KC-10 Sundown And Memorial Day Tribute

[@brandspro]

Thank you for that tribute. My father was an Air Force Phantom pilot who didn’t make it home from Vietnam. My mother had his funeral and then gave birth to his only child 6 days later. She never got over it. I can get through about three notes of Taps before the tears start flowing. The hole in our hearts never heals.

[@chrisc395]

Thanks to Pail- every time I sit up straight in my car, I whisper- “signature move.”

[@GrowlerJams]

Me too.

[@chrisc395]

I hope everyone has a great Memorial Day weekend and more importantly? I hope they understand why they have a three day weekend. Many thanks for your service shipmate. ‘MERICA!!

[@terrydawkins9936]

I do also

[@cseivard]

Well said. “The price of freedom is not free.”

[@onemercilessming1342]

Thomas Jefferson: The tree of liberty requires frequent watering by the [sacrifices] of patriots. I replaced the original word, inappropriate in this context, with the word, "sacrifices".

[@wyatt92563]

I really enjoy these videos. Especially the narration. Naval aviation is the pinnacle of aviation and I love every aspect of it, except it’s purpose. I’ve been an aviator for 50 years. But ultimately, Freedom is not free: i.e. young men die and old men get rich. Someone please help me make this make sense.

[@solidsteal]

There's a hefty f****'n fee

[@onemercilessming1342]

@@solidsteal Speaking as a military veteran whose family's service extends to the Revolution, it's a "hefty ****ing fee" some of us are willing to pay on your behalf.

[@weatherherk1]

God Bless America

[@ivonekowalczyk5823]

The memorial words you spoke were the most moving I think I've ever heard for Memorial day. Beautiful appropriate tribute! Love the photos making these admirable service people real. Thank you!

[@darinhunter6126]

Thank you too all who have served this Great nation!!!

[@R.Instro]

We don't need the praise. We don't need the respect. We serve so others don't have to, in hopes that some glad morning NO ONE will have to. Thanks, Pail. Go Army, Fly Navy.

[@KG-xf9ew]

MAN! Just when this dude couldn't get any cooler...... he does this. Very well done and well said. Memorial Day is a sober, respectful holiday. Period. Well done.

[@gcm747]

Outstanding commentary Pail. I don’t think I’ve seen such interesting and informative in-the-seat videos from a current Naval aviator. Great to see the channel growing.

[@paullandreville5394]

PAIL flies for all of us. God Bless America 🇺🇲

[@530eman]

One minute I’m laughing about the signature move, the next I’m tearing up looking at all those remarkable souls… ❤️🇺🇸🙏🏻

[@alanyoung2319]

..I know this is last years post, but thank YOU for your service and your kind words on the "10" -from a retired '10 Boomer. So sad to see her go, after 20+ years on her. Fair winds and following seas my friend!

[@wyorose5965]

Ok pass the Kleenex. Watching the 80th D-day events. Having had family in that action. It’s those who sacrificed their tomorrows for our todays. Thank you all yesterday, today and all the tomorrows. ❤

[@larryboothby3687]

Memorial day weekend I am remembering my friend from college days. Steve Cullen. Lost him in 1991 on his nugget cruise, in an A-6 mishap off the USS Forestall.

[@bstewartexecutivecarcare3797]

It saddens me when I think that so many Americans don’t understand the meaning of our Memorial Day holiday. This is a day we all should be paying our respects to those who have passed away while serving our country. I do appreciate it when someone says they thank me for my service, but that is what Veterans Day is for. So to all those that gave their all for our great country, may you rest in peace. 🇺🇸☮️

[@AltoidX700]

Always a please. Thanks for shout out, Army 1964-1970. Cheers

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!

[@U_ever]

WE will always be in your debt for all you and your fellow uniformed service members and their families have so willingly sacrificed on behalf of our country. Thank you for keeping the light of freedom burning brightly in a world of ever increasing darkness. May God bless you one and all !

[@jimworley7385]

Thank you for this tribute! A salute to my parents who served in the Navy during WWII.

