This man is the embodiment of why we call those who lived thru WW2 are called the greatest generation of Americans. What a HERO
@AGAM19116 ай бұрын
Literally. They don’t make ‘em like this anymore. 🙏🏼
@Kif_Lee2 ай бұрын
@@AGAM1911 or maybe 18 years old kids today don't live through events where they have to survive in situations like this. And it's good thing.
@lolmao5002 ай бұрын
@@Kif_Lee Yeah I survived a big really hard 3 months of my life with tons of pain and all... people always tell me how awesome and strong I am... but im like... everyone would have done the same... you just have to, your survival instincts kick in... its not about being heroes... its about telling death to piss off.
@kyfire783 жыл бұрын
This man was my uncle. He was the real deal. He had a genuine love for his country and an even greater love for his God. His book, “Out of the Depths” further details his experience. What a great patriot! What a great man! I keep a USS Indianapolis cap in my office as a reminder of his legacy.
@coolhand19643 жыл бұрын
Do you know if your Uncle stayed in close contact with 'Spooner' after the war, and what became of his life?
@mercado10113 жыл бұрын
God bless 🙌 🙏 ❤
@shelleygibbons10653 жыл бұрын
Oh Godbless
@shelleygibbons10653 жыл бұрын
So beautiful What a beautiful Christian man and American
@billwilliams31973 жыл бұрын
Semper Fi
@siobhancostello4847 Жыл бұрын
“There’s praying…and THEN THERE IS PRAYING!” What a wonderful story teller.
@elliotthunter6226 Жыл бұрын
Wow! To think What appears to be a frail old man is someone more badass than almof us pussies today can even fatham!
@fairlyvague82 Жыл бұрын
@Qake It’s so complicated. I have similar thoughts about lots of bad things that happen. When someone says ‘The Lord was looking after him that day’ I wonder wasn’t he looking out for the others? Why wasn’t he looking after the others? Maybe he was, but in a different kind of a way? Maybe he brought the others up to Heaven?? And if the best place is Heaven, why leave the others on earth? My mind goes crazy with it 😔.
@fairlyvague82 Жыл бұрын
@Qake What happens when we die if there is no God and therefore no ‘heaven’ to go to for eternity?
@MetalDetroit Жыл бұрын
@Qake So nothing created everything? Who are you to judge the praying of others? What does it matter to you how others find comfort or meaning in a harsh world? Humans have freewill. Good people are harmed by bad. A sub captain chose to fire 6 torpedoes. It’s war.
@mmd195401 Жыл бұрын
@Qakei It is more difficult to believe than to not believe. Things become much clearer when someone finds out where they came from before this life, why they are here, and where they are going afterward. There is a grand plan, and although we can't remember it, before we came here, we knew that there would be these types of risks, and we actually agreed to taking those risks. Intellectual honesty includes realizing that taking our turn here on earth would not be a test if nothing bad ever happened. Best wishes and respect for your honest opinion.
@bg147 Жыл бұрын
He saved Spooner. Amazing
@Bbbshushrhrsux3 жыл бұрын
This may have been the most intense story you guys have shown us.
@jarrodyuki70813 жыл бұрын
nothing compared to the 10000s of japanese killed by the atomic bomb.
@radicalrockom83 жыл бұрын
@@jarrodyuki7081 I Agree, their stories may have been like this man’s times a million. War is awful.
@HunterStJeor3 жыл бұрын
@@jarrodyuki7081 Shoulda left pearl harbor alone
@derrickwood49103 жыл бұрын
Very much agreed
@eguerr50363 жыл бұрын
@@radicalrockom8 I agree war is awful but sometimes it is necessary to rid the evil of the world and save peoples lives and the lives of future generations.
@zachmcmurray10543 жыл бұрын
My great grandfather Woody James was one of the 316 survivors, he was the best man that ever lived, I want to personally thank memoirs of world war II for interviewing and sharing the absolute tragedy these men went through.
@MemoirsofWWII3 жыл бұрын
Your grandfather was a true hero! Thanks for watching!
@mampe88983 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@MrShenyang12343 жыл бұрын
Your Great Grandfather was one hell of a human being. Now, he is in a much better place.
@BobbyGeneric1453 жыл бұрын
I think its amazing that this young man is doing such a great thing.
@billyruprecht95812 жыл бұрын
Are you familiar with the name Jim Newhall?
@ryanstolarz60053 жыл бұрын
This man is a hero to surviving but also carrying on their stories, RIP to him and to Sailors and Marines on the Indianapolis
@Vadanovltch3 жыл бұрын
i’m sure he joined his fellow sailors and marines in heaven
@cadepolsgrove57613 жыл бұрын
@Juan Pablo What is wrong with you! You are a very sick person to laugh about this
@stomper28883 жыл бұрын
And to all the germans
@luciaconn67883 жыл бұрын
great mind/memory
@b_Loopy3 жыл бұрын
Is he dead?
@NoName-qf2ks9 ай бұрын
His story deserves its own movie god damn it’s insane from beginning to end
@theActive_guitarist5 ай бұрын
For real...some people have really suffered in this World...especially the Soldiers of the World Wars
@CursetheVandalАй бұрын
Think he wrote a book
@Bluelinechevy823 жыл бұрын
This one brought me to tears. You can literally hear the pain in his voice.. This man is a true hero. The greatest generation that ever lived.
@yojimbo103 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely. I found it difficult, too.
@trendywipp3715 Жыл бұрын
I am a nurse and have had the luck in life to meet many of the men from the Greatest generation. Have been able to be present to hear their stories. Truly amazing.
@paulhammersley4562 Жыл бұрын
@@yojimbo103 and me too,
@theNfl_Esq Жыл бұрын
It’s bc faith like he had was prevalent in this great nation back then. Now it’s scorned. The more it’s scorned the deeper this once great and blessed nation sinks into the abyss and the dark …just like the Indianapolis
@JPo.404 Жыл бұрын
Some hardcore mfrs
@LizzyDidntDoIt Жыл бұрын
I met Edgar in the deli section of a Walmart in Clarksville, TN in 2010. I saw his hat and started a conversation. I had absolutely no idea who I had been speaking to or the magnitude of the story he was telling me until I got home and did my research on it. I shook this man’s hand not knowing I had met one of the strongest people alive.
@josephmarzullo Жыл бұрын
Stop lying
@2Taps420 Жыл бұрын
@@josephmarzullo stop hating go live life
@da_pawz Жыл бұрын
@@josephmarzullo stop your negative thinking
@LizzyDidntDoIt Жыл бұрын
@@josephmarzullo Totally true!
@nugz1875 Жыл бұрын
@@josephmarzullo u beat me too it 😂
@robmartin5382 Жыл бұрын
Being a kid in the 80’s and having a WW2 vet as a grandfather I can most certainly say this IS the greatest generation. I miss this generation and the comfort of their presence. They always made me feel good and that’s a true testament to their character which is bittersweet. I’d be honored to serve with these men.
