Watch This Veteran Fly in the Same WWII Plane He Jumped from on D-Day | Short Film Showcase

At 92 years old, World War II paratrooper Les Cruise is one of the last surviving veterans who parachuted into Normandy on D-Day.
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His bravery on that fateful day in history helped contribute to the liberation of France and the ending of the war in Europe. However, Cruise’s remarkable life story is not just one of heroism, but family. Abandoned at age 7 and raised in an orphanage, he forged a close brotherhood with his fellow soldiers in the 82nd Airborne Division. Nicknamed the “All Americans,” Cruise saw many of his friends killed in battle before being wounded himself and earning a Purple Heart. Today, Cruise returns to fly once again in the same WWII plane he jumped out of 72 years ago. Surrounded by his loving wife and family, this American hero reflects on a life full of family and blessings in this short film by 7 Wonders Cinema.
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[@zachbartlett2829]

Guy looks 92 and is 92, but talks like he’s 50, his brain still seems very clear. This is why I believe staying busy, even if it is painting, drawing, reading or writing, is the best way to prevent dementia.

[@thisaccount7632ijn]

Gary Ferraro I’m twelve my 91 year old great grandma had it too really bad to the point where she can barley eat, she does not talk.

[@Diceacious]

Zach Bartlett you know he may sound like that but my grandma was the same the next day she couldn’t talk. She was 90

[@rayodelsol80]

Itz Annoying my grandma is 91 and she can’t talk except to say no and the random phrase. We went to see her at her 90th birthday and she didn’t know me and said, “who’s this cute girl?” I wasn’t hurt because she can’t help it. I just laughed and said, “grandma it’s me!” She really loves music though! She rocks back and forth and kind of hums. You should try playing music for your grandma, whatever kind she used to like!

[@para-yw9dn]

@@rayodelsol80 aw im sorry you seem like a great grand daughter. i hope everything goes well

[@Temmoie]

Looks 92, but talks like 29.

[@trulyinfamous]

Our elders really are our greatest resource.

[@zengo3972]

Truly Infamous Yup I agree

[@SuAmigoElilegal]

Truly Infamous everyone who serves for our country deserve all of our respect regards age

[@sasukegushoney2715]

Truly Infamous, in my culture we respect our elders

[@bill9693]

Su Amigo El Ilegal and it also doesn't matter what side they were on

[@mosescrawford4075]

Truly Infamous you bet

[@ayidisme8321]

A truly inspiring hero. Grew up in an orphanage, jumping out of an airplane on d-day, fought the greatest war in history, wounded in battle and survived the war, getting a college degree, got a good job, raised a beautiful family with many grandchildren this hero has accomplished everything in his lifetime.

[@dikkeboktor2643]

AyidIsMe i want to join the army when i am old enoigh as well

[@BadCompany522]

@ChillBill132 stfu, let the kid follow his dreams

[@kimdiesel887]

He'll yah

[@alicainmauna7249]

@@BadCompany522 *SAVAGE*

[@cassu6]

Beauke _043 you really shouldn’t every person I know who has served in the US army has told me that you really shouldn’t join up when I expressed interest. Also there is really no reason to fight at the moment.

[@pattoyoda]

Greatest generation that ever lived. It’s why every time I take care of a WW2 vet at the hospital I always shake their hand and tell them it’s an honor meeting them.

[@AndyDkF]

Pt36915 yup

[@Joshua-fq9tm]

That's interesting! Why were they in the hospital though?

[@andrespaz4439]

@@Joshua-fq9tm Could be anything...The ones that are still with us are what, atleast 90 years old now?

[@ScrimBeat]

Every generation is great, not just one specific one, ww1 vets were also a great generation, civil war vets, and so on. No generation is better than others.

[@andrespaz4439]

@@ScrimBeat Ehh..This new generation isnt lookin to promising so far

[@mr.potatochip8875]

He isn’t scared of death Death is scared of him

[@MichaelStef77]

Mr. Potato Chip He knows Jesus Christ, he shouldn’t be afraid, there is no death for him.

