Restoring a Vandalized Band of Brothers Site | History Traveler Episode 135

Currahee Mountain in Toccoa, GA is a special place. Historically, it is where men from 4 different parachute infantry regiments trained in preparation to fight tyranny abroad in WWII. Among these where the men of Easy Company, 506th PIR who were made famous in the series Band of Brothers. This place also holds importance to rock climbers and people who want to take in the scenic vista and reflect on the beauty of God's creation. But over the years, the top of Currahee has been marred by vandals who have spray painted the rocks there.
In November of 2020, I posted a video from the top of Currahee to draw attention to the problem (link below). It it, I suggested that we get a group together to fix this problem. The response was overwhelming. People from all over the world reached out to see what they could do. In the end, we raised money from across the globe and had people from across the U.S. show up to work in conjunctions with the Currahee Cleanup Project to start the monumental task of restoring this place to its natural state.
This video is a testament to what can happen when people band together and commit themselves to doing good. Please consider supporting the businesses and organizations that helped to make this clean up a success.
A HUGE thanks goes out to Punisher Mobile Blasting for their help with this clean up. You can explore their services here: punishermobileblasting.com/
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[@tbolt2948]

Currrahee need be listed as a National Historical Landmark and be protected by the NPS.

[@dankmazzi2376]

They are putting Mexican emigrants their plenty of room for a few thousand of them. Good God I'm BAD 😳

[@MrMike77471]

Should have been so designated a long time ago.

[@alan30189]

Better yet perhaps, make it a National Park.

[@michaelward9880]

It will never happen. There's nothing twisted, deranged, depraved, communist, gay, feminine, weak, treasonous or corrupt about it.

[@vegashdrider]

And then you won’t be able to spend the night, touch anything, and pay an exorbitant fee

[@vinoman123]

As the last member of the BOB, Bradford Freeman, just passed away we owe it to all those Toccoa men to respect and keep their hallowed ground pristine. My love and blessings to all those volunteers.

[@definitelynotcainan3353]

As a veteran myself, I just want to simply say... Thank you.

[@DSToNe19and83]

The dude abides 🍻

[@genewilkerson8528]

My son who was a member of the 101st Airborne who received a Purple Heart in Afghanistan thanks you.

[@charlesfritz7131]

@@genewilkerson8528 thank you for raising a fine young man and my thanks to him for becoming the man that he is. From a veteran to a veteran... S A L U T E..RLTW/AATW.

[@ryanbluer6098]

From the nephew of one of those Red Devils who fought at Arnhem I would like to thank you all for your amazing work on restoring a significant portion of history. Currahee to all those brave men of the 101st Airborne Division “Screaming Eagles 🦅 “ RESPECT

[@chrisbarber3658]

The level of that graffiti makes me want to cry. Being in such a historic place just makes it even worse. Thanks to all who donated time, materials, whatever to help with this. You are all awesome people.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks!

[@gutsherrkiste6164]

YES you are correct, but if i imagine the Romans would have carved all the graffitis off the Coluseum ( Old names of visitors are carved in the stone) that would be sad, it just tells another story of the place. I know it doesnt belong to the old state of the place, but isnt it history itself? What if some of the people who trained there and came back to leave their mark for example. I do understand tho that you guys cleaned that place.

[@chads7206]

The twat Waffle that spray painted "I Love Hitler" is complete and utter trash! And clearly wasn't loved enough as a child

[@kevadams1964]

It is pretty bad and very disappointing.

[@IZZYINN2]

As a British veteran myself, I just want to simply say , You guys have made me cry Im', so proud of what you have done, We need to remember the past so we may protect the future. All the best from the UK.

[@ivanlowjones]

I spent 3 years as a young paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne back in the 1980's. Those WW2 airborne soldiers (82nd, 101st, 11th, 17th, and 13th Airborne Divisions) built the foundation for all of us who chose to jump out of perfectly good aircraft with only a parachute strapped to our backs. Airborne All the Way, sir.

[@tennesse_courier]

Has I recall back in 1972 that was a extra $55.00 or $65.00 per month to jump out out of a perfectly good airplane. 👍

[@ivanlowjones]

@@tennesse_courier $110 a month in 1985. It's $150 a month nowadays.

