Flamethrower COMBAT on IWO JIMA with a WWII MARINE | Don Graves

[@americanveteranscenter]

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[@WandererNamedGuy]

Got something good going here, thank you.

[@conspiracyscholor7866]

You should be ashamed for interrupting this man's speech with your ad. Sickening.

[@dnorfed]

Wow, imagine having a real hero as your dad, one lucky man

[@nateworthy530]

Thank you for putting these videos together of these brave men. Their stories need to be told and recorded so that their heroic actions can be remembered for generations to come

[@GeorgeNeofotistos]

SeassaS a 2​@dnow2 we q❤wa zwrfed

[@seancrouse9623]

This man is a national treasure.

[@PhilAlumb]

These videos from the "Greatest Generation" are literally..priceless.💪🇺🇸🙏

[@matthewishunting]

super literally

[@donavantew8278]

Yes sir they sure are. There the reason we are free today. I hold all veterans in the highest Respect. The bravery and patriotic force that this Generation had made them the best fighting force that the world has ever seen.

[@subnoizesoldier2]

Amen homie nowadays people don’t even know if they’re a boy or girl. These are the real men that you have to respect. The true heroes throughout history and it took a lot of people with an attitude that only we Americans have because we don’t start crap but you don’t want to bring it either ✌️

[@jdubbb2004]

I’m 47 never served for our country but befriended a WWII neighbor who was a heavily decorated tail gunner. These guys are the real deal, the man’s man

[@Buce-ku9vx]

Actually they're free on you tube.

[@ScrubDaddy67]

This guys pushing 100years old and he sounds like he ain't even 70. He's definitely young at heart

[@WandererNamedGuy]

Had a pretty good structure to built a life. Literally, they don’t make us like they used to.

[@sirchromiumdowns2015]

He certainly has a better mind than Joe Biden.

[@djquinn11]

He’s seen some things.

[@LazySillyDog]

​@@sirchromiumdowns2015 just about anyone can beat bribden🤣

[@stevek8829]

How old is this video? The poster grabbed it somewhere but, as usual for KZbinrs, didn’t credit anyone out give dates.

[@cluelessinky]

My dad just turned 100. He fought on Iwo Jima and was wounded after 9 days on the island. He was awarded the Silver Star for attacking and eliminating a machine gun nest. He’s a great guy and I’m blessed to have him and my mom with us. God Bless the USA

[@oaktreet4335]

Tell your dad thank you, big thank you.

[@SKG1941]

I’ll tell my mom and dad that every time we get together is a celebration. Don’t care what the day is or not. I’m 60 years old and very lucky to have both of my parents. Thank your father for his service,from me.

[@GilbertdeClare0704]

PLEASE make the most of your time with him and ask him all the things you need to. When they go, all their memories are gone forever. I miss my Grandparents and Parents SO much, and I wish I had asked them SO much more

[@killerbyte7252]

I need to meet a ww2 veteran. You are incredible lucky

[@michaelvalgos4300]

Your father is a Marine He did well because when the Japanese opened up from their hidden positions the life expectancy was 15 seconds John Basilone lasted about 25 seconds He was not supposed to be there He was awarded the Medal Of Honor for the Guadalcanal operation He was in Hollywood selling war bonds and told them he wanted to go back with his men and so he did and he died but he died the way every Marine wants to die Your father Is to be saluted Please let him know I said Semper Fi Mac

[@wannabe_sailor_777smith6]

For a 99 year old this guy is still as sharp as a tack. God bless him !

[@AstroGremlinAmerican]

Too bad God wasn't there for the others. How does that work?

[@redvirknight9430]

@@AstroGremlinAmericanThe best thing about atheists is that it seems like they were divinely punished with the most obnoxious personalities possible.

[@rickarra1833]

We were Americans hd said. Yes sir

[@JAppJohnAndrewPatrickPeters]

and fake as hell

[@Rick.Carlson]

@@JAppJohnAndrewPatrickPetersGaylord

[@paulg6142]

Its crazy how sharp this guy is. You see politicians much younger than him who's job is to speak publicly and cant speak as well as him.

[@mojojojo6400]

I bet you he doesn't fall down all the time either...

