Amazingly coherent for his age.

@sclogse1

Жыл бұрын

And watch him walk!

@DrReginaldFinleySr

Жыл бұрын

Indeed. He, and we, are very fortunate that he recalls things so vividly.

@747oo7

Жыл бұрын

I wish Biden was 1 100th that coherant

@toddsalkowski448

Жыл бұрын

@@DrReginaldFinleySr An absolute treasure!! I feel blessed to hear someone of his character and bravery speak about his sacrifice for this country.

@SomeRandomHobo44

Жыл бұрын

@@rickshelton1955 hi there bot. I hope you get to watch the video, it was really great.

He still looks in great health., both physically and mentally , Thank you for your service.

@tomasinacovell4293

Жыл бұрын

Get glasses.

@roderickstockdale1678

Жыл бұрын

@@tomasinacovell4293 you…….he looks well enough.

@frenchonion4595

Жыл бұрын

@@tomasinacovell4293 For 103 years old pretty damn amazing he can still walk

@conradhauser4814

Жыл бұрын

@@tomasinacovell4293 he looks like an 80 year old to me so pretty damn good for 103

@maryblaufuss7533

Жыл бұрын

Roderick Stockdale, well put, second the motion. The utter nerve of some people!

This guy is incredible. His look, walk, lucid mind, clear speech, and strong voice would be very impressive for a great majority of 70-year-olds. Never mind that he's 103. Keep on going, Mr. Stern.

@lindakipps7551

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! This man is amazing! what an inspiration!

@andreahicks967

Жыл бұрын

Well put !

@jesuisravi

Жыл бұрын

No. There is no mistaking 100 years old for 70 years old. He is very impressive for 103, but if someone were to tell me he is 73, I would have to ask, "What's wrong with him?"

@chewy99.

Жыл бұрын

@@jesuisravi Same. Maybe he looks like a bad 80. But 70? No 70 usually look a lot younger than that. He is definitely a great 103 though. He looks like 90 or even 87.

@chewy99.

Жыл бұрын

@Danny Joelson Honestly I don’t think you’re wrong.

Dude is a legend, few people now can comprehend what he went through, hope he lives another 20 years healthy and strong!!!

@askedkedeldeif

Жыл бұрын

I’d say both were equally pretty terrible lol.

@johnny.V03

Жыл бұрын

Don’t bet on it If he lives 20 more years he’d be 123, the oldest person lived to be 122.

@scholaroftheworldalternatehist

Жыл бұрын

I'm amazed he made it this far, only 15% of supercentenerians are male. I give him 1-2 years at best

@bruno8126

Жыл бұрын

@@johnny.V03 Nowadays it’s possible☺️ you know better healthcare and easier lives, I hope that soldier lives hopefully for another 10 years to be more realistic

@johnny.V03

Жыл бұрын

@@bruno8126 if I reached a point where all my family and friends were gone I wouldn’t want to live to be that old but that’s just me.

Good Lord, he doesn't look like he's 103. He can even walk on his own! God bless his guts, strength, and bravery.

This man is a walking museum. What a legend! Great respect.

@jordanjohnson9866

Жыл бұрын

Nah. Not “This man is a walking museum.” /

Jesus, that is the sharpest 102 year I've ever witnessed. His mind is razor sharp, zero hesitation, no confusion, no stuttering or trying to find words. He is focused, his eyes aren't glassy, replies are intelligent, I mean, I could go on and on. Thanks Herb!!!!!!!!!!!! /salute

Never forget…..they saved the world. The world.

@korlu01

Жыл бұрын

Space Force is going to save the galaxy. The galaxy.

@maryblaufuss7533

Жыл бұрын

@@korlu01 Note the huge list of comments telling you how funny you are.

@korlu01

Жыл бұрын

@@maryblaufuss7533 they’re coming

@maryblaufuss7533

Жыл бұрын

@@korlu01 What, the space force, or the approving comments? Either way you're going to have to wait a long time.

@revolution1423

Жыл бұрын

No they didn't.

