My Dad, Sam....died yesterday morning @ 0250 am. Semper Fidelis Dad. I love and miss you. I can't wait to get together with you, mom, the dogs and everyone else. I'm so happy that I had a good and honest man as my father. Thank you Jesus.

@TheStatesmenn

Жыл бұрын

So sorry for your loss. You had an exceptional father and marine.

@alphadog1961

Жыл бұрын

I am SO SORRY,but you had a ONE OF A KIND Father,cherish his memories,MUCH LOVE in your Future,and all the very best.

@Octavian8249

11 ай бұрын

I will forever be greatful for what your father and the greatest generation did for my freedom. May he rest well in the place that Jesus prepared for him.🙏

@johnmoore9404

9 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear of your loss. He was a great man. Thanks to this video many more know his story.

@justinplaysguitar

7 ай бұрын

May he rest in peace

Salute to my Dad.

@mahituna1

9 жыл бұрын

Salute to your dad as well. Not as many Americans like him today, it is a shame and a concern.

@Brady.John87

8 жыл бұрын

your father is a great man, I would love to be able to sit down with a man of his caliber and listen to the stories he would be willing to pass on. you are a lucky man!!

@meshak8107

8 жыл бұрын

John, if you are near the Champaign, Il area and would like to talk to him, I can probably arrange it. He loves coffee out, early in the morning.

@meshak8107

8 жыл бұрын

I Don't Know It is indeed.

@Brady.John87

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the offer and I would surely take you up on that if I am ever in the area unfortunately I am in the Jacksonville Florida area and do not see any traveling in my future at least my immediate future lol

As soon as I saw the thumbnail I thought to myself "that is a Marine if ever I have seen one" lol. Bless this hero and his fellow warriors.

@decimated550

2 жыл бұрын

was the tuff guy t shirt the giveaway?

You could listen to this guy for hours😎 Thank you for this hero's stories🙏🇦🇺👌

The greatest generation. First person testimonies are always the best. Nothing but the utmost respect.

@johnbasiglone1219

2 жыл бұрын

Why are they the greatest generation? It was on their watch the Marxist infiltration took hold on this country. It was on their watch the coup d'etat took place when JFK was murdered. It was on their watch 58,000 men and 1,000,000 Vietnamese were killed in a senseless war that was prolonged to enrich those invested in the Military Industrial Complex. It was on their watch America turned into a socialist welfare state. It was on their watch the Cultural Marxists infiltrated the Universities, the pulpit and THE GOVERNMENT. They are far from the greatest generation'. The United States is now on the precipice of falling off the cliff into an irreversible dive into an Orwellian state, where individual liberty will be a thing of the past. The so called 'Greatest Generation' was responsible for allowing the enemies inside the gates to set up their beachhead for the demise and destruction of the United States as a nation of sovereign and free people. Why are the Marines of WWII any better than Marines of WWI or Marines of Vietnam? The only reason the term "Greatest Generation" came about is because propaganda organ, Tom Brokaw wrote and promoted his book.

I really appreciate his detail in the memories he shares. He’s still full of zest, and I’m so glad he made it through the war to marry and have a family.

One of the best veteran accounts I have ever heard. This guy is amazing. Semper Fi Marine!

This man is a great storyteller. Excellent this was recorded!

I like him. He’s got the can do spirit. Telling the story, he makes it live. What a hell to be in.

You are my HERO !!!!!!!!!!!! I am sure all who have heard your war experience would agree with me when I say that you deserve the highest recognition of Medal of Honor many times over!!!! You were incredibly brave! I was so impressed with the fact that you freely admitted that you didn't want to die yet you REPEATEDLY stood up to your greatest fears (against insurmountable odds ) and took on what ever needed to be done to help win the war. You never asked for any thing. You were so kind, considerate, and loving to all your fellow brothers in arms ,wether or not you knew them. You are truly amazing!!!! Without men like you we could not have won the war! THANK -YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!☕️ MAY WE ALL RAISE A CUP OF EXCELLENT COFFEE TO AN EXCELLENT MAN! May all of us have EVEN a touch of your gracious HUMILITY!

@Dee-nonamnamrson8718

6 жыл бұрын

Jacque Coudare An entire generation of marines did that.

