Band of Brothers: Buck Compton (2007 AVC Conference)

"We're just Soldiers" - Lt. Lynn "Buck" Compton describes Easy Company and explains how they were another piece in the big picture of WWII.
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Timecodes
0:00 - Introduction
0:09 - "We Had it Easy"
1:11 - We're Not Above Anyone Else
1:24 - Representatives of the 8th Division
2:12 - Conclusion

[@Dean814]

A great man! An athlete, a soldier, an LAPD detective, prosecutor and a justice of the California Court of Appeals! Amazing life Buck. God bless you and thank you very much!

[@joemckim1183]

Truly a great American. Immortalized in one of the best World War II productions of all time with Band of Brothers.

[@nnoddy8161]

In an age of 'look at me' celebrity, we have a representative of an amazing generation whose humility and self sacrifice is staggering.

[@taroman7100]

the "look at me" generation makes me want to perform violent acts.

[@RandomGuy285]

oh give me a break. this isn't a generational issue. 99% of current war vets still talk the same way Buck does here.

[@enand1]

I once got to meet Buck Compton and I was so star struck that I asked for his autograph and he gave it to me. I keep it in my Band of Brothers DVD case and read it when ever I watch any of the discs.

[@StalkerDariy]

Buck Compton is a real hero, soldiers liked him, he and Lipton were the actual Easy Company Commanding Officers during Bastogne. God Bless You Lynn "Buck" Compton.

[@ronineditor9920]

I love watching videos like these, directly from WWII veterans' mouths. I never got to know my grandfather but he fought in D-Day then Battle of the Bulge... and survived. He died, unfortunately, a month after I was born so I feel like I get to know what he experienced a little more, with every bit of information I can hear about. I know he didn't talk to my dad much at all about what he went through, through.

[@dirks4093]

Wow.. THAT is what integrity looks like in a human being. So humble and articulate. No one could have said it better as Buck did in describing what they, the microcosm they were, as he put it, and what the movie (and book) and all of the attention that came with it for their company (a mere part of the larger war), more so represents: The deeper meaning behind their story, as he described it, is showing how a nation of people can come together "who have a certain amount of freedom, independence and ingenuity." Well said Mr. Compton. God Bless you. RIP.

[@TheCPonder7]

RIP Buck Respect to the 101st and all veterans.

[@praetorxian]

The humility is staggering.

[@magnificentmuttley2084]

Exactly what I wanted to say and so spot on.

[@sniperdoug1969]

A true American hero. Humble to the end. God bless you Captain Compton. RIP. All the men who fought in ww2 were true hero’s. America is all about freedom. We have proven this time and time again. From the revolution to the war on terror we fight for those who can’t. My next door neighbor was a pacific war soldier. I am an unusual one. My war was never really understood. I fought in the war on drugs in Central America. My dad was a veteran in between ww2 and Korea. My son is a veteran of the war on terror. I am not a hero but I served with a lot of hero’s.

[@Tuscanson]

Thank you for saving this for history.

[@Awtted]

this man is a has a great history and not just for his service in WWII but for prosecuting Sirhan Sirhan.

[@mrsmelzbad]

As my father said: It isnt the guy with the most toys in the end that win's the game, Its the person with the most friends at his funeral, that has won.

[@praetorxian]

boliver shagnasty George Luz won.

[@MegaLJ3]

What men of this character went through so Americans can be free is beyond comprehension. The sad thing is what today's politicians are intentionally doing to this country to make it something other than what these men died for.

[@taroman7100]

well put they made it so "easy" for corrupt politicians and industrialists to rape it.

[@asianwannabeamerican]

This man is amazing!

[@rjc071]

Gotta love Lt. Buck Compton!!!

[@imorccUO]

I still admired you, sir.

[@StalkerDariy]

Buck Compton is my favorite character in Band of Brothers.

[@sidDkid87]

Other than their what they did during the war the thing I admired most about guys like Compton and Winter's is their humility. These guys deflect the credit that they deserve and are quick to praise other vets.

[@bswanson113]

RIP Buck Compton. For all you did for this country, I thank you. You were an excellent example of an American citizen who worked for the Dream.

[@coliewobbler]

Just learned of Buck's passing. My sympathies to his family and friends. His generation are an inspiration to us all.

[@damiangrouse4564]

Someone said...(I forget who)...You’re truly dead when nobody remembers you. So, not a chance.

[@10pmgotosleep]

RIP BUCK FROM GUATEMALA... u are a real hero for me

[@castlehill6717]

This was probably the greatest thing to ever be aired on CSPAN lmao

[@TCUNC76]

I understand Mr Compton passed away this weekend.... may he rest in peace and a salute for his outstanding service to our nation during WW II & his post war life ...one outstanding man for sure.... a slaute for your service.....soft landing on the other side !!!! TCUNC76

[@kajakmaarten]

Curahee! respect..

[@greghelms4458]

Beautifully said. ❤

[@coopersbullhorn]

That was well said Buck!

[@moserr11]

Everybody in that company is a hero except who you happen to ask about it. What men.

[@RUHI4]

I love these guys!! Semper Fi brothers!! Sgt. E 8yr USMC veteran ('98-'06)

[@an8kyoe]

He is a real hero.

[@Tarten46]

Legend. Thanks Mr. Compton!!

[@boebagie]

Thank you Buck!

[@dkshotwell]

Legend.

[@MrErasmie]

Tomorrow, the 31 december, this man will celebrate his 89 birthday! . congratulations from Sweden!

[@pgclash66]

you boys are legends

[@cnoc1916]

RIP Buck and thank you!

[@NickB1967]

As the saying goes, "all gave some, and some gave all."