@bobmcghee3116 Жыл бұрын
I was raised by a man from this generation. He was my father and mentor. He and most of my uncles were WW2 vets,a couple were Korea vets. They never talked about the pain and horrors they endured. But once in a while I'd catch them talking among them selves,that's when I got a better grasp on what they did. Of course UShistory filled some of the gaps. I learned later on in my early 20s ,that my dad had been wounded on D+ 4 in France. I also found out one of my uncles,jumped into Normandy and was also wounded about 3 weeks later. But those guys never once had one bad thing to say about this great land of ours. They were all true patriots. They all enlisted,not one was drafted or sheiked their duty. I am proud of them all,and grateful to have been raised by a great patriot and knew many more
@jroker3938 Жыл бұрын
Born in 97, my greatest memory is sitting on my great grandfather lap and him using his hand to show me a Japanese kamikaze plane that misses his ship and crashed into the water during the invasion of saipan, good man
@MARKMCRA-xu3bq Жыл бұрын
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@MARKMCRA-xu3bq Жыл бұрын
SAY CHILD AS LAMBS NOT KIDS AS DEVILISH GOATS......THANKYOU FOR LISTENING.
@MARKMCRA-xu3bq Жыл бұрын
HALLEUYA.
@res194511 ай бұрын
There is a reason they are called the Greatest Generation. I was in tears listening to his account of what they went through during the war for our country. God bless all our veterans!
@Jaceluyah4423 жыл бұрын
Bless this man’s heart he went through hell and can still smile tough isn’t good enough to describe him
@Foobar8883 жыл бұрын
I can only imagine the PTSD the survivors had to experience
@AleksandraKuzmintseva3 жыл бұрын
Yall happily go fight in wars created by the rich, the rich rake in the money while many of you "proudly" serve and die just to show your patriotism. After coming back from war broken and destroyed and being called "heroes" to make yourselves feel a little bit better despite dying in the inside, they "reward" you by slowly cutting funds for vets and a piece of pan
@yes2day1003 жыл бұрын
@@AleksandraKuzmintseva You must be fun at parties.
@JT-io9ii3 жыл бұрын
@@AleksandraKuzmintseva you sound really ignorant. Wait, forget sounding. You are.
@bryanjones143 жыл бұрын
He has an absolute love for Christ
@robertsmith1030 Жыл бұрын
My great uncle was first on the ship in pearl harbor when it was bombed and survived , then was sent to this ship , the Indianapolis, and he too survived this one as well ... Bud Streeter ! Thank you for your service , all of you ...
@Any-Okra Жыл бұрын
That's amazing. God had a calling on your uncle. Thanks for sharing
@DCKINGVDAGOAT Жыл бұрын
WOW.......Thanks for sharing..
@easyenetwork2023 Жыл бұрын
How did he not go crazy? I would have probably lost my mind. Two traumatic events in under 4 years.
@manofgod321 Жыл бұрын
Wow: truly a miracle!
@JarretWilson-o4q9 ай бұрын
Your uncle was a Pearl Harbor survivor but not on the Indianapolis
@EliteFuller Жыл бұрын
Rest in Peace Edgar Harrell. what a legend
@johndurrer7869 Жыл бұрын
He is still alive
@TeeTV22 Жыл бұрын
@@johndurrer7869he passed man…
@cjhoward409 Жыл бұрын
@@johndurrer7869 No he isn’t
@Delaydenydefend Жыл бұрын
@@johndurrer7869when you know, you KNOW..........
@TiffinyHarrington10 ай бұрын
I used to be a social worker with the VA: our WWII Veterans are different than other veterans. They are special. Very humble. Very patriotic. Very appreciative of any help. My maternal grandfather, Richard A. Galloway, volunteered to serve, despite being exempt as he owed and operated a bakery. My grandmother wasn’t too happy - they had twin girls, aged two years and she didn’t know it yet, but she was also pregnant with my mother. My grandpa was on two ships - the first was destroyed and the second suffered enormous damage. He would talk a bit about it, but his children, including g my mother, thought he was exaggerating. He was not - in fact, after reviewing his records, he clearly had downplayed his experiences. Mat God bless every one of the men who fought in WWII. They truly were the greatest generation.
@jerrydonquixote59278 ай бұрын
They really are! I met a man one day in the Dallas VA. I was in the case near the entrance looking at all the medals and ribbons and stuff, and this man and lady walked up, and the lady said my husband was in the Battle of the Bulge, and I had just watched some documentaries about that a few days prior. The man said humbly, oh I didn't do much, and I said everybody in the Battle of the Bulge did a hell of a lot! I shook his hand and I was so proud to to have met that man. I don't even remember his name, but I remember him, I remember his wife. That was probably in the late nineties.
@MattBaker-zd8nq7 ай бұрын
This new generation is lost
@dlbdlb39197 ай бұрын
Mass murder of civilians is still mass murder gramps
@harlenburke85357 ай бұрын
@@dlbdlb3919dildo would fit you better
@timothyridgway59166 ай бұрын
And the way you compare the veterans of that era to the veterans of my era is most likely the reason the VA is a raging trash fire. I’ll give you more respectful and appreciative. Don’t you dare for a moment act as though we aren’t every inch just as patriotic. We fought for our countrymen too. We died and we lost brothers and sisters. Now we are vocal about the dignity, self respect, and respect for one another the country we returned to has lost or given up on. Your words show you as a prime example. What more do you want from us when we return home? From fighting for what we believed to be the greater good. Only to have someone like you diminish our service and our sense of patriotism. Many Americans have given up on us. Not because they don’t salute us and shake our hands. Because after all that was said and done we have returned home to a country that hates itself and its neighbor. A country where everyone is looking for someone to point their finger at and say boo. If they are speaking like you then the VA doesn’t deserve to have the men and women I knew grace their halls. Maybe I am wrong and maybe you misspoke . I would encourage you to choose your words more wisely in the future. I will end it there because your words are not worth another thought.
@dereckjtbear2175 Жыл бұрын
9:13. ' Let Not your heart be troubled 'Don't be afraid, don't be afraid' Brought me to tears. After 70+ years to recall every word and moment by moment is absolutely incredible and beautiful.
@360gunner Жыл бұрын
Thats a Bible quote. It's from John 14:27
@dereckjtbear2175 Жыл бұрын
@@360gunner thanks, I am aware it is. Amen🙏
@PInk77W1 Жыл бұрын
b not afraid
@lawnmanmartinfan790911 ай бұрын
I couldn't stop crying through the rest of his story. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. 🇺🇲
@dereckjtbear217511 ай бұрын
@@lawnmanmartinfan7909 Me too,Just overwhelming on heart strings.
