Veteran returns to Omaha Beach for first time in 75 years

[@uspatriot6415]

"Please don't remember me, remember the people who sacrificed for our country" Salute to this WW2 Veteran🇺🇸

[@PepsiCubes]

And everybody else who fought for their country. It was rarely the troops' fault and more the generals. If only the troops arrested or got rid of their generals and just made peace. But freedom isn't free.

[@dorisdavis2854]

Real Hero.

[@caro7048]

"Freedom is not free"

[@starcraft998thegamer5]

@Jordan Sharpe don't play the race card

[@tubaman1991]

@Jordan Sharpe thank god someone brought this up. It has been almost 30 minutes since i heard someone complain about how their long dead ancestors were treated.

[@sappypappy8595]

"And there was no head under the helmet." God. Damn.

[@lambdee7006]

How did the helmet stay on if there was no head

[@sappypappy8595]

@@lambdee7006 Ask him. I'm sure he could explain it.

[@7brokenribs]

The soldiers was probably hit directly in the face and the helmet slumped down and probably had the skull still in it. With helmet straps too.

[@love4075]

@Steven Criscione swords & shields where the true meaning of war until guns came in to play. But still way better then having mines underneath you as you run to safely trying to survive every second without trying to get shot at by all directions.

[@maskedmartinez8243]

@@love4075 bruh

[@hamonryehd]

96 years old. guys looks like he could go another 20+. god bless and never forget.

[@bloodykey6547]

Just cause you didn’t live long doesn’t mean he cant

[@blurzz4747]

@Matt Horkan they can

[@H.E.M.]

Matt Horkan 96 is not a lot? 😂

[@polskapolskigaming5484]

This is my grampa jake! I'm not joking. He lives I think in California, I have always wanted to meet him.

[@slick8038]

Fearless Phoenix better get out there and meet him, 96 ain’t chicken feed

[@smith9808]

Jake is now 100 and as of July 2023 still alive and well ❤

[@EzleRS]

do we have an update as of 05//23/2024 on his well being?

[@nmn8829]

Can we have an update now, as of 06/06/2024?

[@xappop4667]

Still alive 7/06/24. 101 years old.

[@daniel11111]

@@xappop4667what a legend

[@v1KE4]

“I’m still alive...” a statement most people don’t realize how deep that means 💔

[@parallel2795]

It means hes not dead

[@Pugbull342]

@@parallel2795 no no no... It means he didn't get his anus blown apart

[@b_f_d_d]

He wasn't blasted into inches of flesh basically

[@TheGuyThatsNotFunny]

@No one can see my face "Tree" idiots, what does that mean?

[@leonardolupini3484]

Best comment here

[@tylersorenson8655]

"I am the last man" That simple statement from him was so moving, especially because soon there will not be any WW2 veterans left. One of my neighbors growing up was a member of the American landing force on D-Day. Sadly he died in 2015, a couple years after I had graduated high school and moved out. I was so sad when I found out and miss him a lot :(

[@pbj5521]

It’s just as sad that left wing democrats don’t respect these WW2 vets. Unbelievable seriously.

[@rogerthat5459]

Sharp as a tack at 96 years old!

[@blurzz4747]

I know right

[@bobwehadababyitzaboy5872]

I would love to sit with that man and just listen to him.

[@rosemondberry1876]

Good morning

[@admiralackbar3615]

Rosemond Berry g’day!

[@danielryder5808]

If i can even make 80 ill be grateful

[@jmgonzaga101]

“75 years… How come I’m still alive… I’m still alive” One of the most powerful words I’ve ever heard in my life. Salute to this brave man ✊🏻❤️‍🔥

[@michelleoliveira2853]

God this broke my heart 😂

[@Imtired93]

I tell myself that everyday, ‘How come I’m still alive?’ I’ve never had to go to war, watching this really puts things into perspective.

