Surviving D-Day | Memoirs Of WWII #41
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2 жыл бұрынCanadian WW2 Veteran Jim Parks recalls the invasion of Juno Beach on D-Day, facing Nazi SS in combat, and the long struggle to liberate Holland from Hitler’s grasp.
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Archive Footage Sources:
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Archive Photograph Sources:
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@crackedoutcrustacean4802 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to see a Canadian, Canada's involvement is often overlooked.
@Eireann. 2 жыл бұрын
True and they had such an immense impact.
@_Peaches_81 Жыл бұрын
Ture
@Xgarfr Жыл бұрын
@@Eireann.all the allies did I think
@teringlijer4202 Жыл бұрын
not in the netherlands we honor the canadians every year
@pingasblobfish97 Жыл бұрын
By whom?
@Haneson 2 жыл бұрын
His message to the younger generation should be carved into the stone and put on every corner.
@wombatwilly1002 Жыл бұрын
I agree!
@silverdime3685 Жыл бұрын
Spot on reguarding values & the willingness to protect what you have been given. Today's generation is unfortunately the utter opposite. "Strong men create good times. Weak men create hard times". This reality is unfortunately in motion.
@jonathanmoyte9221 11 ай бұрын
Yessss man
@sn2037 8 ай бұрын
100%
@cheaze69 6 ай бұрын
Our worst enemy's are domestic, not overseas.
@jakeh5756 2 жыл бұрын
This man’s memory is unbelievable. Sharp as can be.
@davidbremer. 2 жыл бұрын
He reminds me Trump. An honest and patriotic american man
@ronaldjohnson1474 2 жыл бұрын
Trust me, combat leaves indelible memories. One may not want to talk, but one never forgets
@netherwolves3412 2 жыл бұрын
@@davidbremer. don’t compare a d day veteran to trump.
@sassythesasquatch8036 2 жыл бұрын
Well that was the type of event you don’t really forget
@sassythesasquatch8036 2 жыл бұрын
@@davidbremer. he reminds you of a celebrity that dodged the draft and disrespected a soldier because he was his political opponent?
@SkintSNIPER262 2 жыл бұрын
So glad you were able to find a Canadian vet! It's sad how much these guys went through and barely get recognition for all their impressive victories.
@davidbremer. 2 жыл бұрын
That's why Trump should call up the army to take biden out of the office and become America new president. Trump and the military can run this great country.
@Voys0 2 жыл бұрын
@@davidbremer. bot stop talking about trump while the video is about a ww2 canadian veteran
@OTDMilitaryHistory 2 жыл бұрын
Many of us are working on bringing more attention to Canada’s veterans of World War 2. We just need some help.
@josephstalin5751 2 жыл бұрын
We Canadians are under appreciated when it comes to ww2. I’m very proud to be Canadian
@Rubenlagriculture 2 жыл бұрын
They're praised a lot here in The Netherlands. The Canadians have had a special place here since they selflessly liberated us from the Nazis.
@Rubenlagriculture 2 жыл бұрын
My city of Almelo (the Netherlands) was liberated by the Canadian Lake Superior RGT. Thank you for the selfless actions that gifted us out freedom. No Canadian will never not be welcome ❤️
@alicemcpherson7961 11 ай бұрын
Amen!
@TheCanadian888 2 жыл бұрын
In 2011 i went to the Netherlands, I had the chance to walk the Nijmegen March, we the Canadians, were welcomed like heroes, even though I was just 19 and nothing close from a veteran at the time, Dutch people were greetings us and thanking Canada for liberating their country 66 years before. The following year, I went to a veteran house named " maison Paul Triquet " in Quebec Canada. I spoke with few veterans there and one of them had been in the Netherlands and had fought there. When I told him how the people in holland welcomed us, loved us and how grateful they still were, he teared up in front of me and simply asked " is that true " ? I’ll remember this conversation I had with this hero for my entire life. Those men gave everything for us.
