THE CANDY BOMBER of 1948 - COL Gail Halvorsen, at his grave at Provo City Cemetery in Utah.

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Gail Seymour Halvorsen was a senior officer and command pilot in the United States Air Force. He is best known as the "Berlin Candy Bomber" or "Uncle Wiggly Wings" and gained fame for dropping candy to German children during the Berlin Airlift from 1948 to 1949.
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[@sharondowney9571]

"Somebody cared.". Such an important statement in today's world. Everyone should take this to heart and practice it daily.

[@UniusPoenitentis]

Amen!

[@RameyRocks]

Amen 🙏❤️

[@susanbrookman2133]

What a true hero, we could use more like him. RIP Col. Halvorson, Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸

[@debbieclark3902]

To be so kind to the children, such a touching story. Wonderful job. It is too bad there can't be more "Candy Bombers" in this world.

[@lesleycooke6226]

I was thinking the same.

[@blacktara3936]

What an amazing story about this remarkable and kind man. Surely, he's crossed thru heaven's gate. Thank you.

[@MeMe-nw9mq]

@Janice Blasingame…so sorry for your loss. I’m sure your son made a difference and brightened the lives of those children. My husband tells of doing something similar when he was stationed in Lebanon as a young Marine. He would get care packages from his Mom & sister with cookies, candy, chewing gum, etc. Those little smiling faces would be waiting to greet him at the fence. It is those that have the least that appreciate even the smallest of things the most. ~Renee Poulin~

[@menfreya1591]

He use to drop candy at my home town’s summer celebration every year. Sad he won’t be there this year. Thank you for sharing this remarkable and kind gentleman’s life.

[@martinemoisson1353]

101 ans !! Mon père m avait raconté cette histoire ! En temps de guerre cet homme avait déjà une grandeur d âme pour tous ses enfants !! Respect Merci Ron pour ce souvenir et cet hommage ❤ 🤍 🖤

[@marymahaffey4618]

What a wonderful story and a wonderful man. The candy man dropping chocolates and candy how sweet to the German kids...thank you for service sir... and RIP sir ..col H..🙏😇🙏😇🍫🍫🍬🍭🍫🍫. Thanks for sharing Ron. Great story and you did a great job 👍👍. Take care and stay safe and safe travels.......

[@claudiaadams5794]

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[@judygouthro7172]

Such an awesome story. He was a HUGE hero in those children's eyes, may he rest in peace.

[@thecopperartist2972]

Jan Lynn ~ What a touching story of the generosity in this man heart.

[@susanjobe966]

What a beautiful man I saw him on a PBS special when the Mormon Tabernacle choir celebrate him at Christmas time just beautiful really made me want to be there such a man of dignity and Grace so sad to hear of his passing. Rest in The arms of God because with his faith he is thank you so much Ron

[@ReesieandLee]

I grew up in Garland, also. He’s our local hero 🤍 there is an amazing mural of him in town, ya’ll need to Google it, it’s really beautiful

[@lindaball6714]

I’m gonna cry. This is one my favorites ever. Thank you Ron. I never heard of him or the story at all. RIP Col Gail you are truly an American Hero ! 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

Thank you Linda!!

[@andybarratt0704]

What a touching story about an incredible man Ron. Giving those german children that gum and how they conducted themselves even though they must have been so hungry. What he managed to achieve. More candy drops. A fabulous story and how happy all those children must have been. Operation Little Vittles. Fantastic. Humanity at it's best. A beautiful cemetery in a beautiful location. God bless Col Gail Halvorsen. Rest in peace you dear man. Thank you for telling us this story Ron. Best wishes.

[@cathyreardon8979]

This story brought tears to my eyes😪. If it wasn't for the two sticks of gum, who knows if anyone would have done what he did along with the others🤔. If more people were like him, what a wonderful world this could be🥰. I know that he can't read this but I want to pay tribute to this man. First of all ,Thank You for your service and Thank You to all the men and woman who have served and died for our country and aiding other countries. You will not be forgotten 🥰. God Bless All Of You🙏. God Bless America🙏. Cathy🌻 Ohio,🇺🇲

[@beckysteffka2434]

What a touching story about this great and humble man, rest in peace GH. Wish I could have met you.