[@Caroni100]

"I never imagined 75 years later I would stay here at Omaha Beach. This is like a dream come true; this is like winning a lottery" 💪🏻 💪🏻 💪🏻 💪🏻 💪🏻 💪🏻 💪🏻 Jack Larson D-Day Veteran Best regards from Venezuela 🇻🇪

[@shaynewheeler9249]

WW1 veterans

[@davidaladzhanyan4188]

“Freedom is not free” that quote gave me chills

[@aniketmeshram6598]

😔

[@Beun007]

But, it's so TRUE!!!

[@HappiKarafuru]

Because to earn freedom there is sacrifice and price to pay

[@mikkoj1977]

So true! Something that is teachd to us Finns in school..

[@joeswansonthesimphunter2612]

That is true. We didn't earn independence without revolution

[@rodino70]

The last of one of the greatest generations of human history.

[@really.rhino12]

THE GREATEST GENERATION TO EVER LIVE. I mean, they fought in the worst war in the world. They have a million times bigger balls than we will ever have. We salute you.

[@chyra451]

I can't imagine growing up in the great depression and then going straight to war, I have massive respect for these heroes.

[@abigailjean7375]

Now, some are outraged by genders.

[@sbdftw1702]

@@really.rhino12 You got that right. These men sacrificed literally everything and some of them their own lives. Some of those men never even got to step off the boat.

[@bapewizard]

ur so woke bro 🤓

[@nykia31]

If you fought in a war for this country, you should never have to pay taxes again in your life

[@vincentwitt1810]

for this country? What country are you talking about?

[@abandonedaccj4ckt1c4l9]

@@vincentwitt1810 ikr

[@acajudi100]

You should never be homeless.

[@c.s.7266]

Absolutely agree 100%

[@nicholasdavies8795]

ny_kia31 Absolutely !

[@lilmoris1]

This man was in the middle of one of the most horrible and legendary battles in history... And he stopped a sec for a smoke... We're all gonna die one day, some brave enough to choose how

[@Relax53980]

“To the last man. And I am the last man...” that’s just deep.

[@edge9380]

"Freedom is not free" what a man, a hero

[@joesnuffy7310]

"Freedom is not free" couldn't be a more true statement. SSG Jake Larson is a great American. We have been lucky to have men like him.

[@cloroxbleach7377]

1WildlandFirefighter true, we all run by a government

[@polskapolskigaming5484]

@@cloroxbleach7377 This man is my Great Grandfather Jake. I have never met him but I want to.

[@greatgouda4792]

Freedom is not free, but freedom is also a lie. Nobodies free. We never will be.

[@flagwashere]

@@klausbauer2435 Actually, the Russian army in Poland were the one's who did that.

[@ginogarino5243]

He turned 100 not long ago. What a great man, the souls of his mates live thru him.

[@shyguy929]

Stopped for a smoke in the middle of the most deadly battle in history Damn it feels good to be a gangsta

[@FaWaXGG]

That would be Stalingrad, but I get what you mean.

[@shyguy929]

@@FaWaXGG yeah. But stalingrad lasted 5 months. This was only one day

[@dannygoodwin2221]

@@shyguy929 The somme (1916) 33,000 troops died on day one Feel bad correcting you but here

[@polskapolskigaming5484]

That's my Great Grampa Jake for you.

[@joebenzz]

Ya that's badass

[@rodra167]

This made me tear up so much! You are a true hero! You make me feel even more proud to be in the Army serving our country!

[@zanem499]

I wish I could be as badass as this man.

[@Swantetant]

A good start would be not using that pfp.

[@pgo301]

I'd say the same thing, just being there and surviving made you a badass !!!

[@Aisatsana1971]

Patrick O'Connor “just”

[@arai6147]

@@Swantetant oof.

[@XmarcX92]

Your local recruiter is waiting for you 😂

[@TheCream14]

What an inspiration this man is! God bless him and all who were there.

[@ikillzuepicly316]

It made me tear up when he said “ why am i still alive”😢😢😢

[@vivians9392]

Please, sir...no survival's guilt! You are alive because you were chosen to live and tell the story to these many generations!

[@lepmuhangpa]

@@vivians9392 Not choice but just probability in my eyes. Only the good men die young.

[@fuhrfhrei3441]

@@lepmuhangpa the ones who survived are not of any less. They to made a sacrifice.