@JIMIIXTLAN 2 жыл бұрын
You made me cry Thanks
@SergiuM42 2 жыл бұрын
That’s a beautiful story.
@markvandenberg4606 2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful story.
@sgu02nsc66 Жыл бұрын
Yes! I did the Nijmegan march in 2002 with the UK Air Cadets. We were aged 16-20. We too were welcomed like heroes as we marched, singing British songs as we passed (we were carrying the union flag). Made me realise just who we were honouring: the allied heroes who liberated the Netherlands and Europe.
@neil8283 2 жыл бұрын
My Uncle landed at Juno on D-Day. Survived the war, only to die in a car accident at home. I have his medals and a picture of him in Holland "with his girlfriend" on the back that my grandmother wrote. He died before I was born. My father, also infantry, and his other brother (RAF), never spoke much about it. Dad told me one story when I asked as a kid. I could see the pain in his face, so I never asked again. And he never spoke of anything ever again.
@johnparker4875 Жыл бұрын
That brought me to tears Neil. They went thru hell and lost many friends and they remembered that everyday for the rest of their lives. God Bless them.
@abk3400 2 жыл бұрын
These men have more guts then I could ever hope to have.
@davynhainstock7503 2 жыл бұрын
No you do ur just lucky you haven't been in a situation to find out .. all humans have the guts wouldn't be here if we didnt
@juliemerritt5144 2 жыл бұрын
@@davynhainstock7503 They had guts.
@LG-ro5le 5 ай бұрын
@@juliemerritt5144hes not saying they didnt..
@puzzleheaddesign3789 2 жыл бұрын
"What they call the RAF." Haha love this guy.
@marshallm6888 2 жыл бұрын
Canada! Proud Canadian here 🇨🇦
@Agoodasian Жыл бұрын
Me to
@keithbands1668 2 жыл бұрын
God bless you Jim. I am an American and I thank all you brave Canadians who fought to keep all of us free. I hope Canadians today will still fight for freedom
@floris6506 2 жыл бұрын
As a dutch guy (holland) i also love canada and their vetrans🥰
@rickkerts3802 2 жыл бұрын
As a dutch guy, we sure do love every veteran that saved us and other country's!!
@Eireann. 2 жыл бұрын
I love that you guys respect visiting veterans even to this day.
@rickkerts3802 2 жыл бұрын
@@Eireann. i hope that everyone does that👌🏻
@Eireann. 2 жыл бұрын
@@rickkerts3802 me also, we owe so much to them.
@rickkerts3802 Жыл бұрын
@Fractious Gypsy thats so cool haha!👌🏻
@wakeup8052 2 жыл бұрын
When he said he went in 1941, I knew this was a rare one. Amazing.
@nathanielwellman297 2 жыл бұрын
So awesome to see Canada get some representation on this channel. We're by no means perfect, but our war hero's deserve all the respect!
@markvandenberg4606 2 жыл бұрын
Both my father’s and mother’s family lived through the German occupation of the Netherlands, and my grandfathers were actually both put on a train to perform civilian forced labor in Germany. When I was a wee lad in the early 90s, my parents somehow connected with a Canadian veteran by the name of Fred. The guy wanted to get in touch with a person (a young boy at the time) pictured with himself on an old photo taken during the liberation of our area in ‘45. This being the days before Facebook, my mother took out an ad in the local paper accompanied with the photo in an effort to locate the individual. Sadly, they never found him, and the last thing we heard of the vet was that he was suffering from cancer. Most likely he passed soon thereafter. It really impressed me as a kid nonetheless to have this man in our house. There’s even an old photo of me wearing his heavily decorated jacket. Our gratitude will never fade.
@bilborobb2294 Жыл бұрын
Yes Juno Beach, a tragedy that sadly is overlooked as is the Canadians involvement in WW2 by a lot of WW2 authors, thank you 🇨🇦.