How these great men were on the streets and working then in one of the bloodiest battles, how they were able to cope, my dad rode the Ranger into N Africa then Sicily and Italy, overseas for 2 years. How privileged we've been to grow up with such a humble generation.

@yellowhammer4747

5 жыл бұрын

AMEN SIR! WE MUST NEVER FORGET!

@pledgeyourallegiance8530

4 жыл бұрын

Not so lucky lol. Look at society now. Back then most went to war so when they came home they wanted their home (america) to be a good place. Now people shoot strangers and kill them for fun or for a few $. Sick times. I wish i could have lived.in the 50s

THis guys was real deal. What a man's man. - A Marine thru and thru. And he still had his memory!

What a guy. Good humored. Full of energy and grit. He's also proof that coffee extends life.

@beyondalpha1072

2 жыл бұрын

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Why u.s. is superpower ? Guys like him sacrificed and achieved greatly. Yall are lucky to have amazing heroes. - from Korea

@enlightenedwarrior7119

4 жыл бұрын

And having allies like you

A great privilege to hear this.

Just read through the Gazette that Mr Weldon is still going strong as of a last month, Nov 2020. This guy is quite the bull with old man strength at 82 in 2007. I am sure he has great groups of people circling him listening to the stories of this Marine.

You Sir ...are a superstar.thankyou for keeping this generation safe.

Love Sam's matter-of-fact way of telling it as it was. Thank you for your service and for this interview!

Mr Weldon is a true leader, take charge gentleman, his story is interesting and I thank him very much for sharing it with us all. Thank you for your service.

Thanks for your service and duty Sir. Thanks for this channel to bring me the content so I can learn of this history of this man as well as other things he named.

I was one of the last of the Old Corps Marines (before crossed rifles) and one of the lucky ones who was too young for Korea and out before Vietnam and never saw combat. After listen to Sam's experience, I would call Sam one of those who was a hero among heroes. He did his job, and took life in stride, however came. Semper Fi Marine! (nothing cold be a higher tribute than that).

Semper Fi Marine. All these WWII Vets saved the world and made the one we have today. My father was Okinawa Marine veteran. They things they saw and had to do is not believed by some today. They forged on without complaint. Bless the all.

what a great Marine! and so well spoken. I could listen to him talk for hours. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY!

My grandpa was born in 1928 passed in 2013. He was 85. Those guys born in that time period, have some Great ass Character. My grandpa was always a Man.

Thank you for your service

So thankful to God Almighty for this gritty and brave WWII Marine Sam Weldon that made it through the hellish War in the Pacific! One of the Greatest Generation!

He is on his way to Iwo Jima as I write. He broke his hip in November of 2014 and worked his butt off to get into shape for the trip. I'm so glad he was able to go.

@caahacky

7 жыл бұрын

How was his trip Terry?

@meshak8107

7 жыл бұрын

He had a great time. He forgot his cane, but did fine without it. He loved everything but the prices of coffee and rolls. Be bitched and swore about 9.00 for coffee and a roll for breakfast. To give you an idea about him. He took 200.00 with him on the trip and he brought some home. He fractured his hip in November 2014. He was working at his job and hit the ice. As you know he recovered and went on to take the trip. Since that time, the appliance malfunctioned and was replaced in October. The replacement would not remain in socket and came out 3 times. He had a new one put in this past Monday and is doing fine. Thanks for asking. He is a Marine, for sure.

@meshak8107

7 жыл бұрын

see above Caahacky

@caahacky

7 жыл бұрын

Ok thanks. Fascinating to think of him seeking out the locations of his actions/memories.

@vegasbattleborn1594

6 жыл бұрын

Meshak - Feel very privileged to hear his story. I'm thankful for men like him. I never got my grandfather's stories & wished I had.

Excellent interview. My grandfather was a US Army vet who served in New Guinea, Biak and Luzon. Thanks from Newcastle Australia.

Love listening to this man. RIP my grandfather, Thomas William Hall. 1st lieutenant, 3rd Battalion, 25th Regiment, 4th Marine Division. Survived 9 days on Iwo. KIA around turkey knob from mortar wound to the neck. His daughter, (my mother), was born just after he had already shipped out, so he was never able to hold her. Wish I could have known you grandpa. Love you forever. Semper Fi.

How the hell are there two ppl who disliked this video? Thanks,Sam,you're a cool guy.