[@JohnnyDanger36963]

​@@mojojojo6400eating live babies can give you kiru,and that causes brain disease loss of balance.im not joking.

[@stevenkoehler6018]

You got THAT right. He's probably worth more than all of those guys put together.

[@rbra9611]

2 are running for president.

[@ragnhildmd5063]

​@@JohnnyDanger36963I don't know where your sources are from, but your claim about how eating live babies can cause that is simply untrue. The disease is called kuru, not kiru, and is only caused by eating a cooked or raw human brain where the brain contains abnormally foldes proteins. The only case where this was known to have happened was in Papua New Ginea where it was traditional to Cook and eat you family members after they died. Because kuru was deadly, the infected person's brain (along woth the rest of the body) was cooked and eaten after their death, and the disease spread on.

[@MikeyRightNow]

What a speaker. Seriously. You just want to listen to this guy talk all day.

[@nicholaslong1330]

He was on the Sean Ryan Podcast. Phenomenal episode!

[@MrMinuteman]

Facts

[@StewDaJew]

“I can’t talk about high school because I went off to war.” A completely different generation. Living legends…

[@RioBow]

Words seem cheap after hearing this brave man talk. So I will just say Thank you From England UK 🇬🇧

[@walterwayne5405]

Semper Fi Don. My dad was with you , 5th Marine Div, 26th Marine Regiment.

[@mv3029]

I’ve met Don a few times. He is a great man and one of the last of the greatest generation. He is a true hero and I’m happy that the story of his time on Iwo Jima in his own words and those of other veterans will be preserved for future generations to hear. Semper Fi

[@BubbaGunShrimp]

What a badass. Anyone that fought the Japanese and survived are a rare breed.

[@Spiralredd]

The u.s had the lowest casualties of the entire war.

[@Forcedinterest]

German ww2 vets 🗿

[@michaellavaughnrobinson]

​@@Spiralredd while fighting two fronts.

[@Spiralredd]

@@michaellavaughnrobinson it's only because we joined so late though. If we joined the same time as the other countries we'd probably have just as many.

[@michaelburke3274]

​@@ForcedinterestWonder why with the all the casualties in his unit he didn't make Sergeant 🤔?

[@bradknowlton867]

About three years ago, I had the pleasure of chatting with him for about 20 minutes at a Commemorative Air Force show in Dallas. He had a photo of Iwo Jima with Marines moving off the beach. In the middle of the pic was a flame thrower guy and he said, “That’s me.” A national treasure.

[@charlesgonzalez2055]

I met him at a American Legion in Ft. Worth last year where he was the guest speaker. He still goes to Roll Call in Ft. Worth which is a luncheon for veterans every month where veterans from WW2 until present attend. I have a picture with him which I am very privileged to be with.

[@mohawkgaming8788]

I want to live in a America were citizens love our nation like this great man....I miss it...and this guy almost brought tears to my eyes

[@brandonspencer6834]

I want to live there too and I live in America. Kids these days just don't have the same love as they did in the 40's. Kids today are just to eager to tear down what these men and women built due to this perceived notion that the idea of America was built on evil ideals.

[@Bizz4r2m0ke]

You can love your nation while not liking the government at the same time. I promise there are people who still love the US, just as much as him.

[@darbywheeler501]

@@Bizz4r2m0kegood comment man

[@WadeWilsonDP]

@@Bizz4r2m0keThe problem becomes the citizens though, now patriots are immediately seen as bigots for some reason, with no thought towards it at all. It should be an anti government stance, but usually the people against patriots want the government to do everything for them, which is just confusing and ignorant.

[@richietavarez1200]

Unfortunately we live in a time when liberals and democRATS hate the country

[@puggins1]

when I was a kid our elderly next door neighbor was a usmc flamethrower man on iwo jima. he & his wife were super nice & would invite me over for dinner. they seemed very sincere, honest, & good people. after dinner he would tell me war stories & have me mesmerized. even as a 9yr old kid I knew it was an honor & blessing to know this couple.