@muriellegouel5017 Жыл бұрын
I live in Graye-sur-mer. Jim Parks talks about it in the middle of this interview. My family and I are very grateful to him and all these comrades for what they have done on our beaches. when my children see a veteran of our beaches, they salute him. they are 6 and 8 years old but have understood to whom we owe our way of life. we will remember them! forever!
@EliteFuller 2 жыл бұрын
what a man
@Paparollo 2 жыл бұрын
When you see a man talking about the war he participated and laugh a little, that man is really at peace. Great work, great stories as always.
@lukewise1227 2 жыл бұрын
I would have to argue the complete opposite, from experience l know that men laugh on the outside, to hide the trauma and turmoil they hide on the inside.
@pling501 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, I really hope you see this. My moms uncle Henry Dingwall was in the Queens Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada of Winnipeg and was deployed to failed landing attempt (Operation Jubilee) in Dieppe prior to D-Day one of the Allied greatest failures. He was shot 3 times once in the head, his helmet ricochet the bullet into his neck. He survived, swimming 3 miles into the water during retreat. Once through his hand and took another round in his leg. I have been following this channel for many years and I’m in tears of you posting something so close to home and sharing the brutal realities our ancestors faced for our liberties and freedom today. Thank you, for the time and effort you and your family devote for this preservation of noble history.
@brennangleason2228 2 жыл бұрын
That is an absolutely amazing story. My great grandfather was caught in the Normandy landing, and the only story he ever told me was when he was on the craft. He was one of the only ones left on the craft, the commander was shot and many of his friends killed
@Reptiles_in_a_tub 11 ай бұрын
Wow I'm from winnipeg to What a story Thank you to all that served
@VQKYLE410 Жыл бұрын
My grandparents escaped Holland when the nazis invaded my grandma wrote a book about it and it’s very detailed how they lived through the war and they were nurses in the Dutch resistance
@kenrup 2 жыл бұрын
There is a movie out that the Dutch made it's called The Forgotten Battle. It deals with this main battle. It is very good.
@joeswanson8716 2 жыл бұрын
Good movie!
@Eireann. 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks I'll check it out
@engineco.1494 2 жыл бұрын
Great movie ! It depicts the battle of the scheldt I believe.
@ilijahquintanilla1288 2 жыл бұрын
Its on netflix
@OLMasterChief 2 жыл бұрын
Im from the united states and all i gotta say is Thank you to the men and woman of our good neighbor canada for fighting and making incredible sacrifices for all of our freedom and peace! Love U.S
@kinggeorgeiii7515 2 жыл бұрын
My great uncle was on Juno Beach. Was wounded in his femurs, and died on August 8 of the same year. He was in the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals of the 3rd Division.
@karstenlund8956 2 жыл бұрын
Lest we forget
@aust1ntexas235 2 жыл бұрын
One second your friend is there talking with yall, then you don’t see em anymore. For all the friends who left smiling. Good story and life Sir.
@YaBoy637 2 жыл бұрын
War is unimaginable for anyone who hasn’t experienced it
@davidbremer. 2 жыл бұрын
The americans provoked the pearl harbor attack
@ChevisPreston 2 жыл бұрын
War is hell. That’s the only objective reality to war. The enemy, reason, the objective, win or loss, right and wrong, it’s all subjective. That’s just another part of the hell.
@nathanielbailey108 2 жыл бұрын
@@davidbremer. do some reading
@davidbremer. 2 жыл бұрын
@@nathanielbailey108 Read the books and you'll know im right.
@ryanmjh22 2 жыл бұрын
@@nathanielbailey108 he is right
@briansearle4138 Жыл бұрын
My father was in the Raf Regiment landing on DDay ,He was attached to a Canadian Regiment ,During his time with them in Holland they came across rocket sites , He said that some of the Canadian troops drank the pure alcohol (which fueled the rockets ) made them go blind . 🇬🇧🇨🇦🇺🇸👍
@meowmix3129 2 жыл бұрын
Also proud Canadian here. Thank you for your service. Remember to fly the Canadian Flag on Remembrance Day and wear a poppy.