[@paullandreville5394]

My Dad, a Lt. Col., had the call sign, "Sports Fan" because he hated sports. He is gone now. But I'm a 37 year first responder. Fire and ambulance. We are proud of each other. Happy Memorial Day everyone. Freedom is free. 🇺🇲

[@bea9077w]

Thanks for adding the frame of four EA-6B Prowlers - predecessor to the Growler. This Memorial Day, let's remember Lt. Jack Pedersen, first Prowler crewman lost, on Jan 13, 1975, when they lost an engine on the cat stroke and crashed off the bow of the USS Enterprise, in the North Indian Ocean. Pail, you may have seen the granite plaque at NAS Whidbey. With respect, "Black Cloud."

[@donnievinson9478]

Great tribute to our veterans.

[@garethroberts9223]

Never miss! Got a little dust in my eye with that one... Ahem......

[@robertbenjamin7728]

As a Vietnam Veteran, I thank and appreciate you Growler.

[@kCI251]

At 8:00 is my brother Navy Commander Steve Overbeck (VP56 P-3 pilot, 1983-87) was on patrol during Operation El Dorado Canyon - Libya. He was USNR until 2008, retiring a Commander and also flew the 747, 767 for Delta and Northwest Airlines.

[@USSBB62]

Fair Weather and Following Seas to all this Memorial Day who served.

[@ThankYou-bn6bp]

I know it sounds like a cliche, but I genuinely mean it: I love my freedom and I appreciate everyone who’s fought for it. May all the heroes in heaven rest in peace and watch over us, may all the veterans have a long, happy and prosperous life with their loved ones, and may God bless all our service members and bring them back home safe ❤

[@dalerickert375]

Thank you so much for caring.... Came home from Nam 100% disabled... 35 years later a woman clerk in a hardware store said, "Thanks for serving"... I stood there and couldn't stop crying... To think that someone actually cared. With the Government... it's all political. A few years back I waited 7 years for a cost of living increase... Yea!... Got 1% ! ! !

[@pfiltz]

I live in PoDunk USA. If I was sitting in my lawn chair gazing up into that blue sky, would I be able to see you all flying over head, or are you guys way, way, waaaayyyyyyy up there? Be safe out there cowboy!

[@GrowlerJams]

You could see us. We were in the mid-twentys.

[@nuvostef]

A good Memorial Day to you, Sir. I’m proud to have served for 22 years, Navy and Air Force. Thanks for being there and thanks for the viddies. Stay safe. 🤙🏼

[@GrowlerJams]

Thank you for your service.

[@nuvostef]

It was my privilege and honor. 😊 Fly Navy! 🤙🏼

[@stevestubberfield3528]

👍nice, moving tribute for your Memorial Day. Great flying you make it look so easy just sliding the aircraft around and up to the refuel hose but I can imagine it’s a ton harder than you make it look. Great video once again with voiceover keep up the good work and stay safe.

[@mpetry912]

Long flight - 7 hours. Great narration - confirming the tanker is "sweet" - and description of the flight path. Did not know that the KC-10 can transfer fuel to Air Force a/c with the boom, and Navy a/c with the drogue. As usual an enjoyable vid Pail, and wonderful tribute to those who served. Thank you and happy memorial day to you and yours.

[@sue-ellencallaghan8238]

Another winner, thank you. I swear my eyes start watering every time I see you look into sun🌞🔥. The Memorial Tribute is pretty special ❤Happy Memorial Day , be proud and stay safe everyone 🙃

[@thomasbucior7780]

Another superlative video. Inspired Words are insignificant to express how much I appreciate you and your felllow service men and women. Here’s a beer for you and your Dad🍺🍺

[@GrowlerJams]

I appreciate that

[@JBSmoke1]

I'm a vet, myself. Great tribute to those that gave all, Grower. They shall not be forgotten.

[@peteschiavoni]

Pail THANK YOU for a amazing Jam!!! I extend to you my signature salute I gave EVERY aircrew I launched. A salty salute into Hawaiian Hang Loose

[@craftycri]

Thank you, Sir for your service, and those we remember!! "Greater hath no man than this, that he would (willingly) lay down his life for his friends", God bless them, one and all, and those who stand that "thin red line" for Freedom! Never forget!!

[@shaunroberts9361]

Thank you Sir. Fly Navy and Growler Jams Rocks...

[@mikeg1593]

Thanks Pail 🇺🇸 Great video, cheers to all who served and especially to those who gave it all.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@harnellholliman4265]

Am absolutely mesmerized by your voice over from the cockpit commentaries. I look for your new videos every time I go to KZbin. Thank you PAIL, and all our wonderful men and women who serve in our United States military! Because of y’all, we can sleep peacefully! 🇺🇸 Gods blessings! Keep those videos coming

[@biggamehunter66]

I was at the Hillsboro Oregon Air Show last Sunday and seen the US Navy E/A-18G Growler Demonstration Team! Great show!