[@susanweiss1439]

He dropped something really important: compassion and humanity.

[@KimberlyLew]

Wow…love that!

[@roserollins9800]

Thank you so much for your comment 😊

[@susanweiss1439]

@@roserollins9800 he was a member of the Greatest Generation, who saw it as a duty to protect and serve, be humble about what they did, if they ever spoke of it at all.

[@roserollins9800]

@@susanweiss1439 My daddy was part of that generation and I never heard him speak of it he came back from the war suffering from nightmares God bless those who served and sacrificed their freedom while we were at home enjoying ours

[@susanweiss1439]

@@roserollins9800 Mine as well, it took it as a job to be done, come home and build a life..Victory at Sea when it played, he would get up, walk to the kitchen and stare out the window. Remembering those friends who didn't make it home. George W Sonntag,Jr. WWII Seabee...live and miss you Dad..

[@JivinJoe1984]

Stuff like this makes me proud to be related to someone from that time period, my grandpa was in the Navy right after WWII but still was built from the same cloth. Thanks for the story Ron

[@carlaemerson1195]

A true hero. RIP Sir.

[@Eaglefly-er7do]

A GREAT, GREAT tribute to Col. Gail Halvorsen. A gentleman of the GREATEST GENERATION. RIP Col Halvorsen. I remember watching this story about him it was on the History Channel or one of the military channels can't remember. I did not know that he was still alive. What great missions he did for the kids. I hope one day we can see his stone once it's laid down. Thanks again Ron for a great story 👍.

[@georgelong9957]

This man was a walking heart .

[@peggygalati2191]

What a wonderful man thank God 🙏❤️ for his service and the service of all enlisted past present and future!!!

[@The1952trouble]

Such a wonderful story Ron. May he R.I.P.

[@shirleygiordano7627]

I am crying. This story is amazing. What a wonderful man, for thinking of hungry, deprived kids. RIP, sir. You are a hero.

[@sheilabock466]

Such a beautiful soul with a love of life in his eyes. Rest in peace, dear sir. ❤

[@pamelapurcell187]

Ron u did it again. What a heartwarming story. I weep from this. Thank you so much for kindness soldier. R I P. Thank you Ron.

[@jacquelinedenambtman6191]

Great story about colonel Gail Halvorsen, and the little vittles!! Thanks for sharing Hope he is resting in peace!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👋🏻👋🏻😁🙏🏻🌹

[@rebeccaswilling1771]

What a beautiful soul. Loved the story!!

[@vivian2822]

He is a wonderful man. Thank you for your service sir.

[@katmolina2627]

Beautiful story..brought tears to my eyes...amazing man! RIP

[@sherrilee230]

What a GREAT person. We need more like that gentleman. Thank you for your service. And kindness

[@joeystrobel5747]

R. I.P. Thanks Ron. This made me smile. ❤️❤️❤️

[@DeadlyKnot]

cemeteries stories are one of a kind!

[@sarahwright4104]

I remember hearing about this great man. RIP

[@CLAD157]

I remember this story!!!! Love it

[@Okstatechick]

😭 I love this story SO much!

[@KimberlyLew]

Me too, Casey. It’s a feel good one 😊

[@cynthiacronin2794]

What a wonderful story and a wonderful man.👍

[@bigsky1255]

Thank you for covering this gentleman's grave.

[@dawntaylor239]

God bless you COL Gail Halvorsen may you always be remembered for your amazing work Rest In Peace

[@jackbest6677]

This story brought tears to my eyes. God Bless this man. God gave this man a long life. A true American hero. God rest his soul.

[@donnaelkins186]

What a great story Ron. I have never heard this story before. Thank you so much for your service. God bless ❤ him. RIP DEAR MAN. 🙏 Prayers for you 🙏.

[@jacquelineroundtree7541]

This year's me up to hear such a beautiful story this man also had a beautiful soul. ❤️❤️❤️

[@d.g.n9392]

This is a wonderful story. Actually I’ve heard this before. Ron, Your narration of these stories are amazing. While you were talking, describing the candy drops, the waving of the plane wings, I got all these goose bumps tickling my back! Wow !!! Great Americans and veterans, we are lucky to be Americans.