[@creedsigursson1396]

@@lepmuhangpa absolutely probability, but not only the good die young. This man was a hero. And a GREAT man. Show some respect

[@lepmuhangpa]

Both of you have utterly misunderstood the saying; taking it in a negative way, missing what it actually means.

[@714racer]

Brought tears to my eyes, thank you Jake and to all the brave soldiers, you are an amazing generation.

[@rosannesavine6443]

Thank you for your service. Your generation was really the greatest!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@ferzelsanchez2094]

He is my grandfha💓

[@octavian7126]

unlike boomer

[@KevinTkt14]

@@octavian7126 omg stfu and I'm 26

[@iminvisible873]

Gen z will be the last to see them 🙁

[@Holli.wood1k]

@@iminvisible873 😔

[@peterrandall9523]

"Freedom is not free" So true; my Grandfather was there, with British Military Intelligence. My next door neighbour (now 97, and in good health) was there too. Americans, Canadians, Brits and others. Heroes all.

[@thayspamacheno628]

Liar

[@dirtmover6190]

The US government should pay for any of those guys that want to return over there for everything they have done and sacrificed

[@stephen10.]

French gov has invited a lot of them for'free since decades.

[@uslot22]

Nahhhhh Disagree.........Pay millions for trumps entourage to come over far more worth it........N O T

[@mrcavalier3370]

Bunsky Are you okay?

[@debbieoreilly8924]

Dave Macca get over it we would have had to pay for any elected entourage to go. This not about them this is about those who fought & those who sacrificed.

[@kaneda956]

Yeah.. As a former service member... They should !!!

[@codyprice4592]

"Hey buddy gotta light?" "Oh, guess I'll ask the Germans."

[@joaqofort4938]

🤠

[@somekid6273]

If he was more of a gangsta he would raise the cig and wait for a bullet to light it

[@Chuked]

The explosions will cause a fire on the beach, which will light up not only his cigarette but him as well!

[@bluerocket3]

@@somekid6273 thats just smart lol

[@tellychase5424]

“Hans! Get ze flamthrower!”

[@blonded0532]

He seems so coherent and sharp for his age! Great humor too. A truly incredible man

[@blessall8856]

Coherent and still able to walk and talk.

[@dinnnoel]

God bless you Sir Jake, thank you for your service.

[@freedomatlast8756]

Europeans don't care about " his service"

[@dujakharry8336]

@@freedomatlast8756 wow, circumstances in a comment section of a Video that shows u that Europeans care about it. For shame that u said this.

[@mrrandom1265]

@@freedomatlast8756 I'm European and I care. This guy looks so happy but I can't imagine how sad he must be every time he wakes up during the night.

[@67midnightmoon]

@@freedomatlast8756 im british i do

[@kyluu9731]

@@freedomatlast8756 are you slow? Europe was where he fought! The French military even honored him

[@NationalistShep]

What a hero, god bless this man

[@michaelturnbull7270]

What a great guy and so modest. He has a great sense of humour. I'm English and my father was in the British Army during WW2. I just want to thank these brave GI's who came over the pond to help us fight the Nazi's and laid down their lives so we might enjoy the freedom we have. God bless America.

[@roccomanucci]

Michael Turnbull I'm a former U.S. Army soldier myself and God bless the English too.Our two countries will always be the best allies !!!

[@skankhunt-zh8ky]

@_jeff _ yeah but they lost cuz they had a buffon sociopath for a leader.

[@venicec3310]

Michael Turnbull takes two to tango thanks to our British brothers for giving the greatest sacrifice aswell🇬🇧 🇺🇸

[@polishherowitoldpilecki5521]

Michael Turnbull I’m American, and god bless you brits for your fighting effort in ww2. You resisted the Nazis, before the world started too.

[@BananaRamaPartyTimeAllTheTime]

@@polishherowitoldpilecki5521 thats damn true us America did not want to be involved we were forced but the britts went full force . Bless both sides we all lost.

