WW2 Vet Tells Rob Riggle How He Swindled Whiskey From Scots in WW2

Vincent Speranza tells his story at American Valor: Salute to Our Heroes in 2022

[@AVCarchive]

Watch Vince's full (and epic) oral history here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/onWroWxjoLyXaMk

[@TheRealNSA]

Many don’t know about Rob Riggles own heroic service, he was at ground zero on 9/11 he was there when the war on terrorism escalated, he himself knows the sacrifices and loss of service, thank you Mr Riggle.

[@knockoutfever4]

He was also one of mamy different servicemen to claim to kill Bin Laden… (although Bin Laden was long dead).

[@Thecreamstar]

Rest In Peace Vincent

[@notveryobviousguy4373]

No such thing. Just a belief for people to avoid the truth. Death is like before we were born. Nothing happens but pure darkness and nobody will ever know. The light and visuals people see is scientifically proven to be natural hallucinogen substance (natural dmt) that our neurons release then after the trip it’s back to black nothing.

[@DSToNe19and83]

Vince was too cool for school!

[@jehoiakimelidoronila5450]

O7

[@runeplate123]

Back with his wife and amazing friends he lost in the war! What a beautiful life he lived!

[@bradr2142]

This guy is a true American. I love him. RIP young man.

[@tommyquinnhughes]

As a Scotsman, I would be proud to call his guy my king!

[@olofjohansson8322]

A hero to many Europeans.

[@SaltiDawg2008]

*Did he die?*

[@thomasbedford1258]

@@SaltiDawg2008 Vincent J. Speranza (March 23, 1925 - August 2, 2023)

[@tylerfreal6472]

Mr Speranza is gods paratrooper now @@SaltiDawg2008

[@thomasbedford1258]

Vincent J. Speranza (March 23, 1925 - August 2, 2023) I will lift a glass to this man every year as a former the royal scots the royal regiment we are all brothers at arms

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

Right on!

[@pericleslegendario7022]

Hey! I share birthday with him! Currently trying to join, an honor to share my birthday with this man.

[@robstark6899]

I've drank with Vince on many occasions. A finer man you will never have met. I miss you Vinnie! RIP and say hi to Bob and Dan for me. See you when I get there.

[@maxfullerton5228]

Oh no.....he died ?!?!?!

[@deborahchesser7375]

@@robstark6899well put my friend, those guys were absolute gold and my heroes God bless them all. ✌️🇺🇸

[@thethinkingcaveman]

He was 97-98 years old here... So sharp, so lovely. A real man. May he rest in peace.

[@seoulglo1999]

He was 85 here. 1:55

[@dudeman7721]

@@seoulglo1999he was talking about his age in 2009. He was 84 going on 85.

[@barrymckockinner9292]

He said he was 85

[@CrackHouse8]

@@barrymckockinner9292 85 in 09

[@camtwan1]

imagine not even watching and just spouting random garbage. Stop being a professional commenter and get a life

[@RippySharp]

Somebody actually worth listening to on the internet!! As soon as he said 2 quid, 10 shillings and petrol I knew this was an Actual American who had been to Britain and understood the mentality. What an absolute legend May he rest in peace his duty done!!

[@semperfi1833]

If Rob Riggle could ever see this start a sit down KZbin channel with older vets that can just tell funny, heroic, love ,warrior and friendship military stories like this. Do t let these stories die with these guys. Share it with the world please and keep their stories alive!

[@TheOnlyLibertarianJew]

Preach, brother 👍

[@korn2040]

This needs to be done, because their stories are being lost with time as they get older and pass away. It's a part of our history that should be told

[@unbreakable7633]

We're throwing away what these brave and competent men won and preserved for us. My father, who served on the USS Hornet (CV 12) in WW2, is very like this man. Came home from the war and built, sick of destruction and death. They are the men who made the prosperity of the 50's and 60's, who flew to the moon. Hell of a bunch of men they were.

[@missourimongoose8858]

They also had a government that didnt give away billions and billions and billions to everyone who isnt american, we made europe pay for the weapons we built back then we didnt just send them stuff on our dime like we do now

[@richardrose9943]

Boomer destroyed everything these men did

[@PaineTrain]

All we can do is stay ready to fight for freedom like he warned us in this video 🫡

[@finnmcginn9931]

​@@richardrose9943painting with a brush that broad makes you look like a kindergartener.

