and its awesome

[@terrystephens1102]

What a beautiful way to thank such a wonderful veteran 🥰🥰

[@sharksrcbash]

Thank God for that man and everyone like him.

[@jpixels4042]

Why would anyone down for this? Veterans, we appreciate the sacrifice you and your families have made and continue to make! 🇺🇸 🇨🇦

[@vancouverviking4652]

Definitely a old video nowadays they would all be wearing pink🧚‍♂️🌈🤣

[@cakeyummy6608]

A lot of people disliked it just cause they hate the KZbin channel

[@notsosilentmajority1]

Outstanding !!!!!! Brings a tear to anyone's eyes. It's so great to see the respect given to those that sacrificed before us. God Bless ALL of them, past and present.

[@ruudversteege2868]

I'm from The Netherlands and 62 years old. So I've never experienced a war. What I do know is that people like Ernie have allowed me to live in freedom. Bless him and all his comrades who made it happen. People born after the war should realize how brave these young boys were back then. They had more guts in their little finger than I in my whole body.

[@honchocheetah8173]

Thank you Ernie! God bless you and your patriots for their valued service!

[@erickjarrett8286]

This gentleman is a true American hero

[@supermarioennerd8687]

Thank you for your service my kind sir!! We salute 🫡!!

[@neda8356]

Imagine if they accidentally vent to the wrong guy :D

[@jokermodz7108]

Went*

[@2hipplayboi1]

imagine if worms had machine guns. Birds wouldn't eat them

[@2hipplayboi1]

Frankenstein never scared me much

[@shivangjoshi9958]

Mission abort

[@redball9678]

Feneca imagine you learned how to spell

[@codmobilenavyseal2190]

All I can say is Sir, thank you for giving america its freedom🇺🇸🇺🇸🤘

[@codmobilenavyseal2190]

@@stanthegreat6000 he is in a better place now

[@archibaldasparagus1726]

Stanley Zheng • • - •

[@gariongaming5801]

Poland is truly thankful for the service and help from USA veterans during WWII 🇵🇱❤️🇺🇸

[@samihookings8241]

Can't take u serious with the mc pic lol

[@gariongaming5801]

Sami Hookings wow so my comment is useless bcuz of my logo? I don’t even have a logo. HAHA

[@michaelrivera2212]

I don't think we fought on the Eastern front but your welcome if XD but I shouldn't be the one saying it sense I wasn't there

[@prestonkorey6799]

We should all be saluting this man for his service .Thank you thank you thank you sir..!!!!

[@Morgans_Mom]

SPECTACULAR!! THANK YOU, ERNIE, FOR YOUR SELFLESS SERVICE!!

[@russellcarter1872]

Awesome! All vets deserve that respect!

[@Player_OnBlitz]

Thank you for your service Ernie!

[@ImCarolB]

My dad will be 98 next March and he'd love this. Dad was on the USS Greer and USS Knapp. The Knapp was a destroyer, escorting the Missouri during the Japanese surrender, so Dad saw it through binoculars. He's in a Veterans' Home now and is still on his own two feet. He just finished writing a novel based on his WWII experiences.

[@katgrey6239]

@ImCarolB Has your father completed his book???

[@ImCarolB]

@@katgrey6239 What a nice surprise! My dear Dad passed away in his sleep on Dec. 31, 2022. The novel was not finished but he wrote it like a framework, with all the chapters mapped out. I've given it to my son who is a writer and I hope he will complete it. 🥰

[@tek512]

They truly were the greatest generation.

[@0906danny]

Thank you sir, for serving we the people from the bottom of my heart! And salute to anyone serving this great nation with honor!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@KCsFunHouse]

I love this so much! I want to thank Ernie for his service! What an amazing hero!

[@sophiaashley7973]

don't u think we should support our young veterans?

[@TonyMontana-ip5dn]

Salute to you and thank you for you service sir

[@Broadshore]

This... This gave me a HUGE smile. Oh my god... My face hurts! So awesome.

[@boeingpameesha9550]

Very warm feeling! Great way of expression, guard, honour and support of the old veteran by the young blood.

[@elainediack889]

My heart for his family. What a brave man he was, his journey has just begun in the Lord

[@CMT1995]

He's one of the last WWII veterans and this is a beautiful way to thank him for his service

[@alolipa]

We need to do this for every single person who have served in the military

[@hrivaansahani1750]

I wish we all had a International Soldier Day to appreciate thier service to our respected Countries

[@deaconsmom2000]

Ally Day is a great idea. I guess we're supposed to do that on V-E Day and V-J Day, but it doesn't seem like enough, does it?

[@susanbutler2498]

God Bless this Man AND his Mates that DEFENDED US!!!!!!! Love and Respect from New Zealand. xxxxxxx

[@davcot3675]

That is why they call it the greatest generation. So great to see respect for elders.

[@Thedarknight-ll4eo]

my great grandpa was on the uss Missouri

[@willythegman5509]

How nice I got this recommend near the end of Memorial Day :)

[@perjrgensen8280]

Respect. Kind regards from Denmark.

[@customfitment9396]

98 years old and look at that hand shake. Thank you Sir for your service.

[@ericbrett3095]

This is why they were the greatest generation. Young kids fighting fascism and tyranny on the other side of the world, far from home. These men and women, to quote Tom Hanks, saved the world.

[@haileyrigsby5209]

I’m so proud of the brave men and women that fought to protect this country. As a military child I was always proud to grow up in such a good military community.

[@jeremyarmstrong6081]

I wish i could have met him

[@bobaxe6197]

Once a sailor always a sailor

[@Whitelightnin76]

Always glad to see those old ww2 and Korea vets getting some love. Not many of them around any more and we owe them every bit of our gratitude.

[@avenegas0691]

That gentleman certainly deserved such Tribute. Bravo!!!

[@ramtrucks3518]

USS Missouri damn what a badass

[@allenclinton4874]

RESPECT!!!

[@dayvisonsouza8334]

Essa é a diferença entre USA e meu país (Brasil), lá eles respeitam seus heróis e os tratam com honras, já aqui, são tratados como bandidos... Muito triste .. Vela homenagem

[@airsoftlife9081]

Mass respect to this veteran. I had a grandpa who served in WWII in the Army as a cook. And my grandma served in Korea

[@jerryd6401]

All I can say is thank you thank you for your service and keeping America safe

[@didequen3339]

Feel so good to watch this instead of cnn

[@robertwarren4248]

Just HAD to go there, didn't you?

[@raycash4310]

@@robertwarren4248 I found a triggered Snowflake