[@nikos9804]

Rip

[@thejuggernaut1865]

Just like in Soviet Russia

[@Yo-rw6nw]

Gaming-Soldier55 AMEN!!!

[@viniangelo2761]

Look at the number of ur likes Mr. Potato Chip

[@Kluckp]

its gonna be sad when all WW2 vets are gone :(

[@Skankhunt-jj1cn]

Most of Them Are

[@gpedre21]

TheCentralPartyArchive sadly....

[@shhaabu]

We still have Captain America. He is Immortal

[@r3d_d3d64]

@@shhaabu no he lived out his life in endgame plus we are talking about real life

[@shhaabu]

@@r3d_d3d64 haha yeah I was just being sarcastic. Those men will be missed

[@samkunkel5898]

My grandpa fought in the Korean War and he always talks about it but he always breaks down about watching his best friend getting shot right beside him. Rip grandpa thank you for your service.

[@darthrevan704]

may he rest in peace

[@javiersito6705]

Rest In Peace god Bless u and ur family sorry for ur lost

[@jasonwheeler8996]

My farther was in the 82nd during Korea. I’m very proud of him and all who served in the armed forces!

[@Crosby-bp4jw]

My grandpa fought in the Korean war and survived but died in 2015 R.I.P Blair Young

[@JoeXTheXJuggalo1]

1 of my grandfathers was a veteran of WWII, Korea, an Vietnam and my other grandfather was a WWII veteran who was also in the 82ND airborne.

[@gary2smooth]

“How could you be 93 and not be blessed?” THE GREATEST QUOTE OF ALL TIME

[@TheHateSpeechChannel]

92

[@albertthefarmer6023]

chris carter He Said 93.

[@amybiittner7035]

Yep it is ik bc that’s my great grandpa

[@kenmeri5832]

Nothing but respect

[@mohamadhachem3938]

Sabre right

[@fivenightsatfreddy2940]

same

[@yoyo437]

Same Brother😢😪😥

[@fivenightsatfreddy2940]

theyoyoking xD THEY RISKED THERE LIFE'S FOR US BOTH SIDES ARE HEROS

[@alexenns3203]

I salute all heroes

[@paulalexander2928]

I am 70 and I spent 24 of my years serving my country(Canada) I have to say the best 24 years of my life. Yes and I served with our American cousins in joint exercises a fine bunch of guys and gals that I was happy to have shared an APC and beer with. God bless both our countries and our men and women in uniform that allow us to sleep soundly.

[@sealomarshall6178]

respect to you my comrade

[@nipitponk]

Thank you for your service, Paul.

[@melonide0767]

I solute to you

[@cameronbruce412]

I salute to The service you did for your country 💂

[@foxsin_ban2954]

Your not 70 you literally liked a racist meme vid

[@BOBofGH]

>Gets asked question about freedom >Gives answer about responsibility top lad

[@Lordp00m]

Pretty sure any soldier in any war knows that war isn't about freedom. It's about politics and benefits. It always has been and always will be. We, the people, can only take responsibility for electing the wrong people.

[@kille78]

I can't even imagine how crazy that must have felt. Going from flying in that aircraft on D-day and now with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren by his side. Words can't even describe something like that

[@jevocrazy2632]

But but you just did

[@laurelkane8026]

Kille78 what a blessing.

[@amybiittner7035]

I’m actually one of his great grandchildren he turns 97 next week

[@johnlozauskas778]

Think about it… The first time he was in a plane, EVER, he jumped out of it.

[@dwarvenmoray]

God Bless Him

[@kareemselim2833]

JEBEDIAH KERMAN your god doesn't exist we are living in a simulation wake up sheple

[@dwarvenmoray]

kareem kareem Actually I kind believe in some sort of 'god', but I mostly believe in science, evolution, the Big Bang, etc. Also, I do not believe we are in a simulation.

[@kareemselim2833]

JEBEDIAH KERMAN how would u know

[@kareemselim2833]

JEBEDIAH KERMAN maybe the god is the scientists or the programers that made the simulation

[@fishtank7891]

kareem kareem How about you let people believe what they want to believe?

