Remembering Medal of Honor recipient Hershel "Woody" Williams

[@pringleberg6826]

He was a landmark in American history.

[@Russianbro777]

Is* world history

[@johnnynitetrain32379]

People call these lame celebrities and mediocre athletes & actresses “heroes”. Psshhh. THIS man is a hero.

[@airborne6328]

In a different world we would celebrate and highlight men like this instead of empty celebrity.

[@marytheresejacksonlutz2533]

Amen to that. Hold these men and women up and let our youth aspire to be like them

[@ericboyle8296]

Amen. Real heroes are humble and thankful.

[@easyenetwork2023]

@@airborne6328True, but many of them ask not o be celebrated too much as they consider it their duty.

[@markisaac3550]

So true so true

[@Jabberstax]

It's a cliche to say but they really don't make them like this anymore. There's a reason they are called our greatest generation.

[@Boertje247]

We can always start by raising our children to be men and women of uncommon valor.

[@2Tall03XX]

@@Boertje247 it starts by letting men lead.

[@heikodewees7944]

I was fortunate enough to have met him and he was always so generous with his time for all branches of military personnel, especially Marines. A true gentleman and a lovely person.

[@randymuro9486]

This former Marine salutes Mr. Williams. He's a legend in the Corp as are others.

[@cyankirkpatrick5194]

Thank you for your service.

[@jumper55ful]

as a few of my friends who are currently in the Marines would say "there is never such a thing as a former Marine, once a Marine always a Marine in life and in death". and thank you for your service to our Country Marine!

[@RagnarBlox]

The great thing is it looked like Mr. Williams had all his faculties and physical abilities right up until his passed. God bless him! RIP sir, you earned it!

[@deerhoda7574]

Outstanding! May he rest in peace. He truly will be missed.

[@Graywolf335]

That man had his fair share of nightmares. 7 pillboxes in 4 hours....that's a bodycount and screams that he must have felt in his soul....RIP mr. Williams. Rest easy.

[@valeriejean6507]

A perfect example of an American patriot and hero. Thank you for your service 🇺🇲❤ THE GREATEST GENERATION

[@mineolahome5243]

What a gentleman!! Sadly, we will not see the likes of him again. RIP

[@rileysmith117]

I am no marine but I watch documentaries on WW2 I watch him tell his story. May he rest in peace after living a long life.

[@RedClover1987]

Tears in my eyes. Edit. What a mentor for anyone……

[@johnmorrow338]

I was fortunate enough to have corresponded with Mr Williams shortly before his passing he wrote me a nice letter and stated that he believed in God that's all I needed to know, now he rests and eternal peace godspeed Mr Williams thank you for your service to our nation you sir are a warrior and a hero

[@marksellers4875]

He passed the way all soldiers should. In peace, old and full of years... God rest you merry Sir.

[@airborne6328]

A better man than me and a true icon never to be forgotten in our history. Appreciate his family for ‘sharing’ him with us to make us all better Americans

[@kathyrama4570]

So proud of this fella West Virginian! Thank you for your service and our freedom. Rest in peace.

[@christopherfranklin4760]

My Dad was a member of the greatest generation. He went from an Indiana farm boy to being awarded a Bronze Star (when they meant something) at Pearl Harbor. He never talked about the war. I only found out what he did at Pearl after he passed away. I am sorry I never had a chance to talk to him. I now feel the loss.

[@AlexZ-lc6nl]

What it stands for, what it’s intended for. What an honor.

[@loganbaileysfunwithtrains606]

This man is a perfect example of a well raised son of West Virginia, RIP

[@firefighterphi149]

Rest easy Marine. My grandfather was out there in the Pacific with you. Your message will live on

[@Bosseimora]

That man saved us all, along with his brothers in arms both in the Pacific and in Europe. I thank you Mr Williams for my chance of living in freedom.

[@thomaswsamoht]

What a humble man. We all could benefit from following his service to others

[@joedirt7832]

So much to be learned from this man’s life of service. Fair winds and following seas.

[@lizrutherford2656]

My great uncle Norval, who was on Iwo Jima, would've been proud to have known you were there with him. Semper Fi, Mr. Williams.

[@tammythomas851]

This man is from the greatest generation. Service before self was not just a motto. Duty, honor, country aren't just words. It is who you are. We appreciate all you did then and after.

[@concretesandals4501]

That man was an absolute saint. One of the greatest to ever live. God rest his soul, he deserves it

[@markkaminski2416]

I'm speechless, SEMPER FI SIR!!!