@kenowens9021 2 жыл бұрын
A friend of mine said that he was in one of those "floating" tanks at Juno Beach. When the tank ht the water, it immediately began to sink. As it was filling up with water, he took out his knife, cut through the canvas and swam to shore. That's how he landed on Juno Beach.
@Matthew-hc9vx 2 жыл бұрын
This sounds like a very cool friend you have. Would love to hear his story.
@leopardknowledge.1430 2 жыл бұрын
As a Canadian I value this person's service and sacrifice
@longtyler182 2 жыл бұрын
My great grandfather was a US infantry rifleman who fought side by side with Canadians and the English on D-Day from his own accounts and he said the Canadians really gave those Germans hell. I also used to live in the UK and I’ve heard the English say the Canadians are no joke in war. This video gave me chills several times. Keep this channel going as long as possible. It’s so important
@johnarmstrong472 Жыл бұрын
War and hockey. Otherwise we're pretty nice eh.
@dudestoneking 2 жыл бұрын
Mr Parks, you sir, are a national living treasure. You bring great honor to Canada and Canada is honored to have you!
@larrymelear5446 2 жыл бұрын
Trudeau doesn’t think so.
@dudestoneking 2 жыл бұрын
then Trudeau is a sad, little man...
@asmodeus1274 2 жыл бұрын
@@larrymelear5446 Right, you can’t even have a peaceful protest without getting trampled by a horse.
@omarhandely6930 2 жыл бұрын
@@asmodeus1274 Don’t forget, he had your bank accounts closed if your name came up as a supporter of the peaceful protest.
@The_Baconator_ 2 жыл бұрын
@@larrymelear5446 I don’t like Trudeau one bit dude but he’s not evil just a bad leader. I’m sure he respects and loves our troops
@Luke-dj2tk Жыл бұрын
That story of that Grenade landing on his brothers lap is crazy. The Greatest generation that ever lived. Thank you
@GirthBrooks1050 2 жыл бұрын
I know I’ve made this comment before, but I really hope my generation gets ahead of talking to this heroes before it is too late. People that served in Korea and Vietnam are also getting up there in age, and they were unfortunately not looked at in the same light as WW2 vets. A lot of people out there still need to heal too.
@gino-cz9zu Жыл бұрын
Im dutch and i wanna just say i cant thank you enough without u guys i probably wasnt born seeing i have autism plus just the cheer fact that u guys kept pushing what seemed imposible gives me hope with my depression hope u live on for many years to come cause ur an angel for going tro that for a better world just like all the other allies did again thx and greetings from Holland:) 🇱🇺
@totallynotagecko3866 Жыл бұрын
Greetings from Canada 🇨🇦. I’m half Dutch myself, my Oma and Opa both immigrated here during/right after the war. Thank you guys for all the tulip bulbs you send us every year. Also you have a gorgeous country, I had the privilege to visit a few years ago
@gino-cz9zu 10 ай бұрын
@@totallynotagecko3866thx ur always welcome here and no problem most of us love to share stuff with other countrys:) Did your grandpa or grandma experience any combat? I would love to hear their storys i also have the storys of my grandparents they didnt fight but they did experience it as little kids i would love to tell their storys if you want:)
@totallynotagecko3866 10 ай бұрын
@@gino-cz9zu they were under Nazi occupation, so I’d assume combat as well
@gino-cz9zu 10 ай бұрын
@@totallynotagecko3866 they worked in the resistance then?
@totallynotagecko3866 10 ай бұрын
@@gino-cz9zu I’m guessing not since they were kids at the time. Apparently my oma was hidden in a cupboard at some point
@jimz68 2 жыл бұрын
Once again I am humbled by the men and women of The Greatest Generation.
@davidbremer. 2 жыл бұрын
You look old either. Lol.
