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@kyjarhead122 жыл бұрын
I will do it! America, best country in History
@pompiecarnley64942 жыл бұрын
@@kyjarhead12 sahm ftfgtr sent that by
@nathanielerskine18752 жыл бұрын
New sub. Great content. Thank you.
@jonathanbair5232 жыл бұрын
Listening to him talk reminds me when I got to meet and talk with one of the 4 or 5 inch gunners from the USS Ward, and how he told me about the ship sunk a IJN mini sub well before the bombing of Pearl... Such a moment of awe hearing the stories first hand from someone that was in the point of a key point of history... Might want to see if you can meet up with any of the Ward's crew. Most was from Minnesota.
@refuge422 жыл бұрын
I had a good knowledge of the Battle of the Bulge, being a history buff I had seen numerous documentaries of it and the debacle of Market Garden, and numerous aspects of world war II. But I really gotten a sense of of these events that was irreplaceable listening to soldiers tell of their personal accounts throughout the war. This one was one of the best both in his stories telling skill and the coincidences especially with the beer story! It was just wonderful to hear and warmed my heart that the Belgians understood and appreciated what the Americans had given them taking on that war and cliche as it sounds, the "price of freedom". 🥰,🇺🇲🇺🇸🇺🇸🤔
@IllinoisChannelTV Жыл бұрын
Mr Speranza passed away on Aug 2, 2023 at 98 years of age. He lived in the Springfield, IL area, and remained an unknown war veteran, more known for his teaching. So wonderful that he was properly recognized for his war service, and that he was able to visit and discover how appreciated he and the other veterans, are still held dear by the people of Belgium and Bastogne!.
@BluesBoy-ij2rb Жыл бұрын
Oh know !!!!..............sorry to hear that , thank you for letting us know !!!!.................................... Erik
@timothywright1714 Жыл бұрын
Thank you sir for that information☆!
@nonodaclown9033 Жыл бұрын
Rest in peace
@walkster94 Жыл бұрын
RIP what an inspiring man.
@Joe.Rogan. Жыл бұрын
You wish these men could live forever.. but eventually God calls you and like he did for his country.. he showed up. It's comforting to know his final years were filled with praise even though he was too humble to want it, he deserved it. Rest in peace... hope he's having a helmet full of beer and a cigar with all his friends and loved ones.
@thischarmingman299011 ай бұрын
There’s something about an Italian American telling a story that has you listening to every word. RIP Mr Speranza from a greatful Englishman. 🇺🇸 🇬🇧
@christianoraimondo199310 ай бұрын
They’re a unique group for sure.
@CsuarezFla9 ай бұрын
We got that charm.
@chrismair81619 ай бұрын
WOP had a demeanor that was his. Jumping out of a perfectly working airplane with a Machine Gun got him another 50 bucks a month. 3 on the Team and he had the weight of that gun. Bastogne would be a 2 week nightmare of just freaking cold. Cheers Boss.
@No_ReGretzky999 ай бұрын
Loove these guys RIP ❤❤❤
@natenate22809 ай бұрын
@@chrismair8161show some respect boy that man isnt a WOP
@gMan-kx3zy3 жыл бұрын
There is something beautiful about his father telling the family, immigrants, that they have to protect the country that gave them so much…thats arguably the essence of being an American…inspiring.
@Bricameron3 жыл бұрын
Tell that to your fellow Americans that today are doing everything in their power to disembowel what this Man fought for.
@shade382113 жыл бұрын
@@Bricameron His parents were legal immigrants.
@Bricameron3 жыл бұрын
@@shade38211. I never referenced anything to do about that.
@bobvadney72403 жыл бұрын
This beautiful combat vet was in ft Jackson...where I would end up yrs later...Nov '62 to March "63.. & got sent to Germany...as radio/ teletype operator....M.O.S...051/ 053....Til Nov.'65... I was a NON COMBAT VET....I always make that very clear...in honor of all COMBAT VETS...& Especially for all hose young guys who..NEVER came home...God bless ya.Mr Vincent...( my middle name)..Speranza ..not just a hero in my book but a really true American...
@mastersonbat86333 жыл бұрын
And if we could just get our generation now to have the Integrity strength honor and fortitude that these men show so greatly
@allancrow1347 ай бұрын
This man's opening remarks about his family's immigration and their pride in America speaks volumes about what America is and why it is the land of the free. RIP Mr Speranza, you sir are a great American patriot.
@thedude12345616 ай бұрын
And how much it’s changed
@allancrow1346 ай бұрын
@@thedude1234561 Pretty sad alright.
@ChrisDerick556 ай бұрын
the part where his father sat them down and told them how no country in the world can you come with the willingness to just work can you have all that they had in that time and that "this country cannot fail". I felt sad with how things are going these days, this country did fail. What would the father say now if he were here today.
@allancrow1346 ай бұрын
@@ChrisDerick55 He'd be appalled, but he would be advocating for democracy and making sure his friends and family voted.
@johnlafave84946 ай бұрын
I loved hearing his testimony, all these gentlemen are a generation who's proved more than most any of us nowadays. But things were different then. Roosevelt started the move to make alcohol legal again and raised taxes on the citizens. Never went back down after that 😂
@Codraisc3 жыл бұрын
He is hands down the best story teller. I could honestly sit and listen to his life story for hours.
@NESninja19823 жыл бұрын
Yea, I thought I was 15 minutes in when I was @ 45 minutes. I got sad when I saw that this video was almost over. Going to go look up any other interviews he has done.
@BozAwesome2 жыл бұрын
Yes. and this comment will have a million likes one day to reflect all the times his story lives on
@dusk61592 жыл бұрын
The bit about catching Roosevelt's speech and their father's discourse to their sons and America was so real and great. True citizens. This is special, as an italian myself.