@mmjviking40502 жыл бұрын
The power behind his story telling what incredible. Touched me dearly. Rest in Peace Edgar. Thank you for sacrifice.
@DarthTwilight Жыл бұрын
He's one of the few people out there that, when I read somebody saying rest in peace, I dadgum sure know he is, because he knows Jesus.
@anthonylove821 Жыл бұрын
Amen❤
@sinjin1259 Жыл бұрын
Powerful indeed.
@michaelkilcourse1517 Жыл бұрын
I can't imagine the fear of bobbing in the water in the dark night waiting for shark to attack from below, may these heroes rest in peace,
@sevendoubleodex Жыл бұрын
did any get attacked by sharks?
@soggyciggy Жыл бұрын
@@sevendoubleodex so many got disemboweled or eaten…
@sevendoubleodex Жыл бұрын
@@soggyciggy well after googling it, there were no shark attacks
@garyh3597 Жыл бұрын
Maybe try listening to this man telling you what happened.
@soggyciggy Жыл бұрын
@@sevendoubleodex I’d take this guys account of the story over any article on Google he was there. God rest this heroes soul.
@JasonScroggins-c4i Жыл бұрын
As a Vet Everytime I feel a little too big for my britches, I go to my saved playlist on KZbin and I rewatch this video... When he relives the part where he PRAYS and jumps I cry EVERY DAMN TIME
@James-kv6kb7 ай бұрын
Probably karma for you killing millions of people so you can sell military equipment . If you would just stop causing wars we wouldn't have old people retelling this sort of thing
@chuco915C7 ай бұрын
First time that I watched it and that part made me shed tears to damn lol
@cmcg57__603 жыл бұрын
"Honestly as I tell it. It's more than just telling it, I can relive it..." Even hearing that, I wasn't expecting to hear the amount of pain in his voice and face as he narrated his life. Rest in peace sir, thank you.
@schrisdellopoulos92442 жыл бұрын
yes.
@James-kv6kb7 ай бұрын
And maybe this would be the best reason to not keep causing Wars like your country's been doing for 150 years
@remaguire Жыл бұрын
I'm a 25 year Navy vet with a good chunk of sea time under my belt. I can't begin to imagine the horror of that experience. Thank you, shipmate, for sharing your pain with us. God bless you!
@libirdinowski6270 Жыл бұрын
did you cheat on your spouse with some boat boos ?
@Aw-ns1qx Жыл бұрын
@@libirdinowski6270 Someone's salty.
@libirdinowski6270 Жыл бұрын
@@Aw-ns1qx always
@aarone1981 Жыл бұрын
Quite a story, and he didn't even mention the ubiquitous Oceanic Whitetip Sharks, which were picking off the weak and injured among the survivors...
@jimbowlan5804 Жыл бұрын
Yes the oceanic white tip is very aggressive and is the most likely to eat man they are scavengers
@Historybuffm83 жыл бұрын
I was so glad when he met Spooner on the Catalina. So glad to know that they both survived. Happy Veterans Day to all those who have and continue to serve.
@AleksandraKuzmintseva3 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@Chrisamos4123 жыл бұрын
Happy Veterans Day to you too!
@scottspooner60703 жыл бұрын
Me too!!
@cosmoray97503 жыл бұрын
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@billyruprecht95812 жыл бұрын
I still remember the story. Both from the Smithsonian documentary and in the recent book on the USS Indianapolis is where I heard and read it. Harrell looked after Spooner right before the sinking since he was new. Like story he tells here what happened during the ordeal, how they reunited is something. While Harrell was inside the PBY with other men he heard a long banging sound. He looked over towards where the sound was coming from and saw someone trying to open a can of green beans with a gas can. What Harrell noticed was the man had sores around his eyes even with a bandage wrapped around his head. It was Spooner, he couldn’t believe it. He crawled over to him and asked to have some of the green beans. Spooner told him to get away but Harrell told him who it was and just embraced each other and cried. Both men shared that can of green beans drinking the juice saying it was the best. They stayed in touch up until Spooner’s death in 1996. Now they’re reunited along with the rest of the crew.
@jscho8674 Жыл бұрын
Tears rolling down my face. What a truly amazing, tough as nails man. It's so heartbreaking that they're almost all gone now. It doesn't seem real.
@williambateman8105 Жыл бұрын
You took the words right out of my mouth. We have so much to be thankful for because of men like him.
@jdmvogel11 ай бұрын
I needed to know that I wasn't the only one. I was sitting here and it comes on my KZbin queue, I've dabbled in the subject matter but in very small doses...but I have far too much respect and admiration for someone like that, for the men and women who were of even a fraction of the bravery and honor that this man was, I just can't skip it or blow it off...Like you don't disrespect a man like that, but I saw what it was and I cared so much more than enough to listen and, my God, did it get so very real like 7 or so minutes in. I'm a 32 year-old man and when he started screaming for God, telling God how much he wants to live...and God's telling him "Don't be afraid! Don't be afraid!" The way the man started yelling those words in such a way for anyone and everyone to know, so much, that he was certainly just repeating the same words-verbatim-that he cried out that night, OVER 7 DECADES AGO, and the emotion he carried with all of his words...he's in tears and I'm sitting here, 32 year-old man (and I know men cry, too), and I was telling my Dad to watch it because of how unbelievable it was and I couldn't keep the tears from coming down my face. A genuine heart shouldn't be able to watch it without crying, in my honest opinion. But as I couldn't believe how much it moved me, I just wanted to see that someone else cried too. Thank you, stranger. God bless ya, you got a good heart I'd say. Sometimes, we see videos and they might be memorable but they don't leave you with anything. This video is different, at least for me-it showed me a strength of character and selflessness so rarely displayed anymore...a value and care for others, so immense, that used to be common and I'm reminded by this WWII Marine how we've lost our way in what we're willing to do for other human beings...I hope so many others will watch it because I know how much it showed me not only how much better I could be, someday, but it showed me how much better I need to be...how much better we all need to be. It was very humbling to see what a real man looks like as it doesn't look so much like me or the men of today. The way the man showed himself, I left his story with such an admiration and respect for him and what he showed...that I hope, so much, that the human beings of today can somehow remember how to be anything like this WWII marine because our world sure needs it. Happy Holidays to you and yours.
@James-kv6kb7 ай бұрын
Well if the Americans would stop causing wars we wouldn't have old people telling these stories
@Learn_Daily7 ай бұрын
@@James-kv6kbyou have a point. But they didn't start the one he experienced. They didn't even want to get involved.
@James-kv6kb7 ай бұрын
@@Learn_Daily it was a result of World War 1 which they did start by selling both sides the equipment . The Germans were pissed off because the Americans changed sides so they had another go. And if there is a war ,the Americans don't want to get involved in and don't make money from I'm Mary Poppins
@manofgod321 Жыл бұрын
“I can hear Him today” “Peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth… Let not your hearts be troubled, don’t be afraid, don’t be afraid” “I’m holding on to that rail ‘Don’t be afraid’ and I knew that somehow, someway, I’m going to make it.” So powerful!