[@dennisj4945]

My Dad's late friend Art Miller was a usmc flame flamethrower and he told me a story about how Japs would tie themselves up in trees so it would cause the US soldiers to waste ammo. So to make sure they were dead they called upon Art to scorch the tree with the enemy in it

[@matthewishunting]

Notice how his hat says "Survivor" not "Veteran". That shows you how grateful he is to be alive but also shows his heart towards the very few Japanese who also survived from their perspective. Very subtle, but it shows you how much a human he is.

[@sebastianbaumer2182]

This

[@bryanergau6682]

That human was barbecuing the other humans.

[@neilspires7259]

​@@bryanergau6682 Are you implying that he's not human?

[@bryanergau6682]

@@neilspires7259 If a civilian set fire to a couple hundred people, would you call them a human, or some other choice words?

[@MrYotosun]

​@@bryanergau6682it was war dummy

[@73joebrant]

National Anthem every single day is how i was raised. Love this mans knowledge and experience!! a real hero!

[@EVAASIVEOne]

Youre an absolute beast of a man. A King. Never to be forgotten through your stories of service and strength. Thank you.

[@firefighter2000]

I never get tired of hearing Mr. Graves talk of his experiences.❤

[@Buce-ku9vx]

Neither does he

[@TBone2000Man]

These men are the real heroes not rock stars or actors

[@Swampdonkey22]

As a veteran I truly appreciate what you guys do here. They don’t make these guys like they used to. They remember every date and time. Just priceless

[@jacksun_jack]

I could listen to him all day, what an utter legend.

[@christianworthinton8000]

The torch saved many lives... It took balls to be the man carrying it! God Bless.

[@Spiralredd]

Especially considering how easy it was to shoot the tanks

[@brockmitchell3989]

He choked me up when he talked about having to say goodbye to his buddies on Iwo Jima. No one can truly understand the connection brothers in arms have unless they have served in the military.

[@easbreid9879]

I could listen to Don all day long, he reminds me of my grandfather, he was a Marine also. Rest his soul, i miss you G-paw

[@HillCountryCodger]

Wow, what a storyteller Don is. I could listen to him for a week.

[@alexoneill9012]

My grandfather was on that island also. I couldn't imagine what these men went through. Thank you for your service. God bless you

[@TheGenXtatic]

That guy is a true legend. What a story. Warriors all the men who lived and died through that terrible war!

[@thJune]

Mr. Graves, thank you for your stories, for your service and for your love for this country. You’re a hell of a man and a certified patriot. Your generation sacrificed everything to give us what we have today and I am forever indebted to you sir.

[@DrewWest535]

The amount of pride this guy displays telling these stories is amazing. I could listen to his stories for hours. Such a great interview, I say do more with interviews with Don! 😊

[@Hinestyler2]

Shawn Ryan has an almost three hour interview with him.

[@TheGobblersGetback]

Yes!…..He has great energy and enthusiasm with his story telling!!!….🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️🪖⛑️🪖🪖🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸😉

[@jitgreen8366]

I’ve had the honor of meeting, many World War II veterans. Thank You Mr. Graves. Thank you and may God bless you with many more years of life and love.

[@nicolasetherton2534]

This bloke’s a legend and tells a great story.

[@islanddreams4805]

thank god we still have these men alive to tell the real stories. wow.

[@friktionrc]

…can I add that I’m also glad we have KZbin channels that allow me to see and hear giants like this man speak….if it wasn’t for KZbin I wouldn’t be able to hear or see half the stories. I hope videos like this never get taken down and it’s shown to more kids of every damn country on this wretched planet. I was listening to a D Day vet recently, and he said: 1) I’m not a hero, I survived - I’m just lucky 2) Don’t forget 3) Don’t go to war What have we learned since WW2 and the sacrifice of so many people? Absolutely nothing. 😔

[@BenBring1]

I am a simple man, I see an interview with Mr. Graves, I watch and I listen to the man!

[@jcflippen1552]

What a man, his memories good and bad are extraordinary. Thanks for recording the veterans.

[@aaronseet2738]

The human brain remembers better the stronger the emotions tied to the event. In such life and death situations, combatants will remember them like it was yesterday whether they like it or not.

[@borntoclimb7116]

​@@aaronseet2738 but all the ill peoples, society dont care...