There is something about this generation. I’ve been in nursing for 10 years and taken care of a lot of veterans. It’s absolutely insane how low the ww2 veterans population has dropped. I currently only have 1. He is 102 years old and very lucid in his mind. He stormed the beaches of Normandy, got captured and was a POW, met hitler while in prison, then liberated by Patton’s force. This man is extremely well humored, humble, and doesn’t let anything get to him. Much like the other heroes I’ve had the pleasure of working with

@VictoryAviation

Жыл бұрын

Would you mind passing our gratitude on to him? I served two tours in Iraq and feel I got off super easy compared to what they went through. I can't even imagine the sheer terror of landing on those beaches. We are truly all in debt to their generation!

@MrHumpah12

Жыл бұрын

@@VictoryAviation sure will! Every time we tell him thanks he just smiled and nods like nothing ever happened.

@anonymous175

Жыл бұрын

It comes from knowing God

@catalinarossi

Жыл бұрын

Met hitIer while in prison?? You should document his story and write it all in a journal, wonder if he shared any words with him personally and if he did you should ask. I really want to hear about it 😲

@MrHumpah12

Жыл бұрын

@@catalinarossi lol all I know about hitler was that there was no conversation, but he said that everyone was dressed up and that everyone was acting very proper like something big was happening. The next thing he knew he saw several SS and Hitler walk in and inspect the place. Then hitler walked in front of all the prisoners and stared at them individually saying something he couldn’t make out. Then to torment them they pulled up a big table and ate the most delicate food in front of the starving inmates. They got to eat a boar head soup with the brains and skull fragments left in it

I don’t think people realize how sad it is that this generation is almost gone. They’ve seen the world completely change in the span of 80 years and had to fight in the most brutal war ever. When my parents were growing up every middle aged person was a ww2 vet including their parenrs

@Cienfuegos.

Жыл бұрын

Good riddance

@gjte2947

Жыл бұрын

It’s not almost gone, we still got like 20 years til the last veteran dies

@flameshoter6

Жыл бұрын

Our generation and future generations will have their own issues to worry about. There is always the off chance of WW3 to occur. Anyone would be lucky to survive after that. During our lifetimes, we will see great falls. With the middle east being not as dangerous as ww2, but it affected a lot of people and countries. And 2022 with the war between Ukraine and Russia and many countries involved with supporting. In the long run, we may see a new Russia or a change in territory. We've already witnessed neutral countries joining NATO for the first time. We are seeing financial hardships world-wide. Which could lead into another depression eventually. Potentially within the next 7 years, we could be repeating history.

@andrewvelonis5940

Жыл бұрын

When I was growing up in the '60's, it was not unusual for one of us to ask another "What did your dad do in the war?" And that's what my parents (and all adults, as far as I knew) called it: "The" war.

@ERTChimpanzee

Жыл бұрын

Sadly 1000 years nobody won't remember these vets. Only their names wriiten inside their tombstones.

I’ve never been really impressed by actor celebrities or so-called internet stars. This gentleman here is my kind of hero! Him and all other veterans. I’ve always been into war history especially WW2, and to know that a lot of those guys willing joined up to defend there country is so inspiring to me!

@daharos

Жыл бұрын

why would anyone look up to celebrities in such a manner? sounds like you're just saying a whole bunch of nothing. most Americans probably do look up to veterans especially during periods when liberty and way of life were being defended, such as the 2 World Wars.

@natejenkins8645

Жыл бұрын

@@daharos What do you mean “why would anyone look up to celebrities in such a manner”, do you not realize that most of the younger generation of Americans idolize and emulate movie stars, reality TV stars, and rappers over veterans. Even though I’m a younger American myself I’m the exact opposite from what I see in my peers who are my age or maybe even a bit older. So that’s what I was saying in my first comment.

A generation of devoted heroes. Thank you for our freedom!

You don’t ever forget the people you fight with. This battle was almost 80 years ago and he still said he misses his class mates.

