Tom Lee Memphis Hero: Black History (Jerry Skinner Documentary)

[@figmo397]

Thank you for referring to him as a “man” and not a “black man.” Beautifully done!

[@john-waynetyler4139]

Why did u bring his race up, if you were happy that the narrator didn’t!! Just wondering! Thanks!

[@TNS_Mafia]

God dnt even like ⚪️people, none of them in the Bible lol

[@wesfrazier5739]

A man that couldn't swim didn't want to be in that boat in the first place, a real American hero. RIP

[@dukeman7595]

R.I.P. Tom Lee . John 15: "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends" God bless Tom, you are Home Now.

[@michaelmorris3008]

That touched me very much! 😢 God bless him. At this day in age...i wish more men were of this caliber. Everyone stay well and stay safe, God bless you all!

[@dukeman7595]

@@michaelmorris3008 Amen

[@tomcaldwell5750]

Tom Lee, a true American hero. God give us more men like him.

[@venusone1]

Yes. Amen.

[@donprice9050]

Another person I never heard of and now will never forget. Thanks Jerry.

[@kerridillon3120]

Thank you Jerry for another uplifting story of courage & mercy! Your charming accent reminds me of the late Southern historian Shelby Foote. I could listen to you both all day!

[@oxhart3]

Great American History. Keep-’em coming You Do Us Proud

[@deborahmccoy3837]

He Most Certainly Does.

[@ivannovotny4552]

Thank you Jerry, we need more true stories like that in this rotten world.

[@exdus235]

👍😑👌

[@dbcruser3133]

Thank you Jerry, Tom Lee is truly a great American hero. I would love to watch a movie about this amazing man. RIP Mr. Lee

[@me-pm6mx]

I agree, real life stories makes the movie to me, more enjoyable. I can only imagine the way Hollywood would twist it, never mind.. Better for something like HBO.

[@codywhite1585]

A tragic story with an awesome hero , God bless the man

[@gehlen52]

It's great that he was recognized and rewarded during his time.

[@lindagreen1105]

What a beautiful true story. Thank You. We never know who walks among us till they are needed. God will look after this brave man I am sure.

[@aldemir6127]

The man with real heart and care for all people.

[@rickyhogan2749]

Always Great, Thank you for sharing.

[@wynonabieneman7985]

Awesome History Lesson 👍👌 👍 Thank You 😊

[@PaulaemPortugal]

Wow, Jerry! You have excelled once again. A powerful story, extremely well told. I am glad that he was honoured during his lifetime, with a home and a better job. What a shame that he didn’t get to enjoy a longer retirement.

[@mrscrapper3331]

What a true American Hero!! Thanks for the history lesson! :)

[@scofab]

Thank you again Uncle Jerry, your stories are the best.

[@reginamoore6897]

THAT was heart touching! Thank you Mr. Jerry... these little nuggets of history are SUCH A TREAT... Without you.. I NEVER would've had the honor of knowing his story! Keep teaching us... Love YOU! 💋💋

[@skylilly1]

What a very brave man. Going out and saving people when he himself couldn't swim. A lovely human who cared for his fellow man. Beautiful person. Bless him. Thank you Jerry. I had not heard of this tragedy.

[@lifewithcamille517]

This is phenomenal! I honor Tom Lee this day!

[@TPRES_74]

What a Amazing story. To rush to help other's before thinking of yourself.

[@michele2855]

Jerry, thank you for this story of heroism! I was moved and humbled by it Thanks again!

[@gerardjohnson2106]

There is true greatness among our humanity. It is sad that at times it takes a tragic event to expose the great ones for us to recognize them. Tom Lee is one of the great ones. "All others before self." Thank you Mr. Skinner.

[@rolfsinkgraven]

A great story and Tom Lee is a real Hero.

[@johnwick4257]

Most excellent! Thank you, Jerry! God bless.

[@FreeRadical7118]

I can't thank you enough for making this video. I'd never heard of Tom Lee or his selfless acts of bravery! What a hero he was, and I'm glad he was also honored in life, and in his retirement.

[@patefutch6168]

Easy girl

[@SueGirling68]

Hi, what a lovely, caring, brave man. Some people are born hero's and Tom Lee was one of them. Thank you. x

[@bradleyalexander5821]

True humanity knows no color.

[@pauldjerassi620]

God Bless you Tom Lee unselfish strong and courageous Rest in Peace in Gods Arms.Amen.

[@reedhryals7007]

Have head about him about all my life. Growing up in northeast Arkansas I hear alot of local history. I love history and this is a true hero.

[@reedhryals7007]

From what I heard growing up it was the sultana that sunk that he helped save. But I could have my time and names mixed up

[@carlmontney7916]

Another fascinating story about a true hero. Thanks once again Jerry.

[@8sandaces534]

Thanks Jerry, you are appreciated.

[@missdaisy5736]

Tom Lee Park had so much to be proud of when he left this earth and went on to heaven! 🙏

[@maudemathildeh335]

A true Hero and beautiful human being may God Rest his beautiful soul. Thank you Mr. Skinner for this video.

