I Was Shot By A Sniper Twice // Stories From The Battlefield: Tom Rice

Stories From The Battlefield
We are excited to roll out a new video series that features all of the different locations that we have taken #WWII veterans back to over the last few years. We have so many wonderful moments and stories that we have collected over the years - we're excited to share them with you.
Our first story comes from Tom Rice, who talks with Donnie Edwards in a foxhole in Foy, Belgium. Tom tells the story of when he got shot twice by a sniper while in this same area on September 22, 1944. It’s absolutely incredible the details that these guys remember after so many years.
Thanks to our friends ‪@sigsauerinc‬ for making this series possible!
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[@shane21229]

the greatest generation i can listen to these guys all day.

[@DRFelGood]

My Best to you Sir for surviving, serving, sacrificing and your courage 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@haltnicht7086]

God bless america

[@andrewpotts3356]

Such bravery, so glad theses stories can be shared. We salute you.

[@ph.phatrick5402]

Im excited to watch this Legendary tom rice ^_^

[@JCA-Z]

That generation of soldiers could endure more than any other....tough as nails.

[@retro_thunder1529]

Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

[@matthewgleason9605]

Can't wait to see another amazing BDF edit!

[@ltlfamily]

I could listen for hours and hours to the stories of these Heroes.

[@mwhitelaw8569]

Those fellas are something else Get nailed a couple times And keep truckin' Put up such a fuss in the rear they kick ya out of the hospital. Right back in the fight!!! God bless you Mr Rice And to the BDF team All the best!!! God bless America!!!

[@allenhigginbotham3740]

What an honor it must be to spend time with Mr. Rice like this, Thank you Donnie for sharing this story with us. AMAZING What a True Hero!

[@austinkube7348]

I Am so excited to see this

[@ED-ti5tc]

These videos are great. Thanks for letting them tell their stories.

[@lindsaylori]

It's great to hear their stories during the war, but there are very few videos/articles about how their lives have been after the war. I just hope all the remaining veterans have loved ones around them and care for them

[@BestDefenseFoundation]

We'll be doing some videos with interviews where they talk about that very thing.

[@TheDwarfmaiden]

I love listening to the stories of these men who fought for our country. I am so honored to have my freedom for the sacrifice they made. Thank you all for your service. You all are heroes.

[@praesidus4713]

Hi Lisa. Brave heroes, indeed. That is why we at Praesidus, together with Tom Rice himself, re-created his lost watch. We proudly present The 101st Airborne Division Limited Edition Collection. This is to celebrate the exceptional service of the 101st Airborne Division's great men and to honor their sacrifice, bravery, and resilience. You can check our collection at www.praesidus.com

[@doughboybellmore2347]

When I was Stationed in Korea 1975/76 when we were in the Field Training we would find Fox Holes look just like that filled in over the years through erosion since the war, we was told not to dig in them (digging fresh Defensive Position sucked) because they may contain Remains or Munitions

[@gordonritchie665]

doughboy Bellmore thank you for your service

[@doughboybellmore2347]

@@gordonritchie665 Thank You, ever since I was a kid playing Army, always wanted to be an Infantryman, specially after witnessing Our Troops coming home from Vietnam, being disrespected, knew then for sure 11b Follow Me, best gift I ever gave myself

[@snipergangww2684]

Thank you for you courage god bless you Tom Rice

[@austinkube7348]

Thank you for your service

[@gordonritchie665]

Very wonderful video. I thank Tom Rice and every veteran for their service indeed.

[@matthew7106]

Incredible hearing these stories, truly amazing to hear first hand accounts of what these men endured.

[@BestDefenseFoundation]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Oleg19948]

I got the privilege to meet Mr Rice and CSM(R) Basil L Plumley back in 2009... now seven years in myself as a combat medic i havent done shit in comparison to these humble giants... i take my beret off and salute!.

[@prollins6443]

Got here right at the end of the stream! Guess I gotta go back and watch it all!

[@stevenrafters7817]

God bless these men and you also Donnie. I'm sorry to say we will never see their likes again. Thank you men for what you did

[@TheBabs91]

Simply incredible. These veterans set an example that all of us should live by. Thank you for your service Mr. Rice!

[@praesidus4713]

Hi, there We've noticed you are one of the supporters of combat veterans. As many of us know, Tom Rice lost his watch during D-Day. That is why we at Praesidus, together with Tom Rice, re-created his lost watch. We proudly present the 101st Airborne Division Limited Edition Collection. This is to celebrate and honor the exceptional service, sacrifice, bravery, and resilience of Tom Rice, along with the men of the 101 Airborne Division. You can check our collection at www.praesidus.com.

[@exrfn]

What an amazing guy Tom is.His memory is no doubt as sharp as it was 70 odd years ago as a young chap.His descriptions of the events that led up to him being shot twice & surviving is remarkable.The crack & the thud of the 3rd round & the whisling of it whizzing past his head omg he's one lucky brave man.....Someone was definately looking down on him that day...I bet you felt honoured to have met him and to have listened to his story 1st hand...100% respect to him.....

[@spookygears]

Thank you!

[@poncho6784]

Thank you and may God bless you Mr Rice for your service and sacrifice. You and your fellow soldiers are the reason we can sleep in peace and enjoy our freedoms. Thank you BDF for bringing these stories to life before It is too late to capture these hero’s first hand accounts of their experience.

[@praesidus4713]

Hi Poncho67. Indeed, we owe our freedom to them. No one deserves better respect than the men of the 101 Airborne Division. That is why we at Praesidus, partnered with Tom Rice himself to re-create his lost watch. This is to honor their sacrifice, bravery, and resilience. Check out the collection at www.praesidus.com.

[@rahulmitra91]

Thank you for your service Sir. God bless you. @BDF - Been a long time since your last upload. Keep 'em coming fast !

[@gordonritchie665]

Best defense foundation did you get to know Jim “Pee Wee”Martin? If not Ralph Peeters knows him very well.

[@BestDefenseFoundation]

We all know Pee Wee

[@dereklee796]

He did it not because it was easy he did it because it was hard. They did it for Justice, They knew they might not come back to their homes. Credits to JKF`s " We will go to the moon! " speech

[@Skippy-id9yt]

Bloody lucky he swung around ,that 2nd shot was most likely headed for his chest

[@Johan-so3tz]

Who's the only Idiot to have disliked a video like this... Of such brotherhood and fraternity

[@BestDefenseFoundation]

Right?!?! Who is this person?! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@darreljonathan2972]

just curious is thomas rice doing well?

[@BestDefenseFoundation]

He is! I literally just talked to him a couple hours ago and we will be visiting him this week.

[@darreljonathan2972]

@@BestDefenseFoundation thats great to hear. god bless him. thanks

[@gordonritchie665]

Best defense foundation are y’all feeling well for a Zoom Meeting?

[@dustineaton1827]

Music made it sad for no reason ruined the story

[@bernhardwechsler6303]

Deutscher Untertitel wäre Top!!!✌️

[@bernhardwechsler6303]

Erzählt bestimmt hoch interessante Sachen und ich verstehs nicht 😞

[@sergiogovea4241]

8:11 dark skin guy should be more respectful. Veteran trying to speak, and he keeps interupting him

[@BestDefenseFoundation]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@punisher8319]

Thank you for your service