Kennedy Island & PT109

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Жыл бұрын

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Todays History Adventure video will be focusing on PT-109 and President Kennedy, then Navy Lieutenant and his crew. On August 2, 1943, PT-109 was struck and cut in two by the Japanese destroyer Amagiri near the islands of Gizo and Kolombangara. After the sinking of PT-109 the surviving crew made their way to different islands to avoid Japanese troops. History Adventures will take you to Plum Pudding Island (now called Kennedy Island), Olasana Island and Naru Island. Walk around all these islands and take a look at what Kennedy and his crew would have seen. On August 8, 1943, the survivors of PT-109 were finally rescued. Walking on Plum Pudding, Olasana and Naru Islands is like walking into history. To think of what the crew of PT 109 endured, shark invested waters, Japanese troops, the heat and bugs, just makes the history more fascinating.
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@captmulch1 Жыл бұрын

My wife is from Munda, her g-uncle Biuku (Gasa) was one of the guys who helped rescue Kennedy. We have been to all those islands many times.

@SFRProductions Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the video and making a comment. WOW, while we were there we were told of a family member of one of the rescuers that had a letter from Kennedy, does she have it? We visited Munda and Gizo while there also. I hope that you have had the chance to watch some of the other videos in the History Adventures series.

@saminaneen Жыл бұрын

@captmulch1, Pictures or video, or it did not happen, show proof, or shut up.

@patmaloney5707 8 ай бұрын

When I was a kid, I read the book. Totally unrelated but as a kid in 1965 heading to first grade my Mom went to comb my hair with a part on the side. I complained but she said "that was how President Kennedy parted his hair". Here I am 59 years later, did move the part a bit though. Still makes me smile.

@ronaldcross Жыл бұрын

I was 8 years old and watched the early election returns in 1960 with my Dad. Saw the PT109 when it came out and was completely shattered at age 11 when JFK was murdered. I had never seen this island anywhere before, you did a great job putting this together. Can't believe how tiny it is. No hype, just well-researched facts and beautiful photography.

@SFRProductions Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the video and making a comment. I hope that you have had the chance to watch some of the other videos in the History Adventures series.

@your_royal_highness Жыл бұрын

You and i are the same age. When i tell people what a kick in pants it was for our psyches, i point to 9/11.

@johnaustin9051 Жыл бұрын

Well then, you must know his daddy and union bosses BOUGHT the 1960 election. All democrats of today are Communist at heart.

@kwgm8578 Жыл бұрын

Ron Cross - Amen. I was 6 in 1960, but experienced much of the same with my own Dad. JFK meant a lot to me as a 10 year old boy, and still does today. I was heartbroken by his death, and still get that lump in the throat after a good documentary. His presidency was a time of hope and joy about being an American, for all of us, except the mob. I read PT 109 as a school boy. That's the night JFK injured his low-back. Still, he swam three miles dragging his severely burned shipmate, and then made a second swim that night to find a means of survival -- the coconuts -- on a neighboring island. Reading PT 109 is a profile in leadership, of how a young Navy lieutenant cared for his men in spite of his own injuries. By the way that engraved coconut husk sat in the Oval Office during his time there.

@your_royal_highness Жыл бұрын

@@kwgm8578 I will say this: there are some revisionists who point to the fact that JFK left his boat vulnerable by just sitting there and thus, he has blame in the deaths of two crew members. I recall that the argument had a bit of validity but in the fog of war many made mistakes there. Unquestionably what he did to save the remaining crew was worthy of whatever medal he received.

@anthonyaceto1948 Жыл бұрын

I am so happy that I came across your story. Powerful and a testimonial to the men of the 109 and the bravery of their Officers. I am now almost 70 and my 11th birthday party was a Saturday at the movies with 4 friends to see the movie with Cliff R doing a splendid performance of Young Lieutenant Kennedy. I think of JFK often, and wonder what might have been. His name is being honored as the second new Ford class Aircraft Carrier will be named after him. RIP MR. PRESIDENT.. you will be forever remembered as one of America’s brightest and inspiring leaders.

