Thank You. Brings a tear to my eye. America is not perfect, but we make our own destiny as Free Citizens. I and both my brothers volunteered to join the Army because we believe in our Great Nation, and believe in Freedom.

Immediately after Pearl Harbor, my 21 yr old father (to be) went to the recruiting center in Newark, NJ to enlist in the Army, but there so many young men trying to do the same thing at that time, that the Recruiters actually told them to go home and come back in 30 days. My father grabbed several of his friends and for 30 days, they went on an epic adventure down to Key West, came back, signed up in the different branches and off they went. Some of his friends never returned. I was born almost 21 years after Pearl Harbor and did my own stint in the Army. Thank You Dad, you were my inspiration and motivation. RIP.

Thank you BRCC. I challenge each and every history teacher across America to take 12 mins out of their day on Thursday to show this video to class. Just 12 mins!

@aliciadupuy9228

5 ай бұрын

this.

@djbuschman1889

5 ай бұрын

This Army JROTC Instructor will be sharing this with my cadets today!

@chaseferguson5872

5 ай бұрын

I just did!

@scottepperson2938

5 ай бұрын

I do this every year on December 7th and cover it even more when we get to WW2 in my curriculum in my US history class.

@JosephWest-hc8mp

5 ай бұрын

Challenge accepted. God bless America.

We stand on the edge of living history ! These men and women are slowly slipping away from us and we have a duty to them to hear their stories and remember them. To the two men who have since passed i hope they are now at peace and amongst their friends they lost.

RIP to the heroes we lost at Pearl. Never forget.

@jackthorton10

5 ай бұрын

Never Forget

@CrossOfBayonne

5 ай бұрын

Lest we forget, Pearl Harbor was the last straw in tensions between America and Japan at the time and sadly too many good people died in that horrible attack, To all those who died Rest Easy

my great aunt was a army nurse stationed at Pearl Harbor on that day. she always made time, even into her 90’s, for the newspapers,local tv interviews around this time so people would never forget the sacrifices made that day. good on you,BRCC, to carry it forward.

@CrossOfBayonne

5 ай бұрын

One of my Uncle's was an Army Captain there when the attack happened, In addition my Uncle's father was a sailor on board USS California which was sunk in the attack but raised and repaired

Both my grandfathers fought in the Great War. Those men were cut from a different cloth. Greatest Generation ever. 🇺🇸💙❤️

Watching that one older gentleman, struggle to get out of his wheelchair, and turn with help and then throw a pretty credible salute, moved me.

Approx 18 yrs of my 20 yr USN career was spent homeported and stationed in Pearl. Retired in '99 and served sea duty aboard 2 frigates and did 3 tours at training command on Ford Island. Pearl was a big part of my life. The bldg. I worked at on Ford Island was right next to the PBY ramp. You could walk out to the ramp and still see bullet holes in the concrete. There were a few old hangers still there then. Some of the window panes still shot out. At the Ford Island dispensary, as you walked through the entrance tunnel into the courtyard, there was a little brass plaque in the ground indicating where a Japanese bomb had dropped but not exploded. I loved being stationed there and being surrounded by the history of such an important event. God Bless all those Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines who were there that day.

@marakahl

5 ай бұрын

I lost my my mom when I was 9, her birthday was December 7 (and her twin brother when has been my rock) I was in her belly when she went to Hawaii on her honeymoon. This many years later, I live on Roosevelt ave. So much of my life is so grateful for yours ❤ thank you