[@tommyt1357]

@@ivanlowjones thanks fore serving

[@davidlamb6812]

My Dad was in the 82nd Airborne 1987-1993.

[@tommyt1357]

@@davidlamb6812 can u tell him thank u fore your surivce

[@pascaly]

"We didn't burn anything down". Absolute champ, bloody spot on. Didn't cause trouble, you fixed something and made a positive difference. There's a lot of folks out there that could learn from that.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Hope so 🙂

[@timf2279]

@The History Underground If you are able, can you do a follow-up video. It would be interesting to see the progress or regression.

[@ZWalk-Around]

"We didn't burn anything down." But, in all honesty JD -- you re-kindled a flame that inspired others to take action to pay tribute to "The Greatest Generation". You are a really solid dude! History Underground rocks!

[@mrright2808]

This was absolutely beautiful! As a huge history buff and graffiti hater myself this made me so happy. I pretty much had tears the whole time (no really). The sacrifice that the men whose boots made impressions in that soil 80 years ago and the sacrifice that you all as a team made to honor them was humbling. There are still good people in this world Thank you!

[@janehall2720]

A beautiful way to celebrate Memorial Day and pay a tribute to the fallen heroes. Thank you.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thank you.

[@robynbohbot3709]

So heartbreaking to see all that vandalism, but so wonderful to see so many good hearted people band together to do something so good... to help restore faith and history. As a daughter of a WWII veteran... I thank you all for your hard work.

[@davemi3213]

My father met my mother in Germany in 1945 he’s also a veteran of Korea and Vietnam I appreciate these videos with a heartfelt thank you to you and all the fine people that are making this restoration possible

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

🙏🏼

[@roblewis7823]

Thank you so much. My wife and I made it to the top in December of 2019 and were so disappointed by the desecration of this area of such great significance to our country. I'm watching this in tears I am so happy to see what you all have accomplished. God bless you!

[@SHAWNSTER1969]

As a veteran myself watching you all come together on Memorial Day weekend at such a Historic site just does the heart good. To JD and all the volunteers thank you so much you are Awesome!!

[@amymichelle1916]

Thank you for your service sir! 😊

[@mandokani]

Just saw your video on restoring band of brothers site. Can’t put into words how much it means to me. Kudos to you and all the great people that helped you. As a former paratrooper with the 101st Airborne it’s personal to me. Thanks again!

[@VloggingThroughHistory]

What an awesome experience this was! Thank you JD for all you are doing.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Had a great time with everyone. Thanks so much for helping and for the work that you're doing as well. We need to link up again at some point.

[@VloggingThroughHistory]

@@TheHistoryUnderground absolutely we do!

[@Desrtc67]

@@VloggingThroughHistory you beat me here I was gonna recommend you watch this! :)

[@mariuszedward3469]

@@Desrtc67 haha, good one :) he brought me here btw

[@DSToNe19and83]

You both are awesome, and thanks 🍻

[@dannymurphy4940]

Such a wonderful thing you and all the volunteers have done. As a veteran, I thank you all !!!! Semper Fi.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

🇺🇸

[@amymichelle1916]

Thank you for your service sir! 😊

[@DefLeppardBug]

It was such a powerful weekend to be up on that mountain top with you and the group. It was hard, it was fun, lots of sweat but no tears even with the 3 miles up and 3 miles down. Great job on the video, as always very well done. - Kelly

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! Had an absolute blast with you all. Can't wait for another meet up!

[@DefLeppardBug]

@@TheHistoryUnderground we are absolutely down for the next adventure. Thank you again.

[@kurtbaker4078]

Americans can do so much good when they come together. God bless you all.

[@markrichardsocioprojectgo1800]

it's all about the connect

[@lamborgini86]

why just Americans? if everyone got together we'd all live like gods

[@edgein3299]

Tell that to all the woke, leftist snowflakes.

[@ProcyonAlpha]

@@lamborgini86 I think he means when Americans come together they can do so much good because most of the time they are not. They're a very polarised society, much more than other countries.

[@dawndickson2156]

The verse from Galatians was the perfect ending for this inspiring and respectful video. Thank you for uniting a family of history buffs JD.

[@deweycat01]

Thank you to all of you!! What a wonderful act of kindness and respect to those that trained and served in WW2

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thank you.

