101-Year-Old WWII Veteran Commemorates D-Day Anniversary | Amanpour and Company
Today, veterans are returning to Normandy to pay tribute to their fallen comrades and ensure that the world never forgets their sacrifice. As time marches on, the number of surviving veterans grows fewer and fewer. But the voices of those few ring louder than ever. Among them is 101-year-old D-Day veteran Jake Larson, who spoke with Christiane at the 75th anniversary in 2019. He joins her once again in the Normandy American Cemetery.
Originally aired on June 6, 2024
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What a wonderful man at 102 years young. He is a reminder of the sacrifice so many gave that never came home. GOD bless him.
Thank You for All you’ve done and stand for Good Sir , God Bless you !
Thank you from France.
A true hero. And amazing for someone to be that mentally sharp at 101
@rocky1pa
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There is no missing that in many of these storied Veterans! Their bodies have aged...their minds have not. What an awesome group! Tremendous!
May Jake Larson have many, many blessings and see much further than 102...to teach us even more than we knew about ourselves.
Jake, I know you don't want to be called a hero: so I will call you a National Treasure. I cherish you and your wonderful memory! Bless you for bringing us your stories, and the stories of your comrades-in-arms. ❤
@SusanBarra-bu5zg
Ай бұрын
Excellent post!
A clear mind on a wonderful man. He risk his life for us. Never forget that.♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Both my grandpa's were WWII vets and I miss them so much. Thanks isn't a big enough word for you guys, thanks for everything!
Wow, what a wonderful man and what an outstanding interview. Whenever I watch these videos, usually with tears in my eyes, one of my first thoughts is my Uncle Nick from Minneapolis, Minnesota, KIA with 85 shipmates aboard the New Orleans-class heavy cruiser USS San Francisco (CA-38) during the Naval Balltle of Guadalcanal, 12-13 November 1942, in World War II. I write this comment in loving memory of my uncle who died 8 years before I was born. Gone too soon, Rest in Peace.
@juliesaunders2031
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Aye well that's a lovely tribute and it all needs to be said so the loss of our loved ones is kept alive. The road rose to meet them.
The Greatest Generation!
God bless you Sir for protecting & preserving the free world ! RIP to all those brave young men who lost their lives on June 6th 1944 God Bless America !
This is why Christiane is my favorite...ever since I was 10 yrs old watching her with my WWII vet grandfather on CNN(because he didn't want to miss anything in the world). Now I understand why. I'm much older and wiser...PBS member for life!
Thank you
My God....but we walk amongst giants. True Selfless Heroes. Look at his sharpness...WHAT a life...My God - we are looking at a life Well Lived. How amazing...how truly awesome. God Bless this Gentleman.
Awesome story!!! What a great example of serving our country with total selflessness, true American!!
Bless you my dear Old man to witness us the TRUTH about fight against evil ♥️♥️♥️🙏🙏🙏
My utmost respect and gratitude for the sacrifice of all those brave souls who fought valiantly and honorably, and gave up their lives for something greater than themselves.
Thank you, sir. God bless you. We can not imagine the price your friends have paied for us.
We Owe those brave young men ,, almost just kids so much!!👏🙏
Its so sentimental.
Papy Jake, ♥️ de Belgium 🙏 Tank You and Respect !
Ici en France, nous l' appelons " Papi Jake" ! We love him a lot!❤
Best interview ever….
I love Papa Jake and enjoy watching all his videos on TikTok. ❤❤
I am so sad we are losing all the veterans of world war two it’s True what they say they are indeed the greatest generation god Bless them all
Jake,you are my hero! Fantastic,God bless
❤ I also remember Mack Roll hearing the beach stories of others. 😊
The road rose to meet them.
The GREATEST GENERATION is passing ❤🇺🇸
He helped save the World. No "Loser" here, no "Sucker" as Orange 45 has declared our veterans.
Legend
God bless you Papa Jake. "Don't die"
Listening to a WW2 soldier talking about views on an app is something I’d never thought I’d here in my lifetime
Is it just me or is it every time Chritiane does an interview, it gets cut short. Why I'd like to know?
'We kicked Hitlers a$$ out of Europe' - what a legend!!
And we want to give up our freedoms..You make Jakes sacrifice worthless . citizens stand up for what Jake fought for ❤️
from fighting nazis to tiktok, oh man he has come a long way 😱