True American hero 🇺🇸 so sad there aren’t many of them left. 💔

@arnoldfernbladst3875

Жыл бұрын

There are - they're disguised as doctors, nurses, firefighters, police and mothers

@andrewcruz3837

Жыл бұрын

let me be a hero to your Instagram

@maximus4765

Жыл бұрын

They did good. They don't need to be alive to be remembered.

@pinkroses135

Жыл бұрын

😂🤦‍♀️@@andrewcruz3837

@andrewcruz3837

Жыл бұрын

@@pinkroses135 🗣️

Thank you Mr Stern!!! Our country owes people like you so much, I hope you had a great Veterans Day 🇺🇲❤🤍💙

Thank you for your service! A true hero!

God bless him, for a 103 yr old he's in very good physical shape. His loved ones have taken good care of him . I bet he has so many stories to tell🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@James-fg8rf

Жыл бұрын

Unreal courage… Amazing story

Amazing & Priceless to hear him tell his stories...I hope any of his family, distant or otherwise, or even a library, video him saying what he and his classmates went through....last chance to hear it from a living witness!!!

@mimimccreary8072

Жыл бұрын

My mother passed away, she was almost 104. She would have loved his stories.

We owe these men so much!! Whenever I see any veteran I just want to hug and thank them ❤. My uncle died in WW2. He died in France 😢 he was only 19

@RubyBandUSA

Жыл бұрын

you and your family must think about "what could have been" regarding your Uncle. Am grateful as an American for his service.

@robertlaporte2998

Жыл бұрын

God bless and keep him close he deserves all the best.Thankyou for being you also.

My grandfather also fought in that battle and survived, passing in 2016. This man is a national treasure. Thank you for this story. I hope his remaining days are many, and filled with love and appreciation. He is a hero.

My father was a combat veteran who was injured Christmas Day 1944 in Luxembourg as part of General Patton’s move north to hold the line and relieve Bastogne. We lost Dad in 2012 at the age of 91.

@robertlaporte2998

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for you Dad and his love and heroism.

@ERTChimpanzee

Жыл бұрын

91 is pretty high age to live. I wish to live at least 90.

Nothing but the upmost respect for this guy and the people he served with. Thank you for your service, sir.

@Cienfuegos.

Жыл бұрын

Why would he garner any respect

@andrewvelonis5940

Жыл бұрын

"utmost" is the word you were looking for.

Thank you for fighting for my freedom.

@makeuthink2120

Жыл бұрын

What freedom was in danger and who was the threat?

@ERTChimpanzee

Жыл бұрын

@@makeuthink2120 Google WWII lol. Hitler and Japan was that threat.

@makeuthink2120

Жыл бұрын

@@ERTChimpanzee What was the freedom, or freedoms, that were threatened? Was it the constitution? The right to vote? Freedom of religion? Poland? Was Hitler a threat in 1933? or 1934, 1935...? Why were Japan's attempts to talk about peace with the U.S. always ignored? ............

Truly the Greatest Generation...there will never be another one like it. Let's not give up on what they fought for!

@makeuthink2120

Жыл бұрын

What did they fight for?...Poland? Christianity? Democracy? Equality?.......

@Juststayhopeful

Жыл бұрын

@@makeuthink2120 just obey their leaders😂

@kwd-kwd

2 ай бұрын

we haven't , I do not know why everyone thinks we have.

What an amazing man. And he looks absolutely healthy and strong! Sir, thank you for being a great human being!🥰

My mind is blown. I love this kind of stuff.

Thank you for your service God bless you

It’s wonderful to see this interview. Glad he was able to build a life when he came back home. Bless him.

Thank you Sir for your service! The best and hardiest generation of all!!

Thank you sir for your service.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸. Happy Birthday 103 ❤God bless you

He is incredible ❤️

He is so lucid at his age, what a man.

Wonderful to see him so healthy

Thank you for your service Mr. Stern.

Amazing story and an incredible patriot. His experiences need to be documented to the fullest for the benefit of future generations.

Truly the Greatest specimen of the Greatest Generation. Honor and Homage to you.