@marylawson59062 жыл бұрын
Oh yes I love American History. What I admire most is that in the face of death the strength and Resolve Men like this and Don Shipley and others like him who rose to the call. I’m an Army Veteran My history begins with The Jamestown Charter to now My Niece is now a part Of Space Force This is what it means to be a part of a Country Service to Country to your Communities. Stand for nothing you’ll fall for anything. I stand for Democracy, for Peace Most of all Freedom. I love my Country to my family who served during the Revolutionary War, 1812, the Civil War To my Third Cousin Buried with his mates on the Arizona This is My Country. It takes work it takes all of us all
@yoli57792 жыл бұрын
Guarnere was another great storyteller.
@Codetutor-DemystifyCoding2 жыл бұрын
I am forty year old grown ass man, but here I am listening to him wide eyed like a five year old kid listens to his grandad's stories. Story telling is a skill that either you have it or you don't.
@Jeremy5speed Жыл бұрын
You and me both!
@tommyjenkins7453 Жыл бұрын
Yep , I would leave out so many details I would not recognize myself 😅
@ItsJustCarl1983 Жыл бұрын
Me third bro
@revs816 ай бұрын
4th right here, 42 yo man
@EdgarStyles12344 ай бұрын
I'm almost 40 and this made my eyes wet
@Discgolf2024 Жыл бұрын
RIP Vincent Speranza you're an inspiration to all Americans.
@juspete5527 Жыл бұрын
How?
@fatbloke2285 Жыл бұрын
Not just Americans. Me as well. My Dad was dropped in too in operation Market garden ahead of Mr Speranza just as he mentioned. I enjoyed his talk very much and also found him to be very inspirational.
@TheTuttle9911 ай бұрын
@@juspete5527well he was 98, health complications im sure
@juspete552711 ай бұрын
@@TheTuttle99 he was a paid order follower. No war has ever been about freedom don't be a sheep. They make military seem like it's honorable but it's not.
@yourlifeisagreatstory8 ай бұрын
@@juspete5527what do you mean “how”? Hard work, dedication, respect, kindness, friendliness… I mean it doesn’t have to be explained. Explain why you wouldn’t consider him an inspiration. You’re either a punk kid or an unhappy adult. Take your negativity elsewhere…
@lizgreer68887 ай бұрын
This man is a natural story teller. Teachers need to show this to high school students. He tells it better than the books
@brucejudge31973 жыл бұрын
There’s a good reason why they call these men The Greatest Generation.
@james-im1sj3 жыл бұрын
Yes sir
@lindenwatson8463 жыл бұрын
You can say that again! Bloody brilliant.
@tommas26743 жыл бұрын
🙏 War and then thrived as a gentleman .
@tommas26743 жыл бұрын
although thank God , well , most men would not dream of putting anything down a females top .
@tommas26743 жыл бұрын
Came to America when America had room , was not given Anything , did not expect anything ,
@foxmacnamara88092 жыл бұрын
Key words out of the whole thing: "This Country Must Not Fail."
@tommyrandles2 жыл бұрын
For real though
@FVSleepRobber2 жыл бұрын
Really hits you doesn't it.
@echoromeo3842 жыл бұрын
Bidens president, it already has.
@russingle13402 жыл бұрын
Real patriots
@justmepraying2 жыл бұрын
Amen 🙏 I pray that our country will always be free but I am getting a little scared at this time 🙏
@Geesum44 Жыл бұрын
“This Country must not Fail” says Speranza’s Father . What a great quote . He sounded like a Great Man who knew what was what . Thank You Sir for your Great American Heritage . Wow
@tommyjenkins7453 Жыл бұрын
These are the people the statue of liberty is talking about being welcome
@alanlafromboise3156 Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately this country is failing and I hope that these great men didn't give their lives all those yrs ago in vain!
@MIXTAB1 Жыл бұрын
That “wow” is right on✌️💯 That’s what it’s about ❤️✌️💯
@Geesum44 Жыл бұрын
@@alanlafromboise3156 Well I believe with every inch of my being that each one of us will give an account for what we did with this Nation . 1st to God then to all of these veterans who gave all and then to family who lost all because of their sacrifice
@stinnychilds7766 Жыл бұрын
I also like what he said at the train station, do not do anything to dishonor your family. Honor and family. We need so much more of that in the United States these days. Mr. Sperranza was a great example of a life well done. RIP
@andrewn32627 ай бұрын
RIP Vincent. I could have listened to him talk for days. A true American hero.
@Nighthawk19663 жыл бұрын
This guy is incredible. At 95, this vet can recount the events he encountered at the Bulge like it happened yesterday. What a wonderful guy ! Thank you Mr. Sperenza for my freedom, God Bless you sir !
@mikepreciado78073 жыл бұрын
Well said. Hes stil sharp. I would lve to jus sit an talk
@yourmomsdildo39383 жыл бұрын
Some things you never forget.
@WeazleHD3 жыл бұрын
as a german i HAVE to thank Mr. Sperenza aswell. Thank you for my freedom
@waitemc3 жыл бұрын
Sharp as a tac .
@Finestizpro3 жыл бұрын
He is extremely sharp i can barely recount my time in basic training 7 years ago 😂
@rubenvermeeren1692 жыл бұрын
I've once had the privilige to listen to this man's story in person. I study history in The Netherlands and he came by a couple years ago to tell us his story during a three hour class. It was such an emotional moment seeing Vincent Speranza tearing up during the story. The classroom has never been as quiet as on that day. This man is a legend and im so happy he told his story when he was older. Ill take those couple hours with me till i die. Such a pleasure.