[@mrj655]

Rest In Peace “greatest generation”, sir and brother. Thoughts and prayers are with your family

[@ediebaxter6194]

Thank you for your service and fighting for freedom. So many didn't make it back home. God bless you. May you rip.🇺🇸🇺🇸🎖🎖

[@BellaWorldAni]

What a humble man. His family must be so proud of him, and also feeling such great loss. Thank you for sharing him with us!

[@mygrammieis]

They don’t make Hero’s like this Man Everyday✊🤙🪶🕊🕯

[@tammythomas851]

That is true, but survivors of Vietnam Iraq, Afghanistan, and all other countries our troops fought in are heroes, too!

[@johnwilliamknox7156]

Respect from britain. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE RESPECT..

[@Jorge-hj2tp]

Spoken like a true hero.

[@ek2156]

RIP Mr. Williams.... Thank you for showing us all how to live a life well. Many Americans have looked up to you and your examples of being an incredible human being. Rest well sir, you earned it.....

[@seanmccarthy6992]

Can you imagine being a marine and you get to meet this great man and after you meet him you would probably strive to be a better marine RIP to this great American hero

[@angellosmalefakis1321]

Wow! A TRUE American hero period!

[@verican68]

What a beautiful soul

[@MrPearlsareforever]

Rest in Peace Marine and thank you for your service to this great nation.

[@carlstaub2481]

As a gold star MOH grandson, thank you for everything you've done Sir

[@jackkatchadourian4718]

Great story and a great man

[@brucehayes5111]

Thank you sir for your service and there's a special place for you in heaven!!

[@siryurielsword105]

It's sad to know a WW2 veteran and legend passes on to this world. They really are part of a great generation. Semper Fi and a salute to you, Marine. May Valhalla welcome you.

[@scottcarter512]

The Old Breed…Semper Fi Sir. 🫡

[@siuflsr]

God bless this humble man

[@joeturner2335]

I had the pleasure of meeting Mr Williams in Huntington a couple years ago. I could'nt resist & gave him a salute when he came off the plane.

[@lloydrobertson9590]

What a very humble man

[@jamesfarrell8339]

Wow What a incredible story Thank you for your service and dedication As a fellow Marine Semper Fi

[@NegiTaiMetal011]

Salute to you, good sir, and thank you for your service. We'll miss you.

[@jacoballen3267]

It was indeed a blessing to have him in our ranks, and be a part of our world. May he rest peacefully in the arms of God, forevermore.

[@shuffleaccount1985]

true Americans , Thank You "ALL" for your amazing service !

[@maureencora1]

Heaven is for Heroes, R.I.P. Semper-Fi.

[@0351nick-ch8ee]

RIP Sir.....a real American hero.

[@egosumhomovespertilionem]

Godspeed, Marine. CBS News is not worthy to re-tell your story. Thank you for defending your country, so that others might not have to live what you did. On behalf of the generations who followed you, I apologize for what we have done with the America you fought to save.

[@juliusgreen7495]

Simper fi mr Williams sir Rest In Peace thanks to all then and now

[@oznobdr]

Thank you….. always

[@caribaker6607]

I had the honor to meet him and listen to his story. The man is a legend and will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service. I have my freedom today because of strong selfless men (and women) like you. I am forever grateful.

[@kirkbaur1155]

Thank you Mr. Williams.

[@Legendary_UA]

You really need to read his MOH citation. He exhausted five flame thrower units clearing pill boxes. No one brought them to him, he went back to get them, all while under fire.

[@tommyatkins2446]

Rest well Sir, and God Bless from 🇬🇧

[@Hambone571]

Thank you Sir.🙏🏻

[@A711-m1d]

God love him , may he rest in peace.🇺🇲

[@JWBEATY1012]

I met him when I was a young Marine Sergeant. Continued to see him routinely for 3 years as i was a recruiter near his home. Great great man.

[@timverrecchia1654]

this man is the Epitome of the expression a society A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.

[@halclayton3048]

This is a real man

[@jensongainer3696]

Legend. Hero. I had the pleasure and honor to eat breakfast with Mr Williams in Gainesville TX some years ago. What a mountain of a man who represents this greatest generation to a T. Saved the world then came straight back to rebuild the US without skipping a beat. This is a real significant loss for us as most of these guys are now gone. The last WW2 MOH. Wow. Rest In Peace Mr Williams.

[@boromirofmiddleearth557]

May God bless this man and his memory. May God save us, forgive us and deliver us from this present darkness. Semper Fi, Devil Dog.

