Profiles in Valor: Colonel Ed Shames, Easy Company

[@randyfield3033]

I had the privilege of being a part of a documentary that included Col Shames. A few months later I bought his book for a gift to my brother in law. Col Shames had given me his business card during the shoot so I called him up to ask him to sign it. He invited my to meet him and his wife for dinner at the restaurant on Virginia Beach Blvd where they had dinner every week. The staff knew not to sit anyone at their table on their date night. The corner booth was always theirs. I consider myself extremely lucky to have gotten to know him and be in the presence of living history. Sad that this great generation is nearly gone now, but thankful we have so much history given to us first hand by some that lived it.

[@Mcgregor854]

For me, the music is a good reflection of the times.

[@kennywilson4654]

I am a volunteer and tour guide at Currahee Military Museum and Camp Toccoa. I was able to meet Mr. Ed today during our military weekend. At 93 yrs old, he was still sharp as a tack. This man fought in every major campaign with 506th Easy Co. "Band of Brothers".

[@garysotack7412]

Thanks for Keeping the BEAT

[@kimbaldwindeaton4612]

My uncle Kenneth T. Baldwin was one of the originals, along with Mr. Ed. Uncle Ken never let us kids hear him talk about the war, only when him and my dad had a few in them did they even discuss it. My dad was stationed at Ft. Campbell, Ky. as one of the 101st Screaming Eagles. But it was Uncle Ken who dodged bullets, tried to stay alive as either the enemy would kill him or the conditions. He has been gone now for approx. 30 years, drowned deep sea fishing when the boat hit a huge rock off Baja, California. The first mate and cook survived by holding onto the life boats and not untying them...I couldn't live with that on me. Ironic to survive the hells of war only to die due to someone not having the sense. God bless you, Kenneth T. Baldwin, you were a hero for America....

[@MarcosFerreira-ow6jr]

I am a brasilian man and I whatch Band of Brother, and evething about Easy Company. Thank you for your service !

[@bmcg5296]

Truly we as people do not appreciate enough in what these young boys and men went through! They lived together and died in some of each others arms! They are the ultimate generation of boys sent to do some of the unspeakable acts of killing without thought at those who were called the enemy! To all those dragged into war, rest easy those who are forever young! You’ve done your duty now report to St.Peter another soldier having done their duty.

[@dupes6248]

It's an honor to hear Mr Shames talk about his training and preparation! But please whoever is doing the score for these you have to turn that down!!! We want to hear him speak, turn the score down please and respect this heros words.

[@vinoman123]

I had the honor to know Ed Shames and he is the toughest and most honorable man I've ever met. Straight the point and no BS. He was excluded from the Band of Brothers because he had the balls to stand up to Steven Ambrose about multiple errors in his book. Ed's honor was more important than fame. 💪🇺🇲🇺🇲✡️✡️

[@richardcohn465]

It was too bad that he was pretty much excluded from the Band of Brothers mini series except for one scene where he is yelling at his subordinates.

[@mccuenoirfilms]

As far as storytelling goes, he is one of the best. This is a great documentary of his experience. I do agree that the music is a bit distracting. I would cut the volume in half or out altogether.

[@petergreenwald9639]

Does this video exist without the annoying music???????? Please send me the link.

[@dr.barrycohn5461]

Turn the background music off. It is a terrible distraction to hear the honored gentleman.

[@jharchery4117]

Agree. The music is distracting and unnecessary.

[@anchor2056]

@@jharchery4117 Agree as well.

[@harryalexander6118]

RIP Edward Shames June 13, 1922 - December 3, 2021

[@scottthomas4779]

I had the honor of meeting him and his wife 20 years ago when I lived in Richmond VA. He was incredibly sharp and friendly. We talked for an hour while he waited on his car to be worked on. It's one of my favorite memories and conversations I've ever had.

[@jduff59]

Col. Shames had amazing memory, recalling so many important details of his career and of the unit's. What a great man, they don't make very many like him.

[@PeterPan-iz1kk]

Very interesting interview! But the background music is really disturbing. I'd just like to hear the man talk, without any distractions. Thanks anyway! :-)

[@williammwoodjr]

The background music is annoying.

[@pmccoy8924]

Rest easy Mr. Shames. We Americans are forever grateful.

[@robb5056]

Rip Mr.Shames I'm glad My father woke me up at 430 am. To meet you and your buddies 15 years ago..at Rick's cafe..

[@jakefaust4409]

this guy is still kicking ass at 99 amazing thanks you for your service

[@ppumpkin3282]

Thumbs down for the music. Why ruin it?

[@yannschonfeld5847]

I had to stop watching such a great story: What idiot decided to do that?