My grandpa fought in the Battle of the Bulge, 101st Airborne Division. He told me they were driven in by truck with only the ammo they had on them at the time, which wasn't much. He also told me he was walking patrol with a good friend when a mortar struck right between them. My grandpa made it, his friend did not. God bless these men. May they never be forgotten.

Holy cow he was such a handsome young man! The elderly are a treasure trove of wisdom, knowledge and experience. It’s easy to forget this fact.

Two weeks late but thank you Mr. Stern for your service and your sacrifice. And I want to say David Martin is one of my all time favorite News correspondents from years of watching the news, it was a delight to see him again.

Thank you for your service. There are no words that could convey my sincere appreciation.

1941 West Point graduate and served in the Battle of the Buldge! I could listen to this man speak about his time back then all day. He's a walking historical document.

How lucide and energetic he looks, his voice sounds strong and his speech is loud and clear. My admiration and respect

What a legend ! Thank you sir for your sacrifice and your service. God bless you !

What a sharp man. Incredible for 103. God bless you Herb Stern!

3 minutes with this guy. I want to see an 3 hour interview with him.

God bless this man, he is just amazing for 103 years!!!

Thank you sir! You are a legend, truly. Your service to our country can never be repaid.

Herb Stern looks good for age 103. He's got a great chance of living another 20 years.

Thank You for your service. Men like you are rare for more than the just the obvious... your age... you did your duty and that makes you a Man's Man.

My grandfather was a lieutenant in the 101st airborne at the Battle of the Bulge. Wish I could of got to know him, I was very young when he passed.

Really was the greatest generation. Cheers to him, I wish we could keep these people forever. ❤️ 🇺🇸

@Cienfuegos.

Жыл бұрын

They are much closer to being the worst generation than they are to being the best generation. Good riddance to them.

@Nebulasecura

Жыл бұрын

@@Cienfuegos. found the troll 14 year old lmao

@thatsalittlebassist

Жыл бұрын

@@Cienfuegos. omg you’re so edgy

@Cienfuegos.

Жыл бұрын

@@Nebulasecura How am I wrong

@Nebulasecura

Жыл бұрын

@@Cienfuegos. you literally made a comment insulting an entire generation, let alone one that was dedicated to fighting for the world in the deadliest war in human history. And your nickname isn't exactly capable of being taken seriously

Thank you for your service Sir!

Thank you for your service Herb! Nothing but respect for you!

Still going strong .....great to see .....thx to all who served

Thank you for your service, Herb. What an incredible life

A great uncle of mine was captured during the Battle of the Bulge. He was incredibly lucky to survive the prison camp he was at. We unfortunately lost him in 1990.

Wow incredible! Greatest generation! My grandfather is a WW2 veteran from Omaha Beach who was in the navy on the LST at 19 years old and is 98 years old today! Couple years ago he got to throw the first pitch at a brewers game. His stories blow my mind away

@kelvinsurname7051

Жыл бұрын

God bless, thanks him for his service!

Semper Fi Brother. Thank you Brother!

This is fantastic. No politician or most of their followers can claim to be a patriot after hearing men and women like this speak.

@markberryhill2715

Жыл бұрын

True indeed. None of us are worthy to be in his presence.

Thank you Sir for your commitment and service from a generation after you God bless the USA ❣️

Thanks to all now serving, those who have, and those who will. in the future. Many in my family have served as did I WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam fortunately everyone made it home. I feel privileged to have heard the stories of my father in law (USN WWII) & my brothers father in law (USMC WWII) first hand. I will never forget those stories or men. We miss you Brownie & Norm. FLY NAVY!!!

An incredible story and an incredible person. Hats off to you, sir!

God bless you Sir. Thank you so much for serving our country.

What an amazing human being. Some of the finest company we will ever know.

He looks like he is in his late 70s. Keep going strong Sir!

@Juststayhopeful

Жыл бұрын

Yeah

God bless this gladiator. Great to see this hero still hanging tough at 103, with all the silly complaining and disdain for this great country some have today.