@jsp7410 Жыл бұрын

President Kennedy was unfortunately killed before I was born. But as a warrior he was a rare breed, and true leader. I'm proud to say I served with men, and women like him. He wasn't necessarily a good husband, but a hell of a President.

@billmerkle2677 Жыл бұрын

Ditto to that. This video is so col to actually see where they were back then. Beautiful waters.

@SFRProductions Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the video and making a comment. It was pretty incredible to walk on those islands and get a better understanding of what happened. I hope that you have had the chance to watch some of the other videos in the History Adventures series.

@DavidSmith-xs3or Жыл бұрын

Profiles In Courage.

@muchmorecoffee Жыл бұрын

@@sjb3460 He sure wouldn't recognise the Republican Party now either!

@user-xb6ew8fr5u 11 ай бұрын

That was really a great story about PT 109. Yeah this is the first time I ever seen this video and I'm 67 years old. That is amazing how are American President Kennedy did all these wonderful things for his crew he was really a great man. Thank you for sharing that video with so that I could see it. And God bless

@SFRProductions 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching the video and making a comment. I hope that you have had the chance to watch some of the other videos in the History Adventures series.

@Lingchow1 Ай бұрын

It's all a lie.

@larrybarber5457 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Thank you. I did my first 50 mile hike and later a 50 mile bike ride at the encouragement of our President while a high school student. We were shattered while a junior in High School at his death. I'v been a student of President Kennedy ever since. All aspects of his life. My dad was in the Phillipines for the entire duration of the war 4 years. I served in the Army 1966-1973. I can't explain it, I wept while viewing your video. Kennedy was quite a guy. His actions were integral to his crews survival. Again thank you sir.

@joepalooka2145 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Seeing the original locations really makes the history come alive.

@SFRProductions Жыл бұрын

Joe Thanks for watching the video and making a comment. I hope that you have had the chance to watch some of the other videos in the History Adventures series.

@HopliteWarlord Жыл бұрын

Hollywood should re tell this story for the new generations to see what a real POTUS was made of!

@simonrussell6884 Жыл бұрын

They did in 1963, although an updated movie would be nice.

@jbman413 Жыл бұрын

@@simonrussell6884 unfortunately the current generations has no clue as to what all our forefathers and foremothers endured. They are so unaware. I don’t think they can understand.

@servantofgod5642 Жыл бұрын

Holywood doesnt tell any story that isnt mostly fiction. But you are pointing out the essence of it all: the mindless masses demand a holywood movie not factual documentaries.

@stanlogan7504 Жыл бұрын

They hate this kind of movie.

@davidcat1455 Жыл бұрын

@@jbman413 It’s not just the current generation. Didn’t trump call the military “suckers and losers”?

@jamesbass9797 Жыл бұрын

I wish you could have interviewed the island caretaker. That would have been an interesting interview. My dad was stationed at Guadal Canal with the Americal Division. Dad told me some very bad stories about what he had to do to stay alive. Great video btw.

@SFRProductions Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the video and making a comment. I made a few videos of the locations on Guadalcanal including areas the Army was fighting. I made the walk all the way up Galloping Horse and filmed all around that area. I hope that you have had the chance to watch some of the other videos in the History Adventures series

@josemoreno3334 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir for that history lesson about the PT-109 and those islands.. May the crew of the PT-109 all Rest in Peace.

@SFRProductions Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the video and making a comment. I hope that you have had the chance to watch some of the other videos in the History Adventures series

@ranbree1960 Жыл бұрын

As a Kid in the 1960's and My Dad was in the Navy in the 1950 to 1954 on the Ship USS NEW 818 DD. Gunners Mate on the 5 inch Aft. So When the Movie came out Dad Said we Have to See this Movie. Our Family Loved President Kennedy. We Loved the Movie and Later Mom and Dad Bought Me the Model of the Boat PT-109. And thank You for Showing where Everything was at and get to see what the Islands Really Looked like when Kennedy was there. I too am a History Buff. Now I am turning 70 this November. I was 10 Years old when Our Great President Kennedy was Murdered. It was a Very Sad day and Still is.

@SFRProductions Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the video and making a comment. They have done a lot of work and the area is now protected. Thanks for watching a few of my videos.