@jimz68 2 жыл бұрын
@@davidbremer. This makes no sense whatsoever. I happen to be 67. Just remember, YOU will be "old" some day, too. I have respect for my elders.
@davidbremer. 2 жыл бұрын
@@jimz68 It wasn't my intention offend you.
@jimz68 2 жыл бұрын
@@davidbremer. Okay, I was confused by the “either” and the “lol”. All’s good.
@Ls-ei7rt 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your service and freeing us from facsim. True hero. Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪
@davidbremer. 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah yall lost 2 world wars lol
@tysonmegahy7267 2 жыл бұрын
@@davidbremer. Yall lost 3
@shadowrunner2510 2 жыл бұрын
First time I've ever heard a Canadian combat veteran from WW2, nicely done
@tropicaussie4572 2 жыл бұрын
I've watched quite a few docos on D-Day . I think all of those men storming those Normandy beaches were the bravest soldiers in recent history . Australians were involved in the air flying bombers and fighters with the Brits , but to see all those gallant Americans , British and Canadians hitting those beaches knowing there was a very high chance it could be their last day alive is overwhelming . I'm sure if most Aussie forces were not engaged in battle with the Imperial Japanese in New Guinea and southeast Asia , we would have stormed those beaches with you .
@thomasweatherford5125 2 жыл бұрын
What a treasure that man is. Enjoy your life, you’ve earned it.
@studd035 2 жыл бұрын
I wonder if my grandfather knew this man? Glen Eldon Hockett landed on Juno beach as well and was with the Royal Winnipeg Rifles.... Loved that Memoirs of WWII did an episode about the Canadians. It was surreal standing on that beach and knowing my grandfather fought that decades ago...
@TheCanadian888 2 жыл бұрын
Those units usually keep archives. You might be able to know if your grand father served in his battalion / company / platoon if you make the right calls. Google royal Winnipeg rifles. You might find answers to your questions
@PentastarGarage 2 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love hearing about the canadians involvement in both world wars. Knowing my great grandparents fought in both makes me even more grateful to be canadian. Lest we forget
@stb2569 2 жыл бұрын
My great great uncle fought in WW2 and Korea with the Nova Scotia Highlanders and landed on D-Day +5 with a artillery unite, he’s still alive and well age 99 in new Brunswick
@baba34g34 2 жыл бұрын
Nice to see a fellow Canadian
@rikijett310 2 жыл бұрын
Sir, I'm a US citizen but thank you endlessly for your brotherhood and service!!! May God bless you always!!! ✝️🇨🇦🇺🇸✝️
@evansimpson6652 Жыл бұрын
This is incredible. My grandfather (also named Jim) was from Winnipeg and was involved in D DAY. It makes me wonder if this guy perhaps knew him. My dad told me a story once, of his dad who was in a bit of a pit in the ground, with his crew, probably where a shell blew up previously, and got hit with another shell. Everyone died but him, but he was pretty torn up in the back, I guess the guy next to him was missing his head. Pretty hectic.. he was the same age as me now and it makes me feel god damn pathetic lol.
@kalebdoes_gaming3424 2 жыл бұрын
My great grandfather was in WW2 sadly he passed away a few months after he was able to hold me as a kid I still remember him I'm thankful everything our WW2 vets have done.🇨🇦😔🙏🏻
@DGraham9721 2 жыл бұрын
I’m gonna be real sad when these men are gone. I only have stories from my great uncles of what my grandfather went through in the Pacific Campaign in WWII. I have been trying to piece together his time from a book cover where he wrote where he went with the dates. He was and still is my hero. He died when I was 6. He is one of the reasons why I decided to get a degree in American history.
@itsanarchy6430 Жыл бұрын
I visited the national war museum here in Ottawa today, chills the whole time. I’m 23, and I couldn’t imagine how those men felt. Bless those brave souls.