[@covrtdesign5279]

How and where? They fought to keep democracy and freedom in the US and to keep fascists and dictators out of our country. They did a damn fine job and my generation had done a damn fine job in Iraq and Afghanistan, myself included. And the next will, and the next will. Our country is just fine. There are some terrible things happening, but that is unfortunately humanity and what has been happening since records existed, and well beyond that, and will continue. No one is going to completely agree with anyone else, that is not how the human brain works. Peace and prosperity for all will not exist, that is not how the human brain works, and your vision of perfect will not exist, because that is not how the human brain works. Your synapses fires differently than mine, and mine differently that all others. That is all it is. That is what makes us different from other species. The 50's and 60's were absolutely rife with hatred, bigotry, and greed on the same level that it is today, it was just societally pointed to a person of another color at that time, or a woman, or a jew, or anybody else who agreed on only one idea and didn't care about anything else other than to destroy. Those pesky synapses again. We are balls of oil, water, and electricity, just somehow getting by. Incredibly while standing on a rock in 3 billion+ light years of infinite nothingness all around us, hurdling forward in a vacuum at speeds of 67,000mph, and you have to be angry about what people used to do and what people are doing now, instead of just enjoying the ride, trying to get those synapses pointing to that peace and happiness node, but it is just far enough away, and electricity takes the path of less resistance, straight for that anger and hate node, every, single, time.

[@chefdex884]

I had the opportunity to drink with this young man at the 82nd abn convention in Houston. You will be missed......❤......Mr. Speranza is an American hero....😢......GERONIMOOOOOO!

[@Able141]

Met this man when I was in the 101st, I’ll never forget this man’s words for the rest of my life. The world is less without him. RIP to the Machine Gunner of Bastogne.

[@adox8574]

I met WWII Marine vets as a kid while in the Young Marines. You never forget them or their stories. It was a very motivational experience that carried me through my time in the Marine Corps back in the early 2010s. It's a shame many of the kids my brothers age won't get that experience. It fills you will a deep sense of obligation to live up to them.

[@Able141]

@@adox8574 yes indeed, I felt proud at the time I had the same patch on my shoulder as this man. He had this energy about him that’s hard to explain but you can’t help but admire it. It’s a shame that day by day these men and women are fading away. I highly recommend the book The Rifle by Andrew Biggio a USMC veteran himself. He goes around the country to interview the last of the WWII veterans and has them sign an M1 Garand rifle to cement their legacy. He does a lot of charity work for them as well, and even takes them to places like Bastogne or Italy where the veterans served.

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

THANK YOU dude, God bless you

[@stephaniemarlett2246]

I love how tickled he gets telling this story. Rest easy solider, your job is done.

[@OvelNick]

$1200 in 1944 is just shy of $21,000 today!! That's so damn cool! Every single penny earned AND well spent, I'm sure! Entire generations of men left it all on the battlefield in defense of our rights and the men by their side...Llife, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness! He's one helluva man, son, soldier, husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather!I think the highest compliment that can be given in memory of every man and woman that made that sacrifice is to live your best life every single day and never allow them to be forgotten!

[@watchinyourback295]

I met him on a cruise this past May. What a genuine and humble man. RIP sir.

[@10_points]

I got the honor of talking to him on the phone. You have no idea how patriotic that man is. Men like him are almost gone

[@danielsimmons7397]

Folks that man is what a real hero looks like! Heros don't wear capes, they don't wear masks, they're usually older men, they probably wear a Veteran hat, and they're always humble! RIP Vince Speranza! Geronimo!

[@wilco8729]

As a Dutch guy i thank you for your service. We in the netherlands will never EVER forget the WW2 and specially the veterans. Since 1945 we selebrated our freedom every year with the veterans from america, Canada and poland. May you rest in pease hero. NEVER EVER FORGET WHO DID FIGHT FOR YOUR FREEDOM. And thats NOT the Covernment

[@roberthatch6153]

Thank you @wilco8729 for appreciating!

[@McNubbys]

Hell of a man, the world is a lesser place without him.

[@puttumsftw8478]

Two hero's of different generations. What a legendary meet up

[@Erreul]

@@adamowallace737No.