@JamesChechele 25 күн бұрын

A great President and great naval leader. A new PT.109 movie is definitely needed.

@FlightJockey2377 Жыл бұрын

A million times thank you I’ve often wondered if the island was still there and your little tour really made me feel as if I had in fact stepped on the island. I truly wish we had another POTUS who could bring us all together and not one that would separate us.

@SFRProductions Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the video and making a comment. I hope that you have had the chance to watch some of the other videos in the History Adventures series

@mcm95403 Жыл бұрын

EVERY story like this of courage, bravery, and sheer guts brings tears to my eyes.

@SFRProductions Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the video and making a comment. I hope that you have had the chance to watch some of the other videos in the History Adventures series.

@danielbrown3461 Жыл бұрын

If they had a sober lookout they could have spotted this japanese destroyer comming from a long way away....They could have heard the turbine engines. P.T. Boats sit real low in the water and allmost impossible to spot. As a lookout myself...in the coast guard I realize that this was a coverup. Kennedy and his men were below decks passed out drunk. .

@tinymetaltrees Жыл бұрын

I grew up with ads for the museum at the Kennedy Library playing between afternoon cartoon shows on WLVI and WSBK. They never told the story in the ad, just briefly showed the black & white photos and the coconut. The memory that “President Kennedy saved the lives of eleven men with a coconut” stuck but there was never any detail. Thanks for filling in the bits that have been missing for all these years!

@PowhiroMus Жыл бұрын

More remarkable than I had thought! That must have been so arduous, daunting and desperate! I never realised the islands were so small and bereft of life's necessities. Such brave and resolute strong men, no wonder JFK seemed a man of steel, a leader, a man you'd trust. I wonder how today's youth would endure and survive this epic.

@hobnob4224 Жыл бұрын

Ironic that in 2022 Putin was in the same position as Kennedy in 1962: determined that an opponent not have nuclear missiles virtually on his border. Fortunately for Kennedy--and us!--his opponent, Khrushchev, was capable of reason and negotiation. Putin was not so lucky.

@davidrodriguez-so8lq Жыл бұрын

They would start to cry once they realized that the power bars on their cell phones were down to 2 bars😮😅

@SFRProductions Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the video and making a comment. I hope that you have had the chance to watch some of the other videos in the History Adventures series.

@tonycraig6984 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding I really enjoyed it!!!! He was a great man and President.

@SFRProductions Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the video and making a comment. I hope that you have had the chance to watch some of the other videos in the History Adventures series.

@BALOYBEACHBUM Жыл бұрын

Being a retired CPO , I THANK YOU for posting this History that was a inspiration in my life, as well as My Dad who served aboard the USS Finch DE-328 that was used in the movie "Enemy Below" he was a Gunnersmate and rolled those depth charges off that ship during WWII.There is alot of history here in Subic Bay Philippines that you might want to check out. A BIG SALUTE! to you, and your crew!!

@SFRProductions Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the video and making a comment. I went to Subic with the Army in 1985, spent a lot of time searching for history stuff and attended JEST. I hope that you have had the chance to watch some of the other videos in the History Adventures series.

@jimtownsend7899 Жыл бұрын

Retired CPO here as well. We spent a good amount of time passing through Subic on our way to and from Cubi Point. (P-3 Aircrew) Did go to Grande Island oncefor a little R&R. My only time underway on a NAVSURF was when I was embarked on a Boston Whaler out of Subic and down the coast, where I was dropped off with a Filippino Marine to spot for my crew's MINEX. The Filippino was armed and was there for my protection from leftist guerillas. Sort of felt like the PT 109 crew, hiding on the beach while scanning the water and skies. Fortunately, my experience was a lot less harrowing than theirs. The saga of PT 109 and the Kennedy mystique were huge back in the '60s, and I don't think there's anybody from back then that didn't know the story or not admire JFK. I have a JFK quote right here in my office. It was from a speech he gave shortly before his death that is to me a haunting self-epitaph. On 01 August 1963 at Bancroft Hall at the USNA, President Kennedy said, "I can imagine no more rewarding a career. And any man who may be asked in this century what he did to make his life worthwhile, I think can respond with a good deal of pride and satisfaction: I served in the United States Navy."