[@kurtmullins1725]

This is one of the most inspiring video I’ve seen. God bless this man from a weekend warrior marine reserves

[@jamesgrey3320]

Thank you hero ! From france

[@map1490]

Ce vétéran est un menteur. Il n'a pas débarqué à Omaha le 6 juin, 1944. Faisant partie du quartier général du V Corps, une unité non-combattant, il est resté abord le USS Acon le 6 juin et jusqu'à quelques jours après. C'est honteux envers les vrais héros.

[@adil38838]

M A P i

[@catland101]

@@map1490 really?post your proof here that he was a lair

[@soulsborneveteran9379]

No ones innocent in war

[@mountainguyed67]

Translation of what MAP said. This veteran is a liar. He did not land at Omaha on June 6, 1944. As part of the V Corps Headquarters, a non-combatant unit, he remained first at USS Acon on June 6 and until a few days later. It's shameful to the real heroes.

[@indridcold8433]

D-Day was 77 years ago today. No amount of thanks could ever be enough for what the men did that day. I knew someone that was there. Thank You Charlie Frazier.

[@ced45cal]

Thank you sir for your service and sacrifice to this great nation. You and the rest that fought during WW2 are truly the Greatest Generation Ever!

[@lashawnnorris7033]

My great grandfather was a WW2 veteran. He passed away September 11,2021 at 95 years old. I also had a great great uncle who was also a WW2 veteran who passed years ago. I'm so grateful to have a family full of veterans (grandfather was in Vietnam and is currently still alive at 78 years old).

[@Raggy-fp4tz]

How bout you are you joining the military

[@poppitpop]

I'm going to buy his book when he publishes it.

[@Trash-Beats]

“Remember freedom is not free” pops nailed it

[@patrickconners]

Wow. Mentality sharp and VERY mobile at 96. Wow. Wow wow wow. SALUTE. I can’t even begin to put into words what I think of this man or what he has experienced in his life. Thank you so much for what you did for the future of our country.

[@workingmansblues]

"Freedom is not free". A message for the ages.

[@frenchjeeper83]

Respect from France...thanks again and again

[@bloody31234]

I live in germany and I got to talk to german veteran of WW2, he kinda impressed me when he said that he always respected the tenacity of the allied forces and that he considers them, to this day, brothers in arms, because they shared the same battlefields and experiences. I salute all veterans and soldiers in current wars, god bless you all

[@happy-uf1yt]

Wow i also live in germany i got to talk to my great grandpa he was a part off the Hitler Youth he was 13 when he was on the frontlines he died when i was about 10

[@moow950]

Wow , what a great man and hero. Thank you sir 😃👏👏

[@Coop3837]

Just saw this, what a man, a hero, a patriot. Thank you sir and a big shout to your family and all the service members of our military. You are very much appreciated in my family!!

[@Nair295]

God bless you, Sir. You are indeed from the greatest generation and we are forever grateful for your service.

[@cwisted5308]

Incredible. I love how he said i'm the luckiest man alive. He's clearly so grateful to have made it through and lived a long life. so happy he was able to go back and see this place at peace. I cant even imagine what these veterans went through. The greatest generation by far and we owe them all the respect in the world.

[@afjeff56]

What a Great Story!!! it was a honor to get to hear his memories...

[@jennykelly9965]

God bless you and thank-you xx

[@QUESTIFYYT-h7n]

Freedom is not free -A wise man

[@janetharned6799]

God Bless you Jake. I'm blessed to hear your story😅

[@JesusLovesHisSheep]

Hearing these great men tell their stories never fails to give me goosebumps

[@dbcooper7477]

Sir, I thank you for your service. I remember those who gave their life June 6th 1944 but I now will also remember you!

[@silascochran9705]

What a guy this one brought me to tears God love him

[@goldintegrity]

You are a great man, Jake! Greatest generation!

[@justincardenas1248]

This was so heart felt. Thank you to all who helped this soilder make it there.... To all the Americans who lived and died for our great flag and purpose, I thank you...

[@Jules-6022]

Jake, you're such a quick-witted, sweet guy! Many heartfelt thanks and gratitude to you and all of the greatest generation! 🇺🇸🇺🇸❤❤

[@appetitefordestruction3511]

Thank you for youre service sir. Lots of respect. from the Netherlands.