@waitemc2 жыл бұрын
🤜🤛
@doorkeeper48722 жыл бұрын
👍❤AT 95 YEARS OLD... AMAZING LIFE 👏
@christersvensson49482 жыл бұрын
How nice of you to share that occasion with us, yes we owe much to the Americans! Chris
@MadDogSurvival2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic brother 👌🏽👍🏽🙏🏼🙏🏼
@maureenorourke32922 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ruben Vermeeren.
@PwnyDwn3 жыл бұрын
I served 8 years in the united states army and hearing this man talk literally makes me well up with pride. Men like him were the greatest our country had to offer. Truly the greatest generation. young kids now days could learn something from this real American hero.
@naui_diver92903 жыл бұрын
My family is all marines traced back to the tavern where it all began. They always talk smack about the army AintReadyforMarinesYet..I never liked it....the army has some of the toughest SOB'S youll ever meet....
@loganwc993 жыл бұрын
Right? I can’t speak for combat but everything he said about training and jump school couldn’t be anymore true
@slingblade00852 жыл бұрын
You AINT even KIDDING 💯💯💯
@chazmclean60142 жыл бұрын
They were the greatest because they rose to the occasion...just like you!
@OffshoreITguy2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service.
@az67891010 ай бұрын
I have such a hunger for listening to our elders... I often wish I had enough time to go to a retirement home just to listen to the stories
@danielshaffer2609 Жыл бұрын
"Band of Brothers", while iconic, did not do this man justice. Absolute legend. One of the 101st folks, Malarkey, passed away in my home town not long ago, rest his soul. These men were (or are) special.
@MIXTAB1 Жыл бұрын
Legends 💯❤️ so much to learn from that generation. Literally helped me understand how to grow up be a man listening to these gentlemen ✌️💯 Strait super human🤘these dudes were build different 💯
@ChadSimpson-ft7yz Жыл бұрын
Couldn't get into that show. One scene at night they just had parachuters chit chatting behind enemy lines at night.
@maj.d.sasterhikes9884 Жыл бұрын
@@ChadSimpson-ft7yz ADD?
@ChadSimpson-ft7yz Жыл бұрын
@@maj.d.sasterhikes9884 And it's my opinion.
@John-mf6ky11 ай бұрын
Vincent was in the 501st PIR, not the 506th (band of brothers). Always wondered if he met my grandfather, he was in the 501st PIR and was also from New York.
@bluehornet67522 жыл бұрын
The only regret I have in watching this video is that I can only click "like" once. This man is incredible, and a National Treasure. The interviews of men like this (who served in WWII) should be required viewing for every citizen of this country. It seems we've forgotten the sacrifices made by servicemen/women in all wars. Thank you so much for interviewing, letting him tell the story, and then posting it. It was simply brilliant.
@travistrull62272 жыл бұрын
1000%
@res032xu Жыл бұрын
Amen to That.
@danielriddellsfoodforestgarden Жыл бұрын
Like like ad infinitum
@GhostRider-sc9vu Жыл бұрын
He is even better in person.
@matthewstavrowsky2393 Жыл бұрын
I’m gonna play this for my students. I teach at a two year college and they need to hear this.
@andypbj267 Жыл бұрын
I'm a 41 year old veteran of the 101st Airborne and Vincent Speranza is my hero still.
@juspete5527 Жыл бұрын
Paid order follower. You should be ashamed to do the the govts business under the guise of protecting people.
@colbs237 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service to our country, and for standing up with our allies. Thank you Andy :)
@andypbj267 Жыл бұрын
@@colbs237 Thank YOU. I appreciate the gratitude, especially in today's day and age. This old infantryman will always fight for what is right and true. And at my age, it's making sure that the next generation is taught the values that we were. It makes a big difference in the future.
@AlanMydland-fq2vs11 ай бұрын
me 2❤
@Jpassione587 ай бұрын
This man tells one hell of a story. Being an 82nd airborne alumni, I love hearing the stories about what the greatest generation did.
@jasondavis8372 Жыл бұрын
He passed away 5 days ago 😢what an amazing story. What an amazing man.
@TBoneTheGreat18 ай бұрын
That statement has more meaning now than ever.
@rboetsma2 жыл бұрын
Most epic beer run in history! This man is a true friend.
@Buce-ku9vx6 ай бұрын
Most epic bullshit story in history. You do know this man was a proven liar about his "war experiences "right? Went around the world promoting his book. Stolen valor.
@KenM_19876 ай бұрын
@@Buce-ku9vx lol you're either ignorant or flat out lying.
@T.aP.m5 ай бұрын
@@Buce-ku9vx say what! medals hanging from his chest??
@Buce-ku9vx5 ай бұрын
@@T.aP.m do some research tiger.
@T.aP.m5 ай бұрын
@@Buce-ku9vx i did and found nothing on stolen valor JS
@sirj3487 Жыл бұрын
The Belgians remember what so many of the younger generations in the US have forgotten ❤❤
@markusmybusiness21418 ай бұрын
The first three minutes brought tears to my eyes, to think how far we’ve fallen. I’m ashamed of us. What a hero.
@NearlyH3adlessNick5 ай бұрын
Shame is a powerful motivator. His father gave us all the best advice to live by: "Don't do anything that makes -(me)- your family hang -(my)- their head in shame"
@usmcjamesp3 жыл бұрын
I met this guy after my deployment to Iraq in 2019. It was such a humbeling experience to hear from his story speak to us almost from 80 years ago. And he was just in part of a Division formation of the 101st a couple of weeks ago and he said "Thank God there's so many men and women who will stand up to tyranny today". Thank the Gods for men like him.
@vivians93923 жыл бұрын
There is only ONE God Almighty!
@christianitis3 жыл бұрын
@@vivians9392 based
@jasondonovan14083 жыл бұрын
@@vivians9392 That's what every religion says :P
@juliemerritt51442 жыл бұрын
@@christianitis God's word.
