French Citizen Honors Americans that Died during WWII

Jocelyne Brescia, a French citizen that lives near Epinal American Cemetery, has made it her personal mission to honor those Americans that died during World War II, helping to liberate the town where she lives.

[@Ocrilat]

A French family adopted my relative who died at Normandy, tends his grave, and has a special Mass on the anniversary of day he was killed. It means so much.

[@danacallanan2922]

What an amazing family.

[@Ocrilat]

@@danacallanan2922 We were told this is what the French do for every foreign soldier that fell fighting for France. And that the families consider it an honor.

[@your_royal_highness]

Wonderful

[@FFEMTB08]

Unbelievable. From an American, thank you so much for taking care of our boys. My grandfather stormed Normandy Beach, 2nd Wave. This is so special to know people care. 🇺🇸❤️

[@FFEMTB08]

@@ninapilgrim reading this makes me emotional. Thank you for loving and remembering them. ❤️🇺🇸

[@jean-marcmeynieux9952]

Be sure France french people will never forget their courage and sacrifices for our liberty we have to celebrate these heros

[@jean-marcmeynieux9952]

we will ever take care of your boys they belong to our country and to our souls

[@lindafrazier8092]

❤felt thanks forever!

[@kendawa2918]

Too bad some of our US citizens can’t respect our military fallen.

[@ManofSteel4910]

It's almost poetic that France, the nation who helped us Americans in our fight for independence, should be liberated themselves with help from America. An old friend repaying a favor with blood.

[@Lxx-tc4xc]

I have been aware of that "poem" as far back as when I was 10. This liberation occured twice in a half century. Barack Obama, in his speech responding to the terror attacks on 15 November 2015 in Paris, referred to France as "our oldest ally." Obama also said that a terrorist attack on France was also an attack on the USA. The USA became a reality with the victory of France and the 13 colonies over the UK, at Yorktown VA, 10/1781. At that battle a majority of the victorious troops were French. The French Navy bottled up Chesapeake Bay, making it impossible for the British to land reenforcements.

[@Fififogone]

@@Lxx-tc4xc the United States and France are also more alike than they often care to admit.

[@Fififogone]

@Big Daddy good thing you have no say.

[@Fififogone]

@Big Daddy not the French people I know.

[@Fififogone]

@Big Daddy they did help us win our independence.

[@SausageandWine]

I'm from Normandy, you know what its mean for us, thanks to our Americans brothers, we love you.

[@ff-ou4sb]

Merci a nos amis français!

[@SausageandWine]

@JF CREACH the American army, however modern and equipped, is incapable of doing as well as the French in the Sahel with less resources. They still have to learn from us and vice versa.

[@anthonyhoskin-tu6mp]

Much love and Respect from USA to are French family ❤

[@freedomfyter]

God Has a special seat waiting for you! What a great French woman!!!

[@timlamb9428]

Agreed. She has a genuine heart and love for people, even ones she has never met.

[@user-no3id7li4h]

Ah yes baguette king!

[@moisesbautista5187]

@@user-no3id7li4h Ah yes wth is that

[@SuiSSe-Torture-Prisonniers-CH]

I live in France near that region, and I can tell you, that the Frenchies don't give a damn about Americans, who gave their lives for France; I only hear the Frenchies talk negatively about Americans. You have no idea!

[@Zidane-oj6yu]

@@SuiSSe-Torture-Prisonniers-CH c'est logique puisque vous passez votre temps à dire french surrender depuis 20 ans, et oui on s'en fout ca s'est passé y'a 75-80 années, on vous emmerde pas avec Lafayette à longueur de journée nous.

[@rozi2089]

This woman is a treasure.

[@PabloJones819]

This woman is a hero for her service to our forces. We grateful Americans thank you.

[@lesbonieslesbonies1267]

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[@edwardbaker2448]

Thank You, France, for your support. Love from the U.S.A.

[@greencraig8570]

What a wonderful woman. This deserves more attention.

[@oplteam9712]

You know being American feels like the world hates you I’m glad my grandpa death in France in June 6th 1944 is not forgotten the amount of comments I’ve seen saying Americans didn’t anything is fucking insane respect to this woman Absolute respect thank you 🇺🇸 🇫🇷

[@MrSebfrench76]

We don't hate you.😘

[@mic498]

Hello, sorry for the late comment, we absolutely don't hate you. It's the opposite. Don't be fooled by the comments on the internet, there is way more hate than in reality. People outside are kind ! I grew up in Normandy and for the rest of my life will be thankful for the sacrifice Americans did on our soil, for our freedom. Thank you !!!

