Bedford Welcome Center & Unexpected Stop at the National D-Day Memorial

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

I'm glad you stopped here. I never got to see this memorial.First I've ever known to be close to realistic as you can get. RIP Veterans.

[@kathrynb4683]

My dad was 28 (9-10 yrs older than the others in the 82nd) and the only guy in his unit who was held back on D-day because he was the only guy who had a wife and child. He was steaming mad. He was flown out on the 2nd wave. I am thankful. "Saving Private Ryan" really brings it all to your senses, but to stand in the middle of a 3D setting like this memorial is just an incredibly strong way to make generations realize what our boys did for our freedom to be preserved.

[@johnstuart8511]

The Jackery sure sounds like a life saver. Never know when you need it. (Becomes a Plan B). Thank you for another fantastic video. As always. Great watching. Regards

[@charlenejohnson2187]

Thank you for taking us along with you 😊

[@DavesRVLife]

My pleasure 😊

[@pattyfarghaly1821]

I was happy to view this. Pop was in the first wave and was on the team that searched out mines. He was wounded and his buddy passed away in his arms. Those Men and Women deserve this. Thank you.

[@beverley-joynicholl9921]

INCREDIBLE D Day Memorial! Thank You David for sharing.

[@LivingCoast2Coast]

We have watched a lot documentaries on Netflix and Amazon Prime. We use them for a starting point for Homeschool Lessons. However we require our girls to do a more research from the girls. They than either write a paper or give an oral presentation to us. Great video! Thank you for taking the time out of your day to share this D Day Memorial with us. On June 6, 1944 America and Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy to free and help give freedom to people who suffered in ways most truly can not grasp.

[@davidlayne4147]

Thank you for visiting my hometown. On D-Day, nineteen of my town's native sons perished. In 1944 the population of Bedford was only around 3,000 people. Thus, making Bedford's loss the largest per capita of any town in the United States. If you were to drive onto Main Street, you'll find signs lining the way with photos of each person who died so heroically.

[@craigbetts1586]

glad you took the time to stop and film the D-Day Memorial and excellent tribute to all the men who landed that day in Normandy

[@MizzMoss]

Wow! Thanks for an interesting video. Enjoyed it.

[@sueprostko3222]

What a great memorial

[@toddjohnston4788]

My Dad was in a B-24 and flew bomb missions before the landing.. beautiful well designed Memorial... Very impressed. Thanks Dave 👍

[@DavesRVLife]

My hat is off to your Dad! I think the Memorial was the nicest I've ever seen!

[@3generations393]

My Uncle survived but carried shrapnel in his body that couldn't be removed. He said there was so much blood in the water-he never ate fish again... Thank you to all who keep our America free. May God bless

[@maebellaakamaegirl190]

I have to say That Was a Awesome , Welcome Center.They Did A Great Job On That 🚒. Also Thanks again , for Sharing The D Memorial With Us. Safe Travels And Have Fun Dave and Bella 👍👍❤️💯💯💛🐶👋👋

[@markattardo]

As sobering as the memorial was, many thanks for showing it!!

[@Carmencita1464]

Love all your traveling videos Dave 🥰. Always finds nice and interesting places. Bella is such a good girl. She wants to see places too. Can’t wait to see this memorial. Safe travels 🙏🏻🥰

[@brendalu511]

WOW. Just WOW. Thank you Dave and Bella.

[@pennylee6569]

That would scare little kids I think but it an awesome tribute to d/day see yah Dave and Bella hugs always

[@sandifoster8782]

that d day memorial was wonderful. I am a canadian and my father landed in normandy with the canadian and british forces, on d day, so this struck home for me.. thank you so much

[@JDOff-Course]

What a beautifully done memorial and fire engine. That was an unexpected treat. Thanks so much for taking us with you on this one. 😄

[@nancylarose7565]

Your dig Baxter sure was cute! So is Bella of course!❤

[@DavesRVLife]

😊 thank you!

[@virtue_signal_]

Beautiful!

[@paper_belle9770]

Wow. Awesome memorial to those brave men.

[@DavesRVLife]

Yes it is! :)

[@billyhendoe4170]

Betty is purring like a champ.

