World War II vets return to Normandy for 79th anniversary of D-Day

[@Pilotc180]

We as a nation owe these old heroes so much, God bless them all

[@pmccoy8924]

@Liberals Are gross ϟϟ Video of a Marine recently who fought in Europe crying his eyes out for what liberals have done to this nation. Says he doesn't even recognize it anymore and fears his brothers died for nothing as he sobbed

[@lucasknowswhatyoudid6957]

@Liberals Are gross ϟϟ they didint know that at the time they were fighting for the future of us even if we didint turn out so well.

[@Akrafena]

@@hakuyuki6859 They died for your freedom. If the Germans had won, millions more people would have toiled under National Socialism

[@slashskii]

what makes them heroes ?

[@xaviermendoza8261]

@@slashskii it's that they manage to save western Europe

[@alexanderleach3365]

My grandfather landed on Omaha Beach on D+1. To all who fought and died breeching Fortress Europe, God Bless them and all D-Day Veterans.

[@giovannidibravato5576]

you fought the wrong enemy

[@garfieldsmith332]

My dad landed with the Canadians also on D-Day+1 and missed the horrors that occurred. Never talked much about the war. Severely wounded in France and send back home. He was 17 at the time.

[@alexanderleach3365]

@@garfieldsmith332 God Bless him.

[@garfieldsmith332]

@@alexanderleach3365 Thank you and God Bless your grandfather and all those that served. And God protect those that serve today and those that will serve in the future.

[@alexanderleach3365]

@@garfieldsmith332 Thanks and Amen.

[@cryptonize2105]

They don’t deserve a month. They deserve to be honored EVERYDAY! Thank you to the brotherhood of the brave.

[@Jonasfan1234]

My great grandfather fought at D-Day, sadly he’s not with us anymore but I enjoy hearing stories from my father that he was told by my grandfather. Thank you veterans! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@MayYourGodGoWithYou]

I've a couple of great uncles who fought, they never ever mentioned it, or any of their war service either for that matter. My grandfather spoke a little about serving in Egypt [he was RAF instead of the army] but again, no mention of the war.

[@Jonasfan1234]

@@wildschwein9066 These veterans fought for our freedom, be thankful for the veterans, be angry at the politicians

[@Valivel-1]

I’m in Normandy right now, flying formation over the memorials and pointe du hoc and the beaches. I’m wrapping up my enlistment, and always saw the military as a stepping stone more or less for my actual goals. But flying over and recognising the gravity and atmosphere of the events that happened years ago, rekindled my patriotism and instilled in me a new found appreciation for the commitment I’ve served alongside my friends and allies. My unit dropped the airborne units over Normandy 79 years ago. 37th Troop Carrier Squadron, Go Bluetails!

[@astraluna6is9]

HELLS BELLS FLY BOY!!! Those of us that have always cared what each individual did for the cause, will never ever be able to thank you guys n gals enough. The sacrifice is unchartible. And all of you that fought the good fight with a good heart and a clear mind, are, and will be sustained, into the Time of Legends. Make sure you bring yer butt home troop, and God bless the United States of America!🇺🇸

[@afveteran]

Thanks for being there for them. As well as us Vietnam veterans continue to salute them for everything they gave to our nation. USAF 1968-1975, Vietnam 11/69-9/70

[@philsson4935]

Thank You!

[@george_2172]

Thank you for your service 🙏

[@kelvinsurname7051]

God bless you sir, I hope you are doing well!

[@marcmadonna725]

To all those brave men that fought for our freedom, thank you, you are real hero's!

[@garfieldsmith332]

We owe them a debt that can never be replayed; except by never forgetting what they did.

[@m.h.6499]

Legends. A debt we can never repay. ❤

[@antiqueandroid]

Thank you to all of these true American Patriots and to all of the European and Filipino Allies that fought alongside them. You are not forgotten 🇺🇸🇵🇭🇫🇷🇬🇧🇪🇺

[@User_yhvz]

@@hakuyuki6859 You can only look because of these guys. I assume you may be a person of darker color than white people? (If that is offensive just get over it bro😂) If so, yeah. You absolutely should just accept that these men died for YOU as much as for me. They all knew they were fighting for the world and not just for their home.