[@jacquesfrench8936]

We Owe you so much. Merci du fond du cœur. We won't forget your sacrifices

[@coreyortiz2061]

She has a kind heart. I salute her for the respect she shows fallen Americans. She is a credit to France.

[@elisaxxx4475]

What a beautiful soul this lady. We should never forget these heroes!

[@chrismorfas9249]

Visit Normandy if you have the chance! The people there are GENUINELY grateful for the sacrifices of our brave young men in WWII. I was a little skeptical of the “attitude” of the French before we went but we were treated very well from start to finish. As a result of my experience in Normandy and Paris, I have nothing but good feelings about the French people and their beautiful country. We are planning a trip back next year! I will forward this video to as many of my friends as possible.

[@SausageandWine]

Thanks you, I'm from Normandy around 25km at west of Rouen, it's really important for us. I am thinking of investing myself in the reconstruction in order to transmit to the future generation, the sacrifices of the allies of all the nations who fought to free the world from tyranny.

[@BlitzOfTheReich]

This is why I’m with a French woman. :)

[@graueliot9327]

Skeptical about our ”attitude” ? We are very grateful but also fed up with the jokes about us. If u come here being nice , we welcome u as family !

[@MrSebfrench76]

@@PeterPan-zb4cj French guy here , living inRouen. I frequently say that to American tourists: you are the most welcome guests. Every time, they react as you did.

[@johnmagill7714]

Now she is a very special lady. I know it's 10 years later, but I hope she's still with us.

[@NiallMor]

Merci beacoup, Madame! As an American it means so much to me that the French still remember and honor the sacrifices so many American soldiers made to liberate your beautiful country. Vive la France! Vive l’Amerique! Vive la libèrté!

[@energyasylum997]

Beautiful display of love and appreciation, full circle. 🇺🇸 🇫🇷. 🫡, Rest In Peace to all vets.

[@joseluiscaceres0502]

Thousands of our boys fell on those beaches, many of them came had nothing but gave everything. Thank you for remembering them

[@jonjohnson9061]

Thank you from America 🇺🇸🤝🇨🇵

[@princessleotardovadincithe7771]

This lady is a Saint! 👍🙌

[@jamesgilliland5730]

As a retired U.S Army soldier...good on you LOVE

[@chrisdrivesasubaru457]

Bless this lady!!!

[@brianfarnell9833]

I’m here on Memorial Day. Thank you to all who sacrificed

[@michaelrossi3875]

Thank you for all you do to educate, especially the care and sharing all military men and women sacrifices in France 🇫🇷🇺🇸

[@MrComanche87]

God Bless you, Ma'am

[@glenng7085]

Beautiful sincere deeds, by a beautiful French citizen; you are an Angel watching over our boys that never came home. These are the lessons of history that should be taught in schools around the world, especially here in the USA. Not the revisionist history that is being taught now. Thank you my Lady

[@agoraphobicadam1171]

Thank you Joyelyne Papelard, For taking good care of our American boys. May Respect And Honor Be Your Legacy.

[@agoraphobicadam1171]

My Grandfather fought in WW2 an American that was to sent to France. I can't remember the date But during the 1990's I believe he flew back to France and he spoke highly of the French people and how well they treated him. Thank you to the people of France for treating my Grandfather so well and giving him a great revisit he never forgot till his passing.

[@MrSebfrench76]

You are the most welcome here.

[@alldayubum]

Wow she is a hero herself God bless her!!!

[@chrisbreezy-ryanbarbosa4320]

God Bless this woman. She is simply magnifique!

[@Joe-gu6oe]

Thank you Jocelyne.

[@shawn3693]

i knew an elderly french woman who was young during WW2, she expressed even to me her gratitude for the American GIs.

[@Rob-Benny-Hill]

God bless her. Full respect.

[@mikejacobson14]

Many thanks to this fine woman!

[@ronaldljones]

A Very Beautiful & Sincere Lady.

[@russellfisher2853]

Another wonderful young lady, a French lady in fact frenchtastic on KZbin has shown our military graves in France, in fact videotaped, our world war 1 and world war 2 , American cemeteries in France, and layed flowers on Soldiers graves. She is a very caring and loving young lady, and deserves our highest respect for the work she has done for us.

[@alainderien5156]

Vous êtes les bienvenus en France

[@Les-g]

I know the families appreciate her efforts more than words can express. Visiting the Brittany American Cemetery and getting to see how well cared for this cemetery is maintained and the love that the Norman people have for the fallen soldiers and veterans who sacrificed so much to help liberate France from the Nazis.

[@justinroberts1369]

I am a newyorker living in Paris I think French people are great to work with they are so perfect and cool.