[@rudyoliveira6532]

It’s hard not to get emotional

[@JMWxx]

Rudy Oliveira Yea I initially teared up. But as I thought about it more as I wrote a comment I cried. Those men went out there and gave their lives. Yet when he got back he had literally no one. No family waiting. I understand that it must have been hard for her if she had 5 kids and her husband left. But no one fostered/adopted him. Well he may have been fostered but no one stuck around in his life to see how he got on at school. It’s sad isn’t it.

[@blitz9639]

Yea it was sad

[@owenmenard9919]

Very true

[@elybnraul2126]

No it isn't

[@newjones1754]

I'm a dude in every way and a soldier myself. I can handle my emotions but, I cry like a little girl every time every time I''m watching video's about ww2 veterans that talk about the war. I truly wish I could give some of my years to HERO'S like this. You always have my deepest respect and I will have your back whatever it ask off me. Thank you for my freedom and your sacrifice for it!

[@biggiecheese655]

New Jones Good to find another soldier, was in military for 9 years now.Still am.

[@game9370x]

One word: Respect.

[@aidanmulligan7342]

This is why you stand for the pledge of allegiance

[@10runescape]

Pledge, no... anthem,yes

[@jeffreycraig4493]

Stand for both

[@adamemac]

Thank you for your service, sir! Thank you to ALL of the men and women of our military and allies!

[@MorrisseyMuse]

adam mac the poor conscripts like this guy sure, soldiers that sign up like they do today are just stupid being paid to do a job.

[@ridernakal]

adam mac and thank you for coming malaysia in the past to steal malaysia...

[@ridernakal]

adam mac 146 likes and 3 reply

[@michaeldengg]

women in military??? u mean factory

[@anthonymolina7416]

Last war worth dying for

[@Jboogie_81]

“How can you be 93 and not be blessed” powerful words. RESPECT!!!

[@Ordomalleus40k]

What do you see.... I don’t see gloom or doom.... I see a garden of Eden... Now that’s Powerful

[@chrjst0per]

Mekhane The Broken God what does that mean ?

[@justamexicanpassing882]

Chris Garcia-Lopez the vet is basically saying when he’s on that plane he’s not getting shot from flak or anti aircraft guns and seeing other planes going down from the past but when says he sees a garden of eden which is the present he sees all that land that’s beautiful not getting shot at or seeing people die the present represents a peaceful time while the past is filled with doom, death

[@thomasm5263]

My great grandfather (my profile picture) flew 89 missions in a p47 bomb after bomb shell after shell his squadron was picked off. He witnessed a friend crash into the gulf of Mexico during training. Fought for his country. He was one of the bravest people I wish I had the opportunity to spend more time with. Please respect our veterans, we are so blessed to have them.

[@xtspazz1966]

G Spyder very nice words

[@thomasm5263]

Dark Killer25 thank you I wish more people my age felt the same.

[@xtspazz1966]

I subscribed to your channel by the way

[@thomasm5263]

Dark Killer25 thank you much appreciated!

[@alexpalmer7018]

Your grandfather looks weird yo

[@rayserrato9519]

Thank you for your service, you are a true hero.

[@Slenderslayer351]

Ray Serrato He is a hero, he survived D-Day as a Paratrooper which meant he never gave up

[@edofluit6568]

yea he just said that?

[@strikeeaglemodels1588]

How can you dislike this video,shame on you! Take my hat off to all the brave men who fought for our freedom.

[@cheddar_6614]

They are probably sad

[@cheddar_6614]

But i liked it

[@Trickshot12]

Thank you for your service, my Great grandpa fought along side you, he was also a paratrooper, and a green barret

[@ernestpaul2484]

@throw away Not called Green Berets until 1963 when JFK commented on the headgear worn during a demonstration of special forces that was given to him. The special forces existed in the early 50's and onward stemming from the OSS of WW2. So yes, technically by name they didn't exist, but in actuality they did. So it is entirely possible that his great grandpa could have been a paratrooper in WW2 and then a Green Beret in the 50's early 60's. An 18 year old paratrooper in 1944 and a 38 year old Green Beret in 1964. That or his great grandpa was in the special forces before they were given the nickname Green Berets. Either way the math works out age wise. From an "Cold War" Airborne Ranger.