@marcuscurrie2616 2 жыл бұрын
What a legend
@ZachDunnTV Жыл бұрын
I used to live 20 minutes away from Jim in Port Perry Ontario. Got to meet him in February of 2022. Such an amazing story! Thank you for sharing!
@andrewolding6571 2 жыл бұрын
I've watched every video you guys have put out and to the best of my knowledge this is one of the few times Canada has even been mentioned let alone provided a subject for a story, thank you, please look for more of our Canadian stories we were one of the most revered and useful forces in the war. Also it's amazing how grateful the Dutch are they sent us 100,000 tulips to thank us for our role in the liberation of the Netherlands and to this day regularly send us 20,000 a year
@MemoirsofWWII 2 жыл бұрын
if you have any Canadian veteran leads please fill out a veteran form on our website www.memoirsofwwii.com/veteran-form.
@carlhiley2491 2 жыл бұрын
I've talked to a few veterans over the years they all have one thing in common they are all very humble god bless them.
@biggest51fan 2 жыл бұрын
My Uncle was also Winnipegs Own Rifle. He was wounded as one of the first to hit the beach that day. Fittingly, he passed away at a Remembrance Day Ceremony. Thank you for such a great video!
@Squeeperguy 2 жыл бұрын
Always love these stories. We must never forget.
@davidbremer. 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah we must not forget their war crimes.
@williamcranmer9778 2 жыл бұрын
@@davidbremer. you don’t know what you are talking about.
@davidbremer. 2 жыл бұрын
@@williamcranmer9778 Biscari massacre
@tysonmegahy7267 2 жыл бұрын
@@davidbremer. No one plans on forgetting the warcrimes committed by either side other than the delusional. We must also not forget the sacrifice the sacrifice allied forces made against tyranny.
@markbenn1907 2 жыл бұрын
Proud to be a Canadian🇨🇦.
@Elmacheto 2 жыл бұрын
I have been to Juno beach a few years ago. Very humbling standing on those beaches even almost 80 years later. The Juno Beach Centre Museum is amazing.. was really worth the trip.
@the902giant 2 жыл бұрын
I don’t want to say I love these stories, so much as I love hearing these mens experiences. It takes me back to when I was a kid in elementary school in the mid 00’s and the WW2 vets would come in for remembrance day and tell their stories. I’ll never forget those men coming in, even in their old age they were still rugged, strong men. They truly do not make them like they used to.
@bonwoodard9479 2 жыл бұрын
Amen to that! Your comment was really relatable because I too remember the brave veterans that would come to school and talk with us! I was born in 1992 so I know I'm blessed to have went through my younger years & elementary & middle school.. when things were still normal and it was and honor to celebrate our country & our heros who gave thee most for us to be here! I'm praying my daughter who's just turned 7 will learn as much as I & her father can teach her about these hero's, like we once did.. because the schools sure don't do much good for nothing these days! God bless!
@christofferthorsson607 2 жыл бұрын
I feel like calling being overrun by an SS tank division "a little hectic" is the understatement of the century
@wombatwilly1002 Жыл бұрын
Isn't it lol
@juan051281 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this remarkable history, that make me remember how Canada helps and fights for freedom... I love you Canada!!!!
@christersvensson4948 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful and inspiring words at the end; the Canadians are famous for taking on heavy fighting on numerous occasions throughout the whole conflict. Chris
@russellrobinson505 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Jim Parks story with me! He has a great attitude and acts like it was no big deal..hah! Now that's a great man!!!
@rickkerts3802 2 жыл бұрын
The Battle Of The Scheldt is still very visible in the Netherlands, its so interesting to see all the bunkers etc after all those years!
@HollisterMorgan 2 жыл бұрын
thank you for putting a a 🇨🇦 in!!🇨🇦 as a canadian i feel like we usually gets overlooked for the services in the world wars
@nozlenc3885 Жыл бұрын
It’s because at the time Canada was still technically part of the British Empire, so all of the empire countries get mixed into one.
@fuijika 2 жыл бұрын
So glad you posted the story of one of my fellow Canadian veteran of WWII. Keep documenting as much as you can.