[@DavesRVLife]

She is! :)

[@DreamingOutloudRVing]

That’s just a few miles from us and a beautiful stop! The D Day memorial is a must see! And near the Blue Ridge Parkway, Smith Mountain Lake. So much cool stuff! Travel safe!

[@georgegrigsby5411]

great video Dave please keep it up one of your best

[@FloridaHomesteading]

Perfect tribute! Thanks Dave!👍

[@christinemckay5949]

What a sobering war memorial, brings the reality home, all those young boys must have been terrified 😢 xx

[@anitablades6033]

Hope you have stocked up on some extra food. At least you can cook what food you may have. We may not want to be locked down but it's going to happen , no stores will be open to buy any thing.. Stay safe. Don't forget Bella's extra food!

[@marilynrenaud1892]

Interesting video Dave... Safe travels. 👍

[@dickspade7045]

Very well done. Thanks for doing it. I'll plan on going there now for sure. "freedom is not free"

[@brendastewart14]

Bella just would not be Bella; if she did not want to say Hi! Thank You for sharing! I am sure that Sweet Bella gets to run around and explore. You take such good care of her. Ya'll Be Safe! 😊👍

[@JohnMitch]

That boat on the memorial is called a "Landing Craft"

[@OhHellMichelle]

Wow that was amazing!! Also your right scary to think of being fired at. Great video and that fire truck !!! Nice!!! Thanks again for sharing with us. & I always hit the like button and try to comment 😊 Happy trails ✌️

[@juliesmith5043]

It was so cool to see you visiting the town where I was born Dave! (Your notes above says North Carolina - but it's in Virginia). Bedford lost the most men 'per capita' on D-Day, that's why the memorial is there. No one in our family lives in Bedford any more and the last time I stopped in was 20 years ago when they were finishing up the memorial, makes me want to visit again! Did you notice the twin 'Peaks of Otter' mountains ... that would be a 'van trip' for sure but worth a visit! South of the visitor's center is Smith Mountain Lake State Park, it's dog friendly and Bella would love it!

[@Brianrockrailfan]

liked video

[@DavesRVLife]

Thanks for liking!

[@freecalkid]

Dave, I particularly enjoyed today's tour of the WWII Memorial. You showed it and narrated it well.. gave us time to enjoy it in silence sometimes. I live in East TN now (I'm from your neck of the woods in PA) but I can no longer travel so I enjoy when you show me places I can't see on my own. You love railroads as do I - I told you that long ago.. Keep up the good work. Enjoy your travels.

[@bambihargrove6499]

Pretty Awesome TYSM

[@dino-2379]

The landing craft was called a Higgins boat - they were actually made of wood and Mr. Higgins produced a phenomenal amount of these in a very short time 👍

[@deanmills5106]

I believe it's also in the class LST. Landing Ship Tank

[@marydooley4446]

I have many family members who live in Va. I spent many summer vacations there when I was a kid.

[@kellyb5980]

Love the D Day Memorial, it’s really beautiful and had no idea we even had one here. Safe travels!

[@craigtarbox3499]

That firetruck is amazing . Take care out there on the road .

[@barackmycat9448]

!st That resto of the firetruck was fantastic! @nd That D-Day memorial with the bullet fire in the water was very moving. We really can`t imagine if it was us there now.

[@maebellaakamaegirl190]

Dave and Bella I Have To Say Betty Is really quiet. 💯💯👋💛👋💛💛🐶

[@junemacintyre5289]

A very good video

[@groundchuck76]

I have one of those washing machines at my beach place. The pump on the washer broke, and it was too expensive to get a new one. I got one of those portable ones for about $169.99, and I love it!!!!!!

[@noreenn6976]

Which portable one do you have?

[@lauriemcewen7156]

Thank you Dave for sharing that.i got chills. We are gonna def check that one out.

[@jackiegardner7483]

Ohh Bella is so sweet❤️

[@alvinmousseau1100]

Great video

[@catemitten5857]

BIRD DOG IS THE J5 Piper crafted from the gliders used in WWII. J3 was the first motorized craft to fly enhanced by the long wing span taken from the gliders.

[@catemitten5857]

Amazing how pride can build a firetruck! All of Virginia has top notch volunteer and professional ALS/BLS units. My hat's off to their dedication to professional application to rescue & recovery operations.

[@RobertSmith-tq6mf]

Wish they had better school boards.