[@fv8399]

🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱

[@scubaguy007]

Wow. My heart melted when he said, "to the last man and I am the last man." 😭

[@stilltlrforlife]

Big salute to you my friend, thank you for your service, may God bless you.

[@sandyhancock5521]

My father was in the same infantry in WWII. The 34th. God bless them.🙏

[@phx4closureman]

Still sharp after 75 years!! *INCREDIBLE* !! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@EngPheniks]

Veterans are so valuable. It's sad to know that many of them don't get the admiration and care they deserve.

[@AutobahnVault]

Nothing but love and RESPECT for this man and his buddies who stormed the beaches of Normandy, overcoming fear of certain death, rushing towards those mines and the bullets waiting for them. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@felipelima60]

"Freedom is not free!" ...Wise words.

[@eddieluvski4499]

My respect and gratitude for you and all who served for us. Thank you, and God Bless you Sir!

[@acajudi100]

thank you. I was born October 1942. The government should pay for you.

[@imnotyourfriendbuddy1883]

What are you some kind of Communist?

[@jtns2845]

my dad landed on omaha beach on 6/6/44 under fire. after retiring he paid his own way to normandy in the mid 1990s on his own. no hoorah, just a simple visit.

[@jamesk5541]

@@imnotyourfriendbuddy1883 no I'm a huge US Patriot and anti socialist. But what theese men did and the remaining ones. I believe the US owes them a debt

[@imnotyourfriendbuddy1883]

@@jamesk5541 Those brave men don't need no socialist handout. This is 'Murrica.

[@Groeliker]

For god sake, what is bloody socialist about funding these men who served their country, the world, in this epic battle? There is only a few left anyway and I guess most of them will make it on their own, maybe with a little help of family friends and neighbours. The few who can't because they can not afford it, shouldn’t they be supported by the same gouvernment who sent them there 75 years ago, at more than ten times the costs? Now just a simple plane ticket to the last big commemoration with the last few surviving soldiers. Just a few dollars of tax money, look at the billions Washington spends on the army every year, billions poured in supporting Saoudi Arabia so they can fund even more extremist muslim factions blowing up westerners, but a few dollars spend on these great men is communism??

[@johnsosa6660]

“To the last man..” damn that hit hard

[@henryv3943]

May God bless that man on Earth and in Heaven.

[@Davey_Does]

All of these videos make me cry. The bravery, the pain, it’s a lot.

[@sicilientwarkan7109]

You're a true hero Jake . May God bless you and your family . Greetings from France

[@brandoninorlando]

Not enough words to explain his bravery. Thank you for your service sir. 🙏

[@mandersson1979]

I wish I could spend an entire day just talking to these veterans. It'd give you a perspective on life and what matters the most in this world.

[@nikos8247]

I'm a 36 year old Greek and I had the blessing to meet a British man travelling from the Uk to Greece who was on D day in 2008... His one eye was fake, he lost it in the battlefield... during the trip I was listening stories about that day, the most important experience I had in my whole life... Those people are heroes not just for their own countries but for all humanity...

[@johngalt258]

18 million records burned in a 1973 fire at the personnel records center in St. Louis, including my dad’s, unfortunately.

[@death2pc]

Ever ask yourself how (why) the fire started....................?

[@skankhunt-zh8ky]

@@death2pc so the V.A wouldnt have ro pay these vets out

[@LSwick-ss6nm]

My Grandfather's also....I do wonder what really happened there.

[@finalgamerkey3040]

"To the last man.... and I am the last man"

[@poppitpop]

"Freedom is not free" ❤️💙👏🏻

[@jameshodgson5644]

True hero - thank you from all of us in Britain

[@crezzwell]

Thank you Mr Larson from Wales UK, and thank god America joined us in that war, without them we would have fallen. x

[@unrulyst1167]

Nah USSR safed you from falling

[@mrcavalier3370]

UnrulyST ussr had plans of invading the west. Go educate yourself before you spew ignorant statements

[@preciousjose]

@@unrulyst1167 well both the US and USSR. Victory wouldn't have been possible with only one of them.

[@vivians9392]

I believe God had it in His plan from the beginning, and in his own time!