@garysteed6903

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service on Sea duty!🇺🇸

@garysteed6903

5 ай бұрын

Never forget that 12.7.41. Forged a U.S Military into one bigass fighting force. Regardless of your branch of service. We're ALL AMERICA AND WE'RE ALL BROTHERS AND SISTERS WHEN WE'RE ATTACKED. THE ENEMY MIGHT AS WELL PREPARE TO GET THEIR ASSSES HANDED TO THEM! BECAUSE THE MARINES ARE GONNA FIGHT SIDE-BY-SIDE WITH THE ARMY. THE AIR FORCE IS GOING TO GIVE AIR SUPPORT, AND THE NAVY IS GOING TO GET US THERE. THEN TO THE SUPRISE TO THE ENEMIES, ALL BRANCHES OF SERVICES IN THE UNITED STATES CAN DO THE SAME DAMN THING AND THEY'RE ALL BADASS!😂🤙👍😁🇺🇸

@bobbertee5945

5 ай бұрын

I brought a couple guys to the brig on Ford Island during the mid 90's from MCB Hawaii, it was very quiet on Ford island at that time, since it was mostly only open to the military, i remember walking around a little one very calm still night after dropping off 2 Marines at the CCU..... to think of the chaos that occurred there.....

My father in law joined the Navy on 12/8/41 he was 16. By early 1942 he was a torpedo man in the destroyer escort fleet doing convoy duty in the North Atlantic. He made 37 trips through the canal seeing Naval combat in both the Atlantic & Pacific theaters. I feel truly fortunate to have heard both his stories first hand as well as those of my brothers father in law (USMC WWII). We miss you Brownie & Norm. Many in our family have served WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam. Thanks to all now serving, those who have, and those who will in the future. FLY NAVY!!!

Thank you BRCC for keeping this History Alive! Thank you to those who served, to those that gave it all, and to those currently serving! God Bless you all !!!!

In December of 2019, me and my family visited Pearl Harbor. At first, I was my usual self: giddy about the old military hardware and talkative as ever, but once we were sat down in the theater and were watching the introductory film about the attack, once we had boarded the boat to the memorial, and once I was standing in front of all those names, I couldn't bring myself to say a damned word. The power of that place upon even a young boy's mind is indescribable. I'll never forget Pearl harbor, I'll never forget any sacrifice made that has allowed me to live in this country, free. Ever since then, I've deeply considered joining the Marine Corps, even now as some... controversies have popped up. I owe it all to those young men. God bless their souls, God bless all of you, God bless America.

@jackthorton10

5 ай бұрын

I to seek to join but in the field of Military History, Air Force or something… while are men fight on the frontlines , I seek to fight to preserve the truth…. these stories deserve to be remembered…

@chickenman404

5 ай бұрын

@@jackthorton10 An honorable path, indeed.

@jackthorton10

5 ай бұрын

Same to, good sir@@chickenman404

What an Extremely Sad Day for America! So many Lost! God Bless all their Souls! Be with all those that survived. Give them Peace.

Men! Thank you! My Dad was one of the Marines in the Pacific, now he rests in Arlington National Cemetery. Semper Fi!

Thank you Black Rifle for making this video.

I'm not crying, you're crying. 😢 God bless everyone stationed there that day. I wish more people respected and honored the brave men and women keeping us safe every day. Feels like they just take it for granted now sadly.

I always have tears for Pearl Harbor. I had family (USMC USN) who was there and left just days after. The stories made my skin crawl and brought their tears.

My grandfather was one of the Pearl Harbor survivors. My family always remembers.

God bless the men and women that lost their lives in this video and god bless the men in this video. They truly are the toughest men in planet earth. You guys have so much and paved the path for the freedom we have today. Thank you.

Thank you for telling the stories of soldiers from each branch of our military and from so many points in history. They matter and the public needs to hear these stories. Thank you veterans for your service.

Thank you for bringing us this story. I've never heard a better rendition of "God bless America"!

God bless all the men and women who lost their lives over the years fighting America's wars. I am forever grateful to our military and the sacrifices they make for my freedom.

Thank you BRCC, what a powerful presentation.

Thank you BRCC for putting this together. We need to remember and honor this day!

Thank you for serving! 🇺🇸

Thank you veterans. We owe our freedom to you. I'm thankful that all you do to this day.

What an amazingly put together video. May every man who lost his life rest in paradise.