[@davidmcmurdy3850]

My pap pap served in WWII. He never spoke about it. When we would ask him about his service, he should shut us down, sometimes very loudly, that it was none of our business. All we knew is that he served. A few years after his death, I learned from one of my uncles that he had served in the 11th Airborne in the Philippines. I never knew that the 11th had trained at this historic site until I watched this video. I want to thank you, from the bottom of my heart and soul, for bringing this to light for me. I have a renewed drive to find out more in regards to his service. I had discovered that most documents in regards to WWII, including enlistment and discharge papers, were tragically lost in a warehouse fire some time ago. All I have are memories and documents now as both nana and pap pap are gone. I again thank you for the wonderful historical videos that you produce.

[@rw9866]

Great work thank you for doing this! Im sure that Easy Company would thank you for what you did!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

They earned it. This place still needs special protection though.

[@rw9866]

@@TheHistoryUnderground100% agree I hope that is does soon.

[@matthewbaker7540]

“That outrage led to action,now we didn’t go and burn anything down, but....” - priceless!! This struck me as funny.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Ha! There are better ways to channel your outrage :)

[@RTRPatriot]

@@TheHistoryUnderground This is outstanding and I want to help. I live an hour from Toccoa and for my 29th birthday I rucked up Currahee, so it was awful to see what people have done to our history. I have reached out multiple times to the Currahee Military Museum and offered to help but with no luck. Can you advise who I should speak with and would your group being doing this again? Thank you!

[@RichardBamaRailey13]

@@RTRPatriot .....you and I must be involved in the next cleanup!

[@mainoffender27]

Weird, i found it pretty tasteless and unnecessary.

[@mainoffender27]

@Al D Woah, I can tell from your comment that you’re such a badass.

[@patsaylor8973]

Thank you for cleaning up that historically important place!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

It was our pleasure!

[@sergiozammel8261]

This mountain Currahee and the place Toccoa needs to be preserved in honor of those that served fought and died, for future generations as well. Thank you for taking us on this tour. Love from Australia.

[@therealgeorgeluzjr.4690]

Thanks JD, for your passion for history and your ability to mobilize people from all over the US and contributions from around the globe to turn back the clock on what the men who trained at Toccoa experienced back then. From Chris, Mark, Ash, Sam, Emily and her parents from WV, Mark, Jeremy, Smokey Bear, Patrick and Kelly and her friend from Nevada along with the countless others and all the dedicated volunteers at Currahee and at the Museum who continue to keep the memory alive of the men who came through Camp Toccoa.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks so much. That means a lot. Especially coming from you.

[@VloggingThroughHistory]

It was the least we could do to show our appreciation and gratitude to your dad and his comrades. We are grateful for their service and sacrifice.

[@charlottereed8060]

I totally agree with you JD!!! I would have been with you if I was able. I hate it when these ignorant people do such stupid and ugly things!! There is no reason for it other than showing their stupidity. How sad. So glad to see all those people helping you.

[@carolynwalter8961]

Wonderful that so many people cared and help restore this camp.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Agreed.

[@dislocated8]

This was such a personally rewarding experience. The first time I went up Currahee it broke my heart to see the condition that it was in, and wanted to do something. Thank you so much JD for putting this together and allowing us to take part. It was an honor and an absolute pleasure to do the work along side so many good people.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

No, thank you. Had an amazing weekend.

[@lonniehawkins582]

Thank you ,as I say to the men in uniform . Thank you for your service as some gave all and all gave some .you were there as they look down with God from heaven .I know easy is proud of your efforts .

[@maxxi348]

Please get this area protected 🙏 you all did an amazing job!! I just wish I could have been there to help. Thank you so much to everyone involved 💗

[@suzannecrum9702]

Thank you! To all the wonderful people that donated their time,money and effort to the clean up! What a difference it is! Thanks to all of you!

[@skimmer8774]

Hopefully this will be shown in the local schools. Even nation wide.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Agreed.

[@mariuszedward3469]

Hmm, maybe contact some local tv for the start, if possible?

[@stevehollands6900]

I second that motion

[@edgein3299]

It doesn't fit the narrative of the public school system.

[@perryj8850]

Never clicked on a video so fast! Phenomenal job. A huge thank you to both you and all the volunteers. You show that there is still decency in this world.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! There are a lot more decent people out there than what you might think. They just aren't as vocal sometimes. Hopefully people will share this video and let others know about the good that is out there.