[@walcrow7319]

Thank you, Pail.

[@MrPossumeyes]

Remember the first responders. Life is not free. One has a duty to each other.

[@wyliemcmaster4338]

From New Zealand 🇳🇿 thank you to all for your service for our families, friends and freedom thanks Pail what a wonderful tribute to the forever young we will never forget 🪖thank you very much 🦅🦅

[@eyema_pierat8993]

Yep, I'm with our NZ brothers and sisters in giving thanks from Australia.

[@GB-cm6yy]

Thank you to all who have served our great nations. From Australia.....Lest We Forget

[@phantomf4747]

"'SIGNITURE MOVE".....I crack up EVERY TIME. Keep the jams coming bro!

[@muddawgkomm9642]

And thank you Pail for your service!

[@dr.jamesdmartinphd]

Touching ! Outstanding ! Thank you for your service and the your sacrifice. And for those who came before. Thank you. Thanks for keeping us all safe and thanks for sharing your videos, there awesome. Stay safe. 🇺🇸🙏

[@bobr8766]

Your detail is an awesome! Signature move…allowing the flow of blood moving though…lol. As a DCS wannabe F-18C Driver the first time of hearing “transfer complete” is a Woohoo moment! Now it’s just a routine part of the mission to keep it flying. Excuse me while I wipe away the tears of hearing Taps and seeing the fallen on this Memorial Day holiday, remembering what they did for our country. Thank you for your service. Fly Navy…

[@runwillrobinson]

Thank you for serving.

[@DDubya004]

As a KC-10A Flight Engineer, I really appreciate this video! Its so cool to see it from the other side. I've acquired many flight hours and deployments on this amazing aircraft. It's a real shame that the Air Force is retiring these planes. A: I will be out of a job, haha, and B: The KC-46 is not a good replacement for the -10, it was meant to replace the -135 but politics have made this a trainwreck. Big Sexy (KC-10A nickname) thanks you for the recognition!

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!

[@KuostA]

what will you do after it's retired for a job? why is the 46 not a good replacement for the 10? I love the dc10! I presume due to the 46 not being able to have the capacity as the 10?

[@bobgraham4395]

Thank you, Pail. That means a lot coming from you.

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!

[@learningone7786]

Nice tribute to the KC-10. Crewed it from 87 till the AF decided to go from three bases to two, and we sent our planes to NJ, and went backwards to the KC-135. Note, the reason for 59 KC-10's is one burnt up at Barksdale AFB from fuel in the CAC and a spark.

[@1983dmd]

What more can I add to this...Thank you...I am Canadian but I love you USA....Thanks for protecting us, because without you....we would feel really alone, vulnerable and small, since my country never, ever, spent enough on our National Defence...instead relying on you for almost a free ride...What a shame.

[@joshf-o6696]

I love your transfer of units, makes it worldly

[@martinross5521]

Thank you Pail for a very special tribute to those who gave so much for all our futures. I’ve seen the etched glass plates outside the AAF Museum at Duxford, Cambridge marking every US plane lost in the WW2 European Theatre. Astonishing and moving. So many lives given to liberate so many under oppression. Great refuel too - way to go. Fly Navy!

[@GrowlerJams]

Fly Navy.

[@andrewtheogre5971]

Another great tanking vid Pail. Thank you for that memorial montage and thank you for your service. Happy Memorial Day. 😊

[@tedsmith3061]

Still standing. Still on watch.

[@kevinw8593]

This is now a Bob Ross comedy bit in a fighter plane.

[@daveinohio9383]

Thank you for your words.... much appreciated.

[@orionexplorer]

As a disabled veteran of the US Army, thank you for the memorial at the end for our fallen brothers and sisters. When I was in the service, we would great officers with the greeting of "Scouts Out!", since I was a Cavalry Scout. On this Memorial Day Weekend, the best I can say to the fallen service members in a very loud, "SCOUTS OUT!!!"