[@jeez3838]

As expected, another wonderful tribute to a man who lived an exceptional life. Thank you, Mr. Skinner!

[@solemandd67]

What a wonderful story. I'd never heard of Tom Lee's heroism before this video. Thank you for posting it.

[@SigmaWolf-in2mr]

I learned some real history again. Thanks Mr. Skinner.

[@jillblase6820]

Another wonderful documentary by Jerry Skinner. God bless Tom Lee, and you sir for for this incredible documentary. I watch these stories over and over, with awe. Thank you Jerry, I wish there was a way to compensate you for all the investigation and time you must put into a documentary like this. Thank you again, and please keep em coming, Augie and Jill Blase🤠

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Your thanks is enough. Thank you again Augie and Jill. Jerry

[@WhiteStone21475]

@@JerrySkinner1943 💕 💕 💕 You are very appreciated and loved, I know when I watch your videos there are no nasty surprises. I have respect for your work.

[@dannyburch2122]

Wow never knew ...I love History learn something every day Thanks Jerry .

[@nancyk3615]

Excellent, thank you for the story of a brave man.

[@LanceCampeau]

Always love your productions Jerry... cheers from Montreal

[@exdus235]

👋😊🇺🇸

[@azmike1]

Beautiful. As always , I well up inside at the emotional stories here and thanks again Jerry. Bravo!

[@shirleyharrison2580]

Another great video. What a hero Mr.Tom Lee was, very deserving of the monument & the home they were given. I think I've watched every video of yours,Mr. Jerry Skinner, I think one of my favorites is the one of Dan Blocker. (Hoss Cartwright) I've watched it more than once. Thank you for the wonderful videos & your great narration.

[@judithbristley1808]

I’m working on it

[@caroldry9262]

God bless this honorable man. A true hero with a great love for his fellow man. Great job Mr Jerry as always.

[@michaelbaumgardner2530]

Wonderful story and one I wasn't aware of and told by the best good job Jerry...👍👍

[@goodolzimm5827]

Excellent. Thank You.

[@dannyburch2122]

Love yer voice Jerry you should be big time...But in my mind you are !

[@finolaomurchu8845]

What a wonderful man🇮🇪🧚‍♂️☘

[@exdus235]

👋😊🇺🇸

[@amahra100]

Thank you, Mr. Skinner. I'm African American and I had never heard of Tom Lee. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. God bless you.

[@markgoddard2560]

A very good and well researched biography. A pleasure to listen to.

[@lillianbradley6964]

How wonderful!! I'd never heard of this man and so enjoyed the story.

[@rhijulbec1]

So~who dislikes a video about a hero? Great one Mr. Skinner per usual! 💖 Jenn in Canada 🇨🇦

[@exdus235]

👋😊🇺🇸

[@billsomrak]

Another fine documentary Jerry. Keep them coming.

[@donc9751]

I'm glad to hear that he was rewarded for his heroism!! And not just thanked and forgotten! Fir the city to double his retirement pension that was very nice! It probably wasnt much in the 1st place back then,but at least he and his wife didnt have to pay a mortgage on their home!

[@reginalcullins7951]

Gotta listen again. Did he say no mortgage?

[@donc9751]

@@reginalcullins7951 They gave him a house....

[@pilgrimm23]

Thank you Sir. You present... HISTORY!!! I have watched most of your videos. as I said... Thank you

[@elaineteut6508]

Very nice story. A very honourable man.

[@krisgett]

More history I never knew. Thank you Jerry, well done as usual.

[@plymouthduster2252]

Jerry. Love watching your channel and your videos. Hope to see another new soon.

[@sandramillett8267]

A true hero thanks Jerry for sharing this wonderful story.

[@GEOGKGK1]

Great video jerry Always enjoy your info of the past and present GREAT

[@GEOGKGK1]

Your most welcome

[@maryloumader-pipia9698]

Thanks Jerry and a beautiful memorial was built for Tom Lee

[@marksmith7054]

a True American, and great story about a Great man

[@howdyradio934]

Thank you Jerry for another quality video. Watching + enjoying from NSW Australia.

[@exdus235]

👋😊🇺🇸

[@HerbWalker]

What a great story, Thank you Mr Jerry. Memphis is my home town and yet I had never heard of this amazing man. Isn't that strange? :) Bless his soul....for the many others he saved, even though Tom couldn't swim. You know as a child, my dad moved us around a lot in his construction work. We were based out of Memphis, but different jobs he was on, found us living in Walls,MS. ,Horn Lake , Tunica ,Clarksdale, Greenville , Greenwood, Jackson and many places in Arkansas. I guess thats why I always claimed Mississippi as home. :) I joined the US Army in Boloxi MS in 1974 and have never returned, but I sure do MISS Mississippi. :) You have another great work here my friend , Thank you - Herb (Texas)

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Herb, you still in Texas? Jerry

[@HerbWalker]

@@JerrySkinner1943 HEY!!! :) Yes Sir, Still in El Paso Tx. Raining here today.