[@vincentlefebvre9255]

Thank you for deliberately omitting to mention the Canadians.

[@JD1010101110]

I think you are forgetting the Australians, Canadians, Indians, South Africans, Malaysians, Burmese, Nigerians, and other Commonwealth countries as well as Brazillians, Chinese, Senegalese etc.

[@Passchencake]

@@JD1010101110 He was talking about D-Day

[@clement9026]

​@@Passchencake Yes, so he forgot the Australians, New Zealanders, Canadians, Czechoslovakians, Dutch, Belgians and Poles.

[@arleighburkeclassdestroyer1240]

Thank you for all of your sacrifices. Long live the heros!

[@austinarvanitis8226]

I cry every every year on June 6th. They just don’t make men like they used to. I dream of being half the man these men are. Thank you for all of your sacrifices.

[@markberryhill2715]

Amen!

[@AveragePakistaniChild]

They still do, just a lot less

[@VinyZikss]

On a brighter note, we should be thankful we don't NEED to go through what they went in those times

[@sk33t_38]

"they dont make men like they used to" is a very bad way of looking at it. These men fought so men after them wouldn't have to go through what they went through. My Great grandfather who was a WW2 vet always got upset when people would say stuff like that.

[@werideatdusk]

​@@sk33t_38 it's true and I've met many veterans who didn't want to talk about their experience, they were happy to just have it be over and get back to their lives. That said, hard times make stronger people and luckily they came through for us in 1939-45. We are getting into harder times again, it seems, and i hope we collectively rise to the challenges facing us in 2020, 2030, 2040 etc....

[@kdevinturner8778]

God bless you soldiers. Most young people have no idea what you even did for them. If they did, they would not keep trying to undo it. Your efforts made it possible for many of them to become Americans. Brings tears to my eyes. Thank you again and always.

[@ewencameron1548]

Thanks you guys you will never be forgotten

[@ReapingTheHarvest]

Yea they allied with the godless communists and destroyed Germany. D-day was on 6/6 at 6 AM. No coincidence.

[@JackAttack15]

Nobody's trying to undo this part of history. Pulling down statues of Confederate soldiers is a good thing but I definitely respect the soldiers who stormed Normandy.

[@kdevinturner8778]

@@JackAttack15 Cherry picking paragraphs is not a good way to learn history. Put yourself in the context of the time and think about it a little bit more. I promise your delicate little brain will not be bruised by knowledge and/or learning the perspective of certain times of which you were never a part of and have no "big picture" clue about. Much more effective and fulfilling education than putting that algebra book under your pillow, wishing for osmosis, the night before an important algebra test. Tearing down any history is ignorant. Good luck to you.

[@JackAttack15]

@@kdevinturner8778 You're not very bright, are you? Statues aren't how we record history, it's how we glorify it. Books are how we record history. And insulting me doesn't make you right, it just shows you yourself aren't very intellectual but that tends be normal for people with a narrow minded world view such as yourself.

[@ShutUpBubi]

Brings tears to my eyes, love our veterans so much -- Greatest generation for a reason

[@danieldominguez5863]

I always find it amazing to see these men at their age gather up all their strength to stand and give respect to the fallen. It’s the ultimate way to say their goodbyes and show how much they loved them.

[@jtakayama6294]

We owe such a debt of gratitude to these brave men and women! They risked all, and far too many gave all. You listen to these heroes and you realize what a truly great nation this is, even if everyone about you these days wants to say otherwise. Thank you for your service and for our freedom! We can never repay the debt we owe to all of you.

[@jo8726t]

Thank all of you for your service

[@Meditech509]

Amazing story. Many thanks to the charity making this happen.

[@InCountry6970]

Superb story about brave and never forgotten soldiers. Ex-Vietnam Vet

[@jtakayama6294]

Well said, and thank YOU for your service. ALL who put on the uniform and risk all to ensure our freedoms deserve ALL our thanks. I appreciate all vets, but Vietnam vets have a special place in my heart because you had to endure so many years of being disrespected for simply doing your duty.