@ernestgrouns8710 Жыл бұрын
I broke down and wept at that part. I'm still trying to collect myself after watching this incredible story. God is so good.
@lillee183 Жыл бұрын
Amen
@Slipmahoney213 жыл бұрын
Robert Shaw should have won an Academy Award for the scene in Jaws where he described the ordeal to Brody and Hooper. He did it so good you swore he actually was there and went through that. This man and his shipmates were so brave....true heroes!!
@theNfl_Esq Жыл бұрын
That was one of the all time great scenes
@MidgetRacer8192 Жыл бұрын
I thought he was a legit survivor until I was 30 years old (40 now)... since I knew of so many actors actually in WWII back then.
@generalkayoss7347 Жыл бұрын
Starting at 6:45, the next few minutes as he describes the ship going down are the most amazing, heart trembling account of any combat in any war that I've ever heard. And I've heard a lot of accounts. Many hundreds if not a thousand at this point. You can still hear the fear in his voice all these years later.
@risefromyourpain Жыл бұрын
And this is a million times better than that crap Nicolas Cage Indianapolis movie
@janellehoney-badger6525 Жыл бұрын
It’s thanks to Jaws that I watched this one too.
@paulmoss7940 Жыл бұрын
My late friend Ralph Smith was a survivor . He didn't like to talk about it . He had one newspaper clipping. His kids didn't realize what their dad went through. RIP Mr. Ralph.
@kathyh48047 ай бұрын
You were blessed to have known such a man
@sarahpersonalexcellenceguide Жыл бұрын
I sobbed the entire time. Thank you Edgar for your service. Thank you, Memoirs of WWII. The whole time, all I could think was: and we think we’ve got problems? Most of our problems are almost entirely mind-made distress. If only we heard about these realities of war more frequently and just as intensely. Maybe then we’d know how lucky we are, and maybe we’d finally stop that foolish man-made distress too.
@James-kv6kb7 ай бұрын
Your government doesn't like you knowing about war because Americans are usually the ones that start them like World War I
@jasonheavilin9466 Жыл бұрын
My neighbor was a survivor of the USS Indianapolis. He could tell you every crazy detail of his experience
@КсеніяХассан11 ай бұрын
please contact me. I am a journalist from Ukraine, I would like to ask a few questions about your neighbor .
@thel-dawg8689 ай бұрын
Is he still alive?
@jasonheavilin94669 ай бұрын
@@thel-dawg868 unfortunately no he passed away a few years ago
@thel-dawg8689 ай бұрын
Damn. Did anyone get his story?
@jasonheavilin94669 ай бұрын
@@thel-dawg868 I will have to ask his grand daughter she moved into the house.
@rosie34082 жыл бұрын
I cried so hard. I can't fathom what they went through. Truly, the greatest generation.
@Baseballnfj Жыл бұрын
I'm glad most are gone so they can't see us funding neo natzees in Ukraine.
@replay-football8029 Жыл бұрын
@@thesorrow88 exactly
@replay-football8029 Жыл бұрын
generation that blow up millions of peoples life
@aewhatever Жыл бұрын
@Ben-tv3ui sounds like your going to have tremendously long road my friend
@josephmarzullo Жыл бұрын
I went through worse
@rogergoodman86653 жыл бұрын
I'm a pretty tough & strong guy but when that WAR HERO uttered those words... There are some times you pray & then there are some times "YOU PRAY" I felt neither tough nor strong. This is the best interview of a WW2 vet I think I've ever watched period. Excellent work!
@Sirsk8ordie2 жыл бұрын
That was the most iconic line of all the interviews on this channel.
@James-kv6kb7 ай бұрын
Maybe you should stop causing Wars and this sort of thing wouldn't happen
@manalive7618 Жыл бұрын
I sometimes make the mistake of thinking I'm tough, and then I remember that I've never fought in a war and I've never had to live with killing someone. I'm thankful for that, I've raised two kids and have grandkids and that's been tough enough.
@Chrisamos4123 жыл бұрын
Mr Edgar Harrell is a Hero and Legend! The USS Indianapolis Marine that stood guard over the device which was instrumental with ending the war with Japan. God Bless you Mr Harrell, I hope to meet you some day, if not in this lifetime, then God willing in Eternity!
@johngohl3 жыл бұрын
I don't think he's going to god Haven
@darreljonathan29723 жыл бұрын
@@johngohl he is.
@dickfitswell34373 жыл бұрын
@@johngohl leave your democrat racism and hate somewhere else. If they want to believe then let them. Just cause you hate your self doesn't mean anyone else has to suffer.
@johngohl3 жыл бұрын
@@dickfitswell3437 You need interpreting lessons colored boy, go back to School Biden supporter
@OARYX3 жыл бұрын
@@johngohl ur weird bro
@MrSir-ps1lb3 жыл бұрын
my great uncle served in the pacific on a destroyer. he's still around, he's 96 years old now. he shelled Imo Jima before the landing. he was in several major engagements. he's a true hero and the anchor of our family. his beloved wife of 70 years passed in 2018. he just stopped driving a couple years ago.
@violagentsch2 жыл бұрын
We'd like to hear his memoirs. ❤
@mikechevreaux76072 жыл бұрын
Iwo Jima Was Brutal, And Shelling Had Little Effect, Because The Island Was So VERY Heavily Fortified.
@hotrod1984s103 жыл бұрын
And now we know why we call this gentleman and others like him a member of the greatest generation.
@James-kv6kb7 ай бұрын
Not the greatest generation just the most obedient . But of course if you didn't cause wars that wouldn't happen
@anthonybeal9069 Жыл бұрын
as a younger veteran, I love sitting down with the older veterans and listening to their stories. it's an absolute privilege. they are living history. like teddy. teddy started life as a young boy in poland, fought the natzis, was captured, escaped, came to America, joined the army, and went back to fight the natzis again.
@brandonjanuhowskimusic278711 ай бұрын
na zdrowie!
@James-kv6kb7 ай бұрын
Well they wouldn't be any shortage of old veterans considering you've been starting wars for a very long time . Look at World War I millions of people had to die so you can sell military equipment
@ChristopherGarzaReach2Teach27 ай бұрын
@James-kv6kb you are angry at the wrong people. It's the heads of state, politicians, and elite of the world that make war. It's the common folk on both sides that pay the ultimate price at the end of the day. Until we as humans realize this truth collectively, and begin to hold our "leaders" accountable, there will continue to be unnecessary war and death. But do not be angry at the common folk who are only doing what they believe is noble and necessary at the time. Be angry at those at the top who wage war mostly due to greed and a thirst for power.