[@jay1268]

For anyone interested in this man's life there is a almost 3 hour interview with Don on the Sean Ryan show. This man is a treasure

[@Rick6767rick]

thanks.. this is the comment i was lookin for

[@carrieshepherd3530]

I love to hear people like Don speak. God has blessed him with a long life.

[@exprokicker-x7646]

18 left out of 300.....wow......God bless you Marine.

[@f.k.burnham8491]

My uncle was a Corpsman on Iwo Jima. It had such an effect on him, he was never the same after. He survived the war. RIP Ray.

[@duessa8847]

These veterans stories need to be heard more often. God bless our greatest generation

[@twistedsparkz9909]

As a navy vet, thank you to these men who paved the way. They are the reason I joined and wanted to do my part. It saddens me their love for this country, we seem to have lost. From WW1 to Vietnam…they just don’t make them like they use to. Now I will also say the ones who served in the 90s and early 2000s (such as my dad 10 years in the army) would also be in there. I feel that was the last time when we truly lost our way after. They fought so hard for where we are now and it saddens me where our country and military is. I pray we can get that fighting spirit back. War sucks, but I hope we can just back to loving our country and fighting for it as hard as they have.

[@_B.SHULMAN777_]

This brave man don graves, is the definition of AMERICA. Listening to don talking about being in school n listening to the star spangled banner, made me think of my childhood n how we pledge our allegiance to AMERICA. Don graves is a patriot, brave, and a hero. THANK U DON GRAVES.❤️🤍💙🇺🇸🙏

[@Mulingko]

Now this is a true legend! Looks 60 and hes 99! Thank you so much for your service! We must never forget!

[@azzyx8870]

"We heard so much about 5 or 6 fellers putting the flag up, that's not true... 3 divisions put it up" Powerful words.

[@mduff94]

Almost 100 years of life and he is On. The. Ball. Sharp man.

[@pmccoy8924]

Yes. There was another Devil Dog on here who said something similar. He mentioned that he and his division were still down below fighting for their lives and these guys are up there taking photo ops for War Bond marketing.

[@John_Conner_]

Absolutely beautiful the way he puts it

[@andrewsmith3257]

😭

[@benscoles5085]

@@andrewsmith3257 absolutely, I teared up at those words

[@RM-ww5td]

Waooo his energy saying the story, giving me the feeling of been with him during his life story! Beautiful & hero!

[@Mountain_Lake_Adventures]

So amazing. I wish I spoke to my granddad more about it.. He was 94 when he passed in 2019. He fought in North Africa. All he ever said of the war when I asked in his later later years was of learning to play bridge on the ship from Durban South Africa to North Africa. The only emotion I ever saw him show about the war was that when he came home to pack his bags his big old dog ran up and died in his arms. He buried it himself and went off to war alone. He also said just randomly out of the blue.. Ah Italians.. Can't fight for anything but they can sure sing well. 😂

[@Cinovamedia]

Was a great experience getting to talk with Don and film this project!

[@ConnerJohn1993]

God bless you and thank you for your service! Greatest generation to live, imo. I'm only 30, but I am an old soul. I appreciate the sacrifice all the men and women have made for us to have the freedoms that we have today.

[@carolwiden602]

Thanks for saying that, I'm 66 and have a 39 year old son. I know he appreciates the sacrifice made by our honored men and women, but I wonder what the uounger people are taught, especially after seeing all these protests about BLM, trans rights, and now the damned HAMAS. Like, what are these children being taught?

[@ConnerJohn1993]

@carolwiden602 Thank God that I was born into a conservative, God-fearing family. My dad would be 68 this year, but unfortunately, he had passed away in '21. He was old school. I don't believe any of this nonsense going on with BLM, LGBTQ, "Free Palestine," or antisemitic crap being spewed around the country right now. All part of the devils work. I might be young, but I remember when men were men and women were women, and both sexes knew their role in society. It's so distasteful anymore. Men playing dress up is insanity to me.

[@DudeNamedDude1776]

The way these guys will be talking about the combat, the screaming, the gunshots, explosions, vehicle noises almost like they're excited (not in a happy way) but then they think of what they saw around them, and all they could remember is the dead Marines in the water. Even his voice changes, he immediately calmed down with sorrow, incredibly powerful thing to see. What sticks with him the most is clearly not the noise, or the excitement of war. It's the tragedy and suffering that'll stick with them. Heroes.