I'm not crying, you're crying. That freaking salute had my kids asking me what's wrong! 🥺🇺🇲🤘

Thank You. May our country find its way back so these lives won't be lost in vain. God Bless America

When my dad was stationed at Hickam we lived in a building that still had bullet holes in it. Dad fought in North Africa and Italy as a combat infantryman in the 34th ID. There are many things I am proud of about dad, but that is at the top of the list.

My grandfather was a pipe fitter and survived, never mentioned it and to this day I am grateful for all the Americans that have gone through this tragedy, God Bless America 🇺🇸

My Grandad served in the navy and was at the fall of Okinawa. God rest his soul!

Thank you for making this vlog. My father and 2 of his brothers were WWII veterans. They all made it home and I'm glad my father was able to go to Hawaii and visit Pearl Harbor before his health prevented it and he passed.

I'd been looking for someone who would do a remembrance of this day. Thank you these brave men who gave all are the true heroes and will always be honored in my heart and all who fought and gave all after that day 82 years ago

Thank you for your service and sharing your memories with us.

Thank you Gentlemen for sharing your story’s courage, sacrifice and service for freedom 🇺🇸

God Bless these men, their families, and all like them! And thank you BRCC for having the courage to stand for the values that make our home amazing!

RIP guys. Thank you!!you are remembered!!

I deeply thank all of the Soldiers past and Present for their Service to the United States. Thank you for defending my Freedoms. Freedom is not free. Bless all of you.

2 days early but glad that there is still a remembereance of this important date that needs to be shared for the youth of today to know what can happen to their lovely free lives!!

I remember visiting the Arizona Memorial. A beautiful, bright sunny day and it was difficult to breathe. The atmosphere just pressed on your chest and made it feel almost cold.

Good to see that someone remembers and honor the men and women who were present that day.

I’m crying and glad I do. Thank you

God Bless their souls! 🙏🏻🇺🇸🦅

Thank you for sharing your story. RIP

This was so good to see today, I am glad I got to hear the gentleman's rendition of God Bless America at the end, love it

We must never forget or quit learning about the history of these men who did these things in the bame of liberty. The vietnam vets are now like the ww2 vets from when i was a kid. Sad theyll all be gone. Why we gotta always talk about it.

My great grandfather was one of the commanders in charge of the rehabilitation of japan after the bombings. We still have dolls, and other handmade goods given to my family by japan. :)

My grandfather was at Pearl Harbor during the attack. His ship the USS St. Louis was the only ship to make it out to sea. I am fortunate to have heard so many stories. He passed away in 2005.

The greatest generation of Americans. Thank you for your service.

@amandavaldez2462

5 ай бұрын

Millennials are the greatest generation.

@johnhoney5089

5 ай бұрын

​@@amandavaldez2462If Millennials were around back then, they'd have defended Imperial Japan because they wouldn't want to lose access to anime.

May God Bless them all 🙏

Had a Uncle in the Pacific with the Marine Corps during WW-2. He was a big influence on me and was partly responsible for me joining the Marine Corps out of Highschool. Best decision I ever made. Tom Boyte GySgt. USMC, retired Vietnam 1965-66/1970-71 Bronze Star, Purple Heart

Year by year, more and more pass, and pretty soon there will be none of the Old Breed left. I truly fear that day. The debt we owe these men is immeasurable, who fought to truly make the world a better place. These men are in every sense of the word..HEROES.

@amandavaldez2462

5 ай бұрын

Do you think anyone from birth year 2050 will care.

@ExtremelyAverageMan

5 ай бұрын

Not with that attitude.@@amandavaldez2462

@jackthorton10

5 ай бұрын

They will… not if I have anything to say about it….

Thank you Papaw! Love and miss you

Two my uncles survived that day Dammit i miss those guys

Thank you, this was beautiful and so moving. I cried my eyes out.