[@denisewatson5295]

Thank you for sharing this amazing story ❤💜. RIP 🙏 Thank you for your service 🙏❤💙♥💜.

[@doreenarcher8543]

Ron God Bless You for this awesome video. Happy tears are the best. I didn’t know this story. So so wonderful. Thank you. Thank you.

[@gregflaten4859]

This man had courage to do whats right. bless all who serve. rip Col. Halvorson.

[@Here_This]

He received the "Bundesverdienstkreuz" , highest honor at Germany . He was commander of airport Tempelhof in the seventies and represented the german team at Olympia in Salt Lake City . 😉

[@zuzanahessova2333]

Hi, a beautiful story of a man who had a heart in the right place. Thank you

[@gregoryclayton8287]

Was Colonel Gail Halvorsen the real Willy Wonka?, I believe he was. Wow!, what a great guy and service man he was. A true American and Hero! He is in every ones heart. Rest in Peace and thank you for the services and for the call of duty and beyond Colonel Gail Halvorsen.Great story Ron!. Signed, Greg the egg.

[@susieholley8362]

Beautiful story and a wonderful kind man! RIP sir and thank you for all you did!

[@pamelaanderson1124]

What a remarkable farm kid....the glimmer of hope sent to children in the form of a candy bar..... RIP Dear Sir 🙏

[@sarahdutcher6933]

This story is absolutely beautiful. I'm crying like a baby.

[@dee7353]

I have known about this man and this story for many years. What a heart of gold. Thank you for this story.

[@michellecobb2158]

Fly high Mr Candy man the world needs more people like you 💙🇦🇺

[@KimberlyLew]

It certainly does!

[@conniephillips8217]

Oh Ron, what an incredible story! I caught myself sobbing through the whole story. Thank you so much for sharing as I am still wiping tears for my cheeks!

[@reecia3197]

Col. Halvorsen was a great man with the nicest smile. You can just tell he was a very good person. Thank you for telling his story.

[@dorothybrinson5617]

Wow, what an amazing man. Now if we had someone who would do that for the children of Ukraine. What a legacy to carry on his memory. Thank you for sharing this

[@sherribaker9135]

God bless this compassionate man for all that he did.

[@thecopperartist2972]

Jan Lynn ~ My Daughter in law is from Germany, Her Dad was one of those kids !! He told me how they had nothing and were living in a damp bomb shelter and the plane would fly over Berlin and drop Chocolate bars and hard candy in a field ! He kept one of the little parachutes for many years ...How neat to finally know the name of the pilot !! I am sending him a link to this, He still lives in Germany and is 80 years old, I am sure he will appreciate Col. Halverson's story !

[@JEAN-pm9lg]

Thankyou

[@hh7407]

0:34 and 1:33 Huge trees and so beautiful. 1:00 Mountains are so beautiful. 8:27 Oh my goodness! It is this guy! My Mom told me about him. What a thoughtful guy. There is no telling how much this gesture meant to all these kids. It might have been the one glimmer of kindness that gave them hope to hang in there and survive despite all the sadness and fear and depression. I love what this guy did. I remember seeing film of Audie Murphy and his fellow airmen were handing out chocolate bars to a bunch of kids, and even that made me think of this guy, the Candy Bomber, and of this story Mom told me about so many years ago about him dropping out chocolate bars and candy bars to the kiddos. I love this story, Ron. I never knew his name until now and thus, I had no idea he was still alive up until Feb 2022. I am glad he lived a long life. It does sound like complications from COVID. God bless him. God bless you. I love the stories you do. Definitely makes me cry that he has passed away.

[@elainepalamidis375]

What an awesome story! Great man, rest in peace sir. This is why I watch your channel, love it, thank you for sharing this story

[@jmorgan5252]

Such an uplifting story much needed in times like these Thank you Ron

[@patbowman6723]

Your story should be read to all the military to let them know the littlest things can make a big difference. Thank you. RIP Colonel Halvorsen.