[@IamME-h5w]

One of the ways I honor my father is wearing that same hat (except I had _'Son Of'_ put in front of 'Iwo Jima'). My dad served in the 3rd Marines, 21st battalion. His service was on Bougainville, Guam and Iwo Jima. He was one of the few that got through the war without a scratch, but internally he has deeply wounded. *R.I.P. dad!*

[@toddjones5742]

poignant reminder of how much we owe these men and women that gave so much for their country

[@joslynscott466]

A great story teller. I hope he tells these stories in schools. Thank you for all Americans

[@stephenstrong8885]

My dad was a mechanic in the fleet air arm. Born 1925, same as this chap, and the nearest to action was on an aircraft carrier, working on Seafires, in the Irish Sea. With hindsight he was so lucky. He was scheduled for shipping out to the Far East but thank goodness they dropped the atomic bombs and probably as a direct result Dad married and I came along in 1954.

[@Noodlecow2]

Happy 70th

[@troyhomann533]

This is why I stayed in the Marine Corps for 23 years. It was the least I could do. These men risked everything and many lost everything. Still gives me chills. Unbelievable!

[@gunny7769]

10:20 heard the steak and eggs before battle story many times ! Salute to you sir and all the brave men of the 1940s !

[@alokbalsekar]

I cannot thank you guys enough to ensure that this is preserved for future generations

[@stepheniddon1482]

It's so important to get as many of these stories on record like this before the last of these great men go to that platoon in the sky.

[@billglueck9705]

Don, just had the pleasure of meeting you in Dallas at the Careington charity fund raiser to benefit families of WWII Vets. I never thought I would meet you in person. Hearing your first hand account of your service as a flame thrower on Iowa Jima was something I treasure and will never forget. It was an honor to be in your presence and to hear your story firsthand. May God bless you with many more years of mentoring and sharing your wisdom as a living breathing hero and part of history. Truly the greatest generation. Thank you for your service sir.

[@Seosaengnim]

As a hardcore militant atheist, it's obviously a bit unusual to say something like this, but I mean it: God bless this fellow and so many of the men like him who lived and sometimes died in such an interesting and imporant period of human history. I credit everyone who did their part in the war for making sure I've never had to experience anything like it in my own life. Absolute love and respect.

[@kattackett9087]

Very kind of you indeed. You just think your atheist, because your faith has been shattered along the way of life. A smart man knows he has nothing to lose by believing but his eternal soul to lose if he's wrong. Easier to believe & not risk eternal damnation.

[@nidus457]

​@kattackett9087 absolutely nothing to loose by believing in Jesus

[@AlphaAchilles]

If there is no God then love doesn’t exist. It’s just a chemical reaction in our heads. If there is no God then there is no such thing as right and wrong. Just subjectively wrong. So it doesn’t really matter whether someone dies or lives ultimately. And it doesn’t matter if someone feeds the hungry or murders them. It doesn’t matter if someone is Hitler the 2nd or mother Theresa the 2nd. Objectively it makes no difference ultimately. But I think you know better than that. We all have a God shaped hole in our heart because there is a God. I died back in 2014 for over 4 minutes when I was in the Army and I saw in clear vision what lay beyond death. And although I was an atheist then as well I immediately knew I was laughably wrong. Hell is a very real place and all atheists and sinners will find their self there. Let go of your ego and allow yourself to use the truth for what it is and not what you want it to be. God is 100% real regardless on your beliefs. I saw Hell and it’s more horrific than your mind can comprehend I promise you. You do not to go there no matter what you think.

[@nightowl16201]

Love to hear your stories about the time you served. From this fellow Navy (Cold War) veteran, total respect. Bravo Zulu

[@Doctor-q4e]

Thank you for your compliment ❤

[@Doctor-q4e]

How are you

[@Officialprodbytreybeats]

Testimony of these historic events is very important. Considering the lack of proper world history education in the generations below us, it is imperative. Don Graves is not only a brave man. He is a national hero and a model of history. Thank you for the video and much appreciation to Don Graves.