@juliemerritt51442 жыл бұрын
@@jasondonovan1408 except the other religions worship false gods.
@ReViiSiion11 ай бұрын
I came across his book “Nuts!” a few years ago and instantly considered Vincent a hero and an inspiration. I managed to find him on Facebook and reached out to him to tell him how much I respected him a loved his book. He was gracious enough to accept my request to ship him my copy of his book so he could sign it for me which he did and his book is forever displayed on my shelf. I’m so sad to hear he passed away few months ago but i’m so grateful I got the chance to have that small but meaningful interaction with this incredible man.
@bilbobaggins14689 ай бұрын
That’s awesome man I’ll have to give it a read
@jussc9338 ай бұрын
thank you for making sure you followed through with his story and gave him the recognition you know he deserves i appreciate you letting others know abt his book in which i will be searching for after i thank you 🤙🏽
@johnnavarro91693 жыл бұрын
Great storyteller, the generation we should all be thankful for. SALUTE
@Buce-ku9vx6 ай бұрын
Correct, definitely a "story " teller.
@toddhutchins24929 ай бұрын
Mad respect to a brother in arms. Wonderful story teller. I'm so happy he was able to reconcile his past with his future.
@stephenmoore6774 Жыл бұрын
One of the best war stories.EVER. A unsung hero.
@restaurantattheendofthegalaxy2 жыл бұрын
Grandfather, you did an amazing service for the county. Thank you for what you did for all of us. You are an amazing storyteller, what a wonderful life you’ve led!
@Virgox2222 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing him with us🥺❤️🩹
@grahamcox83852 жыл бұрын
Much honour and respect for your grandfather, thank you for sharing this opportunity to hear his words, peace and happiness for you always 🇦🇺🙏😊🌹
@larpingtonboogecke2 жыл бұрын
I met Vincent at Jefferson barracks park. What a great story teller and Man.
@holly52ful2 жыл бұрын
👌 pop
@corporalclegg9142 жыл бұрын
my paternal Grandfather, F.C. Smith, was a TailGunner in a B-26 over France, Belgium & Germany. he was born & raised in Georgia & spent his summers as a kid in Butts County, where he had a rifle or shotgun in his hands every day. he’d stalk & blast wild boar year round & hunted large game (whitetail & mule deer, elk, antelope) out west in the cold months. he was a great shot & was known for his marksmanship skills amongst his peers. he was also one hell of a shortstop. he rung up & punched out more German aircraft at the 6 o’clock than any other in all B-26 crews at their airfield. he had a unique way of loading his tracer rounds that the Army adopted, mid-war & he instructed his techniques. German fighter kills came more often & easier afterward…this saved US Lives & Equipment, which made bombing runs more successful on Germany’s western fronts. he didn’t want to leave France & stayed as long as he could. these WWii Men were Great Men we’re very lucky that some of these American BadAsses are still around to tell their tales.
@lshank6494 Жыл бұрын
The fact that this man is in his 90s and is remembering specific lenghts of parachutes, and heights, and what not is amazing. Goes to show what the training really did for these men.
@RivetGardener Жыл бұрын
Airborne, all the way!
@justingracia5800 Жыл бұрын
He is SO SO SO sharp isn't he?
@cactusmandan481511 ай бұрын
My Italian grandmother was the same. She lived in her 90s I always was so amazed by how she kept her wits and was sharp in her late age.
@treyb3879 ай бұрын
This man had a heart of gold. His story and life's journey really moved me. I'm glad he got to live a long life of peace after the war and had a great sense of humor. May he rest in eternal peace (he passed away at 98 years old on August 2, 2023). The next beer I have I shall toast to him and all the other awesome men of the 101st Airborne who fought from DDay all the way to Germany's surrender in May of 1945.
@paddingtonlaw24912 жыл бұрын
I have NEVER heard a more well articulated and entertaining man! I have listened to as many WW2 stories as I could and this is one of the absolute best. And all of it at 95 years young! To this man's family. Please accept my heartfelt gratitude for everything your family has given! God bless you all!
@BV-fr8bf Жыл бұрын
I'm about done reading Mr Speranza's book. The War memories are only the start. He did a tremendous amount of traveling to 101st Air Borne reunions in the 2010s. Things just seemed to fall into place for Mr. Speranza
@R.0713 Жыл бұрын
I wrote almost this exact thing and am also a lawyer like yourself…great minds! Lol.
@clevans243 жыл бұрын
"Bringing aide and comfort to the unit" - The Greatest Generation and true American Hero. Thank you for listening to your dad and keeping America great.
@SerenityMae112 жыл бұрын
To the wounded...not to the unit
@juliemerritt51442 жыл бұрын
Thanks to The Greatest Generation.
@laurentr40032 жыл бұрын
i live 25 min away from Bastogne, i cant find the words to thank you and all the brave men that you served with. 101st A are such legends here. Much respect forever!!
@No_ReGretzky999 ай бұрын
Man I wish this guy was still alive he's better than any ADHD medication doctor could ever prescribed this guy had me crying and tearing up and entertained and I did 5 years in prison for stupid behaviors when I was younger❤❤❤❤ thank you again for all who have sacrificed amazing story the humbleness and the brotherhood and these guys didn't do it for fame and that's what's honorable 70 something years later he didn't even want to talk about the same he just wanted to live a life and you got blessed with an amazing life
@TheMinisterofDefence3 жыл бұрын
You can tell this gentleman has been telling this story for YEARS. He really has down the kind of details and nuances that make it come alive. And his mind is still so sharp. excellent video.
@denniscashell24073 жыл бұрын
u must remember he never spoke about it to anyone in over 6 decades.
@frost3653 жыл бұрын
wrong
@codiefitz38763 жыл бұрын
“Story”
@juliemerritt51442 жыл бұрын
@@frost365 not wrong. I had family who landed on those beaches and whose planes brought both the airborne and gliders in. They did not talk about it except what we could get them to tell us.