@jimtownsend7899 Жыл бұрын

Oh, and Chief Warner: The Enemy Below is one of my favorite movies! My thanks to your Dad and to all who served. I did ASW from the relative safety of the air. Those boys did it the hard way.

@BALOYBEACHBUM Жыл бұрын

@@jimtownsend7899 SALUTE!

@BALOYBEACHBUM Жыл бұрын

@@jimtownsend7899 THANKS SHIPMATE!

@Imnotyourdoormat Жыл бұрын

I would have Courts Martialed and found Kennedy guilty of every charge I could stack on him for what he did that led up to the loss of the 109... Then I would have pardoned him of all charges and gave him every medal in the book for what he did after the loss of the 109. Good Video. I've seen it before but I enjoyed this much more than I thought I would. Outstanding Photography.

@WorldAccordingToBriggs Жыл бұрын

Great video. PT 109 always amazed me.

@SFRProductions Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the video and making a comment. I hope that you have had the chance to watch some of the other videos in the History Adventures series.

@CrossOfBayonne 11 ай бұрын

I'm a new jerseyian and PT-109 was built in Bayonne which is not far from where I live

@JohnMccallum-pi9rx 9 ай бұрын

@@CrossOfBayonnep😊

@cheddar2648 Жыл бұрын

My friend was giving me a ride away from Heli Expo 2017 in Dallas. We entered an area and a bizarre feeling came over me. "Look around," I said, "look where we are." It was Dealey Plaza. Thank you for covering this moment in history, and those waters are gorgeous.

@yoohoo909 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. It must have been surreal to actually step foot on those legendary islands! One of the first books I bought as a kid in the Scholastic Book Club at PS-154 was an illustrated book on the growing life of John F. Kennedy. The drawing/Illustration of Lt Kennedy pulling his injured crewman behind him with the lifejacket straps clenched in his teeth is forever ingrained in my memory.

@SFRProductions Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the video and making a comment. I hope that you have had the chance to watch some of the other videos in the History Adventures series

@fmarc5643 Жыл бұрын

This is a first-rate production of an inspiring story. President Kennedy was a selfless leader who went above and beyond the call of duty. Thank you for such an excellent retelling of his story.

@SFRProductions Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the video and making a comment. I hope that you have had the chance to watch some of the other videos in the History Adventures series.

@garybogdan5966 Жыл бұрын

PT 109 was not rammed in half. It was struck on the starboard rear engine room.

@chrislouden7329 Жыл бұрын

He broke standing orders and got 2 of his crew killed and should have been court-martial but Roosevelt stopped it because Kennedy's dad was his buddy

@chrislouden7329 Жыл бұрын

Kennedy broke standing orders and got 2 of his crew killed. Roosevelt stopped his court-martial because Kennedy's dad was his good friend. He was a murder, cheater and habitual lier

@archer721 Жыл бұрын

I’ve always loved history. When I was a young boy in the 1970’s I built a Revel model kit of PT-109 that has an electric motor… I still have it today displayed on a shelf in my garage. Great video 😎👍 thanks for sharing your travels!

@SFRProductions Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the video and making a comment. My KZfaq channel is all about history!! I hope that you have had the chance to watch some of the other videos in the History Adventures series

@michaelsix9684 Жыл бұрын

Revell made great model kits in 60s and 70s, miss that hobby

@havitcold Жыл бұрын

USAF vet here, this is a great moment in American history to be proud of. I did my 5th-grade book report on PT-109 Excellent job putting it all together for us to see.

@SFRProductions Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the video and making a comment. I hope that you have had the chance to watch some of the other videos in the History Adventures series.

@dennisleahy4837 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video……I first watched the PT 109 movie when I was quite young. My father was a radioman in the navy but was attached to the first marines. He saw action in several battles in the Pacific and told me stories when I was a young boy. He was on invasion of Japan and was part of radio Tokyo that was established after the surrender. I so enjoyed seeing the actual islands here and wondered about the hardships of Kennedy crew had to face and what they went through. Kennedy was a great leader and a wonderful President. Cannot thank you enough for the history lesson and videos of islands. Just terrific.