[@Anti-leftist7777]

These were all brilliant and brave men, they were amazing people, only a handful, if that, of them left.

[@phoenixfootball]

him and lipton are my personal heroes... they werent just officers but they were also friends to their soldiers

[@joshuaoha]

I hope I'm half that smart, lucid, articulate and wise when I'm his age.

[@koDaffi]

This was the one in 2007? Band of Brothers was weekly watch party. Especially with the interviews.

[@PastorVicenteBatista]

In the hope of a better tomorrow!

[@Eveon10]

CURAHEE!

[@racingfootball]

@NTBushPilot I so agree....TO DEDICATE OR SACRIFICE THEIR LIVES, FOR THIS COUNTRY, is remarkable. And for these guys, who went thru hell , still stuck together. THIS GOES FOR OUR TROOPS NOW, GOD BLESS THEM, WE MISS YOU, LOVE YOU, AND WE THANK YOU ALL, PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE. RIP ALL MEN OF EASY COMPANY, 101ST AIRBORNE, WWII VETERANS, AND ALL WHO SACRIFICE THEIR LIVES FOR THIS COUNTRY. GOD BLESS AMERICA!

[@XxTHEGAMERxX1]

RIP Buck Compton. will be missed by all

[@crusader4273]

Would have loved to have served with those guys.

[@JDXSWINDON]

One of the greatest men of all time

[@julionane100]

LEGENDAA......

[@OgLoC2]

The GOAT

[@stark1987]

greatest generation

[@ifUreadThisyourGayXD]

@kerojis the point he's trying to make is that all the soldiers that made it home got to live the life after the war, had a family, got a job, and got to tell their stories. but the ones who never made it back didnt get a wife, family, job, and they didnt get to tell our generation wat they went through. the realy touching thing is that the ones who made it home to see there families again lived a life without the guy he once shared a fox hole with and fought next to.

[@KG69RS]

Great hero!

[@davisx2002]

True Class

[@billybobjoe0976]

RIP Buck thanks for your bravery and for all soldiers in every war

[@Blue_Emotion]

HERO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Captainbadger123]

Rest easy Buck

[@Imachowderhead]

RIP MAJOR WINTERS!

[@MChen621]

The Men Of Easy Company, 506 Div. 101st Airborne May Not Refer To Themselves As Hero's But Simply Regular Folks Doing What They Believed Was The Right Thing, Answering The Call In Their Country's Hour Of Need And Simply Doing Their Job. I Couldn't Agree More... They Don't Need To Say It, For Their Actions Speak Louder Than Any Voice, Any Word Could Ever Begin To Express.

[@Brian_yeah_that_brian_Strang]

Goddamn that’s well said. Whoop whoop

[@Kjf2691]

R.I.P Buck

[@brandongordon2521]

Pay attention to the words freedom, independence, and ingenuity. Would those words be descriptive of our country today?

[@fitzyuc]

Normandy = Overlord - just for future reference.

[@SgtMcCullin]

Whats up Buck

[@AdoreYouInAshXI]

@cheesyman1 Me too, he should be bowing to Mr. Compton!

[@commandant529]

@L1trex both are casualties of the war,both have also suffered and i believe those who died and those who lived have both done their part for their nation and thus the living and the dead are all heros.....

[@BCboy65]

It is difficult to make comparisons. I was a Marine in Viet Nam and a Soldier in Iraq. Which is worse, jungle or desert? Normandy or Okinawa? Khe Sahn or Fallujah? To borrow from Charles Dickens, "they were the best of times, they were the worst of times."

[@geordies4990]

@NTBushPilot no one was a greater hero than anyone else they were all just as heroic wether u came home or not ur a hero

[@PoopFart57]

bucks cool

[@KaliberKing]

"You got enough Ammo Compton?" "We'll soon find out Dick, let's go.." LEGEND

[@vetitoe362]

someone plays call of duty.... What about everyone who was in the service any time ever? They are all to be looked up at and appriciated!

[@jonaspete]

@fucookie so every soldier must to die so they can be heroes?

[@skeeter3456]

curahee!

[@ifUreadThisyourGayXD]

@kerojis also, the memories that were cherished with the heros today are not as strong when the soldier who fought isnt telling it straight to you when they didnt make it home.please under stand

[@1Cocknose1]

on xbox

[@Softpapertowels]

ganeriaina from BOB once said"Buck you crazy soon of a bitch"

[@rodneyq]

@fucookie i think everybody who had a role in the liberation of europe was a hero. not just the allied soldiers that have died during the war.

[@olliephelan]

that would make a hell of a lot of colonels and generals ....a bit too many dont you think ?

[@davidmackay3454]

Hook Up Respect

[@Dsanzo.]

@fucookie way to quote people without mentioning you did

[@dave623]

Here’s the Buck Compton interview you’re looking for... kzbin.info/www/bejne/onabp2euhdCWrM0. ....go to 1:54:08 to go back to 1941

[@blowaap2]

don't you mean most colonels/generals are middle aged men, cuz there are alot of middle aged men and if most of them were generals we'd probaly have more generals then privates =)

[@ocsgallagher]

@jjjazzycraig successful troll

[@WolfhoundMercenary]

@NaziBoyPangloss Fail troll is fail

[@m6dm90]

you mean person hes a real man not a "character" show some respect

[@BXAssasinatorXS]

@NaziBoyPangloss Wow someones butthurt. GTFO troll.

[@cheesyman1]

1:25 i really hate that kid who looks bored outta his mind

[@SquidMissile1]

lol wut

[@icyrazor]

So you were in nam in the 60s and iraq in 2005? Lol nice math there buddy. Even if you were 18 during nam, You'd be in your mid 50s by Iraq. Right....Where in history has a middle aged man fought in a war?