@SoFly2H2D3 жыл бұрын
Sharp as a tack at 95! Absolute legend. No people I respect more on this earth than WW2 vets.
@satelliterider18972 жыл бұрын
Hard to believe he's 95.
@thankfullyredeemedmaderigh74362 жыл бұрын
Tried and couldn't say it any better. These men are owed more than can ever b given.
@pauliewalnuts2402 жыл бұрын
I feel the same. I dont necessarily Respect all people from older generations, but we should all aim to be as ww2 veterans were. their attitudes of pride, bravery, courage, strength..it was our best generation. It's always understated how bleak our outlook appeared when we began fighting in ww2. Japan and Germany were unstoppable up to that point. To believe we could win, such a monumental task, with no other option but to ensure victory.
@alfreddeflorio79382 жыл бұрын
My father was in the Battle of the Buldge. He's been gone now for 13 years. Hearing this man's story about the war was awesome! Just like hearing from my dad. Thanks for the story! It actually brought tears to my eyes. Thank You and God Bless
@JulezWinnfield2 жыл бұрын
"Buldge"?
@anthonyorafferty56322 жыл бұрын
@@JulezWinnfield That's the name of the main battle he describes 'famous battle' google it!
@JulezWinnfield2 жыл бұрын
@@anthonyorafferty5632 Battle of the Buldge or Bulge? 🤔
@jamesdewer2 жыл бұрын
What did you do?
@Chris-bz6wl2 жыл бұрын
My dad was with Patton’s 4th armored and told me how they turned around and made the quick trip to help relieve Bastogne and how they weren’t really needed.
@vmwindustries7 ай бұрын
The toast at the end, with the light in his eyes! Why can't humans live longer. This world would be so much better.
@thommysides46166 ай бұрын
I saw that light in his eyes too! Bud Light would have been wise to use him as their Mascot!
@susanmercurio10606 ай бұрын
Why can't people listen to the ones who lived a long time?
@AR15andGOD5 ай бұрын
Genesis tells us why
@Allfaxnocaps2 жыл бұрын
When ever things get rough in my life I always come back to KZbin and watch some of these stories they inspire me and show me my life ain’t so bad
@miguelgameiro80632 жыл бұрын
Imagine being a german child in berlin during the last days
@johnlamoureux63252 жыл бұрын
We’d See
@remusracingro38842 жыл бұрын
The Pianist ,the movie does that to me.
@Veronica-vero2522 жыл бұрын
Amen! I have done the same.
@Virgox2222 жыл бұрын
Perspective! Definitely makes you more grateful! I agree. 💙
@deuzigechrist70503 жыл бұрын
My grandfather, who raised me, took me to the huge museum and the monuments and so on around Bastogne when I was 7 years old. We used to go camping out there each year. Over the years I learned all about the Battle of the Ardennes or battle of the bulge as the Americans know it. The maps, the tactics, the numbers and... well, the historical things from a broad perspective looking back from the 20th century. When I was 16, camping with some buddies I even got to know the Beer helmet story drinking the beer from the little helmets (still missing a part of that night tbh.). But it is not until I've seen this video, listening to Mr. Speranza, that I feel like I finally learned the true story of those days, and what those men went through to liberate us. To give us our freedom. I'm 47. It took me 40 years to "get it" if there is such a thing for us having lived through all our lives in liberty and in peace. (nog counting srebrenica or Iraq or Afghanistan. That was bad, but damn... nothing compared to that) Thank you Mr. Speranza. Not for the beer story, but for my life lived in freedom and for the life in freedom of my Son.
@corinnepmorrison18542 жыл бұрын
Amen...❤️🙏🏻 ❤️🇺🇸💝
@troysutton97132 жыл бұрын
Well said good sir.
@bobbywalsh55382 жыл бұрын
Lame
@83917Michael2 жыл бұрын
"A toast, to all the good people of the world!" We should all be so lucky to live to 95 and be able to smile like that.
@Jeremy5speed Жыл бұрын
This man is basically Captain America! Great man tight here!
@torrentbits9 ай бұрын
Thank you for your service and for putting your life on the line in my country. 🇫🇷 RIP sir.
@ridgebhouse3 жыл бұрын
This guy is 95 years old! God he looks so good
@An_Enraged_Pig3 жыл бұрын
Still has a nice set of hair
@boskonian3 жыл бұрын
Brain still working well. Most important thing at 95!
@TheKCBBQ3 жыл бұрын
It's all the drinking that keeps him young
@angelgutierrez59503 жыл бұрын
@@TheKCBBQ same with Richard Overton. Cigars and whiskey. 😂. Awesome men.. definitely real men from another time. It's sad we have to lose them.
@PETER-rt6zt3 жыл бұрын
Just imagine what he looked like 70 years ago .He still looks like a real killer.!
@MSculls193 жыл бұрын
Great storytelling. Love the sentiment that his father shared with his boys, if only our people still believed in this, we'd be so much better off.
@bobbywalsh55382 жыл бұрын
It’s just his experience
@Eelgnotsa2 жыл бұрын
These Americans saved the world!
@rameynoodles1522 жыл бұрын
Plenty still do, believe me.
@bobbygetsbanned60492 жыл бұрын
Yup, those were the immigrants that helped build America into the greatest country on earth. They weren't born here but they loved American and they fought for it!
@bf75042 жыл бұрын
My boys are 2 and 4 and they get the same talking from me. You never can start to early for them to know how blessed they are to be Americans and that they have a responsibility to defend that with everything we have
@conradnickthomas4353 жыл бұрын
Me, born 1947, joined the Army at age 17 and after training, became a soldier of the 101st Airborne Division! In my time the extra jump pay was only five dollars more but for me that extra income made the difference as it did for you Vince. Thank you very much for this - memories very similar for me. We had our "Rendezvous with Destiny". For what's it's worth I too never had a beer or any alcoholic drink before joining up...