@larrypastor3979 2 жыл бұрын
Holy shit, what an amazing piece of history. Thank you soldier Jim Parks and brave Canadians!
@joshbritton3268 2 жыл бұрын
Nice to see more content from commonwealth troops, they are often forgotten despite there service for most of the war.
@chrishogue1421 2 жыл бұрын
Winnipeg rifles! Glad to see stories in reference to the home city! Thank you for these stories
@ianjohnson171 Жыл бұрын
This man joined the war as soon as it started in 1939, so if he isn't at least 100 years old, he's close to it. And he is sharp as a tack and steady as the come. Sounds like he's in his 70's
@foxtrotcharlie7294 2 жыл бұрын
Generation of people who did what they had to do to hold the line regardless of emotion and accomplished the mission with a load of heart……. Thank you for the video.
@mskiUSMC 2 жыл бұрын
God bless you all, that was a hell of a fight.
@kirkk5599 2 жыл бұрын
Yes finialy a Canadian! Makes my heart flutter to see this. We did so much, we pushed farther inland than any other nation during operation OVERLORD even after taking the second most heavily defended beach. My girlfriends parents are originally from the Netherlands and they say the same thing this man did that Canadians are treated like Kings over there because of us liberating them. Even if you didn't fight in the war they say but your family did they are eternally grateful even almost 75 years later.
@lenorahaddad2205 2 жыл бұрын
God bless. Look like he is 70. Sharp as ever. Love this channel keep it going. I think everyone should live by the values he gives at the end.
@OTDMilitaryHistory 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks for highlighting a Canadian veteran.
@gavinbone2552 Жыл бұрын
What a powerful story! As a fellow Canadian, I was honoured to listen to his story, and hear what our Canadian veterans did to fight for freedom in WW2 and Canada’s war effort liberating Holland! I want to go to Holland some day! Thank you again Josh and the team of Memoirs of WW2, was great to hear Jim’s story!
@LBGirl1988 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been to that beach in Normandy and the American sectors as well. I don’t see how they actually got a beachhead. Too many died for it but what amazing young men!!!! Thank God for them. Very few would do the same now. There are not enough praises for WWII combat soldiers. God bless their memories and their families!
@GinoBtheman 7 ай бұрын
My grandfather was a devout Canadian Jew and served in the Canadian armed forces as a doctor and surgeon. I never got to meet him, as he had died of a heart attack in ‘66, but I’d like to think he helped make a difference for the side of freedom helping all the guys out on their campaign in Europe. Canada’s role in this war is imperative to the allied victory. Rest in peace Oscar Lewin, lest we forget.
@tangoechobravo806 2 жыл бұрын
I'm so thankful to hear their voices and stories. The world has forgotten. What true warfare is, we must not let this happen again.
@oldskoolrunner 2 жыл бұрын
I value the interviews that you bring to us. I value the men and women in uniform from all nations that are willing to protect and serve. Thank you!
@cameronf3104 Жыл бұрын
I’d like to thank every Canadian soldier for their service, current or from the past. You’re all hero’s. Thank you all 🙏
@mclarenscca 2 жыл бұрын
Enjoy your freedom, but be ready to protect and defend it! There is always someone who would love nothimg more, than to take it away from you! Thank you you to all the vets, who have made that sacrifice!
@kevdadd1976 2 жыл бұрын
Such an amazing story, some people don't really know how much a part Canada played with the allied forces and this guy actually landed on the beach on D-Day! I absolutely love hearing these stories
@detectivemongo611 2 жыл бұрын
Man these guy gave so much for us and it’s so sad that most people don’t even know what they did for us and what even was ww2 sad day we live in now
@quacky8791 2 жыл бұрын
These stories need to be shown before they are gone
@skokess1362 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely Inspiring. Thank you for everything. I volunteered to serve with Canadian Armed forces very recently and await orders. His speech at the end is truly touching.