[@Skankhunt-jj1cn]

My Scottish Grandfather Fought in WW2 He Was on a Ship Firing Shells off at Germany His Boat was Sunken So He Spent Most of The War in The Hospital. Sadly I Never Met Him He Died of a Heart attack in The 1980s

[@gpedre21]

Wow, a vet of two wars. His service shall be remembered

[@daniellimach5787]

I see so many comments about people talking about thier grandparents fighting in the war, and I always wonder what percentage are just made up BS

[@Exarhadsgfds]

He said he was a paratrooper and a green barret, meaning he probably went on to become a green barret later around the time they were founded in 1952, but was a paratrooper during the war.

[@alliedvengeance6920]

They will and will always be the greatest generation. They gave there life to stop the advance of the axis powers and I salute all of those men. God bless all of you.

[@PerformanceBlueOverYou]

The Last Sunbreaker their* 😉

[@traderbychoice7560]

The Last Sunbreaker true they had a real purpose to live and die for in this life.

[@UrbanClimber]

its not over we still need to find away to sruvive or we will all experience not so great times :)

[@Kisch-gx8zz]

Sorry but it was a european war, America wanted its freedom but they fight in wars that not theirs.

[@gavinstarks2761]

@@Kisch-gx8zz Was it not our war when Japan decided to drown over 2,000 soldiers in Pearl Harbor? Perhaps when an entire culture of people (all around the world) were persecuted and burned, was it still not our war then? It was our war as much as it was the rest of the Allied powers. I'm not saying America is the best country but we arguably did the most in WW2. It was us who sent the most men to D-Day and fought the Japanese in the Pacific. We were the main Fighting force for D-Day and with little to no help, still managed to fight possibly one of the most well disciplined militaries the world had to offer. To say we had no right to be there is the dumbest thing I think I've ever seen.

[@AceSeptre]

Truly the greatest generation. Soldiers that served the country and gave their lives because they believe in freedom. They didn't care about politics. They didn't care about how the nightly news chose to divide us. They knew that freedom was something worth fighting for; dying for if necessary.

[@generationfallout5189]

If only we could find leaders that are as selfless as all those soldiers. Funny how we have armies full of young men ready to give everything they have for the cause... yet the ones giving the orders at the top are corrupted spoilt plump little men.

[@davecrupel2817]

They were forced to go fight, or be put into the stockade.

[@jeffbruh3253]

Nick Gillotti speak on brother

[@igorj514]

Generation Fallout they were drafted

[@wetlettuce4768]

Wasn't the airborne a thing you had to volunteer to join they didn't take draftees?

[@is_yo_boi_jaden5900]

Now this is a very important question...why is this video disliked?

[@Xmrz666]

maybe the person who doesn't like this, is the grandson of the enemy v:

[@yourfavoritepot6285]

@Enzo Castelbarco your english doesnt matter. You described it well

[@texas3284]

Grew up in an orphanage and still lived a life full of hope and love! Why can't we be like the greatest generation?

[@AwesomeGuy8749]

My grandfather served in WW2 he too was a D-Day veteran who helped storm the beach, he passed away around 5 months ago

[@wetlettuce4768]

I salute your grandfather must of had balls of steel to storm the beeches.

[@waynelaws9224]

SAMBA HALI same. My great grandfather was at D-Day. He got shot in the liver. Luckily he survived. But it was unfortunate that he died in 2012.

[@youlovelove46]

SAMBA HALI I'm sorry for Ur Last THANK You To his service God Bless You 🙏 and ur family 🙏.

[@pokemaster4354]

SAMBA HALI n same my gramps passed 1 month a go 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@Tracer2376]

As a vet myself, I have spoken with older vets as well. And some of the stories that are told, you learn more then you think you knew. Some of us will never talk about what we did, or why. There are reasons for that, so please do not press us to talk if we do not want to. As for this gentelmen I am glad you are back on U.S. soil. And here to stay. I am glad you are able to see your great grandchildren growup.