[@psychosneighbor1509]

Yep, same. Pretty shocking that people who most likely knew the significance of that place could be so disrespectful. Leave it cleaner than you found it.

[@dalejuhl8591]

THANK YOU 👍. Their heritage lives on today. Wearing the 101 patch for nearly 7 years was truly an honor such a rich history.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

🇺🇸

[@manxhu6610]

Thank you so much for helping preserving history, and keeping the memories of all US forces, that went over and fought for our freedom from fascist oppression. Alot of brave men never returned and died 1000's of kilometers from home, and the people they loved. We should always strive to remember their sacrifice and honoring their memory, and what you are doing is helping with that. Sorry for bad spelling, Greetings from Denmark.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thank you so much!

[@whiterabbit-wo7hw]

Hi from Missouri USA.

[@tennesse_courier]

This act of dedication and effort not to mention just plain hard work. Should be a inspiration to all. Thanks for sharing and thank you to all who participated . 101st Airborne Division 1972-1974. Airborne All the Way.. Outstanding!

[@whiterabbit-wo7hw]

Thank you for your service sir.

[@FriendofRamblinJack]

Thank you, Jim, and God bless you, from a just few years younger sister, US Coast Guard mom. I loved making the 101ST AIRBORNE SCREAMING EAGLES in stained glass to honor fallen soldiers. I started doing stained glass to keep me up off the ground when my only child was chosen to serve, the first since his WW2 Marine Uncle Bill, then joined 82nd for Korea, PH recip. Home to Jesus at 90 in 2015. God bless you for your service to our nation.

[@noslack8907]

Stay Alert, Stay Alive B Co 2/327th 101st No Slack 11 Bravo -- Vietnam 69-70. Super great job at Currahee!

[@tennesse_courier]

No Slack, has I recall 327th was last out of country and back to real the world. Welcome home brother !

[@stevethecountrycook1227]

Wonderful work ya'll did to restore this very important part of History! Thank You to everyone there! There needs to be consequences for vandalizing historic sites like this! I hope there are cameras installed to catch any further vandalizing. And before "they" go to jail, they are made to clean up their garbage!!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Yeah, the site definitely needs protected. I'm sure that Congressman Andrew Clyde would be interested in hearing more :)

[@HawkGirl69]

Everyone should write to the Governor

[@patricialenaburg6553]

What an amazing bunch of people. When you see the ugly things in this world, it's really a wonderful to see there are people who are willing to bring beauty back into it. I feel the men who trained here would be proud of what has been done, in their memory. I also feel our veterans should never be forgotten, they put their lives up for us. Thanks JD, by the way, your like a kid in a candy store, this is right up your alley. A big yell out to Sam for all he's done.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Sam is doing a great work down there. There's still much to be done though.

[@michaelfisher7835]

God bless you guys and your hard work to restore our past as it was when those men trained to protect our freedoms and free the world of tyranny.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thank you. Feel free to share this with others.

[@chadanderson8692]

I want to think all the volunteers and especially you! If it wasn't for the attention you brought to Currahee, we all couldn't share in the horror that has fallen on top of Currahee. God bless you all!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thank you. We really did have a great group that showed up and some amazing donors as well.

[@anitatucker8812]

What an amazing job. Thank you to all of you who donated and spent your weekend restoring this beautiful place. I speak for my father who fought in WWII and myself we're so very proud of you and what you accomplished. Great vlog J.D.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thank you! Feel free to share this video with others :)

[@timwilson3150]

Great work! In the future I suggest that all visitors be searched for any form of paint if possible.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

I'm hoping that people will reach out to Congressman Andrew Clyde and let him know how important Currahee is.

[@xxabomb9xx]

Living 15-20 minutes from here my whole life and been up to the top countless times, I have never seen it without graffiti. EVER. Thank you So Much for the effort to return it to its former glory!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks. It's going to take a massive effort from the local community to keep the work going and help to change the culture that led to this defacement in the first place.

[@carylosborn1808]

Thanks for showing the 501st monument. That has personal meaning for my husband and his family. We sure hope to visit Toccoa sometime.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

I hope that you do! Tell George that I said hello when you go :)

[@johnreinburg859]

Great Americans preserving history!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Absolutely.