We were so unprepared for war it's a wonder we were able to recover from the incident and win. God bless America ❤

Almost 250 years ago our Freedom was paid for in BLOOD! WE few, we select few STILL provide the BLOOD needed to keep our Country Free. GOD BLESS AMERICA!!! Teach your Children, we are free not because of PC Culture but because Great Men and Women have given EVERYTHING to KEEP us FREE. I, along with my Son, continue this Tradition by becoming the Warriors She needs to Protect her. I am a Simple Paratrooper, D.S. Vet, my Son is a US Marine Current. I am PROUD to BE an AMERICAN!!!!

Well done and supremely respectful. Thanks BRCC!

Thank you and Semper Fi ❤️

How is it possible that every time I see a video like this it’s the exact moment someone is cutting onions 🤨 🫡🇺🇸❤

Rest in Peace Jack Holder. You served honorably. Your war is over now.

You guys had me going for a minute seeing this on december 6th. Then i started doubting my memory of it being on December the 7th. It took me a minute but i unscrewed myself. Thank yall for putting this out, i wasn’t there, but it is not hard to tell even looking around at the evidence left of it to this day, that was a completely different time in America, and people had a completely different mentality in America back then. So many aspects of the way our grandparents lived, conducted themselves, and not only accomplished, but the way they went about accomplishing it through blood sweat and tears literally, i so long for us to get back to those no bullshit mentalities that ruled the roost back then. The world would be a far less confusing place.

Thank you! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

God bless these men and all those who were apart of the greatest generation ever!

@amandavaldez2462

5 ай бұрын

The millennial and Gen Z are different.

9:07 "It's not always right, but it's the best country in the world". I think that if people understood that idea, there'd be a lot less division in the US today. What an amazing man.

God bless the greatest country in the world !

They should have all been standing as those hero’s entered the room. The Greatest generation is an understatement

Thanks for keeping their stories alive!

Thanks again guys. This is again why I have never given up on BRCC even after Evan Haffer said in a video that BRCC didn’t support the 2nd amendment following the Kyle WrittenHouse event.

@davidwagner9644

5 ай бұрын

Evan never said what you say he said. Stop slandering him. He said, I do not want my product associated with white supremacists and anarchist. The group Kyle tethered himself to was an anarchist group..

Dear God Almighty, I got chills all over when that vet stood up and saluted, after everything he'd been through, God bless you Sir and fellow vets those who sacrificed their lives. Maybe blm, antifa, woke politicians should see this

Thank you BRCC.

Thank you all who served in the armed forces. God bless you all.

Beautiful song at the end thank you gentleman truly May God bless and keep you always and may all those who lost there lives be resting in the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ. Heavenly Father thank you for such men and for our nation and for delivering us victory!

My grandfather enlisted in 42. June. He was a labor building homes in Stoughton Ma. Frank Federico trained for NCB as in Construction Battalion. He was one of the first stationed in the Philippine's. I found the only picture of him over there that my dad had.

Semper Fi, my Brothers and Sisters. This has to be one of the proudest and saddest videos I've seen recently. We have so much to thank these men and women who fought in WWII for, they truly are the Greatest Generation.

@amandavaldez2462

5 ай бұрын

Millennials are the Greatest Generation.

@CowboyCree63

5 ай бұрын

@amandavaldez2462 you cannot possibly be serious? I was born in 1982, as a Xenial, I have perspective of both Gen X and Millennials, and Millennials are NOT even close to being the Greatest Generation. They did far more with WAY less than we ever will. They built great, amazing things without computers, plastics, or modern machinery. They transformed the landscape, and fought wars people these days literally can't even imagine, and they didn't have cell phones, the internet, email or even fax. Trains were still the primary mode of transportation, and those incredible locomotives, and aircraft, were designed, drafted and built without calculators, CAD/CAM, or computer modeling. Many of the things they built not only are still around, but functions exactly, or nearly so, as they did when first built, yet we cannot figure out why our roads crumble, vehicles fall apart after just a few years, our power grid is a joke, and out water infrastructure hasn't seen much improvement since the 1970's. So, really, tell us all just HOW you can possibly think that Millennials are the greatest Generation?