[@ltcajh]

Tracer2376 There are times I think it will be good when we die and those bad memories go to the grave with us.

[@amybiittner7035]

Tracer2376 that is my grandpa

[@Briselance]

@Tracer2376 @Itcajh "There are reasons for that, so please do not press us to talk if we do not want to." "There are times I think it will be good when we die and those bad memories go to the grave with us." You might think it is better that way, but it is actually not. Not at all. How will the following generations remember, if you do not tell us? When we have just whatever written or recorded accounts you left us to remember, what will we do? How will we keep the reality of what happened? History is already falsifiable, but without your accounts, it will be even more easily so. Keeping first-hand accounts is already critical, in itself. It only becomes more so as the witnesses' generations fade away. Silencing this type of history, this type of information is akin to burning a library down. It must be avoided, at all costs.

[@jrh5544]

My great grandfather fought in WW2. He is still alive today at 95 years old. He tells me endless stories of what he’s seen and been through, shows me medals. Makes me tear up everytime.

[@gris186]

The shot at 7:13 is so beautiful. One generation gets to tell his story of a time with the world in war to a younger generation living in peace. Brought a tear to my eye

[@Storo21]

Truly the greatest generation. My father was 82nd Airborne in Vietnam and I was an MP in Afghanistan. Thank you for your sacrifice and your service. ALL THE WAY!!

[@nedisahonkey]

Amazing to hear these WW2 veterans share their stories. They dont tend to like to talk about it, I think it's a combination of a generational thing and not wanting to relive the horrors of war. Even after my father got back from serving in Vietnam, his father never said anything about his servive in WW2. It'd be nice to know what my grandfather went through but knowing how brutal things were in the Phillipines I completely understand why he wouldn't want to relive those experiences.

[@KJ-je9pm]

The guy has lived a great life. An absolute legend.

[@andrewwebb-trezzi2422]

These men will always amaze me. What a life, what a success. Failure was never an option.

[@flextape6559]

Respect.

[@williammatthews2948]

Major respect for all veterans.

[@jamesbyrne4594]

May all that died fighting for our country rest in peace 😔

[@islipperynote7347]

Foot Lettuce you make no sense

[@n0ic2o-.-40]

Respect to all soldiers of WW2 Best generation ever lived

[@michaelrutledge7048]

What an inspired, and inspiring, life. One of our true national treasures... a genuine hero!!

[@PixelVarnox]

he sounds young.

[@connorh3445]

Pixel exactly he sounds like a 60 year old

[@timkayjr2958]

It's because hes still 17 Think about it

[@lcrowI]

Tim Kayjr dumb, not even guna think bout it haha

[@refusoagaino6824]

He is young.

[@KingCrabGaming1]

Pixel sounds like Bernie Sanders kinda

[@swimmingwithsharks7331]

People were tough back then,,..what are we now.

[@user-wh8fd4yp2o]

Swimming with Sharks MEMERS . But srsly.. world is goin down hill.

[@donovancervantes8066]

Living better than yesterday, there's still a chance to change this world for the better and forgive and respect the past

[@uziixyz]

Golden Ft. Freddy Fazbear ain't no way people gonna change the world see what happens in 20 or 50 years

[@-bishiiki-6259]

there's no reason to act tough anymore, you'll just get shot for it

[@MrKmoconne]

We are tough too.

[@UnifiedFilms]

This film is absolutely beautiful. Perfect. My upmost respect to the filmmakers, and of course, to Les himself for his heroic part in liberating Europe from underneath the jackboot of fascism. Let his life and his words be a truly inspiring example of the personal responsibility each of us have the opportunity to rise to in this life, particularly in the western world, of which so many seem to be ashamed of these days. In this man's day, pathological ideology had to be literally fought to the death. But now, the battleground is in each of us; in our perceptions, our way of thinking and perceiving the world. We must be fastidiously aware of that in ourselves which is nihilistic & resentful, of that which bears resemblance to Cain; of that which blames and harbours vengeance upon being, and thus each other. Let us move toward that in ourselves which is embodied by men such as Les, and that is courage, truth, responsibility and gratitude. It's not often I literally salute someone, but I did at the end of this film. Thank you, to those who lay their lives upon the alter of freedom. God bless you, for you have blessed being itself with your courage.