@SFRProductions Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the video and making a comment. I am sure your fathers stories are incredible. I hope that you have had the chance to watch some of the other videos in the History Adventures series.

@Martin.Wilson Жыл бұрын

Even as a Canadian lad growing up in the 50's, we were familiar with this story of heroism and courage. Kennedy's name took on an almost mythological quality and when he was struck down by the CIA, we mourned his death like he was one of our own. Thanks for telling us the true story of that amazing crew of the PT109.

@roywhitman7109 Жыл бұрын

You did a terrific job at telling this story! Makes me wonder how Kennedy was never awarded the CMH for keeping his crew alive & safe! Great job!👍🇺🇸

@LindaCollison Жыл бұрын

Excellent history lesson - great video & graphics!

@JamesThomas-gg6il Жыл бұрын

This story is one of the first things I taught my daughter about history and how it touches the rest of our lives. Thank you for expanding on this for the rest of us who can't go and see for ourselves.

@SFRProductions Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the video and making a comment. I hope that you have had the chance to watch some of the other videos in the History Adventures series

@crystalr7602 Жыл бұрын

I also have this same feeling about history as you. This is on my bucket list - Pearl Harbor is first, and not for the visit to Hawaii for the palm trees and beauty, but for the history of WWII. I absolutely loved your video......

@SFRProductions Жыл бұрын

Pearl Harbor is incredible I have been there many times, I also have a series of Pearl Harbor videos on my page. I hope that you have had the chance to watch some of the other videos in the History Adventures series. Again thanks for watching and leaving a comment.

@jbman413 Жыл бұрын

Bellows AFB if you can get on that one and check out the camp ground I recall from about 93, what an amazing view from under the palm trees.

@SFRProductions Жыл бұрын

@@jbman413 John had the great opportunity to film there in 1999, was able to walk all around. Made a video titled “Pearl Harbor the Real Story” they sell the Blu-ray at the USS ARIZONA Memorial Bookstore or you can watch it on Amazon Prime

@IslandGirl-nt6ry Жыл бұрын

My favorite part of the Pearl Harbor experience was seeing the cemetary of the Pacific where many who died that day are buried. Really overwhelming.

@bretstanley8931 Жыл бұрын

I can't imagine being severely burned and then having to live for days without pain meds, food, water and then having to get back in the water and move to another island. Those poor guys.

@alanjm1234 Жыл бұрын

The amount of WW2 debris still remaining on and around the Solomon islands is incredible. The fighting for Guadalcanal was intense. There are so many sunken ships the area is known as "Ironbottom sound". You can only imagine what the islanders would have thought about it all. Prior to that they had been subsistence living with close to stone-age technology.

@ricinro Жыл бұрын

impressed and dismayed I imagine.

@nicholasklangos9704 Жыл бұрын

Funny I was watching a doc about the pacific war and wondered the same thing. WW2 forever changed the world for so many especially the islanders! Sad and impressive how they persevered

@andrek1709 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate you making the effort to go out to locations such as this! There's so much history in the Pacific, but the problem is accessibility, and many people with interest in the Pacific Theater of war are just unable to travel out there to see for themselves. Thank you for this video.

@SFRProductions Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the video and making a comment. This year we will be going to Tarawa for the 80th Anniversary in November and a trip to Makin. I hope that you have had the chance to watch some of the other videos in the History Adventures series.

@tcook6759 Жыл бұрын

I think it was Jonny Horton that sang a song about the 109. Loved it when I was a kid.

@myfavoritemartian1 Жыл бұрын

I was 12 that day in Dallas. I watched most of this video through tears I didn't think I had. I knew the story but now I can put a face on it. Where would we get young men like those today if in need? I was privileged to grow up among men like these. My thanks for making this video. You did well.

@billk8817 7 ай бұрын

In 1985 I moved to the Dallas area. Back then Dallas was shamed by what happened. The only thing marking the whole assassination was a huge X on the spot where it happened. I saw many adults with tears in their eyes looking at that spot. Many I believed also witnessed it.