Respect Sir you are a hero 🙏

Real badass American hero!

These veterans are living links to the past. Thankfully, there are people reaching out to them and recording their trials and tribulations from WWll. America does not teach enough history to our youth anymore and it is truly a shame. People like Herb Stern are a gift that we need to honor and enjoy for as long as we can. God bless.

man, as soon as I saw this video, tears came to my eyes, is any of them still alive? Thank you heroes

My dear Uncle Bill fought in the Battle of the Buldge. He forever after feared the cold winters after returning home. He lived to 96 years old. One of the very brave who endured this battle, this war. One of the finest human beings in the world. God bless this man too, and what he went through to fight for our freedom.

Thank you for your service. we need to appreciate them while we still have some of them..

Amazing. Thank you for your service

Thank you for your service, sir❤

He's the last of the living legends of the Greatest Generation. This is the Fourth Turning.

Thank you for your service!!!!!!!!!

Now that's what I call a HERO!

Amazing. Legendary. Look at his service photo, They were BOYS. God Bless Him.

Even in his old age, even though 80 years have passed, I’m sure he has memories just like it was yesterday of him having fond memories with his buddies doing guy things and cracking jokes. Time gets away from us and it sure does fly by.

I got to spend 25 years (I’m 31 now) with my grandfather who also served in WWII, and they still gave him a military funeral ❤ I’m honored to have known and spent time with him ❤️ miss him every day. Thank you for your service

Thank you for your service

Thank you for your honorable service Herb, it’s thanks to Heros like you that we’re free. I can thank you enough! Thank you so much!

Wow so smart and still going strong. Thank u sir for your service and god bless u.

My father was at Fort Benning GA, when he and one other soldier in his Company were "volunteered" for reassignment. He lucked out. He wound up being transferred to the Medical Corp, trained as a medic, and served in the South Pacific until 1946. The rest of his company at Ft. Benning got sent to Europe and the Battle of the Bulge, and four of them came back. Four. Out of an entire company.

Thank you Hero!

God bless and thank you for your Service! Also Happiest Birthday to you and yours and many more years.

Nothing but respect sir 🇺🇸

at 103 and still rocking on earth, herb is definitely an inspiration to what America used to be, the pride of our nation Then, still the pride of our nation now, i would love nothing more than to meet a Ww2 veteran and just talk with them before they're all gone

Like many of the comments it's remarkable that he can speak so clearly given his age

My dad enlisted in the navy after Pearl Harbor. My uncles served in the South Pacific. This man, my dad, uncles and millions of others preserved our freedom. Thank you! 100% respect.

@ash_ley190

Жыл бұрын

Hello handsome

Thank you so much for your service, my grandfather was at at Saipan. Rest Easy Pops

I’d love to see the full interview with this man. Living legend

My uncle was in the 17th Airborne at the Bulge. He never talked about combat much, but did talk about the bitter cold. Ironically, he later worked on the Alaska Pipeline as a heavy equipment operator.

God bless you Herbert! Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Thank you for helping save the world Mr. Stern. What you see there is a true marvel hero/avenger and soon they will be all gone. I had 2 uncles who fought in the bulge and battle of Bastogne, the small town the Germans wanted to help with supply and logistics. Was lucky to be close with both at a young age. I learned so much from them. I am a better human being because of them and what they were able to do with their lives after surviving the war. I love you Uncle Paul and Uncle Ben. You are missed, but the day will come when I will see the both of you again.

If you ever feel lonely, think of this guy.

@ivo3598

Жыл бұрын

Yea

@pinkroses135

Жыл бұрын

then you'll think about how he misses his friends

He looks and sounds great, he is still sharp and walking great. I agree he is a legend. He is one from the greatest generation, the military today is nothing like the soldiers from WWI, WWII, the Viernam war and the Korean war. Thank you sir for your service, stay healthy and safe.

Wow still so articulate at 103 what a legend

May God continue to bless you!! Thank you for your service to us!!

Thank you for your service, Good Sir.