[@DownwardsRising]

Amen

[@salkola1967sk]

God speed sir I salute you for your service and sacrifices made by your generations Retired Cpl kola British forces

[@grahamstobbs6369]

What a Great Video and God Bless all the WW2 Heroes ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 😊😊🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@changlu9649]

You forgot Germany.

[@danielmerkoulv7432]

Hauptsturmführer Doge - Germans weren't heros in ww2 they committed war crimes did horrible things. The heros I. World war 2 were🇦🇺🇨🇦🇫🇷🇬🇧🇮🇩🇷🇺🇺🇸

[@thunderz-yager8083]

Daniel Merkoulv its still there and you not right i see you like 10 years old and don't know history my grandpa fighted for the germans he was a pilot JG51if you something about history you know that the russians raped people only the SS they were bad nut the soldiers on the front didn't.know what happend in the camps so you look stupid

[@citypopisgewd2737]

YOU FORGOT MY COUNTRY!🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@kaelintilbee5480]

You forgot Australia

[@katherinee.1213]

Thank you for your service god bless

[@deadorbit7927]

There are probably 40000 WWII veterans left And 4000 WWI veterans left These two generations are the greatest this world has ever seen.

[@rkmurphy5648]

Dead Orbit I would be surprised if there are even 10 wwI vets left, considering you would have to be 117 today to have been in the war. That's if you enlisted underage and fought in 1918.

[@ddfshhsfsfjasndaidia6918]

I am afraid that all the WW1 vets are gone now, the last WW1 veteran passed away in 2012.

[@rkmurphy5648]

hi there Thats honestly really sad, to realize the first people to see tanks or planes in combat, the men who experience horrific conditions like never seen before, are all gone... WW1 changed the word ALOT, from the fall of monarchies, to the rise soviets, to the cause of modern issues in the middle east. It must be crazy, to have lived during a time when people didnt have cars and used lamps for most light, to now where we have gone to space and have small handheld computers. We must remember what they did for us (even the enemy).

[@YourFriendlyTrader]

Last ww1 veteran of any nation passed away on 2012 so right now all ww1 veterans passed away

[@tonynyquist8258]

There aren't any ww1 vets left. . .

[@kevgoeswandering8488]

Thank you sir. May we never forget the suffering and sacrifice you and your fellow soldiers made to give us our freedom we enjoy today, THANK YOU AGAIN SIR

[@AlT-yk1sv]

Salute to the brave men and women who fight for freedom! Their memories will not be forgotten!🇺🇸🇬🇧🇵🇱🇫🇷

[@berenicevining3266]

Men

[@andymanson3836]

There were no women soldiers in WW2. At least, not from America.

[@nicegamingdk5788]

Andy Manson you dont have to be in the army to fight for freedom in ww2

[@lightskinballer4453]

You forgot 🇨🇦

[@esbengulliksen5039]

Al T you forgot russia 🇷🇺 , the country that made the greatest sacrifice.

[@paintedstork7027]

A true hero!

[@crypticeyes2157]

Painted Stork yes!

[@EstonianShark]

Painted Stork I mean, just because he's a survivor of a war doesn't make him a hero.

[@Wolfhound223]

As an Irish guy from N. Ireland Sir, I thank you for your service to the world. God bless you all who served.

[@peterwalker6154]

What a wonderful human being The salt of the earth, I shed tears with you sir and I'm deeply humbled, God bless you Sir

[@oujdaazerty7909]

Respect to all veterans thank you for liberating Europe may God bless you and the USA. Hello from France

[@350zWolf24]

My grandfather transported troops in a truck around Normandy. His story's are amazing. The things he saw bring a tear to your eye. He passed away 4 years ago... thank you Sir for your service! thank you.

[@farter4203]

Good job Les for serving our country! 😊

[@uchihavandead667]

Youre almost to 4,000 subs

[@freddymorel9076]

I salute for him and what he stands for. God bless him and all other veterans and those in active duty.