[@danielmcgillis270]

I served in Iraq and Afghanistan with the Navy and USMC. When I was finally out I went into nursing, I was a medic in the military. I feel the same way, I want to heal rather than harm.

[@Rhapbus1]

not the same. he actually served the nation, you served corporate greed.

[@AH64Gunship]

​@@Rhapbus1wtf

[@mrticatcs658]

@@Rhapbus1 wow youve done a great thing bitching at a random dude who saw 0 dollars in gain from either of those wars, truly an incredible service

[@victaghraccus]

"Prayers are fleeting, and wars forgotten. It's what is built that endures"

[@BassNinja]

Was in TQ in Iraq and leatherneck in Afghanistan Semper Fi brother one shot one kill ready to die but never will!

[@daveaver2804]

Always love hearing his story. Great American 🇺🇸

[@daveyconcrete9801]

Thanks Rob for giving this guy a platform. I really enjoyed listening to him.

[@mrbeans2425]

This man went to war and came back before most people have their first beers. He was one of the lucky ones. o7 I salute you sir! Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

[@xavierray6914]

Vince is a great character, then and now. Commented to get the algorithms to spread this conversation.

[@SpyderSuasponte]

Love Rob. He is a veteran so he gets it. I was in for 23 years. It’s great to hear these stories. Walking history books. Love it. Kids should listen.

[@danatersigni6650]

I love his stories. What a man.

[@Eaa_IC]

Glad the algorithm put this on my feed, this deserves millions of views …this man fought for our freedom, chose to live a life as an educator, continued to bless people with his personality and his charisma. & lived to share his story with millions . Makes me sad that our generation is treating the freedom our vets fought for like its a canvas to shit on & creating a period of time that people of the world will laugh at when they see it in the history books.

[@publicuser2534]

For sure! 🫡🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🫡

[@jscho8674]

My heart is still broken, knowing this incredible man is gone now. Heart breaking.

[@allenhigginbotham3740]

Mr. Speranza is a true hero. He will live on in the hearts of many. Rest in Peace soldier.

[@coryjuber4903]

A true hero. In war and as a veteran in life after war.

[@markalexander6517]

Mad respect for you Mr. Speranza, from another educator. I have family who served in Ww2, so I consider you a huge hero.

[@davep153]

What a great gentleman. RIP sir, and thank you for your service 🙏 Condolences to his family 😔

[@publicuser2534]

Im sure his family is thankful he is getting true rest. 🫡🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🫡

[@randyneeds2501]

My gramps severed in the pacific front but he passed before i was old enough to talk with him about it so hearing these stories makes me feel a lil closer to him. And truly understand how great these men and women were. R.I.P. dear sir thank you!

[@Shylock10]

My father landed in Normandy in a glider. He jumped into Bastogne, and was lucky to walk out again. I wish I had been old enough and mature enough to appreciate what he went through and to have these kind of conversations with him. Truly our Greatest Generation.

[@Zackwayt-so5rt]

I heard this man tell his story on another channel and it brought tears to my eyes. I wish my generation and the younger ones could have been more like these men. My grandfather raised me and i try and make his memory proud by being as much like their generation as i can.

[@jayceekali4317]

Man, I could listen to his stories all night long - and I'd buy the whiskey! A salute to you sir, and thank you!!

[@thedudeimbibes46]

What great stories! I’m glad these stories are told so that the troops that fell in battle will always be remembered and their deeds live on.

[@garyb5998]

RIP TROOPER Speranza salute 🙏 .....l am Blessed and Honoured to count this Hero as a friend ❤ ...so much whiskey drank and stories told while he was in lreland

[@13CDallas]

SALUTE to you sir, Thank you for your service. RIP brother.

[@exit58motorsport61]

I am so honored to come across this video. He and veteran's like him are the true HONOR of this country.

[@johngraffius3533]

I could listen to this man's stories over and over and wouldn't get tired of hearing them

[@noahbates1566]

From one soldier to another God bless you for your service and for becoming a teacher for our young. One last thing, you’re still a king in my heart!

[@tootalltam143]

The wisdom thats lost when an elder passes is astonishing. If an elder wants to tell you a story, youve been blessed.

[@hankwilliams-hx9ww]

I know Vince's story very well. What a legend. Let's also not forget Riggle is a combat veteran himself.