[@Giuliano-Grimaldi]

God bless you Mr Growler 👍🏻🇺🇸

[@memmu291]

The one of the very best and one of my very favorite ASMR vid!! 💯💥💖 I love it so incredibly much!!! 💜💜💜 Thank you, Pail, for sharing it. I truly appreciated it!! 🫶 ✈️⚓️

[@x3racer86]

That was a very moving tribute. Thank you Pail for your service. Much Respect ! Fly Navy !

[@teeh917]

Thank you for taking the time to put together this moving tribute for those that gave all and for those who served. We appreciate all you do and for all of your years of service, Pail. God bless you. 🇺🇲♥️🇺🇲 🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻 Fly Navy 💫

[@peteschiavoni]

Hey Tee how you doin

[@sue-ellencallaghan8238]

Hi Teresa, Hope you are on the mend💪🏼❤ and back in the saddle in no time🤞🙃

[@pollylewis9611]

Pail, a very tearful Thank You for your tribute no other words come to mind but your awesome....Polly!

[@GrowlerJams]

Thanks, Polly.

[@iamrichrocker]

fantastic video and the heartfelt message...thank you to them all...

[@user-clintredwood]

Im not america, frm NZ but massive respect to all that give there life for us to live free. Sometime i think young ones today just dont understand but with whats happening in ukraine just shows us once again how much we need men and woman like all service people. I salute you all!

[@jeffo3253]

Thank you for your service. Never forget!

[@tedsmith3061]

Im so grateful and, proud to know that people like you are up there. As always God speed and i stand watch with you.

[@davidohman9211]

I, too, appreciate your tributes. My cousin began flying P-47's with the Army Air Corps. He loved the work stayed till retirement in 1969 with the rank of Lt. General. He flew a lot of different jets through his command of a fighter wing. He left the cockpit when he was promoted to Brig. General. I am 79 now. During the Vietnam war, I was an aircraft engine mechanic for C-97's, then, C-130's. Kudos to you, Pail.

[@sonora108]

That was a really nice tribute to those who gave all. I flew in a KC-10 from Sigonella Sicily to Dover Delaware via Mildenhall England way back in 1986. What a fine aircraft it is.

[@sabeenahrizvi]

I am always in awe of the courage and sacrifice that the men and women of the armed forces has given for this great nation. Thank you and God bless. RIP to all who gave the ultimate sacrifice. May God be with them. 🙏

[@xpatsteve]

I love the voice-over videos. Beautiful tribute at the end. From one Navy Vet to another, thank you for YOUR service.

[@darrenbradbury7686]

Much respect Sir. I don't serve but have family who do. Thank you...❤

[@glenscheible9467]

Thank you for your Service. Thanks to All that gave the Ultimate Price. You will not be forgotten.

[@Supernaut2000]

These people give and gave the ultimate gift so we can enjoy the freedoms and way of life we have, earned from blood, sweat and tears. Let us go boldly into the sweet night and remember them, so when our final breath is taken, we will know them when we meet them. Darkness will never prevail when good men and women watch for us and keep us out of harms way. I salute.

[@jackjones391]

Thank you, sir, for your service and the fantastic videos that you have made to give us a peak at what our great naval aviators do every day. God bless you.

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!!

[@TomYouAreDoingItWrong]

My cousin was a JarHead who gave it all in Vietnam. My bestie/roomie in the USAF, whose son came back from Afghanistan after losing a lot buddies in a firefight where they were forbidden from returning fire in self defense, took his own life last year; I consider that to be a combat death. I served during the last days of the Cold War, and thankfully never had to go somewhere where someone wanted to kill me. If we are going to continue to send our kids into harm's way, we need to allow them to defend themselves without worrying about a PCS move to Fort Leavenworth. Thanks for doing that, Commander. Keep the Blue Side up.

[@kraziivan_]

God Bless you and Thank you.

[@kathleena.483]

Thank you Pail. May God grant peace & comfort to those who have lost their loved ones fighting for our freedom. Thank you Pail for everything that you do for all of us on a day to day basis. Hoping everyone has a blessed and safe Memorial Day weekend. Again thanks from the bottom of my heart. Great vid and commentary.

[@glennaycock9445]

absolutely well done sir! And to all the veterans that paid the ultimate sacrifice Thank you for the freedoms that you have given us today.🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@PlymouthVT]

Excellent.

[@gregbluefinstudios4658]

Fair Winds and Following Seas, for "those who gave their last full measure of devotion"

[@rapidcabin]

Thank you Pail for reminding us that we belong to a brotherhood. I am honored when I look at the other faces of those with whom I have served across all branches of our military.