[@joycehanson977]

We can't say it enough...Thank you, Mr. Skinner. We appreciate your hard work, diligence and sharing with us the information you find, but not just sharing, sharing in your unique, interesting way. We appreciate you! Thank you, again.

[@peterbaranyai6057]

Great story Jerry . I love your voice and the way you tell the stories. White , Black , Yellow or Green. You find inspirational stories for everyone. Keep up the great work please!!!!!!!

[@exdus235]

👍👍👍

[@byronchandler5000]

Happy Thanksgiving, Jerry. Keep on being a documentary voiceover guy. :)

[@lindsey607]

Who Knew? Thanks you for another great vid Mr Jerry.

[@murrykey450]

Wonderful documentary, lived in Memphis for ten years. That was thirty years ago and never knew the story of John Lee. Thank you.

[@clockguy2]

Wow, A park named after a hero and not a politician!

[@DavidRexGlenn]

Please, Sir, I want some more...

[@jmsiii4751]

Great story. GREAT man!

[@garry1214]

What a selfless hero, thanks for doing this Mr. Skinner. I do enjoy your videos.

[@BuddyHuggins]

I to, never heard this story before. Tom Lee is a true hero. I was born in Greenville Mississippi and lived my first half of my life there the second half in Greenwood MS. In the 1980's I worked as a temp employee for the Corps of Engineers Mat Sinking Unit, out of Vicksburg Mississippi. Went out with subcontractors for different times over the years in support of the Mat Sinking Unit. Love your work Mr. Jerry Skinner. I will blog this video. People need to know this story about Tom Lee.

[@exdus235]

😊👍

[@nancyrauch2644]

Jerry...This was an excellent bio ! I never heard of this gentleman but, I'm certainly glad you brought him to my attention. Thank you so much for sharing....I really enjoy your biography videos... :)

[@susanreynolds5624]

As often happens after watching one of you vids, I am left verklempt. It was nice to be introduced to this brave American hero. Also, so good to know that the people of Memphis took care of this gentleman and his family. Thank you for posting Jerry, America needs to know about our heroes.

[@AMStationEngineer]

I couldn't help but think of the Air Florida Flight 90 tragedy, while viewing this portrayal of Tom Lee's heroism; so very well told, many thanks, Mr. Skinner!

[@steveshoemaker6347]

That cancer killed my brother and is killing my very best friend...l now am 75 years old...Thanks Jerry very well done...As usual...!

[@kathcasey2090]

Sorry

[@cynthialinaweaver77]

WhAt a beautiful story thank you

[@rjchavers9267]

Jerry, I absolutely love your content. Thank you for sharing and preserving history and not letting Tom Lee's deeds be forgotten. I've spent many hours at that park and never knew the man's story. Nearby Martyrs Park, I know it's history, but now I know both. Thank you.

[@manuelmaldonadojr2526]

thank you very much show is video of him thanks MR.Jerry Shinner

[@HerbWalker]

I shard this video to MY Facebook page, so my friends can enjoy your work. Thanks :)

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you my friend. Jerry

[@jameswells-uk6qu]

What a Story..sadly never heard of before! Thank you for thr courage being told!

[@northernwoman8960]

The monument for Mr. Lee is incredible. Thank you Mr. Skinner for another wonderful documentary.

[@robertjenkins2013]

Wonderful story thanks for sharing love your videos thanks

[@MidnightRangeTM]

Great story.

[@garyh.7282]

Not said but just guessing Tom Lee was a God Loving Man

[@bradfordbarrettluckotheIrish]

Wow! I’ve never heard this story of bravery. Thank you Jerry, we’ll done.

[@malcolmandrews4942]

What an awesome story!

[@Kitty-wb1kf]

Awesome video of a great man.

[@jgharts4949]

It’s great to hear about the lesser known but just as important hero’s like Mr. Tom Lee! Thank you, Mr. Tom Lee. Thank you, Mr. Jerry Skinner.

[@elaineeast-byers2339]

Mr Tom Lee a hero that I never knew. Thank you for reminding me we walk amongst hero’s everyday. I just enjoy your channel so much

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Elaine. Jerry

[@elaineeast-byers2339]

Thank you Jerry for educating me for giving me time not wasted but time of learning. I look forward always to your videos. Again thank you (I wish I could think of some how to tell you how much you brighten up my days 😎)

[@hgordonf]

Thank you again Jerry Skinner for another excellent documentary. This is an amazing story about an amazing man.

[@rickyaderholt4119]

Beautiful hero ❤

[@rosa4126]

Thank you so much for this piece of Black History! Memphis is my home and I've enjoyed Tom Lee Park on many occasions and never knew the story behind it. Thanks again!

[@MoeWhiskey]

Great and sad story thanks for sharing Jerry

[@aaronlopez3585]

Tom Lee was a 24kt genuine All American hero. Thank you Sir for this amazing story.

[@seabrook1976]

Great story, as usual. You never disappoint.

[@patricialenaburg6553]

I am so humbled by this man, he knew what he had to do, and he did it. I am so happy to hear that his life was made a little easier after all this. The pearly gates, no doubt opened up without hesitation. Thank you Jerry, and God Bless