[@bsoutdooradventures9541]

let me tell you...Virginia Task Force saved so many people during the 2010 Haiti Earthquake, it was an honor to work with them! Then would pull people out of the rumble and we would triage them with trauma ultrasound before transportation to University of Miami field tarmac hospital in Port a Prince.

[@jericheatum9474]

Nice 😊 thank you

[@DavesRVLife]

Welcome 😊

[@carlahead5072]

Good evening Dave,Bella, and Betty!!! There’s no better way to witness history than to take yourself back to that particular time and live history so you could get a feel of how things in that time really were. Great video and I know Bella enjoyed herself too. Hope you’ll be able to visit eastern NC as I’d really like to meet you,Bella and Betty!! I really enjoy watching your videos of your life on the road in Betty. There are places I think you’d like visiting in eastern NC and a campground called Green Acres which is about 40 miles from my house and I know the owners very well as they’re family owned.- This place has something for everyone year round as Me & my family have camped there a lot over the years. Can I send that link to that campground to your email so you’ll be able to check things out. Excuse my lengthy comment and looking forward to seeing what new exciting adventures await you on the road ahead. Be safe and LOVE ❤️ to my favorite girl Bella!! 🙂🙂🙂🙂👍👍👍👍

[@pattystuart8095]

I love your Los Pollos shirt. I named my fantasy football team Los Pollos a few years ago.

[@noreenn6976]

Welcome to NC Dave!

[@stevearndt1120]

Dave, we have a Jackery 1000 powering our refrig when we travel and it stays plugged into it and the Jackery into the DC port so that whenever we are running it is charging and it stays close to charged all the time.

[@jackiegardner7483]

She is your baby girl😉

[@wtbm123]

Cool

[@katherinclayton4344]

Have fun! That was a awesome memorial. Thanks for sharing it.

[@DavesRVLife]

Yes it was!

[@jimonthebeach]

Hey Dave I really enjoy following along with you. I have a 94 Winnebago Brave sitting in Kentucky that I am wanting to drive down to South Florida where I live now but for the five years that I have owned it when living in Kentucky I never drove it over a hundred miles away so I have been a little reluctant to get up to get it. Watching you on these trips gives me a little more confidence to get everything together and make about a 4-day trip down to South Florida I figure around 250 miles a day will be plenty hopefully nothing will go wrong. Keep on rollin and I'll keep watching thanks

[@scottt1885]

Try the coast road, highway 17 next time, kitty hawk beaches etc, all the way to GA. nice ride

[@sissietaylor9650]

my son in VA beach,I have a lot in lake Royal NC ..wish I known you was kinda close ,I'd drive to you and say hello. thanks for sharing I'm going to have to put it on my list cuz that's interesting🙂. I was heading to Abilene Texas for the meet up they had, but my legs got numb so I couldn't so I'll go to the doctor soon .my van, everything was set ,but my life so but yeah I'm heading out and travel the roads once my legs get right I hope Ill meer and see you down the🛣️,Safe Travels 🙂

[@ftkinsella]

People that volunteer tend to work harder than those being paid for the job. Get that will ya Dave. Cheers!!!

[@lavernbutler7291]

I hear 👂 Bella awwww What wrong Bella, it’s okay.

[@kevinnorris1434]

Dave you can plug the jacket into your lighter while you're driving you never have to turn on that generator k

[@mtak1127]

Really Nice video. Thanks to Hobo Chowdery for explaining why it's there. Very very sad.

[@ronwasser4852]

Very impressive memorial. Would like to visit. There were troops landed in gliders also. My uncle landed there. Thanks Dave

[@tnitron9750]

Pick up any one of Stephen Ambrose books about D Day or WWII Reading them you will feel like you are there.

[@DWDinAtlanta]

If there is anything Military on any station or entity, my hubby will find it. LOL I heard that VA has free hookups and overnight parking in a lot of their rest stops. HUGS~Donna

[@marydaniel1765]

Welcome to Va. My husband and i live about an hour for there in Appomattox va.

[@jackiegardner7483]

That is a beautiful fire engine👍

[@rjt67]

I was curious about why you didn’t say you could plug in the Jackery to charge it while driving.

[@JohnMitch]

Can you charge the Jackary from the bounder alternator whilst you are driving?