@elenacaddell36396 ай бұрын
Amen 👍
@timothyridgway59166 ай бұрын
@@James-kv6kbread a history book on who started World War I and II. It doesn’t have to be an American history book either. We will wait on the report of your discoveries.
@greers72963 жыл бұрын
The thought of thousands of men waiting on their Captain to declare abandon ship over the loudspeaker, and that command never coming made me tear up. It speaks to the insane amount of discipline and respect those men must of had for their vessel. Hold on as long as you can… Semper Fi Marines. And Happy Veterans days to everyone who’s served
@stomper28883 жыл бұрын
Well no shit if not they could be jailed
@stomper28883 жыл бұрын
@@mosthated2469 yah it would be considered going awol
@stomper28883 жыл бұрын
@@mosthated2469 trying to think of the military term but just woke up lol but yah pretty sure they would have been dishonorable discharged altho in this situation im sure ppl would have understood depends on the captain
@dickfitswell34373 жыл бұрын
@@stomper2888 I think you're looking for the word Deserter or desertion. Below is pasted from WIKIPEDIA (who you can't always trust fyi) The tradition says that a captain will be the last person to leave a ship alive before its sinking or utter destruction, and if unable to evacuate the crew and passengers, the captain will not save himself even if he can.[2] In a social context, especially as a mariner, the captain will feel compelled to take this responsibility as a social norm. In maritime law, the ship's master's responsibility for their vessel is paramount no matter what its condition, so abandoning a ship has legal consequences, including the nature of salvage rights. Therefore, even if a captain abandons their ship in distress, they are generally responsible for it in their absence and would be compelled to return to the ship until the danger to the vessel has relented. If a naval captain evacuates a vessel in wartime, it may be considered a serious crime similar to desertion, unless the captain subsequently returns to the ship at the first opportunity to prevent its capture and rescue the crew.
@greers72963 жыл бұрын
@Bobb Grimley Definition of Insane. informal : outrageously high or extreme also : exceptionally good or impressive Example: making insane amounts of money.
@brandonray84093 жыл бұрын
It’s hard not to cry watching this . When he gets loud and talks about God , I lost it. Then not long after that my wife and daughter started to cry! God bless you my friend and thank you so much for your sacrifice! I can’t believe anyone would put thumbs down on this video but s few did and from me to the ones that did… you have no heart no appreciation for what these men went threw for the freedom you enjoy!
@puppethound3 жыл бұрын
As a Navy veteran, this is one of the first stories we heard when I enlisted in the late 90s.
@MemoirsofWWII3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service!
@scottp3002 жыл бұрын
I was in the navy in the 80's. I remembered the story from Jaws. Never could get it out of my mind when we had a battle drill.
@James-kv6kb7 ай бұрын
Yes they don't tell you about the horror your country has inflicted on the world including starting World War 1
@James-kv6kb7 ай бұрын
@@MemoirsofWWIIhang hang on what are you talking about they've never won a war by themselves and you're thanking them lol
@NorCalTC Жыл бұрын
Jesus, when this brave man started talking about his prayer, my eyes filled with tears
@kathyh48047 ай бұрын
You could tell he TRULY knows Jesus on a personal level
@Burdascoobsti Жыл бұрын
You can tell he’s reliving it as he tells the story 😢
@shankill1783 жыл бұрын
Today in the UK we remember those who didn’t make it through our wars. We also thank those who fought for our freedom. Every one of them a hero.
@mvnorsel63543 жыл бұрын
I'm always thankful I have had a life and not been to war.
@ingurlund96573 жыл бұрын
Today in the UK we might as well not have bothered. I'd rather we'd lost and lived under occupation that be replaced as a people in our own land in our "victory".
@Johno19923 жыл бұрын
Did you see about the bomb going off at liverpool at 11 today? Right as the nation falls silent..
@jme8112strat3 жыл бұрын
@@ingurlund9657 put your hope and trust in God and not in man. This life isn’t meant to be perfect but know there is hope in our Savior. I agree with much of what you said though.
@granitesevan6243 Жыл бұрын
@@ingurlund9657 The only benefit would be perhaps you would end up in an oven one day as well
@The-Dom3 жыл бұрын
The heroism of the rescue pilot to throw himself into that situation is inspiring. God bless.
@donteoliver89477 ай бұрын
Facts
@1492tomato Жыл бұрын
These are the people who have given us the freedom, comfort and wealth we have today. Those of us who never experienced it can't even IMAGINE. I'm an old man now, ashamed by my lack of service, grateful to the Greatest Generation for allowing me to live this life in this great country. God bless these men. God bless this country. Thank you to this channel - these stories tell us who we are.
@jvleasure3 жыл бұрын
Grandpa's best friend was one of the 900 that didn't make it. Our town had three men on her. Only one made it back and when I met him, i couldn't speak. I remembered to speak when I met my second survivor... Jim Jarvis. Was wearing his "USS INDIANAPOLIS SWIM TEAM" shirt.
@chocolatefrenzieya3 жыл бұрын
haha! God bless him!
@elijahlovejoy54383 жыл бұрын
That’s hilarious! Comedy is tragedy plus time
@williamtobin72823 жыл бұрын
If your wearin that shirt then youd best be a survivor because ANYBODY ELSE wearin that shirt for a laugh would get a right hook in the face...RESPECT
@danielroush3173 жыл бұрын
I am a 68 year old Vietnam era veteran and have seen and experienced many violent things in life but this man brought tears to my eyes and left me speechless.what saved this man was his faith in God and his courage and determination to survive.God bless all the crew of the Indianapolis and may they rest in peace. These are the people that make our country safe for us.we need to appreciate and take care of them much better than we do.
@chrisboyce8008 Жыл бұрын
Welcome Home Daniel!! God Bless You and all who have served our country and the world!!!!
@coreydavis2375 Жыл бұрын
Bravo fellow Veteran .US Navy Vet Corey Davis
@cameronchiesa1031 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service! I agree, we need to take care of ALL of our veterans that serve our country.
@user-kq6uz9qm5g Жыл бұрын
God also punished them through the experience of hell. If you believe in God yet go to war to fight another human God will punish them and does which is why war is hell.
@donnaroush1132 Жыл бұрын
What horrible things you must have seen and experienced.Many bloody battles,where were you when you had to endure these horrific encounters?🤔This video,and your comment brought tears to my eyes as well.
@jaybritz90423 жыл бұрын
The part where he a talked about how he started to pray and a certain brunette waiting for him, that got me.,brought a few tears to my eyes. I actually felt the pain with him.
@vendeda012 жыл бұрын
I cried pretty good myself. No matter what, never give up. And fight and live to the last beat of the heart.
@montagnesaintegenevieve5177 Жыл бұрын
This gentleman doesn't talk about his radically epic and tragical experience : he is kind of singing it, like in ancient theatre, like Ulysses could have done. Rest in peace, noble man, and your brunette as well!