[@InCountry6970]

@@jtakayama6294 Thanks, that means a lot, even today

[@Notsorussianuser]

I honor all those British, American, Canadian, French rebels, and others who sacrificed their lives on the five beaches of Normandy, France. 🫡🫡🫡 *This was about the invasion of Normandy, France, not the eastern Front*

[@wilsondonaher7332]

don't forget the Russian they help us against the war

[@TheMonkeygoneape]

@@wilsondonaher7332 sure, but this is an anniversary for D-Day not WWII, V-E day already happened

[@thebrowser6758]

@@wilsondonaher7332 Wrong Video Bruh

[@JD1010101110]

There weren't any French on the beaches. The french resistance took important actions though cutting communication and rail lines

[@pierren___]

​@@JD1010101110commando kieffer

[@bilo6832]

My cousin was a navigator on a B-17 shot down over France. They never recovered his body. Another cousin was a P51 Mustang pilot. He made it back. Freedom is not free. I don’t know how many people truly understand the sacrifice that was laid before them. Thank you veterans for standing up for our freedoms.

[@corcino1988]

I salute all these elderly veterans. God bless.

[@ney1197]

Thank you from France 🇫🇷

[@warrenrobinson1525]

My heart goes out to this veteran. My Grandfather Col. Warren A. Robinson was in the same 79th Division 314th infantry unit as the first soldier . May God Bless all the brave soldiers of the 314th infantry unit, especially the ones who never came home. ❤

[@scopex2749]

Thank you all of you for your service - Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn - at the going down of the sun and in the morning we SHALL remember them! FREEDOM is worth fighting for. Bless you all. From a younger fellow vet. “From this day to the ending of the world, But we in it shall be remembered- We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; For he to-day that sheds his blood with me Shall be my brother"

[@godfreymccammon4531]

I have spent my 68 years crying about all things sorrowful, but now I cry tears of joy for this great D-Day Veteran's return to his friend and our Nation's triumph in WWII. To all of the Normandy Soldiers...THANK YOU!!!

[@DeathcoreCapulet]

Beautiful. We owe then so much.

[@MistyStyles-wo5zi]

This is so beautiful! The veterans are so sweet!

[@BJane58]

Wonderful organization that made this possible . I won’t forget.

[@AlohaLowah]

This made me cry so much. Such sacrifice. Such honor.

[@NiquidFox]

I got to visit Normandy a few years ago and it really is a humbling experience. Seeing how beautiful and peaceful it is now, but knowing the horrors that took place there on that day…We’ll never forget the sacrifices of the allied forces. Thank you for your heroic service 🇺🇸

[@jimmylieb5225]

ok genius. 👎👎💩💩

[@enthusiast1]

❤ magnificent story, never forget. 🙏

[@randallmiller8238]

What a touching story, thank you all for the sacrifices!

[@tonyrollman3991]

Thank you,we still owe...awesome warriors

[@robertscott9172]

Respect for these Veterans heros🥲🇺🇲 and RIP Robert A Bailey and the rest of the Veterans we sadly lost

[@Alpha_Mindset20]

We have a a whole month dedicated to pride but only a one day dedicated to the men that saved the world

[@manolososadavinci1937]

It’s because Americans don’t care of their veterans that’s why there is homeless veterans because you don’t do nothing for them

[@johnsterling6659]

On May 30, 1999, Congress designated National Military Appreciation Month as a month-long observance. Congress chose May because many military related observances such as Memorial Day and Loyalty Day are celebrated and observed on that date.

[@Alpha_Mindset20]

@@johnsterling6659 it’s sad to see the media never mentions this

[@johnsterling6659]

@@Alpha_Mindset20 I know. I'm a veteran. Sometimes I feel like the only time the media wants to talk to us or about us is when they're trying to boost their ratings.

[@User_yhvz]

@@johnsterling6659Usually when they are trying to appeal their content to older people I do not think ww2 films of Europe during the bombings are shown enough in school. Because my generation definitely does not fear bomb runs while freezing to death. Or, working in a camp until a skeleton.

[@loyevangelists]

Much Respect to these men for their selfless acts of courage. I wish that I could meet them all to express my deepest thanks to them for what they did

[@ITIsFunnyDamnIT]

Thank You veterans. It is because of you all that we still live in a democracy and not under tyranny and fascism. May you never be forgotten❗🕊

[@jimmylieb5225]

👍💯🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@ramon1906]

We lived under fascism... Trump...

