First Soldier On Omaha Beach Describes The Horror Of D-Day | Remember WW2

This is the account of a D-DAY FRONTLINE VETERAN shares HIS experiences 79 Years AGO TODAY

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[saltycreole]

My Uncle was in the first Negro Battallion to actually see combat under Patton in the Battle of The Bulge. His name was Leo Journet from St Martinville Louisiana. He had light skin and blue eyes but was more than 1% black. Same for my father. We're Creole and spoke Creole French as our first language. They changed Patton's mind about the fighting capabilities of "Negro" soldiers. He never ever talked about it. Always changed the subject to fishing and such. My Aunt Marie showed me his box of medals once. There was a purple heart medal she let me wear for just a moment before my uncle came home. He didn't like to show those medals. Called it showing off. We fished a lot. It was very quiet and peaceful fishing with him. I worshiped that man.

[JimVaught-qmgf]

Bill Parker, 98, of Tulsa, Oklahoma passed away Sept. 11, 2023. Rest easy sir

[congoparrot]

his closing comment about "we had to fight in WWII and all the others after were by choice." he is correct.

[RootsRockRebel]

These men are so precious. They are a treasure to our nation.

[bram]

"It isn't hard to remember, it's hard to tell." Wow... that just hit me

[PaloDuro]

79 years ago and this soldier remembers like it was yesterday. Amazing!

[GreyWave]

I'm eating a box of cookies in bed while watching this, and it struck me how easy it is for me right now because of men like this. I can lay here and watch my internet videos because of that red water he talks about. Thank God we had warriors like this, we can't let their stories be lost to time. What a treasure this man is, I hope to have just a pinch of the bravery this guy did before I die. Beautiful.

[whitecaps]

One real American here, if only half of our country would share his values and patriotism. What an honor to hear the courage and sacrifice so many gave for our Freedom. Bless this man.

[seekay]

This is the second veteran interview I've heard mentioning the ships moving in close to get direct hits on the pillboxes. The last one mentioned he had never seen such a big ship get so close, almost catching his keel on the sand. They turned so they could get all guns on target, sacrificing their safety to help these brave men on the beach. Just astounding all around

[MisterBaltimoron]

I was born in 1955 and had many teachers, coaches & co-workers who were veterans of WW2. None would ever talk about what they saw. Now I know why. GOD Bless you sir for your service.

[benh]

What a great interview. I'd like him to know there are still people who appreciate what they did.

[issiahbernaiche]

Thank you for your service Bill. A true hero of mine. My Great Grandfathers brother John Michaels, served as a rifleman in Co. A, 1st Bn., 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division. On June 6th, 1944, my Uncle John was in the 1st Assault wave at Dog Green sector. Though he survived he’d be killed at the battle of St. Lo, on July 11th, 1944. Am greatly appreciative to hear Bills story. May God bless

[Greg]

I could listen to him for hours and hours.

[davidsoule]

Awesome! My father was a WWII Veteran. He was an air mechanic in the Army Air Force and was stationed in England. He saw action over England, France, Belgium and Germany. My father took most of his secrets to his grave. I am a Vietnam Veteran. Recently one of my brothers and also my granddaughter talked me into telling my story so that it would not be lost forever like my father's story was mostly lost.

[garvinhooper]

twenty years ago while in church, that Sunday was on the 6th of June, one of the older members interrupted the preacher and asked if he could speak, it was 11:00 am, he said at this very time on June 6th, 1944 I was a driver of a landing craft and dropped my first load of soldiers on Omaha Beach, the hardest part for me was going back for the next group after seeing all the first killed on the beach

[tbeezle]

Trauma never really goes away. As he is telling his story sometimes he pauses with that thousand yard stare, he is reliving every moment of it. God bless you sir, and thank you

[howardjohnson]

The story of “the little girl” and what the toy she gave him meant to him hit me hard, very hard!! What an amazing interview. Thank you sir. Much respect for you and the generosity of your generation.

[sureshchiatar]

Nothing will scare this Gentleman. Humble, brave, hero, true American.

[thecracken]

Reminds me so much of my grandfather. Just as soft spoken. Also on Omaha beach during H hour. Thank you for your service sir! God bless you!