[@jeffknott2771]

This is a man that the younger generation needs to thank. They have NO idea what this man has done for God & Country. Bless you, sir. Thank you for your service.

[@SonOfSal94]

This gentleman/hero sounds so vibrant and full of life when talking even though he must be in his 90s. I wish this guy could start a podcast just to talk about random stuff, I would listen!

[@deusvultpictures6550]

He’s 98

[@Road_Rash]

Thank you for the freedom, sir...we are all eternally grateful...much respect...🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@robinsnest7627]

Near tears, wonder recount of Iwo Jima. I’m 73 and feel like I’m 40. He’s 99 and acts like he’s __. He’s really amazing. The Marine Corps is a brotherhood still, to this day. My husband was Navy, however I have had a couple of interactions with Marines (part of my job) and they are a brotherhood.

[@alexandergausJTP]

I'm not a US citizen but as a German I am still grateful for all of your service to the Countries that were consumed by war! It all connects. There are strings attached and you helping one country does effect other countries... Anyway: Thank you for your Service!

[@perryolsen1370]

I love this generation. This gentleman was born the year after my grandfather who also served in the war. And big band jazz.. Apparently Glenn Miller was my grandparents favorite. But I just watched the whole thing and had to come back and edit and say this story was so incredibly sad.

[@justindesormeaux5287]

A true man of honour.

[@winnifredworkman7751]

My dad was born in 1925. He went to Europe in the Rainbow Division and fought in WWII. He survived. Then June 1st of 1963 he dropped dead of a blood clot in the heart. I was 7, so, I never got to really know him or hear him talk of his time in the war. Thank You Sir for letting us know facts about such a horrible time. Thank You for Your Service@@@

[@lilbrother45]

Served in the NAVY in the early 90’s. USS Comstock LSD 45. We carried an awful lot of marines and their equipment. God bless the Marine Corp. God bless everyone who served during WW2.

[@brockmitchell3989]

I love this veteran's passion and patriotism!! It's contagious and I love it. As a veteran I know how he feels about the raising of the flag each day and even in my early days of public school we at that time still said the Pledge of Allegiance each morning when school started. I missed it when they stopped doing that. Some of my best friends in the Navy were Marines I trained with in A school. I miss those guys. I also miss the comraderie of the military.

[@Mattmazz77]

If this guy was my neighbor, I would be sitting outside with him every day listening to his stories. He's awesome, just the kind of person you could listen to all day long. You can really feel the pain through his emotion. The PTSD he must have, especially the survivors guilt from the kid who got shot right after taking his place. Talking about the picture in the kids helmet that was of his wife and newborn child. I can't imagine what it's like living with that kind of memory and still dreaming about it. Definitely a true hero that deserves a huge thanks for his service.

[@Zopf-international]

I'm not American, I'm Scottish and my father is Welsh. But we were out in Singapore and surrounding areas while he was on patrol 1969-1971 with his Aussie buddies and I remember this type of soldier. The American G.I friends he had were of a different breed. It's bringing back so many memories hearing the way this man speaks. Such passion about who he is. I hope that makes sense. We don't often hear people like this anymore, especially on the social media platforms. Truly respect that.

[@NWO_Rebel]

This is the definition of a true American something to really be proud of. I wasn’t born in. This country but came at the age of 2 I feel just as American as anyone born here and I am thankful for the freedoms of this country and even more thankful for guys like him thank you for your service sir🫡

[@subcitizen2012]

It's tough to find info on it, but for any one interested in the stories of the beach landings and island chain battles, one that ses to have been intentionally forgotten was the retaking of Attu. Notable for being the only American land the Japanese occupied during the war, and the operation to take it was notable for its size and deployment, and the relatively long battle they ensure. It's compared to Iwo Jima in its ferocity, and it's unique for being in the Aleutian and a cold climate battle.

[@hooXpoo]

Now thats a real MAN !

[@brianv1988]

This is the kind of stuff that should be taught in school we need to get back to the era where Americans were proud of our country and our flag and most of all our military.. much respect to these veteran Heroes

[@chalkiememe4183]

Same in the U.K. I am scared for my families younger generations.