@James-kv6kb7 ай бұрын
I think you're being a bit dramatic there and making up words
@sonictextures5 ай бұрын
So well said. Listening to him recount his experiences felt like listening to someone recite Homer. There’s a kind of poetic metre to the way he narrates it all. Incredibly powerful.
@sonictextures5 ай бұрын
@@James-kv6kb If you haven’t yet, I suggest you read some of the Odyssey or the Iliad by Homer. Homer was an ancient Greek epic poet, who narrated the events of the Trojan War, including the experiences of Ulysses (Odysseus). Homer’s poetry is composed in a specific poetic metre called dactylic hexameter. Listening to this gentleman speak, his delivery and elocution are almost lyrical at times and at least somewhat reminiscent of Homer. There’s a reason why Homer is considered a canonical poet in the history of Western civilization.
@James-kv6kb4 ай бұрын
@@sonictextures I don't give a fuk who Homer is which I do know, my point is I'm sick to death of Americans killing people through Wars to make money
@maddog4u317573 жыл бұрын
Man... I first read a book about this in middle school (I'm 31 now), and I've heard several stories over the years, but when he started talking about hanging onto the rail... this Marine teared up. From one brother to another, thank you and may you rest in peace.
@DogeMcLovin3 жыл бұрын
His voice combined with this excellent editing... priceless.
@oldskoolrunner3 жыл бұрын
The most intense and moving interview ever posted. I can’t imagine his ordeal but he was going through it again as he told his story . Much respect and honor .
@Elly39812 жыл бұрын
They should make a movie about the sinking of the USS Indianapolis!
@joker709_72 жыл бұрын
@@Elly3981 They actually did make one it was titled "USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage".
@afvet5075 Жыл бұрын
My buddy's Father was one of the survivors of the USS Indianapolis. His fathers name was Louis DeBernardi. I was stunned when he told me. And the stories of survival he told me his Father went through. He survived by floating on that webbing that they use to climb up or down on the ship. It is something that I will never forget.
@stegiz Жыл бұрын
Love this guy, my Navy Dad just passed aged 92 so I’m familiar with second world war stories on the seas. What we owe them can never be repaid, but we can at the very least give our thanks to all the men and women who fight
@lillee183 Жыл бұрын
Amen
@Rude_Boi8 ай бұрын
Sorry for your loss
@James-kv6kb7 ай бұрын
Of course Americans don't realise that the sort of thing would happen if you stop terrorising the world to sell military equipment
@JedBrad552 жыл бұрын
Hi a Brit’ here. I first heard of the USS Indianapolis through the movie Jaws but after watching the Nic Cage film last night looked up what KZbin had on the subject. This was the second video I watched…WOW, what a recollection from Edgar… what a HERO. When he recounted his story and his prayer to God it moved me to tears. May he rest in peace.
@TheQC92 Жыл бұрын
How is he a hero
@kell2229 Жыл бұрын
@@TheQC92 🤡
@thomaspowers5845 Жыл бұрын
@@TheQC92?
@adt501 Жыл бұрын
@@TheQC92 Sometimes just surviving and living to tell the tale is an act of heroism, like this man did. And shame on you for asking such an idiotic question
@scooter29 Жыл бұрын
Me too
@davidwx52073 жыл бұрын
While I was in ATD back in 89 , Indianapolis veterans had a fund raising booth for their memorial. I signed over my whole check. I got to talk with some of them. It was one of the most incredible experiences of my life.
@paleo7042 жыл бұрын
Wow
@seangleason260 Жыл бұрын
"We cant make it if we dont try" i dont think truer words have ever been spoken, this is probably one of the hardest men to ever live, this is one of the most heart wrenching insane stories i have ever heard, these dudes went through hell and back, him and spooner are some legends
@jvleasure3 жыл бұрын
Not gonna lie. This was a rough one to listen to this Veterans' Day. Those poor guys.
@GabrielMatos.3 жыл бұрын
They were nazis too
@JohnDavis-yz9nq3 жыл бұрын
@@GabrielMatos. do what? This man was not a nazi. You have the wrong war.
@JohnDavis-yz9nq3 жыл бұрын
I feel for what the old man went through but I felt like I was listening to a revival instead of a documentary.
@jvleasure3 жыл бұрын
@@JohnDavis-yz9nq if so, he came by it honest.
@JohnDavis-yz9nq3 жыл бұрын
@@jvleasure that was about as weird of a video that I’ve ever seen. The jibberish talk that he was doing. Don’t you know that poor man has had some hellish nightmares about that. Those kind of dreams don’t ever go away. The men of that era gave so much to this country.
@doughopkinsjr3 жыл бұрын
I am a combat veteran and his story and the way he said it gave me goosebumps. Thank a vet we don't know what to say back but we do feel special for the recognition. God bless us all
@MemoirsofWWII3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service and for watching!
@SergiuM423 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service 🙏
@drugsrbad4753 жыл бұрын
Thanks to every man and woman who can live that life so others don't have to.
@williamacheson35693 жыл бұрын
You're not a war veteran... You watch GTA v videos. You can't bullshit
@cj_m24773 жыл бұрын
This has been the most difficult video I’ve ever had to watch. I could see Edgar reliving it as he told it. To all those who survived and all those perished on the Indianapolis, I wish you fair winds and following seas.
@James-kv6kb7 ай бұрын
How about you just stay home and stop causing Wars and your people won't die
@anthonylockwood1879 Жыл бұрын
I'm surprised this video doesn't have millions of views this is incredible.
@suzannerobbins6293 Жыл бұрын
I live in Indianapolis…..this has special meaning for us! There will never be another generation like this one! My dad was at the Battle of the Bulge. As he declined at the end of his life with dementia the one thing he told me over, and over again was his memories of the war,…thankfully, he told happy, funny stories’ I had tears as this beautiful marine shared his story. I know my dad suffered at the Bulge. Wish I could written his memories down. I was the child born 9 months after he returned home. I then married a guy that went to Vietnam….I am so lucky to have him still with me….57 years later! 🇺🇸
@jerrydonquixote59278 ай бұрын
I just left a message for another lady, when I was in the Dallas VA in the nineties, I was looking at the display case they had ribbons and medals and stuff. This lady and man walked up to me, and she said my husband was in the Battle of the Bulge, and I had just watched and documentaries about it the last few days. I was so glad to shake his hand, and I don't remember his name, but it was a pleasure to meet him. I'll never forget, he said, oh I didn't do much, and I said everybody in the Battle of the Bulge did a hell of a lot! They were I'm so glad that he met a man of all people that had just watched a few documentaries about the Battle of the Bulge. they we're running out of ammo, they didn't have much food, freezing cold weather, and they still fought, and they did not surrender to the Germans! So glad I got to meet him.
@susanengland3919 Жыл бұрын
My Dad was the corpsman on the Tranquility, one of the hospital ships that picked up the survivors of his horrible event. It was so horrific that even decades later he refused to talk about it.