[@jackfromthejungle7538]

Like the native americans, you mean? lmao - ironic ... i cant even

[@whiterabbit-wo7hw]

It's so good to see people restoring history and cleaning it up instead of pulling down monuments and burning places. Thank you so much for all y'all have done. This act alone is a blessing to these men who gave their all for this great country. Thank you.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! I hope that people will share this video as an example of what people can do when they get together.

[@ellaw356]

Beautiful comment at the end JD. God Bless you and your travels!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thank you. Appreciate that.

[@simonbakker2484]

Well done to you Sir and to all the people that helped. Amazing job! Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thank you very much!

[@rtk3543]

Brilliant story, well done to everyone involved. I did email the Governor but got no response, guess it's up to good people to do the right thing. Well done from England.

[@mikeneill6813]

RTK. Hi I'm England too. I'm thinking that maybe JD might give thought to "Go Pro- ing" the site. I imagine the "nasties" with their "rattle cans" get there in/on vehicles. From the entrance up to the rocks could be surveilled. Maybe a 24hr set up live stream. Without, of course, informing the miscreants that CCTV has been installed. There may even be some interesting wildlife night time spin off action. JAT.

[@ruskiepanda]

"History remembers those who rebuilt the world while those who destroy it are lost to the anvils of time." This is a quote that my history teacher had on his board one day. He teaches AP Psychology and AP World History while fighting Multiple Sclerosis. One of the best teachers I ever had.

[@semperfi_forever8466]

That was truly an amazing feeling. Ireland and I had a great father/daughter special made memory in doing that. I cant thank you enough JD for what you and so many others are trying to do. It would be a pleasure to help out at any time when needed. It's a shame that the younger generation now days just dont seem to care. I think my daughter walk away with a different outlook as well. That in itself is priceless. Again, I thank you and everyone involved for including us in such an amazing feat. Still so much more to be done. Godspeed.

[@diannebass2744]

You are such an amazing group to preserve our history. This touched my heart and brought me to be teary-eyed 😢. Thank you! Well done!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Glad you enjoyed it! Feel free to share this with others :)

[@DonB.-Mulefivefive]

I've watched nearly all of your videos for months. Never said a word until, now. This effort, makes me want to jump up and cheer.!! You do us proud JD. You do ALL Of us PROUD. Anytime you need something, sing out. We'll come. We will ALL come. 101st Airborne

[@georgiavanhouten9360]

Thank you all for doing this,It makes me cry that our youth has not been taught to embrace our History

[@DanBeitzelMusic]

Choked me up with tears sir. I went to Boot camp not far from there and these men are my hero's. I am so grateful for your efforts. These men deserved this.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thank you.

[@danlitteer2178]

Outstanding! Thank you and God bless all those who cleaned up Currahee.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! Please consider sharing this one with others. We want people to know what's happening at Currahee.

[@rdc2724]

I watched this video in my house in the Netherlands, realising that I'm only able to watch this video in freedom thanks to the men who trained there! You did a great job!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! One big thing that people can do is share this video and encourage others to go do some good in their community.

[@rdc2724]

@@TheHistoryUnderground I will tell my friends!

[@guns2317]

Probably ten years ago now I drove to the top of Currahee when I visited Toccoa. My respect for the men who trained there was increased immeasurably. that is one steep, steep grade to have to run up, and down, multiple times. Talk about hard core training! The graffiti was obnoxious when I was there, thanks so much for your efforts to clean it up.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! Much more work left to do there.

[@mnellesenerhard]

So AWESOME to see history that is being restored. THANK YOU!!! GOD BLESS THOSE WHO TOOK PART IN THE CLEANUP!!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Had a great group that showed up to help. Lots of people donated to make this day possible as well.

[@playbluesman1]

WOW, WOW, His brings happy tears to my yes to see all the Patriots to volunteer their time and money to restore this sacred landmark. May God Bless each and everyone of these great American. Thanks especially to The History Traveler for bringing it to the attention to all his followers, and friends. By far the best video I’ve witnessed. Again, THANKS

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks!

[@rickcrist6089]

Thank you all that participated in the clean up! It shows that humanity is not lost.