[@billyberserk7893]

And everyone living in this country is blessed by god to have warrior Angel's like you defending us. Thank you for your service and God bless you.

[@elitekmac4180]

I am always moved by these stories of men who made history before and after a war

[@NikoDeus]

Respect for Veterans who have been D-Day.

[@nikolaygangvik8574]

NikoDeus i like your name

[@BigBand1942]

No....But Respect to ALL VETS period!

[@ryansbasscovers4413]

Michael R. Yep, respect to all who served

[@BroadcastSwagNL]

I can’t describe in words how much I respect for him and all his comrades to fight for freedom on an (for them) unknown land and put their own lives in danger. That’s why we should never forget these men and always commemorate this war. So much respect. From a Dutch citizen who can live in complete freedom because of these heroes.

[@jeffhardy44545PlaysROBLOX]

i just want to say thank you for your service with the US Military and helping our fellow allies in combat of WWII P.s I am a Kiwi(New Zealander)

[@daltonnash9410]

It’s videos like these that restore my faith in humanity.

[@T3ki1a_]

Little by little maybe I'll got my faith back?

[@bullcr4p]

Thank you for your service. Respect from the netherlands (Holland)

[@marije4440]

bullcr4p he saved our country

[@210fitz6]

What an amazing guy this makes me so happy

[@paulg687]

I LOVE to listen to old people talk - especially people who served in the war. I hope he lives to 150+!

[@ibreathenapalm1112]

My brother served the army once and was drafted to Afghanistan to an outpost near taliban mountains. He said to me, "in war, you rarely think of coming back to see your family than thinking you'll be in a box someday under the dirt. Whether you're safe in your camp or up on the mountains bearing a scope, death will always look you in the eye with a black lined cross on your forehead".

[@ashemain4037]

I'm crying

[@joannemarc9121]

Atomic_Mia buttercup🤣😂

[@apotato2132]

Me too 😢😢😭😭😭😭

[@EstonianShark]

Why?

[@fivenightsatfreddy2940]

I'm scared to join the military 😐🤤😖

[@asoingbob5322]

NVM I just cried

[@user24566]

I really hope that he is still painting. What a true hero

[@MrGoo514]

Wish I could do more than just "Like" this story...

[@pootface2606]

Respect to you

[@greyareaRK1]

This is why they were the greatest generation.

[@TheTManShow]

says YOU

[@redoxam]

...what?

[@stupidruanruan7490]

John Matthias yea true

[@thefalkonett]

I wouldn't call the generation with 2 world wars the best tbh...

[@lordbeerus2536]

Nah

[@davidhinson5010]

You are blessed sir, thank you for your service. I hope you are here for many more.

[@roblloyd6082]

A true hero. Thankyou so much for your service and sacrifice

[@TheJarlDen]

"A question was asked to me, What do I think of my country, and what does it mean to be free? I think the American citizen should be a responsible person. To his family 1st, to his community, and then to his country. There is no real freedom in a sense, we're all obligated to something, or somebody. " -Les Cruise, 92, 82nd Airborn. One of the last surviving paratroopers from D-Day.

[@exoticturtle0512]

To him sElf first

[@arm_and180]

SOMEONE MAKE A MOVIE ABOUT HIM BEFORE HE'S GONE

[@davidspurlock3836]

A fantastic Story. I am so proud of this gentleman and all his fellow veterans. may God Bless them all.

[@dotandme]

Thank you sir for your service and dedication we are truly grateful. From one veteran to another

[@DavidThomas-ke7ih]

I am an Australian ex infantry solider and i would like to say thank you for your service and due to your selfless act and sacrifice to fight and defend against evil that gave me the chance and to serve my country with pride. Had me teared up a beautiful story

[@MegaBenjamin]

It's kind of sad that these heroes are dying and a good part of the younger generation doesn't thank them

[@User18dog]

I'm 18 and I thank them. I know what they have done for us

[@danielospitia3277]

Because time moves on and so the emotional connection between newer generations and war veterans of the past, they're usually thanking the newer ones.