[@291blanco]

Vince, RIP, Godspeed sir (sharp salute) you served us with honor and pride sir.

[@voltic7133]

For those wondering just like I was $1200 USD in 1944 is equal to just under $21,000 USD in 2023.

[@Purple_Wayne]

What an absolute legend. I'm pouring him one right now.

[@rossdevin9799]

Just remember, without these great men we wouldn't be the country we are now. They gave us a freedom that most young adults nowadays will never understand or respect. Thank you for your service Vincent, may God hold you tight to his heart.

[@Bobby-58]

Not only did these heroes preserve freedom for their own country but also fought in Western Europe and liberated many countries that were occupied by the Nazis. They fought battles and went through hell and back and died for us Europeans so we were able to prosper and live freely after the war was over. Europe would never have been able to defend itsself without the support of the Americans! I just hope and pray they will never be forgotten by the younger generations! I am in such awe of men and women like him and I am so thankful for their sacrifices.

[@joelpierce3940]

This humble man visited Ft. Bragg, attending the Christmas Party. My son had the privilege of meeting him! ❤

[@crazyfingers25]

Cheers to a scottish king. Great video. Thank you for sharing.

[@markthomson2548]

As a Scot myself. I hope you enjoyed the whiskey bud!!

[@user-pg2kj7ps7o]

Whisky!

[@joeJoe-pb3su]

Ww2 rhe greatest generation. God bless our veterans 🙏 ❤️ 🇺🇸

[@ceemiselrooy889]

watching this man is as close to time travelling as one can get.

[@joeJoe-pb3su]

😢 my prayers to this Veteran 🙏 ❤️ God bless sir.

[@dylonpress7034]

More young folks like myself need to listen to seasoned folks like Vince. I sit down with my grandpa almost every day and listen to his war stories. One time I showed him a photo of an old bomber he was in and teared up remembering all of those the had died and all of the good memories coming back to him all at once

[@kcrl1]

The greatest generation, without a doubt! 🇺🇸

[@John-ih2bx]

Thank you for the production/video. RIP PFC Speranza. Thank you for your steadfast support of humanity, even when things get "messy", a terrible understatement. Thank you, LTC Riggle for your 23 years of service in the Marine Corps.

[@victorlee7601]

My biological father and my dad were both WW2 vets. I myself am a veteran. I miss the old timers and their funny stories. My dad never ever spoke of the fighting.

[@halloween__tesla8312]

We truly need to hear more of these stories throughout the war...🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@Xyerth]

Great, Great man right there. PERIOD...and many many like him that lived to tell stories, and others that did not...We must not forget...this current world is quite the mess. Sad, but.....true

[@peronredvidalipscomb9134]

Thank you very much sir for your service RIP

[@jehoiakimelidoronila5450]

Jesus christ even I can't handle a few shots of Johnnie walker. That guy & his bud of a legend took 12 bottles and spent the next 5 days with it! They built different

[@mattatthapon1461]

RIP Vincent Speranza , Thanks for your services , Sir.

[@georgewashington3393]

I love this🤣 in case some of you didn't know you're used to seeing Rob riggle in funny movies and such but he's a colonel in the USMC.🍻

[@TJ_CrayonBeltFeeder]

Light colonel in infantry at that !

[@tommyjoestallings855]

My grandfather, my mother's dad, was a bombardier on the bottoms up, a B24 Liberator. He finished his tour. Came home. Was a block mason and scuba instructor in Florida until the age of 68. Worked until he got colon cancer in 1992. I miss him.

[@redvapor_4160]

Rest In Peace, Trooper.

[@eligebrown8998]

What great storys this generation has. No matter how bad it gets, American vets try to make the best out of a bad situation and have the best storys.

[@darrellpratt4479]

What an absolute Legend. We will never see their like again! What those men did for our World today and the Freedoms we enjoy, we will never, ever comprehend!!!!

[@daydreamerprod]

Best Story Ever!!

[@chr1998is]

Both voice actors nail the characters, the cut away, the animation. All round top quality work. 👍

[@brucelombardo]

This guy is an inspiration. I hope the angels make sure he's watered every day.