[@brianv1988]

@chalkiememe4183 good luck it's happening worse here with the younger generation millennials they have become completely brain rot because of social media and Tik Tok

[@KimmyLaird23]

Hard Core!! You are all Hard Core American Soldiers ❤ Thank you! With great love and respect! Love, Kim

[@Shilling_Larping_Services_LLC]

This interview felt incredibly short. What a legend.

[@cobrakai2304]

Outstanding man Outstanding Marine thank you for you're service I will never forget you're sacrifice 🙏

[@BurntOakSix]

Thank you, sir, for everything you've done for your country. Your's is truly the greatest generation!

[@mrizki7600]

The will to fight for his country at 16yr old, this man was built different thank you for your service sir

[@CRuf-qw4yv]

What a fantastic, fellow American. Even thru war it is obvious he has taken care of himself exceptionally well. Sharp as a tack and a tremendous resource for this country. I could listen to this man and others like him for hours on end. As a fellow Veteran (first enlisted then as a mustanged commissioned officer), I salute you Sir.

[@SandorSoptei]

Saw him in a recent interview. Man this guy has all his faculties at his age. He was sitting cross legged meaning his legs still work... thats almost unheard of at that age

[@jovalove]

dudes sharper than me at 34. I been researching this war the last week, started w the Iraqi war docs, then Iraqi vet interviews, then WWII docs..and to find there are WWII vets docs is like the best thing to happen this decade. to be able to hear their stories and see them and put a face to the service is priceless. they say they're the country/worlds great generation, I have to agree. thank you for your service and sacrifice 💜

[@skillerftfw]

My great grandfather lost his leg in Iwo Jima at 18 years old. These stories help me imagine what he must have went through. He died 20 years ago with a loving wife, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren by his side. God Bless our veterans and our fallen soldiers.

[@fred5149]

Such a badass to enlist at such an early age ..respect sir and God bless you for serving our country your the reason why we have our freedom..many people forget that the sacrifices these men made.they have a different heart and pure determination of a man

[@PageTurnersbooktube523]

I got the opportunity to visit Iwo Jima in 2012 with my platoon. It was crazy how small it acutally was. Such an amazing experience to be where my fellow devil dogs once fought. Semper Fi

[@mv3029]

I have a squid friend that visited Iwo Jima taking a delegation ashore from their ship. He bestowed upon me a jar of black lava sand from the beach near Mt. Suribachi. That is the most treasured memento from all my travels. Semper Fi Brother

[@unknownsamoan01]

I love your story, and your dedication to your family, friends, country, and God. I am not American 🇺🇸, but you made me feel like being one. Thank you for sharing. Thank you for your service not only to your country but, but for all humanity. God bless you and your family. ❤🙏🏾

[@EEWALLK]

Don Graves is amazing I love hearing his story

[@PhyllisJohnson-lr9bq]

God bless you. Thank you for everything you and your buddies did. My mom's brothers and my Dad served, too but they are long gone. ✝️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@cbskwkdnslwhanznamdm2849]

HUMANITY IS GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SERVICE, AND YOUR FAMILY! THANK YOU! 🇺🇸

[@tomriedinger6675]

What an eloquent speaker! I've never heard such a heartfelt story of bravery and brotherhood. Truly an American hero! God bless all those who go into harm's way.

[@brandonrickardjr]

thank you for your service and sharing your story

[@glowmentor]

A gentle, methodical, steady narrative that has me shaking. What a man.

[@Onlyusemesuede]

This channel is amazing! This man is amazing! Forever grateful for this channel for continuing to have these stories documented and told!

[@krustytaylor7773]

Have had the pleasure of meeting and speaking with Mr. Graves a number of times. So thankful for him, his buddies and countless other young men and what they endured for our freedoms. What a blessing to be able to hear from these humble heroes directly. God bless.

[@raphaelprotti5536]

Thank you for sharing, Sir!

[@nogrecords]

I don't know why, im not even a quarter of the way through the video yet, but this guy is awesome and I love him

[@richardthornhill4630]

Thanks to all our Veterans who served. Semper Fi.

[@Doctor-q4e]

Exactly 💯

[@Sabgav1]

The spark in the eyes of this man.. so alive!! U can tell he’s young at heart!