@leethejuggler14863 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir, from a young American. It may not always seem like it, but we are very grateful.
@waynegraham76113 жыл бұрын
Respect to you sir 🙏
@mitchellculberson93363 жыл бұрын
Thank you as well for your service to our nation & many thanx from the American people.
@robertmartin53083 жыл бұрын
Thanx Nick, I too am 101st airborne Ranger, Viet Nam 1967-68, glad to meet you my brother.
@craigmayhan40093 жыл бұрын
My Papaw died in 1982 when I was 12. I know very little about his time in the war because he didn’t talk about it to my dad or my aunt. What I do know is he jumped out of airplanes. He had his teethe knocked out my a Jap in hand to hand combat after both sides ran out of ammo. He landed on a metal spike on a jump. He made rank twice and lost rank both times for “fraternizing with German women” He died a alcoholic and he fought the japs every night in his sleep. He was tormented and I feel guilty not to know any more about him. My parents sheltered me from him but I wanted to be around him all the time. I was drawn to him. I don’t know why. I’m 51 and he died on Christmas 1982. I was 12. I still miss him. I still cry when I think of him. I wish I knew how to get info on his service. For all I know he could have been with Mr Nick. What if there was someone alive who served with him and I’m watching them tell their story on KZbin and don’t even know it?
@melonioilar85693 ай бұрын
I could listen to this man talk for hours and hours! He has a way of telling a story that makes me feel like i am right there along for the ride!!
@rikd54522 жыл бұрын
This man is an American treasure! Worth every second, listening to his story!
@markmilan83652 жыл бұрын
American, Italian, I think at the end he is just a treasure human being like many others in the world at that time, even some Germans were not bad. I have heard of some of them that saved lives instead to kill. I love this video.
@TheGreatest19743 жыл бұрын
Amazing listening to this hero. I could listen all day and all night. My dad was in the British Royal Artillery, D Day, battle for Caen, battle of Normandy, Nijmegen bridge, bulge northern shoulder, into Germany, down into Germany liberated Belsen concentration camp, and then guarded the river Elbe, to make sure the Russians didn’t cross it. They were under strict orders to sink anything trying to cross. I never tired of listening to my dad either, from a boy right to the age of 43 when he sadly passed on New Year’s Day 2013. Sadly missed. 🇬🇧🇺🇸
@corinnepmorrison18542 жыл бұрын
God bless your family...❤️🙏🏻
@kangtheconqueror95452 жыл бұрын
Thankful for all our cousin's across the pond that welcomed our grandfather's into Europe.
@brennanpatrick2 жыл бұрын
This man is a national treasure for so many reasons. I’m honored to have watched him tell his story. Thank you for your service, hero.
@Reef_to_rainforest9 ай бұрын
“This country must not fail “ gave me shivers. Cant even give them enough thanks for what they done for us. GOD BLESS
@berkoski3153 жыл бұрын
I wish more people today would think like this.
@garyrodden63 жыл бұрын
Tÿt
@IDGAFS213 жыл бұрын
Keep wishing people don't care.
@BomChickyBowWow3 жыл бұрын
If the country treated its people with some dignity maybe they would. There’s nothing noble to fight for anymore. We pissed it all away.
@steffannystad3 жыл бұрын
@@BomChickyBowWow it is still here. The country is not the crazy politicians. Remember the people elect the politicians so thank dumbass politicians for the stupidity. As for me, I believe we still have something (the idea) worth supporting.
@BomChickyBowWow3 жыл бұрын
@@steffannystad - The people do elect the politicians, ergo the people are morons.
@scottandrews8357 Жыл бұрын
32 year army vet, 3 wars, and I understand what he is saying, but it is so different…..I have no words, just tears. Vincent, thank you so much for sharing.
@seanm75398 ай бұрын
Thank you for your service as well
@GTAbry8 ай бұрын
Thank you for your service - from Canada.
@vasylhorodetskyy88766 ай бұрын
THANK Y FOR YOUR SERVICE SIR! WISH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AL THE BEST!!!
@puttumsftw84783 жыл бұрын
I'm glad this guy is Immortalized on the internet. He deserves to never be forgotten.
@drew65sep7 ай бұрын
RIP and thanks to this man, and all who served, that made it possible for my family to have the life we've lived.
@RubyBandUSA3 жыл бұрын
What a guy. I was spellbound. He got much of it from his very patriotic father. As immigrants they didn't cry victim.
@robertmartin53083 жыл бұрын
When I was in Bastogne I drank a beer from the helmet in the local bar
@chuckHart703 жыл бұрын
Italians got no help. Thankfully. We went to work
@robertmartin53083 жыл бұрын
@@chuckHart70 well chuck, the third army after G.P. And his bunch got fired Mark “contraband” Clark took the reins and the 35th infantry division and kicked some serious ass. German general Kimmerling was a worthy opponent but no match for Ol Mark. I know this story well. My father was general pstton’s G3.
@57clc3 жыл бұрын
Yes. Back when respect and honor actually meant something. The battlefield we now fight on is right here at home as America is being destroyed from inside our government. The ideas which these great men fought and died for are now being pushed upon this country from within. People had better wake up. Many are realizing, many others are blindly following the wave of anti American propaganda being spewed from the mainstream media.
@Rohilla3133 жыл бұрын
@@robertmartin5308 Kimmerling? Do you mean Kesselring?
@marioditroia3 жыл бұрын
I served in the 101st. 1982-1984. My dad was in WWII, in the merchant marine. We are Americans of Italian descent as this fine soldier is. Thank God for men like him. They are passing every day. Cento Anni, Vince,!