[@TheWyldesidewithEricClark]

Those barracks and the ones like them at Harmony Church are called "30 Second Barracks". Drop a smoke, and it all goes up in 30 seconds. My grandfather, father and I all did our training with the 507th. Thank you for doing this and I'm sorry I missed the opportunity to help. Outstanding.

[@everybody_hobby]

Been looking for this one!! Great job guys. Sidenote, I got to sleep in the WW2 barracks at Ft Knox when I was in high school getting ready to leave for basic training. You could feel the history there. Was an amazing experience

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Awesome!

[@dodgermartin4895]

While living in Belgium I made it to Bastogne and walked thru the Bois Jacque and went to Normandy in July 2020 when covid restrictions allowed, and I peered over the fence at Brecourt Manor, and I think it would now be cool to head down to Georgia (from Virginia Beach) and see Camp Toccoa and Currahee and maybe help with the cleanup effort.

[@TA-wg9oi]

You are a true champion JD for arranging this clean up and hoping the publicity your videos have achieved give awareness for further education on how, why and what these brave soldiers gave for our living standards today. Quite memorable that these volunteers provided their time to such an iconic site on this US Memorial Day weekend. Thank you to all. Hopefully Marks comments of "Wreak Havoc on Ignorance" will prompt the local High School Principals to do the same. Educating local school students may encourage them to protect their neighbourhood historic site from further vandalism. Huge thumbs up from Brisbane, Australia..

[@480pilot]

You know I've been on your side since day one. Congrats too you and all with you! Currahee!!!

[@stevelubbehusen5842]

such a beautiful group of PATRIOTS who love this country and the HEROES who fought and died for our country. Thank you for your time, travel, service, and money spent in pursuit of honoring the memories of those who served. I wish I would have joined you.....

[@janupczak1643]

Thank you so much for posting this. I can tell from the comments that it has a happy ending, and I really want to watch it. I'm just afraid it would make me cry and anger me to see what damage was inflicted by others. I will watch it at some point, and you get a "pre-thumbs up" from me because you and your channel are the best! 😊❤

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks. I feel like you'll enjoy it :)

[@paulchretien6931]

Just started viewing your channel. I have been viewing as many as time allows. I will just comment this one time. You and the people who do these wonderful things make a 64 year old man proud and grateful to each and every person. Thank you one and all.

[@denisd.budnik7803]

Thanks JD, your a beautiful person with all the volunteers you inspire. Denis

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Wow, thank you

[@paulsullivan6392]

To all involved...my thanks...you all did a simply OUTSTANDING job.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

We had a great crew there and a lot of amazing supporters.

[@rebekahelrod3642]

Thank you...Thank you for everything you do to teach about history. It brought tears to my eyes watching the original parts of the bunk houses being restored. I have a bunch of different books about the Band of Brothers and one about after the war. I love history. I am so sorry the disrespect shown to these hallowed grounds. Once again thank you for bring history alive.😎

[@101stAirbornefilms]

Thank you for taking the time to help restore this historic place.

[@quanah3184]

3 days before the 6th of June it’s a beautiful tribute. Thanks from France, we often think about these mens.

[@jackthecanuck6736]

Excellent work J.D. & kudos to all of the folks who worked so hard to bring that sacred ground back to it's original state.

[@WFMeyer]

Thank You for organizing this JD, and thanks to all the volunteers who dedicated their time and resources to make this happen.

[@jacobkays1374]

I deployed to Afghanistan with 1-506 thank you for taking care of where my unit began. That mountain holds a strong place in most Currahees hearts as it's our heritage. So again thank you.

[@Nathair]

Amazing job guys! I'm here from the 82AD Hell Let Loose community and it was a pleasure to raise money and donate to you guys! I hope that when this pandemic is over that I can visit Currahee for myself!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Awesome! Thanks so much!

[@aaron_osborne]

The most excited I’ve been for History Traveler

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Ha! Me too.

[@Carolbearce]

This is absolutely amazing. So proud of all the folks that donated their time and resources to this project.

[@gordonvpeach2589]

Thank you Sir! Great to see and hear what you are doing down there!! Keep up the good work man!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks, will do!

[@motaman8074]

Man, I choked up when you revealed the cleanup. So beautiful. Thank you.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Pretty amazing, wasn't it?

[@chrislester9186]

Been looking forward to this update!!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Me too!