[@KimberlyLew]

Or a reminder for us regular folks 😉

[@amandapanda7878]

What an great story about an amazing man,Thank you for bringing this story to us,may he rip forever more.Stay safe Ron.

[@mikesloper7112]

A true gentleman, thank you for your time & effort for filling a few of my many empty grey cells with real history & honouring those that really deserve their stories told. Wishing you health & happiness Sir !!

[@kristenwilliams3632]

I literally got goosebumps listening to this, what an amazing story 🥰❤ WHAT AN AMAZING MAN! 🇺🇸

[@edithq617]

What good man he's in heaven not good but great

[@tinabentley6002]

Great video. Thanks for sharing this great man's story.

[@Fireflame80srocker]

That is amazing story and such a very sweet man he was. So sad he passed away but God had blessed him with a very long life. May Mr.candyman rest in peace.

[@deirdrerosesharples7453]

Cool story... I think my dad mentioned this to us years ago, sounds familiar, amount of ww2 books he read, probably how we were told!

[@lisamyers8407]

What a great story of a great compassionate, caring and loving man so unlike the “tells” of men today. Col. Halvorsen, Thank you for your service, Rest in Peace and God Bless. 🇺🇸✝️🙏🏻🇺🇸

[@lesliewyatt4188]

A true hero & gentleman. I had a history instructor that shared a brief story of this altruistic, heroic man. Sadly, our educational system doesn't teach our youth abt these authentic, inspirational men today. Ty Ron 🤗

[@jasonhawk2655]

Wow what a great guy! No one should go hungry like that it's sad.great job Ron be safe and thanks man you rock!

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

ty Jason!

[@Carolbearce]

What an amazing story. Love hearing these kinds of stories about humanities awesomeness. An amazing man!

[@oanaelena4001]

Great story, makes me wish we have a colonel Halvorsen for the Ukrainian kids too!

[@constancebraun2251]

Thank you for this video. Years ago my late husband and I had the honor of meeting Gale Halvorsen at the Dayton, Ohio Air Show near Wright-Patterson AFB and he autographed a handout for us. My husband was born in Berlin, Germany and his family received food from the Berlin Air Lift. RIP Gale Halversen and thank you!

[@paulmcwilliams1709]

That cemetery looks beautiful with the Mountains is the background. I saw a video interview with Col. Gail Halvorsen, and he went to his co-pilots and other service men who donated gum, and chocolate candy, and it grew from there. Even lots of single women sent and donated their hanker chiefs to him to be used as parachutes. He was a true American hero to lots of German children no doubt. His story makes you proud to be an American, and it brings a tear to your eye too. Rest in Peace Colonel Gail Halvorsen. 😢

[@UniusPoenitentis]

I can't be the only one who cried watching this--especially towards the end. What a good and kind man with a great heart--a sterling example of an outstanding American. Well done, good and faithful servant. Rest in peace.

[@hollyb.3615]

"Somebody cared" RIP Col Halverson, rest easy and may you shine in heaven like you did on earth. I had heard about " the Candy Bomber " and also knew he recently died , knew he was a hero but never had any more details on him until now. ❤️❤️❤️ Thanks for bringing us this story, Ron.

[@QueenKarenSnodgrass]

In about 2015 while living in Ivins, UT Gail flew over and dropped Hershey bars to my son's Elementary school. Quite the event, my son was impressed& told me all about CoL. Halvorson. I'm so glad you spotlighted him.

[@joyalexander5842]

I'm sitting here crying. It was the "I'm just a farm boy" that pushed me over the edge. He blessed so many back then and now. Thank you for telling us this story.

[@tarasmith7859]

This is such a sweet story. In a time where all we hear about is fighting, I love hearing things like this. The untold stories of everyone involved in dark times past. The stories of the human heart sharing with others. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@cumberlandhistoriccemetery9568]

Stories like this is why America is so great!!!!! God bless this great American hero! and God bless you dear sir.

[@alicefotfmod7094]

Such a kind man to have started a movement and change from his act of kindness.Too leave a good mark on this earth.Blessings too this man

[@Lorriann63]

What an amazing story and an inspiring man. I know surely he is in a good place. All respect to him and the good he did.