@eddominates3 жыл бұрын
"I got 2 purple hearts, 2 bronze stars, French this, Dutch that.. I got fifty medals! All anyone ever wants to hear about is a helmet full of beer!" True legend, this man. He made the world a better place, deserves every shiny pin on that suit and more.
@dusk61592 жыл бұрын
Spot on. He gave it his all.
@djRichieOrlando5 ай бұрын
Its crazy how at 95 years old he has all his marbles. Hes mind is completely all there. With a gift for telling his story without missing a beat. A true American treasure. God bless you and thank you for all your sacrifices along with the rest of the greatest generation. You all made this world a better place. I hope the whole world appreciates you the way i do. Rest in paradise Mr. Sparanza!💯🙏🏼🙌🏾
@michaelwoods29032 жыл бұрын
This 'old' man is younger than most people. He's inspired me and my brother to tell similar stories about my father's amazing life in WW2 and after as a country cop. Thank you Vincent. Your stories convey more truth than any history book.
@seanodwyer4322 Жыл бұрын
find out his menu.
@kovalsky76203 жыл бұрын
Nice to hear someone who remembers that there were polish paratroopers who fought during WWII. The generation of our granbdfathers who fought was the toughest and most honorable. Greetings from PL.
@markanthonymarla Жыл бұрын
THE MOVIE A BRIDGE TO FAR SHOWS ... HOW THE POLISH MILITARY WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN THE INVASION FORCE THEY SERVED WITH HONOR AND DISTINCTION ....
@Ronin____50003 жыл бұрын
I had the honor of meeting some of the Golden Eagles when I came back from my first combat tour. I grew up listening to their stories. I asked them to tell me about their battles and they said; "We've told our stories a thousand times. We want to hear some of your stories!" To which i replied; "Our stories are NOTHING like yours, but if it wasnt for your stories and your experiences; we wouldnt be here to tell our stories." They loved us. I never felt a bond of brotherhood with someone old enough to be my grandpa, until then. Those guys would've rucked up and moved out with us tomorrow if the Army would've let them! I love and miss every single one of those old paratroopers that I met. I hope our guys and gals in the 101st Airborne (Air Assault) continue to strive to live up to the standard those old guys set.
@AaronStuartHallАй бұрын
What a storyteller.... amazing man. Respect.
@TyPetersonSKI Жыл бұрын
What a great man! I watched this maybe a year ago and for some reason just watched it again only to see he passed a few days ago. The world is grateful that his story has been told, and will continue to be told.
@robertbruce76862 жыл бұрын
Ending up smiling from ear to ear by time video finished. What a mischievous, honest fellow. His father is proud of him!
@marco19523 жыл бұрын
Absolute legend.
@marco19523 жыл бұрын
@Dean Miller I think you'll find that he is still considered a national treasure and is honoured as such. Don't let a small ungrateful minority convince you otherwise.
@Mr4thahaters6 ай бұрын
I loved every second of this. Real American story from someone who knows how to entertain the old fashioned way.
@SHYLO780 Жыл бұрын
Gave me chills when he talked about what his father told him and his brothers
@jimcoker28743 жыл бұрын
3:30 …Tears in my eyes already at this point. God Bless this man. God Bless America. God Bless us All.
@jeg5gom3 жыл бұрын
The gentleman has a beer distillery named after him and he doesn't find out until decades later. Life is hilarious. Thank you sir for your gallant service to my adopted country, the U. S. of A. 🇺🇲
@matthewtanner51273 жыл бұрын
I think you mean brewery my friend, distilling beer makes whiskey. Legend either way, and a raconteur to boot
@jeremyarroyo3602 жыл бұрын
Were is it located
@GhostRider-sc9vu Жыл бұрын
@@jeremyarroyo360 Bastogne Belgium. The beer is brewed in honor of Vinnie taking it to the wounded the people that brewed it did not know who the soldier was till he visited about 2010. Meet him first in 2012 talking with him in person was a trip.
@dfdemt9 ай бұрын
RIP to this fine gentlemen. Truly one of the greatest of the greatest generation. Vincent J Speranza - March 23, 1925 - August 2, 2023
@Majorhavoktv Жыл бұрын
What an honor to hear this WW2 veteran's war stories. I remember as an 18 year old talking to a WW1 vet and listening to his stories. I am glad these are all on video so people and watch these in the future. Thank you Vincent!
@fascistalien Жыл бұрын
Please share with us the history that he told you
@BluesBoy-ij2rb Жыл бұрын
I had the honor of meeting and talking to ww1 vet also when I was in my 20's .................the vet was a 103 yrs old ......His name was George Wolcott he told me he joined the army at 16 , cool stuff !!...............................Erik
@kylep35143 жыл бұрын
The amount of respect I have for WWII veterans is more than you could imagine. God bless you, sir
@user-xh1rh3nk9f3 жыл бұрын
Pretty surreal to hear the words "youtube" and "going viral" coming out of this guy. Legend.
@fifthbusiness16787 ай бұрын
The beer run to end all beer runs! What a remarkable man and storyteller. I wasn’t expecting to spend close to an hour watching and listening to this gentleman. I’ve never heard a WW2 solider speak with such eloquence, and in such detail, about his experience - and his units - in the war.
@stuartalanbecker1407 Жыл бұрын
I really love Vincent Speranza. He's got humility, honesty, courage and it feels great to share his joy at finding out the citizens of Bastogne knew who he was after all these years which so overwhelmed him; how his story of carrying beer to the wounded troops in the church became a legend. It shows you that fighting for what's right lives on forever.
@nickmaihofer10843 жыл бұрын
The detail of this is incredible. A true hero! If you’re an American, how can you not thank this man for his service? So glad I came across this.