[@BillyColeII-dr6dk]

@@ramon1906 You never had it so good under Trump....

[@ElPolloLoco7689]

@@ramon1906 tbf ultranationalism is rising everywhere, especially in the US right now

[@kingdedede9135]

@@ramon1906if you think trump is “fascist,” you’re brainwashed and have zero idea what the word even means.

[@fightfish3265]

Gentlemen, job well done. I offer the thanks of a grateful nation.

[@bassallyear]

True heroes doesn’t even begin to describe these gentlemen.

[@Zyklop616]

Dziekujemy

[@Susan-f7z]

Thank you for your Service Sir

[@andyzagray7962]

It's hard 2 loose a friend who fought next 2 you

[@roncricket3959]

Thank You

[@werideatdusk]

Enormous respect to these brave souls and all WW2 veterans who fought and died to save this country from tyranny. We have a lot of work to do to maintain and expand freedom here at home. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to all our veterans and service members 🙌

[@samueldesta2151]

Rest In Peace all those who died protecting the free world. Thanks for your service

[@lawtraf8008]

Protecting the free world ?? Don't make me laugh. WW2 was about 2 horrible evil sides fighting each others and the stronger one won. It wasn't good vs evil like you seem to think.

[@deanguando1335]

Thanks again for preserving our freedom.

[@dodgerblue7381]

God Bless them all and Thank You for your Service.

[@cathoderay305]

Thank you, Sir. Thanks are owed to all Veterans, living and dead, for the courage that they have exhibited, the honor of their service, and the hardships that they endured on behalf of us. Thank you.

[@summadominique7067]

THANKYOU MY DEAR FATHER

[@viviannaallen7316]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE ❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@antoniobalisteri8443]

Thank You For You're Service God Bless

[@craigrhitch264]

Thanks for all you did

[@sonnyblack71]

Thank you all for your service may God bless you!!!!

[@haraldfrank8246]

God bless you all for your service!!!

[@naveconterosso]

I was in Utah beach and in the other beaches in June 2004 for the 60th anniversary. There were still many living chaps at that time. I met a couple of those. My dad fought in WWII in northern Africa with Italian army as very young boy. He died in 2006. I still miss him and I always will

[@coolnavy5339]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICES

[@Jess-jr1jy]

Thank you.

[@waynelove813]

Thank you all for your outstanding service.

[@DanielLopez-fj9yz]

The greatest generation bar none.

[@keiko.....]

After travelling to Normandy last year, nothing can describe the feeling of standing in that cemetery, the sheer size and number of graves is surreal. There is also the Bayeux cemetery with all the commonwealth graves, which hits home as a Welshman. At Bayeux there is over 400 German tombstones which demonstrates how they were just people too, fighting somebody else's war.

[@ElPolloLoco7689]

War is the greatest example of how a few people can cause millions of others to die for their selfish agendas. May these men, even some germans, find peace wherever they rest now.

[@RayJ1]

We respect and appreciate what you did Sir !!! Thank you for your service and sacrifice. 🙏🇺🇸

[@ATAHUALPA867]

Amazing. 99 year old. Overwhelming for this man and others vets . God bless them .

[@nolisandigan8552]

Salute to Veterans

[@mikebragg5940]

Thank you for everything you have done for us.

[@silviavaldivieso3310]

Respect the people who died in the war for our country

[@ElPolloLoco7689]

For a country ? No. For a world, yes.

[@spawn3131]

True heroes. NOT the fake ones that run around on a field or court.

[@Rob774]

You're comparing soldiers to sport players? I don't see any of them regarding themselves as heroes. Its the fans who call them role models. Can't blame the players for that.

[@allaansnackbar4269]

@@Rob774 players could advocate and divert attention to our real hero’s.

[@notoriousfly9260]

@@allaansnackbar4269 heroes*

[@F1LmMclaren]

A sport's player literally set up a foundation to make this possible

[@lawtraf8008]

@@allaansnackbar4269 They don't have to. Do it yourself if you want to.

[@edgardocarrasquillo9]

Many do not know what they did and went through. THANK YOU

[@b_Loopy]

I was there and met these men. Great men they are.