[@juanitasmith8946]

What a lovely man!!!! He will not be forgotten. I will tell my grandchildren about this wonderful soul!!!

[@KimberlyLew]

Bless our veterans 🇺🇸

[@lilacsnroses3345]

I just love your videos. I think my interest in cemeteries comes from spending so much time at my grandparents home in paradise township, Pennsylvania. They lived on meetinghouse rd, in Thomasville. Wasn't much to do out there, so I spent a lot of time wandering around at Altlands Meetinghouse, which was unused, but the doors were open. The graves in the cemetary date back to 1775, but the meetinghouse wasn't built until 1853, and rebuilt after a big storm in 1880. It was really creepy when the ground was wet, and you'd accidentally step on an unmarked grave. The ground would sometimes sink, because the wooden coffins were decayed. I loved the peace I felt there. My grandparents are gone now, and the house my pappaw built was sold long ago. It was the only house on the road when I was a little girl, and there are more around there now. But I still look it up on Google earth every now and then. Maybe I need to go visit the family graves this Easter. Yeah. I'm definitely going to plan that. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@maryhull531]

What about a beautiful story of a kind man who cheered up these kids with these simple gifts in troubled times . Nice to hear a lovely story and not of humans who did dastardly crimes for a change . Thank you Ron . I really enjoyed this .

[@leighann3764]

This really touched my heart. What a wonderful man to bring some happiness to the children in such a horrible time in history! The video of him with that teddy bear was so cute too. Thank you for your service sir and may you enjoy your eternal time in heaven. 🙏🏻

[@juneclark3584]

I sure love your stories. Utah is beautiful, that's why I live here. Garland is where my son went to high school. Bear River. We would always see that old sugar beet factory. Have a good day Ron 😻

[@sharongilley3985]

He won my heart. What a wonderful loving man. Made so many children happy gave them hope..Children are everything .

[@debreed6482]

Hey Ron, as an Air Force Veteran myself, my hats off to Col. Halverson!! What a true hero & a great example of what America was, & still is!! You did a wonderful job on this one Ron. Brought tears to my eyes. I too salute Col. Halverson of our U.S. Air Force!! 👍🌵🙂🇺🇸

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

cool Deb!! and thank you for your sacrifices.

[@dionanderson8185]

What an amazing human being it’s stories like this especially in these times we are all in to be shared we can honestly learn a lot of what compassion is all about. 🙏🏽

[@lesleycooke6226]

Beautiful story Ron of a great man so moving its bad enough when folk are starving but children it sure tugs on ya heart strings i hope he's got his wings in heaven now RIP. Thanks Ron takecare lots of love.🙏🙏💖💐💐💐💐💐💐💐

[@KimberlyLew]

He’s my new hero 🇺🇸

[@seascape1016]

Beautiful tribute to COL Halverson! Hero for kindness. Pics of him, the children and the teddy bear 🧸 great story Ron 🕯🇱🇷

[@susanna3]

This is one of your best of all time Ron!! I was actually in tears, watching this touching story of a true gentleman and hero. If this doesn't melt your heart I don't know what ever would. Colonel Halvorsen made this world so much better and brought joy to many. It's no wonder he was beloved by those kids then and so years later! Watched the links too. Thank you ever so much Ron, for bringing this story to us 💜

[@chatita9527]

GREAT GREAT MAN, blessed and loved!!! My dad was 5 years old when he and his little friends waited for this winged blessing to fly over Berlin, Flughafen /Airport Tempelhof, and bring hope to so many Berliners! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ He was the human side to war, and like always, in a dictatorship and reign of terror, there were actually more people frightened into keeping their heads on their shoulders than those who were really going for a war and killing. Unfortunately up to this very day, bullies - also political bullies - usually reign the world ... 😞 LOVE and BLESSINGS to this beloved man and all those who helped. Love from Berlin Germany ♥️🤗🙏🇩🇪

[@kkormanik]

He was one remarkable man, everything good in this world. I’ve known of this story for quite a while. So glad you highlighted his story. Thank you Ron.

[@lesleycooke6226]

Saving this one for bedtime. 👍