[@michellecoffey5177]

Just watched this video & have to say what a wonderful job you all are doing! Great job on cleaning up the rocks! It’s a shame that some people try to ruin the beautiful area for others w/their graffiti. Keep on doing what your doing! Love it & love your videos! I watch all the time! 💜

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks so much! Feel free to share this one out. We want people to know what is happening at Currahee.

[@fredwilliams8305]

Thank God for people who care about history and those who went before.

[@williamwojcik2582]

What a fantastic job all these volunteers did, they deserve our accolades and our appreciation. This is the kind of effort that restores our faith in people and makes us proud to be an American

[@wheelerjohnson7767]

My Grandfather was with the 11th, Co B 187th. He was very proud to have taken part of the Los Banos Raid.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Oh wow! That is amazing!

[@wheelerjohnson7767]

@@TheHistoryUnderground thank you for this post.

[@joyceclark8476]

I’m actually crying happy tears, for all the hard work, money and time that good people did here. It gives all of us Hope. What one can accomplish when we do it together. JD many thanks to you for your time and efforts and especially filming it for us all. Right now there are so many soldiers looking down from above so grateful that no soldiers are ever forgotten.🇺🇸. Joyce. Connecticut, U.S.A. 🇺🇸. ARROW *🎱. ❤️

[@shellydehart8217]

Your words at the end of the video was perfectly said. I would of loved to have been there to help but unfortunately I couldn’t. I would like to thank everyone who gave of themselves the time n hard work to make this huge rock beautiful once again. I admire each one of you n wish I could thank you personally but that’s not possible. So please except my thanks through this video. I’m amazed how beautiful it looks n the view from the top is breathtaking. JD thank you making this possible. I’m so happy that my donation was worth it. I could go on n on but I won’t take anymore of your time. I’m so proud to be living in this country n give my thanks to all who sacrifice their lives to make it possible. God Bless everyone who took part in this amazing clean up. ♥️♥️♥️😊👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@ajackson4980]

my father was 82nd airborne. we salute you all for the great things you’ve done here.

[@jupite1888]

Well Done and i wish was there from Australia, You are a Legend for that

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! Feel free to share :)

[@Uguccione1409]

Tou did a very great job. It's really a great thing to preserve historic sites like this for the next generations. Thanks and greetings from Italy.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks!

[@sipher3516]

A bit late to the party on this one, but just want to thank you for what you did here with these great people. I'm born and raised in Toccoa and if you remember the parachute shaped monument just outside the gates of the camp there is a little information kiosk off behind it, I build that with my troop when I was 17 for an Eagle Scout project so I have some personal investment in the history of Currahee and the men who trained there. Just wanted to make sure you know how much we appreciate it!

[@dalestockman4292]

Made my day, seeing folks from across the country coming together for this restoration effort. My dad would have been very happy with your effort, as he was a member of the 11th Airborne, though gaining his jump wings late, in Japan, as part of the occupation forces. Just this past weekend, I drove past the house he grew up in - could see him standing there, in his uniform. Current owners are taking very good care of the home. I still have his dress uniform jacket and hat.

[@christinakopcsos6831]

So excited to see this! Great job everyone!! Was waiting for this video, and it didn't disappoint.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Glad you enjoyed it! Hope that you'll share this so that others can see what's happening at Currahee.

[@nancyp.4489]

JD; a huge “Thank you” from my family. We once owned Currahee Mountain and my Great Grandmother cried as she signed the deed over to the Government. It was all forgiven when Camp Toccoa began and the importance of the training of these brave souls came to light. The condition of the Mountain was irreverent to the people that called this place “Home” for many generations as well as our brave heroes during WWll. I cannot thank you enough for restoring Currahee to her former glory. She truly “Stands Alone” in the history books.

[@evedauer-wong769]

Thank you JD and all of the volunteers and those that donated. Excellent work by everybody...you are all appreciated!

[@vtrack1963]

You and the other volunteers have made a difference. Thank you so much for sharing. One of my great uncles trained there in the 517th PIR. He was later KIA and rests in the Henri Chappelle American Cemetery in Belgium.

[@ElectromagneticUK]

What a pleasure to watch the clean up, very proud of everyone involved. The building from Aldbourne England mentioned in the video is special and it is lovely to see inside. Wish I was there, but there in spirit. Thank you for the update. Best wishes from the UK.