[@GrowlerJams]

You are welcome.

[@slammedc2003]

Thank you to all my brave and selfless brothers and sisters who gave their lives in order to preserve our American way of life. Their sacrifice is never forgotten. Semper Fortis

[@glennwatson]

As a Australian, I am grateful to our ally the United States and their fallen for helping to defend the world. Keep up the good work Pail in their memory.

[@Mark-yd1qs]

Thank you Sir. Once again an amazing display of Patriotism and Honor for the Navy I served in. Thanks brother!!!! Fly safe

[@davidyates1299]

Fly Navy!

[@richardbowles7690]

(7:10) If you hear Taps being played on Memorial Day, stop what you are doing, put your hand over your heart and face the sound or an American flag. Many of us will be playing at 3p Monday at cemeteries and in neighborhoods. As the 24 notes play, consider how fortunate we are in our USA thanks to those who gave all. #greatvideo #flynavy

[@jackthepirate9233]

Very moving ending . Thank you all for serving . Go Navy , fly Navy. God bless the USA 🇺🇸

[@55Reever]

God bless, as He always has, the United States of America.

[@PfizerRN_NavyReserveCaptain]

Beautiful tribute on this day for our warfighters, both active and retired. Thanks for your service. As well as working for Pfizer, I'm proud to be a retired US Navy Reserve Nurse and O-6. Three tours at Role 3's in Baghdad, Kandahar, Mazar-i-Sharīf. Had loads of fun from January 13 to July 15, 2011 when I served in the Flight Surgeon's Office and was deployed on board CVN-65 with CVW-1 in Big E's 5th Fleet AOR during OEF and New Dawn. Best parts of that cruise? Being the Lead Nurse for VFA-136 Knighthawks, and when they "adopted me" for the port call in Palma de Mallorca. The worst? The SY Quest incident with Somali pirates, which marred DDG-104's maiden deployment.

[@GrowlerJams]

Thank you for your service.

[@PfizerRN_NavyReserveCaptain]

@@GrowlerJams Always my pleasure and honor to serve, especially while CDR Damien Christopher was CO of the Hawks.

[@gregoryaul2005]

Happy memorial day fly navy!!

[@craigtomkinson4414]

Since I’m too old (81) to start a career in flying I’ve dubbed my move when I shift my weight on my motorcycle (BMW K1300) my "signature move" in your honor. Your videos are the greatest, thanks, and thanks for serving.

[@GrowlerJams]

Cheers!

[@scottpenland3576]

Great Memorial Day tribute. Jeff Pirates Cove...brings back memories of 82-85 & fly Navy!

[@GrowlerJams]

Ha! Fly Navy.

[@travisgoff99]

God bless all those who give their lives for my freedom

[@kindnuguz]

Thank you for this, I truly appreciate it. I know all of us in America can be so much better than we are but sadly on this Memorial day we are faced with political terrorism on capital hill. This shouldn't happen but exploits in our system keep being targeted. We need to remain united even in our differences and stay the course and follow the path laid out. This awesome pilot and service men shows how far we've come but in the last 10-20 years America is being destroyed from the inside out. Please support our troops, please support our government and the decisions made to better our country. We can't afford to keep taking away from what isn't there. Currently most agencies are scraping by each year with a CR over and over and it's destroying us, slowing advancements and allowing America to fall further behind. Thank you Growler Jams for every time you post one of these. I love these videos

[@johnphan4220]

Thank you for your service & thank you to all who gave their all on this Memorial Day. God bless America!

[@jeremymackenzie4478]

Low key, self deprecating, dry wit. ''Signature Move'' and referencing ''Mom''. Love it.

[@melaniegreenlee6741]

Freedom isn’t free and isn’t purchased with anything as common as money. It’s is purchased with Time, Blood, and Sacrifice. Thanks to you and my two military kids! 💙♥️

[@tonyarcher8530]

I've said this before, Sir you are a credit to your country. Absolutely wonderful video.

[@GrowlerJams]

Many thanks!

[@mikestafford2792]

Thank you Pail for serving America this Memorial Day weekend. My great uncle was a Union soldier serving Ohio Civil war. An uncle of WW1 Army. My dad WW2 Army. A uncle Korea Army. Myself Vietnam Air Force. Keep up the great flying videos.