@barrysutton4589 2 жыл бұрын
Precious Freedoms If you don't fight for it you WILL loose it
@xvsj5833 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir for your sacrifices, service and courage for freedom. 🇨🇦👍 And God Bless you, family and friends 🇺🇸
@davidt4911 2 жыл бұрын
Great wisdom offered to the younger generation, Sir. Thank you for your service!
@declanhild3680 2 жыл бұрын
this mans mind is as sharp now as it was in 1944. amazing person
@minuteman-RN 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your incredible service, sir. I hope you can keep your homeland of Canada free from tyranny.
@RoTy4life 11 ай бұрын
As a Dutchman, I can not be more thankful to this man and his Canadian countrymen. While most of the British and American forces were pushing into Germany, the Canadians liberated the rest of the Netherlands all the way until V-E Day. My grandmother (rest her soul) lived in Nijmegen as a young girl during the war and they housed multiple Allied soldiers, but mostly Canadians. She often told me that she was so happy the Canadians were there. To be liberated, but also the soldiers were kind enough to give her family food, like bread and chocolate. This was like paradise for them because they had so little to eat. They would grow their own food in the garden, like beans and carrots, but most was confiscated by the Germans. Her father had to make these dangerous trips at night to farms around the city to trade things like cigarettes for butter and eggs so the family could eat. We will never forget what the liberators of our country have done for us... You will always be in the hearts and minds of my family and me!
@andrewdowling8821 Жыл бұрын
Im only a 31 yr old american. But I can't put into words how grateful I am for every single soldier that landed on D Day. American British and Canadian. U guys changed the world literally. They'll world is free because THEM. this was the last time freedom was actually at stake. I'm sorry our world turned into what it has it's sad u guys died for THIS. the world today and it's people civilian and political is sad and pathetic.
@wombatwilly1002 Жыл бұрын
Well put.I winder what some of them think of the 2000's.
@HistoryfortheAges 2 жыл бұрын
The story of WWII vets are always so inspiring. I recently recorded a short about a man named Sam Sachs. He recently passed at 106. He flew gliders into Normandy and helped liberate a camp.
@bradylange 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service Jim Parks!
@thatguy-qg9lk 2 жыл бұрын
It might not seem like it but this channel has a lot of people from different countries on here now
@avacouldridge429 2 жыл бұрын
Love love love this episode ❤️ I’m a proud Canadian 🇨🇦
@ChevyBoyCallofDuty 2 жыл бұрын
I love this generation. We will never see a greater one ever.
@curtisdalrymple42 2 жыл бұрын
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@rameygardner4782 2 жыл бұрын
Have you guys ever considered interviewing veterans from Vietnam, Korea, and more modern conflicts like the war on terrorism?
@jimmyhorton8297 2 жыл бұрын
That would definitely be cool, but they would have to start another channel seeing as this one is dedicated to WW2. Not sure they would have time for that , due to the urgency of getting as many stories of these WW2 vets filmed as possible. These guys and gals aren’t going to be around much longer.
@rameygardner4782 2 жыл бұрын
@@jimmyhorton8297 yea that makes the most sense. I wonder if they’d be able to get a bigger team to setup up another account under their company or whatever you want to call it. It’d be cool to see
@jimmyhorton8297 2 жыл бұрын
@@rameygardner4782, oh I’m sure they would definitely hire a bigger team if they could afford to. Unfortunately, everything is more expensive these days. Food, fuel, travel expenses, all the equipment they use. I think they are trying to focus on quality as much as quantity. And I’m sure it is no small task to research and edit just for one story during one war, let alone trying to do it for multiple wars.
@netherwolves3412 2 жыл бұрын
After unfortunately there are no WWII vets left, I think they might to that.
@lauriegalloway2784 2 жыл бұрын
You should be treated like Kings and Queens. Thank you so much for our freedoms today.You are a true hero.Thank you for my children and my children's, children.
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