@ivanskillian6730 Жыл бұрын

Short and sweet, yet full of detail not mentioned in other videos. Thanks for the new insight!

@SFRProductions Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the video and making a comment. I hope that you have had the chance to watch some of the other videos in the History Adventures series.

@kaybravo9235 Жыл бұрын

Great video and history lesson on PT109/Kennedy Island. Beautiful drone footage of island.

@ftgrat1 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding vid! As a student of JFK's life and having served in the navy on USS John F. Kennedy CV-67.. I can't thank you enough for putting this out there!

@SFRProductions Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the video and making a comment. I hope that you have had the chance to watch some of the other videos in the History Adventures series.

@jdcamc Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service!

@stephenchristian5739 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU! I was on a small island exactly like this one for 3 days off the coast of Boracay Philippines, I hired a boat to purposely take me to my chosen island that specifically had no tourists people or divers, by the 3rd morning I was praying that boatman would be there & remember where I was. Of course I had a big cooler (borrowed from the hotel) full of beer water sandwiches snacks & a cute young thing I picked up in town. IT WAS TRULY INVIGORATING! I highly recommend it.

@freeagent8225 8 ай бұрын

Heaven😅. What a fantasy.

@701CPD Жыл бұрын

Excellent and accurate narration and beautiful visuals of the areas and islands of the shipwrecked PT 109 crew in 1943.

@SFRProductions Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the video and making a comment. I hope that you have had the chance to watch some of the other videos in the History Adventures series.

@701CPD Жыл бұрын

@@SFRProductions You're welcome. Very good (and accurate) job.

@don.kowalski Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you for your work. Like you, I love history, and this story has always been a favorite of mine, but you really brought it to life. I can't imagine the hardship. I remember when President Kennedy died in Texas, I was dumbfounded that such a man could be hunted down and taken out.

@SFRProductions Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the video and making a comment. I hope that you have had the chance to watch some of the other videos in the History Adventures series.

@royalrea2507 Жыл бұрын

I went to all 3 islands in 2013 for my sisters wedding. It was beautifull.

@johnfalkenstine8377 Жыл бұрын

A great short presentation. I was born in 1949. My Dad landed in France in 1944 and stayed overseas. When Kennedy was shot he sat by the radio and cried.

@SFRProductions Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the video and making a comment. I jump with the Liberty Jump Team from a WWII C-47 for the June 6th Normandy Anniversary events, I will be putting together videos from France in the next year or so. What was you fathers unit and locations in France? I hope that you have had the chance to watch some of the other videos in the History Adventures series.

@theHAL9000 Жыл бұрын

The narration along with the video made this the most informative video I've seen on the loss of PT-109 and the subsequent rescue of the survivors. The positioning of the camera to let viewers see from important vantage points really takes the view there, and given the undeveloped aspect of the islands, you stand where Kennedy and crew stood, and see what they saw. 👍👍

@SFRProductions Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the video and making a comment. It was incredible walking around those islands that is for sure! I hope that you have had the chance to watch some of the other videos in the History Adventures series

@danielbrown3461 Жыл бұрын

Kennedy and his crew were passed out down below. There is no way they could not have heard and seen this destroyer approaching. Because he was a Kennedy there was a congressional coverup. A sober and elert lookout man could have eaisily have warned the crew. The Destroyer afterall had noisy turbine engines.

@philipn5140 Жыл бұрын

@@danielbrown3461 Stop playing video games and get out of your mother's basement. If PT109 was idling those three diesel engines would still mask the sound of the approaching ship. and the Japanese ship had no turbines, only oil fired boilers that you wouldn't hear at 100 yards. Especially at night, no radar on either, and the destroyer steaming at 40 knots. That was a true tragedy.

@jbman413 Жыл бұрын

Interesting I first heard about PT109 from my Father. I guess I may have seen the old movie on it as well. I just learned my Dad was almost exactly 5 years younger than JFK. My dad was called to active service in 43 (USMCR). He was attached to an aviation outfit as what he described as a company clerk he was in the Army then; he considered his service in the Pacific of no consequence in comparison to his peers. My Dad was a Army Capt. (jag) in the early 60’s with the Berlin Brigade (@60-65). His job there was to go back and forth thru Check Point Charlie, (he never forgot Berlin). JFK’s Berlin speech made a marked impression on my father. He left the words “ich ben ein Berliner” ringing in my ears in my youth... Just a little personal note. According to my Dad, Jack hurt his back originally with the 109 incident. (?)