[@jamesmowl5320]

Thank you for your Service and my Family's Freedom

[@30pvfd]

101st in WW2 outstanding

[@dylanogden3075]

There's no words that can express my appreciation and the respect I have for these giants of men who fought for our freedom and those who fight for our freedoms today ur real heros in my eyes I'm forever grateful, thankful for all of our veterans past present and future thank u for ur service God bless u all 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@74Darkman]

Wow...this hit me hard. What a man... "I still have an obligation...", this is exactly how i see things. We who know have an obligation to the younger ones to teach them.

[@timothyedmiston8756]

Much respect , stores like this need to be told as much as possible because they are real from real men who lived one of the worst/greatest times ever

[@JP-rv6hg]

What a beautiful man! God Bless him and his generation 🙏

[@VergelAtioan0214]

RIP Sir🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@stulynn2005]

Thanks for the memories and all you did

[@jaypac7126]

To listen to these men and their stories we should all be thankful grateful for their sacrifices thank you everyone Canada and United States of America, true north American strong and free love from Toronto God bless

[@nathanhall9177]

Died on my birthday. God bless you sir. May you rest in peace 🙏

[@tommyjoestallings855]

I love him im in tears, my grandfather's also served, one in the navy in the pacific the other in the army air corp

[@adventure002006]

The original bad ass that played a very big part in saving the free World. He made a very good point, a free world is not free, the price paid in allied lives during the World World wars for our freedom. And Citizens of this free World should be reminded they may have to pay the price for freedom at anytime❤❤

[@brandonwestbrook6003]

I contacted him in February and he sent me a personalized autographed copy of his book, “Nuts!”. Im thrilled to own it. RIP Mr. Speranza. You were one of the many, in the greatest generation of us.

[@27incubus]

Couldn't possible love this more. Thank you for the great video.

[@marksmith9176]

I’m so fortunate to have meet him, talked to him and got his autographed book. RIP sir.

[@joaquinmojado]

We all know that little old guy could kick some ass when he was younger.....That is an amazing Story. Great story. I could sit and listen to his tales for days.....

[@fleursdusoleil2050]

Thank you Vincent ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@colbs237]

Rob Riggle at 3:00, looking at Vince in awe. Wow. This is wonderful.

[@roberthatch6153]

Showing respect for a fellow vet

[@Joe-dt4pm]

Thank you for your service

[@locotico71]

Thank you for your sacrifice Vince. God bless you.

[@politicsuncensored5617]

This gentleman reminds me so much of my dad. He joined the US navy in 1943 at the age of 17. For the next two years he served throughout the Pacific war and retired in 1973. I keep a photo of him in his navy uniform from 1944 on my desk to look at every day. His hat is cocked back a bit with a great cocky smile. I lost my dad Memorial Day 2012. I miss my best friend everyday. Thanks for uploading Vincent and sharing his stories. Shalom

[@juancastro5422]

My Father also joined the the Navy in 43 at the age of 17, he went to the Atlantic. I just lost him 09/07/23. I carry his Navy picture in my cell phone. He was 96. Thank you for sharing. Your review has given me peace.

[@politicsuncensored5617]

Sorry about the loss of your Father. I know that pain. I have a old photo of my dad in his uniform on my desk. The photo looks like it is from around 1945 or so. PJ @@juancastro5422

[@YeshuaT-bm6ss]

Thank you all who have served you will not be forgotten

[@danatersigni6650]

True American hero.

[@11BeezDD214]

A true infantryman! Give nothing and take everything.... makes me even more proud to be an infantryman

[@timburns4880]

What a moving and compelling story. I’m hoping this hero…and that’s the real meaning of the word…I hope this hero has finally found peace.

[@MoosefromCanada]

I’m balling my eyes out! Lest we forget these great men Vince, my Grandpa 😢Bravo Zulu🫡

[@dannycoers1289]

Reading his book right now... The way he tells his story in this video is the same way the book is written. As soon as i can i'm gonna get to Bastogne and drink Airborne Beer in his Honor!!!! R.I.P. Mr. Speranza

[@tomisnt]

I cried when I first heard Vince's story. But I always knew he was holding something back and this is it

[@SN-uv4mh]

Future generations should be proud. And these veterans should be respected.

[@abrahamornelas160]

Respect and love to give gratitude. All but the most respect.

[@Achilles_of_Troy]

RIP Vincent Sir and thankyou for your service