@jasonfritz838 Жыл бұрын
My grandpa was a medic in the South Pacific. We could never get him to share his experience. Never.
@easyenetwork2023 Жыл бұрын
I would not talk about it. The actual event, not the details.
@easyenetwork2023 Жыл бұрын
@@jasonfritz838I don’t blame him. Nobody wants to relive that trauma.
@Xavierthagreat692 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful human. Thanks for your service soldier. America needed it, you supplied it. 🙏
@connorpost Жыл бұрын
Listening to his telling of such a harrowing and horrifying story still brought me warmth in many parts. An absolute master storyteller
@cdizzaat Жыл бұрын
This is one of those stories that gives you a new perspective on life. None of us can imagine the things he felt and experienced during those few days. But he conveyed it in such a genuine way that we get a shred of understanding. Really truly an incredible and heartwrenching story.
@James-kv6kb7 ай бұрын
Don't start wars and the Sharks won't be eating anybody
@mathew853 ай бұрын
@@James-kv6kbtell that to Germany
@James-kv6kb3 ай бұрын
@@mathew85 Germany lol funny you should mention that country when I start talking about Wars. The American sold them all the equipment to start World War 1, even arranging for Harry Houdini to go and teach the Germans how to fly .
@Coolmark1233 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this, nonetheless on Veteran’s Day. Much respect and appreciation for all those who have served.
@GabrielMatos.3 жыл бұрын
They were nazis american soldiers had segregated troops homie
@Captain-Palsy3 жыл бұрын
Ah, yes I see the commie trolls are replying to this.
@maximiliankolbe_NIN3 жыл бұрын
@@GabrielMatos. Captain Woke has joined the discussion. Here comes some triggered behavior.
@Lustoza3 жыл бұрын
@@GabrielMatos. they fought nazis, nazis that thought and acted most like you modern leftists.
@GabrielMatos.3 жыл бұрын
@@maximiliankolbe_NIN says the racist white guy get back to the gym lol
@jenk.6196 Жыл бұрын
“There’s praying and there’s praying.” Best sermon I’ve ever heard in my life. Sir, thank you for your service and I hope to meet you on the other side.
@debrakleid57523 жыл бұрын
This made me cry hearing him yell “I want to live”. RIP sir and thank you for protecting all of us. My dad just died in February and he was a 26 year military vet who served in the Vietnam War and I hear his stories and I have his diary. Can’t imagine what everyone has gone through in war. Wars that should never have happened!
@ericchandler24222 жыл бұрын
Deb remember freedom isn’t free our nation has had to fight to gain it and will have to fight to keep it if we can ever hope to end wars it starts at the poles votes have consequences we must vote with our minds not our hearts
@georgecarberry92222 жыл бұрын
My dad was career military & served in two wars. No wars should ever happen however, they do & we're incredibly lucky to be related to men who were courageous & patriotic enough to fight for the freedoms we enjoy today. Sadly, their sacrifices & the sacrifices of those who gave their all are not appreciated as they should be. It's too bad we can't end war altogether.
@Oakleaf700 Жыл бұрын
@@georgecarberry9222 Completely agree. Wars are brutal. Those who start them tend to be safe behind lines, not with their lives on the line.
@nebula5189 Жыл бұрын
To not only survive this horrific situation but be strong enough to recall and live it again to share the story to future generations is unbelievable. Thank you sir.
@WASPwarrior19823 жыл бұрын
This is the history that should be taught in History Class! Cried unashamedly throughout. THANK YOU & ALL YOUR BUDDIES for your service. This is one soul who will NEVER forget your, courage, & the sacrifice & that of your families. Thank you sir.😔 💔 🤘
@jefferygrady31813 жыл бұрын
They weren't called the greatest generation for nothing! Waiting in shark infested waters! Shear terror,!
@WASPwarrior19823 жыл бұрын
@@jefferygrady3181 They saved not only our country but the world! How is it all I can say is "Thank you for your service" for that?😳 Seems woefully inadequate. RIP to ALL those have left us & courage to those who still fight the good fight! Much love & respect!😔 💖 🤘
@chemBTW3 жыл бұрын
Came to make sure I wasn't the only one that cried throughout this man's story. What a freakin hero.
@dickfitswell34373 жыл бұрын
@@jefferygrady3181 I try to imagine seeing a shipmate floating 10yds away and then disappearing only to reappear missing his lower half. Pure horror and fear they all went thru. I have no doubt some of them did what Spooner wanted to do....dive down so far you'll run out of breath before you can return to the surface. Unimaginable. I know movies have been made about this event but would like to see one made about this man's story and the events of coming home. Angelina Jolie's movie was great and was either about this vessel or another. Great movie and great story
@johnmagill30723 жыл бұрын
If I was a history teacher, his story and many more like his would be played in my class. In their own words. They are the better teachers on this far more than I ever could be.
@oldmike72393 жыл бұрын
Cpl Edgar Harrell tells an incredible story of survival in a horrifying situation, and he told it so well. You served the Corps and the Navy with distinction and honor. RIP brother.
@loucad1802 Жыл бұрын
Man we really have nothing to complain about. RIP Mr Harrell.
@billywhippet4 ай бұрын
What a guy. I am watching this in London, England. Only knew about the Indianapolis from the movie Jaws, to hear this guys story is incredible. It brought a tear to my eyes for sure. That is one superhero who doesn't need a cape.
@michaellyttle43182 жыл бұрын
Like many here, I cried watching this and that’s a first for a KZbin video. What a testament to bravery, faith, and the will to survive. Mr. Harrell must have been an amazing man. May all those boys Rest In Peace.
@alanashworth9414 Жыл бұрын
The emotion in his voice I heard from my father many times. They suffered things we can never imagine and I hope we never see anything on this scale again.
@three6ohchris3 жыл бұрын
This is without a doubt, one of the most powerful stories from WWII that I've ever heard. The way that he tells his story.... the strength, power, and emotion in his voice while he relives that night and the following days. It had me starting to get emotional... Thank you for giving him a chance to tell his story here. God Bless this man. RIP Edgar. Thank you for your tremendous sacrifice. 🙏😢🇺🇲
@generalkayoss7347 Жыл бұрын
Starting at 6:45, the next few minutes as he describes the ship going down are the most amazing, heart trembling account of any combat in any war that I've ever heard. And I've heard a lot of accounts. Many hundreds if not a thousand at this point. You can still hear the fear in his voice all these years later.
@WilliamHarper-nn5rz Жыл бұрын
I met Edgar Harrell at a Louisville KY. military show doing a book signing for his incredible book. He signed my book "Semper Fi and God Bless." A legendary Marine that had a huge influence on my faith. God bless you!
@kathyh48047 ай бұрын
You were blessed! I would have loved to meet him in person.