[@MrSebfrench76]

@bigdaddy9489 So sad for you that a french guy took your GF away from you.

[@MrSebfrench76]

@bigdaddy9489 "My dick is bigger than yours" argument. So long, Dimitri! Da Svidania!

[@kevinjennings8272]

what a beautiful soul

[@ryzziktrognesou1]

C'est formidable de les honorer de cette façon !

[@danacallanan2922]

What a wonderful woman ! Thank you for honoring these men .

[@TheRyan4778]

Sad that this has so little views.

[@brianbrady4496]

Wow what a sweetheart. Thank you so much for not forgetting. Much respect from America. My grandfather was in Normandy and went right toBelgium

[@BlitzOfTheReich]

1:54 she makes me want to cry

[@timcobos8954]

My cousin, 1st Lieutenant Arthur Acevedo is buried there in Epinal. Thank you, Jocelyne...

[@SuiSSe-Torture-Prisonniers-CH]

I live in France near that region, and I can tell you, that the Frenchies don't give a damn about Americans, who gave their lives for France; I only hear the Frenchies talk negatively about Americans. You have no idea!

[@philmumu5001]

@@SuiSSe-Torture-Prisonniers-CH you are swiss fucking complotist

[@MrSebfrench76]

@@SuiSSe-Torture-Prisonniers-CH T'arrete de copier/coller tes réponses ,afin de chier les commentaires élogieux des Américains nous concernant ? Pauvre mec aigri!

[@SuiSSe-Torture-Prisonniers-CH]

@@MrSebfrench76 Je le regrette profondement, qu'on vous a libere deux fois les Francais dans deux guerres mondiales, car honettement vous ne l'avez pas merite - l'arrogance tombera.

[@MrSebfrench76]

@@SuiSSe-Torture-Prisonniers-CH Tu parles d'arrogance?? Quand moi, je suis là pour honorer ces mecs, et que toi, ton seul modus, c'est de tout chier?? Tu es qui, minus?

[@lorenzobertone7753]

Never forget....devotion and gratitude forever

[@timc3066]

Thank you. God bless you.

[@OceanSwimmer]

Sincere thanks from this American, who appreciates what Mme Brescia does for our Boys who gave all ----- that Freedom would be theirs in perpetuity. May God bless her always.

[@Lxx-tc4xc]

Freedom is never enjoyed in perpetuity. Future occasions will arise, when blood has to be shed in the defence of freedom.

[@kennethjones500]

My uncle Sgt. Edmund Verner wounded at Normandy, thank you people of France for all you do

[@jws1948ja]

And what is happening now, ten years later? May our soldiers always be remembered.

[@MrSebfrench76]

Good question. She's not forever, but i feel like her enthusiam is able to create some vocations.

[@marcom6089]

Wow! This really touched me 😢 So grateful for her love of our young American men who were killed during WWII.

[@KCBasketballShots]

Damn as an American this brought me to tears damn near. Thank you!

[@hotdesertroks889]

I like to think that they fought for stuff like this; a happy future and continued relationship with our allied countries. Jocelyne Brescia is somewhat of an embodiment of that.

[@xero7087]

This is so amazing. Thanks you for helping take care of those heroes graves.

[@mattcarnahan6122]

Thank you from a person who knows what it's means to honor the men who died during WWII lady

[@kencunningham6063]

My great grandfather fought in Europe during WWII. Thank you for honoring our fallen. We always have your backs France!

[@SuiSSe-Torture-Prisonniers-CH]

I live in France near that region, and I can tell you, that the Frenchies don't give a damn about Americans, who gave their lives for France; I only hear the Frenchies talk negatively about Americans. You have no idea!

[@kidfox3971]

@@SuiSSe-Torture-Prisonniers-CH This is why I don't like the French

[@SuiSSe-Torture-Prisonniers-CH]

@@kidfox3971 The Frenchies have a damn Gaylord for President; watch latest video on channel Giureh.

[@X3AmySarah]

@@SuiSSe-Torture-Prisonniers-CH they have a dictator in now . No one will be there to save them next time

[@MrSebfrench76]

@@SuiSSe-Torture-Prisonniers-CH Utter BS . You're just a bitter Swiss, without the sweetness of the Toblerone.

[@whydoweHistory]

The appreciation and love for those who gave everything to help those in need is a strong kind. I hope very much to one day visit France and pay respect to all those whom gave all they had.

[@timlamb6196]

She has a place in heaven

[@VanquishMediaDE]

Merci!

[@timlinator]

As an American France helped us win independence and gave us the statue of Liberty so I would call it a debt repaid and eternal friendship. I have visited France a few times and had a lovely time. Vive La France.