@howardkoster4026 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this. Being born in 1956, I grew up playing the Jimmy Dean? Song, P.T. 109 and it served as a reminder of this event. And it still does when I play it..

@brandons9398 Жыл бұрын

Thanks much for all the info and tying the scenes to the words I’ve read.

@andrewferguson3535 Жыл бұрын

I was surfing through the Solomon Islands in the mid 90s. I went to Kennedy Island and also met the local who paddled Kennedy to Guadalcanal in his canoe. He told me the entire story about the message Kennedy scratched into the coconut and that the US forces initially thought it was a trap. He still had the letter from Kennedy thanking him with the US presidential seal and signed by him. He wore a tee shirt saying “I rescued JFK” I have a picture taken with him at the time.

@SFRProductions Жыл бұрын

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@andrewferguson3535 Жыл бұрын

@@SFRProductions apparently the local who rescued JFK only passed away a few years ago. You’ve gained a follower 👍

@douglaskennedy7836 Жыл бұрын

Being a Kennedy the story is always close to my heart!

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@scottschaeffer8920 Жыл бұрын

Thank You! Learned some new history bits about the 109. Very Good!

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@nikkimontgomery6889 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Incredible story that deserves a NEW film!

@godsowndrunk1118 Жыл бұрын

My dad was a navy corpsman on Florida island, near Tulagi , and said the PT crews always looked "Like a bunch of Pirates" with their long hair and beards.

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@godsowndrunk1118 Жыл бұрын

@@SFRProductions Thanks, I will.

@patrickshipley1033 Жыл бұрын

My grandfather was one of those pirates. On the 282 and later on the 190. Men of steel. Wooden boats.

@SFRProductions Жыл бұрын

@@patrickshipley1033 was just looking up both of those PT Boats. Incredible stories for sure!

@godsowndrunk1118 Жыл бұрын

@@patrickshipley1033 Nice to hear from ya...

@stevemccoy8138 Жыл бұрын

I wonder if the other two boats, felt like crap, for not going back to look for survivor's? I discovered that they were ordered not to go back. 10-4

@jbman413 Жыл бұрын

No doubt in my mind. Yet it was a hostile area....

@joyceleadbetter2600 Жыл бұрын

It was war.

@todd3205 Жыл бұрын

This story has been part of my life for decades, and i am so glad you have paid homage to it in this fine video. all the best to you.

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@kirkfelmar2944 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I read PT 109 about 20 years ago. Amazing story of courage and leadership. Thanks again.

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@tomfowler1268 Жыл бұрын

Loved this video!

@Tangaroa1dollarway Жыл бұрын

Hi, I watched the film PT109 when I was 10, that boat number stayed in my memories till now, even the shape of it, it was a stunning story to watch.

@leeirvin5983 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this visual. I had read the PT109 book when I was in high school. The bravery of these men and their pursuit of survival not only for theselves but for their fellow man is truly inspirational.

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@wordsmithgmxch 8 ай бұрын

Great vid. Thanks! What struck me was Kennedy's energy and leadership, and his concern for his men. Also that even when scratching on a coconut, he took care to write out the addressee ("Commander") in full. Thom's note is remarkable for the clear thinking it demonstrates. It keeps to the naval forms, with "To", "From". "Subject" and signature lines, establishes comms, and provides clear and actionable information for the rescue. These two officers were capable and -- especially considering the rather trying week they had experienced -- highly resilient.

@ChrisSumka 7 ай бұрын

That's really cool..Thanks for the great tour!

@davidfowlerbyllloololvvfci5869 9 ай бұрын

Way to go dude!!!! I’m 66 years old and this is the best and most informative video I’ve seen about the islands and the struggles of all the men on PT 109 not just Kennedy. But as a young ensign, Kennedy was already showing his leadership qualities by keeping himself and his men alive until they could be rescued. Thank you for giving me such a vivid look at the islands, they survived, thank you so much!!