@mikeflo64592 жыл бұрын
When he said i loved her till the end. Broke my heart. Rest easy sir, it’s well deserved.
@karihayes54483 жыл бұрын
To all the Veterans watching, thank you for everything you've done. I have nothing but respect and love for y'all.
@jonathanpeterson1984 Жыл бұрын
The effect that this war had on these soldiers is hard to fathom, PTSD wasn’t recognized, society was vastly different from today. You didn’t talk about personal issues or mental health problems. They just buried it😢 this story is as horrific and mind destroying as any from WWII. Both of my grandfathers served, one on Guadalcanal and the other in the Navy during the battle of Midway. Some how they both survived and went on to live beautiful lives. I wish I’d had more opportunities to talk to them about the experience ❤
@James-kv6kb7 ай бұрын
This conflict was because the Germans lost the first one and they were betrayed by the Americans who sold them all the equipment . Stop causing Wars and this sort of thing won't happen
@drewintampa Жыл бұрын
That's when men were men. They believed in honor, country, family, and their fellow soldiers. These men were made of steel. My grandfather was in WWII and got a Purple Heart for being shot many many times. He used to tell his grandchildren about the war and about how amazing the United States was back in those days and how everybody was United. I lost him 5 years ago. He was an amazing man. It was an absolute honor to be able to listen to this man story aboard the Indianapolis. God Rest him
@kathyh48047 ай бұрын
Amen! What happened to men like that!? God help us
@Steve-gx9ot20 күн бұрын
Duh...men like that raised some good families and you cannot kniw what will happen in your life, but should try to do y9ur best I s all one can do
@EchoesOfThePast_3 жыл бұрын
I met this man in person several years ago!
@MikeHarris1984 Жыл бұрын
This is what the history and military channels used to be like. I loved the stories. Thank you for this and your service!
@greyghostscsa3943 жыл бұрын
If this man’s passion while telling this story doesn’t bring tears to your eyes then you don’t love America. What an amazing man. I have nothing but respect and admiration for him.
@greatone73142 жыл бұрын
Calm down
@awn65252 жыл бұрын
'Love america' Everybody hates america It was because of 'America' that this happened- no rescue signal was sent, nobody knew about the indianapolis, hell they wouldn't have been there if it wasn't for the bomb and America's obsession with destruction
@adamw42452 жыл бұрын
That's not true
@icaromacedo64972 жыл бұрын
It brings tears to my eyes and i dont love america, i love the ppl who fight for what was right! This man was a true hero, he is in a very special place now
@Oakleaf700 Жыл бұрын
I'm from England, and crying, too. What heroes. God rest the souls of them all. WW2 was so hard on so many.
@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS Жыл бұрын
When he closed his eyes and said that when he thinks of it he can remember it all, I found myself saying “then please don’t think of it” out loud to the tv. What a horror he endured. Waiting for your turn. Thank you Edgar.
@MookBaylock3 жыл бұрын
I’ve heard this story of the USS-Indianapolis countless times and it is still unbelievable every single time...
@charlieh78693 жыл бұрын
What’s a real shame is lots of people these days don’t respect what these soldiers did for this country and gave their lives for the freedoms we all have.
@BoldLion3 жыл бұрын
True but how do we change that? Just being the change. Reminding them that Veteran and Memorial day are every day. We pray,honor and respect their sacrifice with how we live ours!
@johngohl3 жыл бұрын
We already had freedom before the war
@sibrerianwolfmilk63253 жыл бұрын
because remember everything non german or not pure bread german was essentially planned to be eradicated to make room for Lebensraum( pure bread german livng space)
@sibrerianwolfmilk63253 жыл бұрын
but seeing you profile picture I don't have high hopes that you'll have the braincells to even look past your own biases
@GabrielMatos.3 жыл бұрын
They're not heroes they just did their forced job
@chrisharris4975 Жыл бұрын
This story is one of the most heartbreaking and quite astounding WWII stories and quite well told. God Bless the crew of the Indianapolis.
@DawnMarieMacWhinnie Жыл бұрын
That man captured the essence of survival, and I was glued to every word he spoke. He relayed it in such a way, you could feel what he was feeling, smell and taste the oil. I thank God for his message of hope and faith.
@YourPalsChrisAndAl3 жыл бұрын
The respect I have for this man. Honestly couldn't imagine going through what they did.
@jdiamond9513 Жыл бұрын
My dad’s second wife’s first husband was one of the 317 survivors of the Indianapolis. My dad knew him, even used to go bird hunting with them when he was a teenager. I knew an artist who did a print of an LPD rescuing some of the survivors. I framed one as a memorial for his wife and each of their kids. The greatest generation for sure.
@westaussie965 Жыл бұрын
Bird hunting? ffs😡
@Rude_Boi8 ай бұрын
@@westaussie965What's wrong with hunting birds? If one has a hunting license, there's no problem
@machinesofgod3 жыл бұрын
Wow, what a story! I was left in shock and completely captivated. The Submariner salutes this man. Rest in peace Sailors of INDIANAPOLIS, we have the watch.
@Sean-q4f4v6 ай бұрын
My grandfather's brother was on the Indianapolis. Videos like this are pricelessly valuable. Thank you very much, all who contribute to create videos like this.
@GachaRuby3 жыл бұрын
This is incredibly powerful, he may now rest eternally in happiness.
@cogen6513 жыл бұрын
That was an incredible story , my God, when he was getting emotional about praying to God while hanging on to the rail, it just about brought tears to my eyes. And I don't cry very easily. Rest in peace Edgar
@Widderic3 жыл бұрын
Imagine the sheer terror of floating in the ocean in complete darkness knowing that sharks were swimming around waiting for their next meal. I feel like I would have a heart attack from the fear.
@kylebartlett741710 ай бұрын
Sir, I'm a Veteran of Operation Freedom as a Specialist for the Army and like to say Thank You for your Service.As I listened to you I couldn't help but be moved and feel emotion to your experience as a fighting Marine during WW2.I understand why your considered the greatest generation but for those who don't all they have to do is watch and listen to the heroism that so many displayed in that confict.All I can do is help those who have come after us the knowledge of your sacrifice and what it means to be a American.
@stevew61383 жыл бұрын
A member of the GREATEST generation. We need them now, more than ever.
@otisdriftwood8469 Жыл бұрын
Cannot even imagine what this man went through. Everyone in the country owes him for the freedom we enjoy. The greatest generation is an understatement. God bless this hero, and thank-you for getting his story on video.
@blossom164311 ай бұрын
What a Precious Soul. He was truly from the Greatest Generation. Thank You for sharing this remarkable story! God Bless him & all the other Brave Souls that stood for our Country. ❤
@christopherclark5604 Жыл бұрын
My God. I am working 3rd shift on May12,2023, listening to this. I had to stop just trying and grasp the power of this man's story. What a Patriot. God bless him.