[@johntowle]

Would have been fantastic interview shame about the distraction of background music

[@richardthornhill4630]

Excellent memory of details. No doubt a very capable and diligent leader.

[@dales769]

The music in the background is a distraction.

[@katien1684]

The reason. Young people don't appreciate what our veterans went through some of which paid with their lives is because their parents failed to instill respect and admiration for others

[@VacationChris]

The cooks we had were not trained as cooks, but we survived" 😂😂😂😭 CLASSIC LINE!!!! #Salute to you Col. Shames!!!!

[@roowke]

Looking forward to see part 2.

[@johnwilliamson2276]

Who's Stupid idea was it to pipe in this Loud Music? Why, did you think that the interview wasn’t interesting enough?

[@mullcrumthesage]

Go Easy Shames RIP.

[@petergreenwald9639]

Dear God drop the music.

[@bdgoins1]

Enjoyed the video but the MUSIC IS TOO LOUD I rather have just listen to him talk

[@Geoduck.]

The mater of fact modesty and recollection of event shared by Colonel Shames is staggering.

[@tdtvegas]

I was one of the last soldiers stationed at Ft. Monroe, VA in 2011.

[@robdegrauw3217]

very good,i love USA,thank you,greetings from Holland,ex dutch Marine,82' 86',the Veterans talk always quitley and very good memory,and full off emtions,and almost don't cry,O O what have i so much respect for those Heroes,i hope i see jou all in Heaven and make a jump,me self have also a wing,i know,the most are in heaven now

[@annm9589]

31:20 I love this story about Shames loving maps and being recognized for exceptional navigation and orientation skills. Smart Col. to recognize talent, let cream rise to the top.

[@jorgiepoorgie]

The background music ruined this interviews and it’s disrespectful.

[@davidcbr0wn]

Please get rid of the music and post this again.

[@kyleseageruberalles2222]

RIP to a amazing man

[@haydeeDe]

Wow. The music. That’s too bad.

[@tkso.philly3879]

One must be a speed reader to understand the words flashed across the screen.

[@jolynnland]

I made it to three minutes and gave up. The music is too loud and distracting.

[@NoelG702]

Can you please post part 2. Thanks

[@dr.barrycohn5461]

Can the music, too loud, too distracting, and it sucked as a choice.

[@tonyv1695]

The background music drowns out everything. Please get rid of it.

[@MrHaynesjp]

The background music is a annoyance.

[@larryb982]

The music 🎶 is a little annoying and little loud. For me making it hard to watch completely. But none the less thank you sir for your service.

[@roowke]

when will you post part two?

[@fgb3126]

Poor decision that music in the first 2 mins. or longer. Adds nothing to the video and, in fact interferes with the Colonel's words. That earns a DISLIKE 😠

[@johnwilliamson2276]

By the way, I got as far as 1:52 before i couldn't stand it any further!

[@tonybells131]

I lasted 2 minutes. Hope video is reposted WITHOUT THE MUSIC !

[@sunzeneise]

CUT THE MUSIC. IT IS RUDE TO YOU GUEST, WHO IS GENTLEMAN DESERVING OF RESPECT.

[@paulw176]

Fascinating guy RIP Sir...but guys that music background is awful -

[@tspnyc]

What kind of horse's ass would give a thumbs down on a video like this? Allowing people to anonymously dis videos of any kind is disgraceful and KZbin really needs to get rid of the Thumbs Down.

[@annm9589]

I think some didn’t care for the background music. But 2 thumbs up for Shames and his service 👏👍👏

[@ellene2552]

Ruined videos with music too loud.

[@Joe-oo3xv]

Get rid of the music

[@Viking-b8d]

Awesome music!

[@msbrendasnow]

Shames is the Irish name for James

[@Randywaynewhite]

Whoever added the obnoxiously loud music track to this interview, which distracted from Col. Shames articulate words, should be fired.

[@joepagan1828]

Hate this background music. Totally unnecessary

[@Sparky88921]

Well that’s you. It fits so who cares

[@jackmundo4043]

Why the irritating music? Jeez, talk about messing up a good thing.

[@michaelmunoz7448]

Somebody shut up the band so I can hear him talk

[@turnerification123]

The music is awful like to know whos idea this was so we could get ahold of them !!!!!!

[@michaelhayes9773]

I will always be in awe of what these folks did. But stop it with all this bravado stuff about your training being so hard. I spent 20 yeas in the Army and yes it was tough but it isn't walking through hell. What they did in Europe was walking through hell. Focus on that.

[@richardbell4495]

T Ln

[@Erin-jt9di]

Too bad ..can't deal your music

[@MrChewbone69]

Over and over I hear these mens description of their training and appropriation and cant help but realize that there would be no other option but victory...