[@DavesRVLife]

Yes, but it takes 16 hours to fully charge that way vs 1/2 that with 110v or the solar panels.

[@catemitten5857]

That's a j5 birdsong. From WWII. The first J3 was a glider with wide wing span that traveled hundreds of miles on air currents to surprise the enemy's advancing.

[@catemitten5857]

Birddog

[@catemitten5857]

Love your video's Dave! I heard Bella!!!❤❤❤She missed YOU.😘🎃🚂🛩🚜 Fun video today.

[@claudeanmankin1539]

Couple days late but Hi, awesome vid.

[@carlh-thehermitwithwi-fi679]

sometimes, it's fun to have changes.

[@lonadixon4446]

Thanks for sharing a really nice video, glad your on the road again. Stay safe, look forward to the next video... Bella is cute as always.. Lorna From FL....

[@joshuapereira3787]

GOOD MORNING BEAST DAVE BELL KZbin VIDEO CANADA ONTARIO MISSISSAUGA TRANSIT 🇨🇦🇨🇦🍂🍂🍁🍁🐕

[@sandibergstrom711]

We have been to the D-Day Memorial a couple times and it is awesome. My Dad is a WW II Veteran, he did land in Normandy but several days/weeks later with Patton's Army. We didn't know they put RV sites at the Welcome center, that is great news! Safe Travels.

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid

[@willarddenton4360]

Dave look up the Bedford Boys, you will understand.

[@delhudnall9986]

the boat is called landing craft vehicle personnel

[@jackiegardner7483]

💁🏼‍♀️🌻

[@idospas1]

I just got my jackery but I'm in Maine so camping is done so will be using it next spring

[@warrenmullins1714]

We made the 611 steam engine in the Roanoke shops N&w

[@jms60]

I am Going have go take that way next time go daughter in NC

[@royfrazor7337]

The plane was piper L4 Grasshopper, observation plane.

[@annaleefinch7266]

Bedford is 45 minutes drive from where I live in Roanoke.

[@jackiegardner7483]

🙋‍♀️🌻🙏

[@duchess_of_earle]

I hope you are going to Mayberry! This was a wonderful video!

[@DavesRVLife]

I hope so too!

[@juliohur4001]

Dave, I like the tee shirt you wore today, a "Breaking Bad" theme. That vessle is called the Higgins boat, was used for many amphibious landings. Seeing that pool reminded me of the movie "Private Ryan". Very nice video Dave, I will make sure I stop there when in that area.

[@DavesRVLife]

Thanks for the info!

[@VoklstWestie]

I knew I didnt have it exactly right with the Ducks above... Thnx for info!

[@jjoy7]

Can’t the Jackery be charged while you are driving via the 12v line? I appreciate the Welcome Center visit, amazing fire truck. Thanks for sharing the D Day Memorial. Amazing, and sobering. Safe travels.

[@DavesRVLife]

Yes, but it takes 16 hours to fully charge that way vs 1/2 that with 110v or the solar panels. ....and Thanks!

[@doccash6591]

she barked to warn you of the gun fire

[@redryder716]

Hello Dave, Love your Journeys man ! Could you comment in a video about the TPMS that you installed and how do you like it ? I bought the same one for my 2001 29’ C class 7.3 Diesel Mini. I don’t do the social media stuff and only watch you through KZbin. Hope to run into you and Bella sometime. Thank you for all !!

[@tinnaz1]

Kinda creepy and fits in to Halloween I guess. Weather here in Swfl is too... tornado watches all day. Tail end of this thing is getting ready to sweep through.

[@Chefsantatravels]

Excellent video on that memorial 👏👏👏 do you have a charger for your jackery from a cigarette lighter while you're driving?? 🌻✌💖💪👨‍🍳🎅🚌

[@robertputnam6324]

I think that is a Higgens boat

[@stevearndt1120]

Just plug the Jackery in to the dc port when your driving and it will get charged.

[@DavesRVLife]

It takes 16 hours to fully charge that way.

[@mariedilly3649]

Mayberry here we come!!!! Maybe Floyd is available.. You need a haircut sweetheart!

[@mouseboots46]

Slow down, I seem to be a few days behind you! Who better to figure out why my batteries are not getting charged? Anyway, skipping all the things I wanted to see in order to get to Q ASAP and get some one to figure it out.