[@kennethcaine3402]

Rest in Peace, you have accomplished Your Heroism not only in WAR but you didn't quit, that makes you a SUPER HERO. MY FATHER was in the 1st Marine Division and although he didn't invade Iwo Jima he was in the bloodiest Combat in the Pacific. Cape Goulester New Britain, Pelielu and Okinawa and all Marines saw and did things that you can't comprehend. This Great Man put all that aside and went in and put his life in jeprody so that others could live.I Honor your LIFE and will always Honor what you did to keep me FREE.

[@byronharano2391]

😢😢😢😢 We appreciate you sir. Condolences to all the surviving families, friends and colleagues

[@larrysnider7938]

He was part of the greatest generation thank you for your service rest in peace

[@gld1010]

Semper Fi Sir! Thank you for service and dedication! Welcome to the Streets on Heaven Scenes!

[@rickjohnson9558]

Semper Fi, Mac. Thanks, and rest in peace.

[@johnprice7303]

We have a 'saying' here in Ireland. "He was a Gentleman and Scholar" to describe someone who was Patriot and/or, all round good human being. I can't think of a more fitting description of this particular Gentleman and Scholar.

[@jonrobinson1958]

RIP Sir

[@victorburgess8090]

He was a great Human Being !!!

[@ColinButler-r4k]

Wow what a real hero he was wish we could do that for our Victoria Cross people I am ex army in England and I would like to thank everyone who gave there lives for our freedom and I wish I could do more to help them as they helped us by giving everything some times there life

[@michaelmorris8178]

Sir , much respect

[@rayisland23]

God Bless, True Hero

[@Walter37165]

God bless you sir and all that have and still serve our country.

[@justtracie8636]

Rest in peace Sir

[@emmgeevideo]

I think we could have done without the movie clips. He was a real hero whose story didn't need Hollywood explanation.

[@trishandfredschwecke9403]

Such a remarkable human being! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@go06bolts]

Absolutely a hero.

[@larryfink1382]

The greatest person I have ever met!

[@landrywilliams3028]

i had the honor of shaking his hand when he came to my school to talk to my jrotc after we did a fund raiser for his foundation

[@marcustulliuscicero.5856]

Semper Fi brother

[@williamlydon2554]

They weren't heroes. Heroes are figures of myth. Untouchable, things for films and books almost super human. Williams was a man, a man doing his duty not for a flag or a nation, but for the Marine to his left and his right. Scared to death, in a desperate situation where men were being killed, he went forwards and did his job, despite the risk or his own fear because it meant a few more of his buddies might make it home. As James Bradley put it once *"...They fought for their country, but died for their friends."* Our country has lost a great man today. One who went above and beyond the call of duty, and devoted his life for others who had paid that ultimate sacrifice. Who even in old age worked to honor the fallen of our wars. The term Hero just isn't enough.

[@sabrenadamnit9774]

Forever a Hero

[@DanielRivera-cp2oq]

FOREVER GRATEFUL SIR,REST IN PEACE💔

[@chaschas3199]

Great man and a great story. RIP sir.

[@trikeboywonder]

May you rest in peace sir...thank you for your service and example to us all.

[@captainnima]

God bless him and all his work.

[@ernestovildostegui7260]

We so need many more men like him, The world will never see a generation of their like again, Thank You MARINE

[@williamcap2236]

Hero's that was the greatest generation ! Our nations high point been all downhill since ! 🇺🇸❤ thank you gentlemen for my freedom !

[@drewwilliams6888]

At 56 and growing up in the 70's, Second World War veterans were numerous. First World War veterans, seemed to be slowly getting less. Now, I find it hard to believe, veterans of this war, will be no more in the next few years. Sir you are finally with your mates RIP

[@MG-wk2eh]

The last WW2 veteran will probably die in the mid to late 2030s. The one born in 1927 (18 in 1945) who lives to 110 (a few people live that long!) some WW1 veterans managed to linger on until the late 2000s and early 2010s like Harry Patch (2009), Frank Buckles (2011), and Florence Green (2012). But yes 99% of them are dead. It's actually kind of amazing some still are still alive, when you consider the fact that the youngest people can plausibly claim to remember WW2 (someone who was 3 years old in August 1945) are in their 80s now. Modern medicine is quite wonderful.

[@drewwilliams6888]

@@MG-wk2eh Thank you for the reply.

[@Steve-qw8ll]

Thank you for your service Sir. RIP

[@joejaenisch5839]

Thank you and God bless

[@stevemolina8801]

RIP Sir!

[@Lucyblacklab]

I meet him a few years ago he is what you see on video He was a very nice humble man 👍🇺🇲

[@bigorangecatgoogal7586]

RIP good Sir

[@mongolikechewchew2475]

Thank You Marine! May you rest in eternal peace now, hopefully with some of the great men who never made it home,telling stories and jokes up in Heaven!