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@alan30189 Жыл бұрын

Good job! Thanks for posting.

@allenweisler2nd237 Жыл бұрын

Great job!

@B1900pilot Жыл бұрын

Amazing...Thank you for putting this video up!

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@alistairhart9568 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic vid, thanks. Great historical detail.... I've loved the film and story for many years, great that you helped bring it into real perspective with current footage of the sites... Thanks

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@markseyfried 8 ай бұрын

Awesome video. Always been curious about this episode in history and this is the best explanation I've seen.

@James-kk8dw Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. Thank you.

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@coreydarr8464 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the experience.

@FoundingYouTuber-2005 Жыл бұрын

Seriously though, excellent presentation. Liked, subscribed, and rang that bell.

@LennyKaosium Жыл бұрын

Outstanding Thank you for this glimpse

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@davisms503 Жыл бұрын

I remember reading about PT-109 in the mid-eighties when I was in grade school. It was a paperback book from the school library. What a story! Well done. Thanks for doing this!

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@SteveBrant55 Жыл бұрын

Just watched "PT 109" last night for the first time in years. Finding your amazing video is a dream come true! I'm so impressed that you visited the actual islands! Also appreciate the additional, historic details you give that were not included in the film. Congratulations on getting to visit the places where this amazing story of "never giving up hope" took place! I will share this on my Facebook page! Look forward to watching more of your videos soon...

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@benjaminevans2422 Жыл бұрын

As a Lover of Military History myself, this is One of the Greatest Stories I've ever heard. Thanks for Sharing this with us. I must admit that I was almost crying at the end.

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@buzzml8123 Жыл бұрын

Well done, sir. I’ve always wanted to see these islands, and you have done it splendidly.

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@pmccoy8924 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the indepth narration. Never knew the hardship to the extent you explained and showed.

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@mikereaves6911 Жыл бұрын

Great presentation that answered some questions I've had about PT-109.

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@Navigatorbythestars Жыл бұрын

This was great!! thank you!!

@michaelmccotter4293 Жыл бұрын

Really great presentation! Thanks for sharing. Anchorage, Alaska

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@michaelchappell902 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic piece of history. Thank you.

@JustOne-qe7jl Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. All of the men involved in this bit of history were made of true grit. Photography of the islands was just beautiful.

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@izregistered 8 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed the video and content. Thanks so much!

@vaughnlinhassell9694 Жыл бұрын

Totally incredible ! Thank you very much

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@jameshicks914 Жыл бұрын

Great work!!!

@joeyanny8018 Жыл бұрын

Most excellent. Thank you. Joe

@jeffk8247 8 ай бұрын

Great Video really enjoyed this. Great Job!

@thewatcher5271 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, This Was Really Cool! I Watched The Movie When I Was Five & Have Always Been Fascinated By The Story Of Their Rescue, Thank You.

@abundantYOUniverse Жыл бұрын

This was fantastic thanks.

@ricksadler797 Жыл бұрын

Great video thank you ❤

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@haroldadelman1130 8 ай бұрын

Great to see the places where history took place! Thanks.

@miked1765 Жыл бұрын

Nicely done video. Thanks

@dasteelerfan1 Жыл бұрын

That was some great work sir thank you for sharing

@jimtownsend7899 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Outstanding job on the video. Excellent knowledge of the subject, the video footage was very impressive, and the graphics helped immensely to understand the scenario. And I have to make a special comment about the music. Inspiring, and quite appropriate to honor the service and the memory and the service of LTJG Kennedy, his officers and crew of the PT 109. Thank you!

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@davidspurlock3836 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video.

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@StevieGPT Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Beautiful. Simple. Wonderful tribute.

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@eddiewalkerjr.8229 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you for making this!

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@claramullen Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this informative video I really enjoyed learning more details about the PT109 history event.

@sparx550 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for posting such a great piece of history.

@Albe3331 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for the breakdown of what the crew endured.

@danielerickson5175 Жыл бұрын

Awesome job! It really brought the story of PT 109 to life for me… thank you

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