@enlightenedwarrior7119

4 жыл бұрын

@d byko i know it's disgraceful how many antiamerican people are living in our country we need to send them packing

@turtle19dad

3 жыл бұрын

I think they dislike it probably because of the disrespectful person holding the manilla folder in front of this brave Marine's face. Pissed me off right away. I was like "Get that damn thing out of the man's face!!!!"

@turtle19dad

3 жыл бұрын

@@enlightenedwarrior7119 totally agree. These guys fought for their right to stay. And the Bill of Rights says they have the right to free speech, not the right to be offended. Damn snowflakes.

@enlightenedwarrior7119

3 жыл бұрын

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pleasure to listen to this easy talking gentleman's tales from WW - 2

My dad landed on Okinawa 04/01/ 1945 He got hit in the legs .. He was there for two and a half mouths.. He never talked about the war... I all ways wonder why he drank so much. I found out when I got back from Vietnam... 1968/1969

@ThePponu

8 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately for some of us, alchahol was our only solace after witnessing such. It was never a permanent solace and had to be replenished often. Sadly but honestly it took its' toll too. It took many years for me to realize and come to the understanding that i simply had to live with what i had lived thru and accept the fact that it was my responsibility to overcome these memories and issues and not depend on the VA and others. I finally returned to the world in 1985. Semper Fi

@HelloThere-bj9rw

7 жыл бұрын

what war did you serve in if I may ask?

@ThePponu

7 жыл бұрын

Vietnam. force recon as it was called not for sure as memories fade but think i am correct. I was very ugly at times Memories, alcohol, and other drugs have destroyed my reculectioms. It was dificut to see & do what we did and suvive with tht knowledge. thank you for your intrest & forgive my memory

@ThePponu

7 жыл бұрын

i intended to say it was very ugly at times.

@Dee-nonamnamrson8718

6 жыл бұрын

david graszak I see this comment everywhere. It's bullshit.

Excellent interview sir

Amazing! Thank you.

🫡🇺🇲"God Bless Our Veterans and Active Warrior's!!!"🇺🇲🫡

Amazing stories

I'm surprised he remembers things so well. Maybe war is different, but I can't remember details like he does for events in my life.

Wow, Great story. That's why they say this is the greatest generation of America.

Mesmerising. Remarkably colourful and lucid account of his extraordinary experiences. Mr Weldon seems like the kind of man you would want next to you in battle.

I love these videos. I have so much respect for these men. Real men, real heroes.

@bopowers5534

5 жыл бұрын

I could listen to him talk all day

What a story ! I like this man. He's full of life. Respect.

What a great guy, great memory, and great stories and most of all a GREAT body on this guy, he'll still kick your ass guranteed!

Thanks for keeping US free! God Bless you and God Bless the USA.

I'm really glad some people and organizations took on the task of recording WW2 Vets but wish they'd started 20 years earlier to get a broad view of their experiences...I would have started doing it but it didn't even dawn on me until I read about combat Vets being interviewed before "Saving Private Ryan" and "The Thin Red Line" were filmed and they were used as advisers for authenticities sake.

@darthdj31

4 жыл бұрын

It's the sad thing, they were the generation that kept it quiet in the 50's and 60's. Whole families that never heard of what their grandfathers did during the war.

Wow i feel this guy put me there with him. He is a hero. Im so glad somebody captured his story. Serious respect sir.

He mentioned the Bon Homme Richard. My father was killed in a landing accident on the ship fifteen years later. Sam had a great attitude. It was an epic experience.

“I wouldn’t take a million dollars for my experiences, but I wouldn’t wish it on anyone…” this man is amazing. After all he went through, a good positive soul What an inspiration

Love this Proud Marine.

This man is better than anything on TV. I have feeling he lived the rest of his life to the fullest.

Thats incredible. It really is. I've always wondered how I would do in combat in a war. I faced death or what I thought was going to be death one time in my life and I did indeed panic. I made the right decisions, I am still here but I panicked thats for sure. Now what these men went through that over and over again for months and years. Amazing.

I would love to sit down and have a couple beers with Sam.

Thank you Sir, God bless you all...

Amazing story. Thanks so much for sharing.

Awesome. What a man. This country has done a 180 since these brave men fought for it. Too many people now taking too much for granted... sad.