[@Alex-fl2oj]

But its still good that some people care like theyre grandchildren or others that are still spreading the storys

[@Breakerisaac]

Everytime I see a veteran I always thank them for their service IDC if they served even as a cook I thank them because without them our military wouldn't had food, transportation, water, organization, cleaniness, etc. I enlisted in the U.S Marine Corps I can't wait to get to bootcamp and serving this country is an honor 🇺🇸

[@callmezeldaonemoartime]

Megabenjamin that doesn’t mean all of them :)

[@mameshiba691]

The Band of Brothers: Part two - D-Day. Omg, incredible! A live legend!

[@etna9726b]

We're blessed you shared your story with the world. Thank you!

[@martinsivc5769]

Big respect for you, veteran. By the way, admit that he paints better than anybody here in the comment section...

[@Alex-fp2gw]

Im both french from father and british from mother, and my great grand father was in the 6th airborn division as a paratrooper on d day. His plane got shot down before they could evacuate, and i wish i could have gotten the chance to meet him once... But i am so proud of him, and all who fought for us during ww2 !

[@fernandobertrand1532]

Such a heartwarming and heartfelt video. A true testament to the Greatest Generation.

[@Carlton_Banks]

THE GREATEST GENERATION. Thank you so much for all you have done for this country

[@fusion_gemer1657]

A great sacrifice of you sir. Well done at joining the legendary 82nd 'All American' division. You deserve to live this long. All my respect to you sir.Respect for helping our country, Poland

[@rogerosorio9837]

Thankyou for your service

[@m1k3z26]

I have such big respect to him, thanks for your service !

[@duckwalker1]

Hope this Gentleman is still here. Thanks for your Service and those of your friends too. Airborne All The Way Sir..

[@angelcooper3596]

Thank you for your service

[@bobbymcmuffinbuns2493]

It’s sad knowing that this is the last generation these brave men will be alive. We’re the first cowardly generation, and that won’t be good in war. Greatest respects.

[@L._.A-06]

You realize the reason so many from that generation died was because they were scared right? Don’t call us snowflakes

[@stephenhauer9055]

Do you want another war? I don't thinks so.

[@adamstrange8189]

Our schools need to stop teaching us to watch what we say and do because it might offend someone. £5 that someone will get offended by that

[@esbengulliksen5039]

DocDum you’re a snowflake and so ignorant. How could you possibly agree with any liberal ideologies?

[@esbengulliksen5039]

Edifice of Equilibrium Comrade.

[@stanhoppe2232]

Thank you for your service! I live in Holland and I’m very thankful that I can enjoy my freedom here in the Netherlands❤️

[@majr72]

Thank you sir to all of you that served our nation in time of need. From a veteran to a HERO I salute you and those that served along side you and to those that gave all thank you.

[@imanabdul526]

A true hero..

[@fstanl3636]

They were all hero’s not just him even all the people who died on D-day not knowing what was going on were hero’s. They gave their life for what they believed was true and the women.The women staying in the country producing steel and supporting the men fighting for freedom.

[@vengfullzealot]

That made me cry hard and softly such True POWER 🇺🇸

[@vicariously420]

Thank you for your service to this country. God bless you sir

[@genopercoln6717]

Magnificent story narrated by a hero.

[@didierabi5839]

im not an american but i think this movie is what they called "very touching dem feelings".

[@wingchan8382]

So what are you? Do you live in this country.??

[@MrKrabs-vi5jk]

Kewl

[@capitalistmatt5645]

Thank you for the service. Uncle fought on the Pacific theatre in the Navy and Pop served in Korea in the Marines

[@jcooper1249]

Thank you to all of those who have served in our nation's wars over the years. I have had family in World War 1 and the second World War with one of them being in the Army at the battle of Normandy or known as D-Day. I proudly support the military for what it stands for which is Duty to your country, and so much more than anyone will ever know.

[@lyanevangelista8449]

Thank you Sir Les for your inspiring story as a WW2 Veteran. I’m forever grateful for the sacrifices you have done for our your country’s freedom. Salute to you and and all the veterans who fought in WW2 and WW1. Godbless you Sir and your family!