[@fabgg_]

Thanks to all these people who fought for us

[@davidsandberg7631]

Thanks to the Vets ... Thanks to Mr.Edwards...

[@Godfearingturkey]

God bless every veteran

[@greentara291]

@CliffStumpArmy1stSgt. - You have the respect of millions. Thank you for answering the call in dangerous times. @BestDefenseFoundation/DonnieEdwards and @DeltaAirlines - thank you for getting such "Precious Cargo" back to Normandy, for their own sakes and for those who were there who had the opportunity to honor them.

[@DanielPerez-wi5nr]

Greatest Generation 🇺🇸

[@Joelontugs]

Thank you for your service

[@RokushoHasashi]

Thank you for your service 🫡🇺🇸

[@usnchief1339]

Thank you for stepping up!

[@MrPotsy81]

My father landed on D-Day. Injured later in France. God Bless him. God Bless them all.

[@amywantland5359]

God Bless our Vets ❤

[@Chris-ve8xw]

Best generation. Respect and love from the UK.

[@tehboytheman]

I was there! Such an amazing experience. The vets were honored that i came all the way from Michigan, but i was honored to be in their presence.

[@nicolelawless9942]

My grandmother is allowing me to go to Normandy with her for its 80th anniversary next year. I’m dreading it

[@veteransfortrump8916]

My Uncle Johnny fought at Iwo Jima and through out the Pacific War. They are the Greatest Generation. Never spoke of it.

[@michaelviramontes5245]

Thank you old time for service 🙏♥️

[@bigbadbrother]

Thank you to all the veterans, you are the best of us.

[@adaeverleigh9584]

This is heartwarming, such heroes.

[@werthmelissa]

Thanks for sharing this!

[@gustavoamarista1226]

Bless you sir!!!

[@BSNRN1677]

Thank you to all who served!!! GOD bless you all.

[@ThaEauRougeMan]

RIP for those who gave their life For this World we live Now a shame but they will never be forgotten

[@davcon1223]

Thank you for you sacrifice

[@jbstonesfan]

God bless the greatest generation.

[@madmike8525]

These are the true heroes. I salute you all!

[@MikeGunnarismydog]

@@wildschwein9066 Explain your stupidity for the group.

[@paulcook3878]

So few of The Greatest Generation left. They will never be forgotten.

[@chrisgerber6281]

Thank you for your service. What a beautiful report. Hats off to the non profit team that made this possible. God bless you.

[@peanut9926]

Can't be many left now,bless 'em all.

[@TA-wg9oi]

Well done Donny. What a great achievement. Best wishes from Australia.

[@ilikeidoit]

So sweet thank you for your service sir 🫡 we will all honor and remember you for ever

[@gmanm1907]

These men won’t be here much longer. Take time and appreciate them. My great grandfather jumped with the 101st airborne 506th infantry division on d day. He’s been gone for a couple years now. These men are some of the finest company we will ever know. If you ever see one of these men out. Buy their groceries, give ‘em a cup of coffee. These men deserve much more

[@alandfaraway552]

Seriously what heroes they are. Now America gives an entire month for Pride but only one day for our vets very sad.

[@gmanm1907]

@@alandfaraway552 indeed

[@robertwashburn1085]

What these 19 -22 year old "kids" did was. nothing short of a miracle , they saved this world from a trio of mad people . Now we r losing them to old age and to a world that has largely forgotten them . May we never forget what they did for us ! My dad served in WW II in the pacific theater ..he managed to come back home . Married ..had a family he never really talked about his war time

[@waynetaylor8082]

Brave men ONE and ALL!!! It makes what is happening currently, soo much more difficult to witness! What would these men think of America today?

[@joheljimenez696]

Thank you and the happy anniversary this man is 99 yrs old wow I'm happy he got to see his old friend

[@midnightrider7648]

That hero just made me cry. My dad landed on Omaha beach the morning of D-day with the 147th combat engineers, 6th engineers special brigade. His grave is only 3 miles from my house in Lakewood Ohio. I put a flag near his headstone. I miss that amazing generation numerous times a day. Thanks dad.🇺🇸

[@orwellboy1958]

God bless you, gentlemen, and thank you. 🇬🇧