My right ear really enjoyed this story

This is a Real Man! Thank You Marine!

THANK YOU SAM !

Salute to the Old Breed, salty as hell. Staggering casualties this guys is sharp as a tack. Reminds me of my Pops stories . These guys were incredible.

God bless our brave veterans! Honor their memory !

Such a great interview! He is such a inspiration. Thank you very much

Thank you for your service Sam Weldon

What a GREAT Man...What a GREAT Story Teller...I could spend the entire day listening to this unrekognized Hero.(but recognized by those who hear his stories).

@alphadog1961

Жыл бұрын

P.S. Thanks for posting this,may his family pass this down through the generations.He still looks young to me !

Insane. They didn't even know the Chinese strategy because all commanders were dead... This man is a soldier by all definitions. Amazing.

OLD BREED HARD CHARGER! 'THANK FOR EVERYTHING YOU HAVE DONE FOR ME!

SEMPER FI. You sir are correct about Boot Camp being a busy time I had been in Recruit Training for 1 1/2 months before I realized I hadn’t smoked a cigarette since I had arrived there.

A True Hero and a Great American !

A big difference from my trip to MCRD San Diego in 1991

Amazing Interview, R.I.P soldier

@leatherneck7476

3 жыл бұрын

Marine. Thanks for the Love, Semper Fi....

Fine storyteller.

These guys can't be called brave or heroes, they are so much more then that. The United States Marines and Corpsmen that fought in the Pacific are the Greatest Men to have ever walked the face of this earth.

Man i don't care if they are 18 or 88 they all have that look in their eyes like lions have after they have seen combat. Thanks for your service Sam !

THANK YOU,THANK YOU,THANK YOU,MY DAD FLEW 29’s and HE SURVIVED BECAUSE YOU AND YOUR FELLOW MARINES ENDED THE WAR JUST BEFORE HE SAW COMBAT,AND HE MADE IT HOME TO OUR FAMILY!

Thanks for your story.

What a tough looking old bird! Thank you, Marine, for your courageous service.

Great interview an experiences. i can't belive this has so few views

@drthompson3974

5 жыл бұрын

I felt privileged to have heard his story.

I love how this man can talk about it and not shred his soul. Very respectful man. Not all are this tougj.

Semper fi. Thanks for the share from Sc

what an amazing piece

His son on the Iwo Jima posting prompted me here.

When he said his wife became friends with his mom I was smiling ear to ear

real heroes wear dog tags not capes

@prince_sach50

6 жыл бұрын

Marco Ceccarelli facts

@turtle19dad

3 жыл бұрын

And definitely NOT sports uniforms.

This guy is great. Wish I could have met him

@meshak8107

3 жыл бұрын

He's still alive and living in Champaign, Il., alone in his own apartment. He just spent a month with me in Florida. He'll be 96 in October.

This was a great interview. I'd love to talk to this man

@meshak8107

3 жыл бұрын

Rick. Send your phone number in a DM and I believe I can arrange that.

I wish there was still these kind of men around

we need this veterans story to detail to produce some good war movies and documentary.... pretty valuable intel.

Lol, how they shuffled that cart in the beginning.. right in his face.. like it's some rare exposition from a muzeum or something.. just let him introduce himself like a human being :)

Do you see how compact this old soldiers bicepts are? Lol even at his age hes still looking like a soldiers

guy died last month, what a great storyteller

Wow what a great story.

This guy is so tough to behold, it's almost like looking at the sun.

I laughed when he said he was craving fried shrimp and beer. I hope has had all the shrimp and beer he deserves.

Lean mean fighting machine. God bless the US Marines.

What a great story from a great Marine! S/F

From 12 to 8 weeks. That means that any real 'training' was in the field, under fire, against hard Japanese.

These guys earned purple hearts. In Vietnam...they were handing them out freely

its amazing how entitled this guy is even after growing up through the great depression. his family was not affected by it at all. I guess the seafood business was doing well in the 1930s

My Dad was in the 4th ahead of him in the Marshall's and Mariannas. Kawajelien, Roi Namor, Tinian & Saipan invasions. These were all humble heroes.

Salute to my mom.

I don't think anyone could fuck with this Marine. God help them if they did. Still fucking bad ass!!!! Semper Fidelis, Marine.

Dudes a straight up baller. Rolling a.green tank top at like age 85.....wow