[@mic498]

Thank you friend. My family and i are from Normandy, and my grandmother told me numerous tales about her ww2 memories; how the Germans bombed a café near her house at the start of the war and she saw all the dead people and the blood. How a young German soldier disobeyed orders and gave her family milk and bread when they were starving. But at no moment she is more enthusiastic, happy than when she tells about Americans and Allies coming in Normandy for ending the war and liberate the country. She was 7 years old at the time, but still remember like it was yesterday. I have no more words to say except : Thank you. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

[@knightlife98]

Wow, thank you Dear, I am so, so, so, very grateful for what you do! God bless you!

[@ryanthomas985]

My grandfather fought in they navy in the Pacific his brother died in Normandy thanks for this!,

[@piercedriver1]

Thank you for taking care of our brothers. From a great full American.

[@jd55niels34]

" Our Boys " says it all.

[@SeanRCope]

Wearing my division on her lapel, second to none. Like this lady.

[@caliglory1240]

I love this woman. she's so sweet and have a heart of gold.

[@jjwashington3872]

God bless Jocelyn.🙏🏽🙏🏽🇺🇸🇨🇵

[@kennylee1330]

Bravo to you ma'am!👍😇...to all those lost😇❤️you are gone ,but not forgotten

[@redtomcat1725]

OUTSTANDING !!! God bless her !!

[@bretarmstrong6303]

Wow that's really beautiful.

[@vladimirmest7229]

Wonderful Lady. Thank you Jocelyne. Much love to you.

[@rh1507]

I remember...well portions of what my Grandpa Dwyer told me of some of the experiences he was a part of during WWII. He was a quiet man but everything he said was to the point. I was actually surprised when he out of nowhere started telling me of some of his experiences in England and France then. I remember that he said that the location in the U.K. that they were stationed at wasn't far from Stonehenge. I dislike that the longer time that passes from then that I forget more of what I learned from him. I think that I should take a vacation to Europe. To see and be at Normandy where history was made and see a part of the world that he saw and I imagine experienced things I never shall.

[@danastearns7939]

So amazing - all that you do for all the soldiers. It makes my heart melt with joy and sadness that you work so hard so that "your boys" will never be forgotten. Thank You

[@Rafa-Rios]

They are a person with a big heart and gratitude for those who gave peace and freedom to all of France. / C'est une personne au grand cœur et reconnaissante pour ceux qui ont donné la paix et la liberté à toute la France.

[@copsondonuts]

What a sweet woman

[@kathrynbellerose6216]

Thank you so much for all you do to honor our fallen ww2 troops and the brave French soldiers as well.

[@robertwalton7307]

Thank You so much.Such wonderful people.

[@antoinettelamontagna9999]

Thank you for your great respect and honoring the American military that sacrificed so much to free the world of Natz invasion of WWIi.

[@sappert1952]

God Bless them all

[@alexcarrion4450]

Beautiful heart 💝

[@HowlingWo1f]

What a fantastic human being, for keeping their memory alive

[@timlamb9428]

AAAWWW That is heart warming.

[@amycook6219]

This is beautiful ❤️ thank you so much! ❤

[@letsgocubs1282]

God Bless You ❤

[@spencerstewart2172]

Just found this video. What a great woman. My great Uncle was killed in the Colmar pocket.

[@r.b.somers2052]

Thanks for remembering.

[@lorrainebrewer8323]

This is awesome God Bless her. ❤

[@pilgrum23]

She an angel

[@reneedennis2011]

Thank you for this video.

[@didierlacroix6488]

these American boys who fought and died to liberate our country are our boys too. We shall never forget

[@alfredogiglio9192]

Onore e riconoscimento eterno, per questi giovani che hanno sacrificato la loro vita, per liberare l'Europa dalla dittatura nazifascista.Che Dio rivolga il suo sguardo misericordioso sulle loro anime.

[@BullyBoi]

Vive La France and USA

[@markdidsbury3626]

Thank You !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@patriciaschuster1371]

God bless her efforys!

[@drones8639]

You keep it up good job

[@windycitypretty1]

What a beautiful woman.

[@disoriented1]

Vive La France!...

[@petethomas2050]

fantastic, but lets not forget all the others who were there

[@quickzilver333]

It is sad that here in the US young generation knows more about TikTok, Tweeter, Instagram and Facebook than the sacrifice of brave young men and women in WWII.

[@kidfox3971]

As if the young Europeans aren't far worse

[@MrSebfrench76]

I undertand your Pov, but it is a benefit from the freedom that they died for.

[@robertw5391]

He was from New York and loved the Yankees.❤. Brother died so far away. 😢