@superboubouze2 жыл бұрын
I had the joy to see him at bastogne. He is pretty known here ✌️
@FirearmsGunGear2 жыл бұрын
I'm English and thank him too, legend.
@brucecaldwell67013 жыл бұрын
That was one of the most interesting stories I've ever heard. I never tire of these heroes stories & I'm so glad he went back to Belgium after all this time.
@waynegraham76113 жыл бұрын
My grandpa was from Belgium, came to Canada when he was two !
@josedelacampa70666 ай бұрын
This man made cry I don’t know how many times,the respect for his father and this country and made me laugh so many times for the way he said some other things; 95 years old and looking like 70, what a memory.
@beansinacan500 Жыл бұрын
Rest in peace Vincent, thank you for your service and the epic story. God bless you
@xnakxx Жыл бұрын
One of the best and most amazing stories I have her heard. Vincent Speranza is a legend.
@TheDarthSoldier2 жыл бұрын
When he told how his father said "this country can not fail"... that gave me goosebumps. That's patriotism. I wish people were like that today
@dannylittlejohn1136 Жыл бұрын
Did the same for me!
@buckzilla14666 ай бұрын
#1 thing I have to say to you Vincent J Speranza Thank you for your Service. This was a life changing moment for me and I'm sure a Thousand others Thank you again for your Service and story
@shannonly232 жыл бұрын
“Boys, this country cannot fail.” Listening to these badass dudes makes me love and miss the country we once had.😔
@johnybloom55752 жыл бұрын
Yes. Im from europe and i have been watching in horror how usa is in decline. Because if yall fall we all will fall....
@defalttheloner2 жыл бұрын
@@johnybloom5575 this is the worst part really, here on south America Brazil is basically our last "democratic" country and we are also in the US position. Its sucks all around
@johnybloom55752 жыл бұрын
@@defalttheloner yeah we are fukd
@defalttheloner2 жыл бұрын
@@johnybloom5575 totally, and even old people who lived the worst part of history is doing things wrong.
@herreramissions62832 жыл бұрын
It's starting to look like pretty soon you might have a chance to fight to defend the one that you have now and hopefully make it better again along the way. I'm 25, I wonder if I'll be in the third world war
@petecastle57622 жыл бұрын
I love this old man, he’s the grandpa we all desire, the love for our great country is evident , Thank you sir for your service 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@Matty-s7s9 ай бұрын
I love this guy, true hero, humble and he brought the beer. Great interview. May he rest in paradise, i know he is ❤❤❤
@shakeandbreak29383 жыл бұрын
"They didn't know it was the 101st Airborne Division". That is the most bad ass thing I've heard.
@twosoulsadventure76153 жыл бұрын
I definitely agree with that statement. I could tell that when he made that simple statement and seen his facial expression while stating it, that he knew his division was tough ass guys and was very proud to be with them.
@Pmjdp2001 Жыл бұрын
I’ve been watching Vince for years. Got his book for a Christmas present a couple years ago. When I found out he went to be with God, his wife, and daughter in Heaven, I shed some tears for this warrior. God Bless you Vince. Thank you for my freedom, and for paving the way for THIS former paratrooper from the 82nd. Rest In Peace my brother. I’ll see you on the big DZ up there some day. 😢
@txdave22 жыл бұрын
Mr. Speranza is a true national treasure. What an incredible story. My grandfather was a truck driver in the US Army. He was with Patton when they relieved Bastogne.
@robert-trading-as-Bob69 Жыл бұрын
People forget how important the rear echelon troops are. Without your grandfather's service and others like him, there would be no bullets, beans, and bandages. The drivers life is probably more dangerous than a frontline soldier, considering that combat ends and you move to the rear, but drivers put up with bad roads, terrible weather, bad drivers, shoddy maps and signposts and long trips without much sleep. They also had to face shelling and marauding aircraft, too. Be proud of your grandfather and his service. I doubt there are any memorials to drivers, chefs, clerks, and maintenance personnel, but there should be.
@txdave2 Жыл бұрын
@@robert-trading-as-Bob69 Thank you very much for your truthful words. I am definitely proud of my Grandfather's service.
Your grandfather was also my hero - those fantastic men gave us our greatest gift, our freedom.
@geoffreytudor56742 жыл бұрын
His daughter was right- a natural story teller! What a well deserved reward, to become famous at that stage of life, and still so able to enjoy it! Well done, and thanks for holding the line.
@samesame25053 жыл бұрын
This channel is without a doubt the most important channel on youtube.
@bridykes99863 жыл бұрын
Just found it and been watching stories all day
@chamelon32112 жыл бұрын
As a veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan, I personally feel that this man and his comrades set my generation up for success. We will never be able to reach his generations' level of greatness; nor be able to tell stories such as his. I wish him many more years of success and happiness
@luke.4317 Жыл бұрын
u only killed civilians for oil and oppoum, criminal
@adamhester3729 ай бұрын
I’m happy that this was filmed , amazing man and an amazing life .
@pashaveres4629 Жыл бұрын
It's nearly 2 am and I was on my way to bed. Thought I'd watch this for a minute - but I couldn't put it down! Tears are drying on my face. What a great story, great storyteller, great man. Thank you for your service and for sharing your experience, strength, and wisdom. Aloha 🤙🏾
@noahcount71323 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service, Mr. Speranza, for your talent as a storyteller, and for lightening the darkness of wartime with your beer story.
@cranegantry868 Жыл бұрын
Vincent passed just last month on August 2nd, aged 98. Phenomenal man.
@rhonda82317 ай бұрын
What a man! Such amazing stories. It felt like a 10 minute chat. I could listen to him for hours. RIP
@roccoracer2 жыл бұрын
I was completely moved by this soldier. This was by far the best description of personal experiences I have ever seen. From a fellow Vet. THANK YOU!