[@chiseled3431]

@@mrcavalier3370 Whatever USSR had in their plans if Russian fell during the German invasion America could do absolutely nothing.

[@rosemariemerzlak3856]

❤ he needs a big hug!

[@patriciabracken7546]

Thank you for your service. And every soldier from all country's who took part in D..Day. My greatest respect.

[@Jessevuan]

so much energy for 96year old, what an nice guy, hats off..

[@carlanavlyt5696]

Truly was an outstanding generation. My brothers and myself with my father's 8 brothers all served our country and I will always be proud of that .God bless that man and anyone else who served this great country!

[@bangs4551]

Thx for ur serv.

[@BLEUDART]

i am from the netherlands so this man is one of all that heroes that did fight for my mothers freedom...thx

[@johnnychingas3822]

God bless Him and all our soldiers.🗽🇺🇸

[@jaquanhall8129]

Simply Amazing thank you for serving for our freedom

[@mikes6970]

Great man .... respect to you sir ... thank you to your generation ....

[@dlrunner]

A salute to all soldiers and sailors who are buried at Omaha Beach. I have been there twice, and its beauty is absolutely breathtaking and rightly so. Such hallowed ground needs to be honored and commemorated.

[@leoboogie9886]

What an honor & pleasure to hear & see you Mr Jake Larson Your timeless wisdom should be taught in all USA Schools A million Blessings to you

[@James-sm1lh]

what a wonderful man, Thank you Sir.

[@carmenortiz1136]

Wonderful man! Thank you for your service!!!

[@mrsavoy66]

I owe so much i cannot count. Thank you

[@karatekid2508]

thank you very much, god bless this man

[@Ich-Bin-Hendrik]

what a strong man

[@jimmyreese918]

Thank u sir 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 .. My great uncle served in the marines he was a tanker only one in his tank to servive at Guadalcanal. . semper fi uncle bill...

[@DenisAshton]

Respect. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@kayatime5579]

Jake is literally the best 🥺

[@vivians9392]

He reminds me of all the young adult men I grew up around as a little girl in the late 40s.

[@Nosmirk]

Thank you, sir, for putting your live on the line in the name of freedom!

[@TheRodmens]

Thanks to him I have my country in Europe!

[@Shlumbus69]

0:45 that got me in the heart. Thank you so mich for your service sir, i may be a little reserved about saying that about any other war veteran but ww2

[@maxwellfan55]

Jake's story about lighting a cigarette on the the beach after landing is similar to one about two Tommies a few miles up. The first thing they did was to get on dry land and brew up some tea while still under fire. You can imagine the conversation. "Sod this for a game of soldiers!" These stories are priceless.

[@KFBR392]

Louis Rachmanstein Why do you think that he lied? Just curious.

[@maxwellfan55]

@Anton Anton Are you kidding? Talk to rank and file infantrymen, veterans especially as I have, and they will tell you operations like these (as hazardous as they were) are part of their work, what they are trained to do. Of course they smoked cigarettes and brewed tea under fire, this isn't Hollywood, a video game, or reading a book from an armchair.

[@maxwellfan55]

@Anton Anton Hi Anton. Basically I agree, only I would omit the the word "probably." regards smoking a ciggy. I discussed battle behaviour once with a UK paratroop veteran. To the idea of making tea on the Sword Beach soon after landing and under fire, he just looked at me and said "of course, why not?", as though the question itself was silly and irrelevant. Of course, I'm just referring to British troops, tea being an essential requirement whenever, wherever. You might also recall Lord Lovat's piper being instructed to play during this assault in full view of the German defenders. I once talked to a highland infantryman who took part in a particularly bloody Middle-Eastern conflict during the 1960's. He described one active service operation I was privy to as "nothing more that a normal days work" with a shake of the shoulders. All good stuff, all true.

[@MrJoker2112]

Thank you sir, for your service! God bless.

[@richard3536]

These men who were so young , went into combat knowing fighting the German army had to be done . They put their lives on the line for all of us to have a future without tyranny. My fathers generation .

[@m.h.6499]

I feel, a debt we can never repay. ❤