Respect to all that served. Thank You for making this VIDEO.

We shall never forget Pearl Harbor.

I was stationed in Yokosuka. The base out there used to be one of the major shipyards during WWII and a lot of ships stationed there were sent to attack Pearl Harbor such as Hiryū and Shōkaku. If you walk around base, you can see the old structures with plaques tell you what they were used for. The drydocks out there are well over 100 years old and the navy still uses them. Interestingly enough there is a JMSDF base directly across from Fleet Activities Yokosuka.

God bless those men and women

The greatest generation!!! God bless them all

I am eternally grateful that I was gifted and blessed with a life as an American, and than men like them and so many others saw that was willing to fight for. Thank you, from some Iowa guy.

Thst photo at 03:55 - incredible - do we know who took thst photo ?. So hard for us today to imagine this attack on American soil 82 years ago. As one of the soldiers in this video states, " We were brainwashed to be young men....". America evolved her military might - and diplomatic might - to today's greatness and leadership. We may not slways get it right, but I would not live anywhere else. RIP to those dead and God bless America 🇺🇸 ✌️ ☮️ 🌎

The memorial they are at spans the USS Arizona (BB-39). Her hull lays where she sank on 7 December 1941. An armor-piercing bomb punched through her deck around the #2 turret. It set off in one of the magazines causing a daisy-chain effect that spilled over to other magazines. This caused the entire forward third of the ship to erupt into a ball of flame, perhaps the most used footage of the Pearl Harbor attack is Arizona's demise. It was taken by a US Army doctor, Eric Haakenson, from the deck of the hospital ship USS Solace. What's amazing about this is, there are men in that fireball that survived. Six of them belonged to the portside anti-aircraft gun director, this includes Donald Stratton and Lauren Bruner. They and four other men abandoned their blazing post and went to the main deck on the portside. Moored alongside the Arizona that day was the repair ship Vestal (AR-4). The survivors saw a Vestal sailor and hailed him. The Vestal sailor threw them a heaving line. It took several tries, but they did secure it to the Arizona's railing. A Vestal officer ordered the line be cut so they can get away from the blazing battleship. The sailor refused to obey. One after the other the six men, all of them badly burned over most of their bodies, climbed over. Only when the last one came over was the line cut. Two of the six would die that evening of their wounds. Men like Stratton and Bruner not only survived, but they also continued to serve in the Navy through the rest of the war. Bruner passed away in 2019. Stratton in 2020. That Vestal sailor was later identified as Petty Officer First Class Joseph (Joe) George. Only once did George speak of his actions that day to his daughter. It wasn't until 7 December 2017 that George received his belated Bronze Star Medal with V device for valor. It was Stratton and Bruner who campaigned to have this award bestowed on the man who refused to obey an order and saved their lives. While George did get his Bronze Star, both Bruner and Stratton believed he deserved more.

Thanks for this, appreciated.

Thank you. This one is a tear jerker. ❤️🇺🇸

It should be mandatory in our education to study Pearl Harbor ❤. Freedom is not cheap.

Thank you for this

I was stationed at Schofield from 86-89. Went to the Arizona Memorial 3 times.

Rest in peace sir . Thank you for your service. You make me proud to be an American! 🇺🇸

Thank you 😢 🇺🇲

“You live in the greatest country in the world. It’s not always right… but it’s still the best in the world”.

Cousin survived Pearl aboard USS Maryland served aboard USS Laffey during Korea and help develop the Aegis weapons system so effective in the Red Sea experience works

God Bless America

Excellent video, great work all around!

Never Forget 🎗️💝

Amen!

Awesome 😢

Rip gentlemen 😢

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Thanks for sharing this with everyone 🇺🇸