Words of wisdom from a #WWII veteran

Vincent Speranza is a combat veteran with advice for those who hear the call to take up arms and serve.

📹: 101st Airborne Div.

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[theunpaidprofessional]

God bless this man’s soul. He has seen what over 90% of the American people can’t even fathom.

[vzhzpgq]

Vince lived in my town he sadly passed away on 8-2-23. He was a great man.

[odymdfm]

Even at his age there is absolute authority in his voice!

[epicmonke]

As a Filipino I thank the Americans for helping us during ww2

[danflores]

This Man is a true example of patriotism.

If you notice, this man doesn’t say; me, I or look what I did or because of me.

This Man is a true Service member.

I Salute You Sir!

[petegonzalrz]

As a veteran myself. I thank you for your service 🇺🇸

[tonyruland]

100%... I did my time in '92... and would still do it again if I was called to duty. Stay strong!

[chucktulloch]

My Dad was part of this generation. They weren't prepared but stood TALL. We need to heed his words with honor.

[evanmdavis]

The pain simultaneously mixing with the pride in his voice is one of the most powerful things I've heard in a long time

[beverlywhitehurst]

Thank you for your service, sir and God bless you.

[JasonNation]

This dear gentleman was in the 101st Airborne at the Battle of the Bulge, so you best believe he knows what he's talking about. God bless him.

[Airplaneclipz]

Thank you for your service, you will not be forgotten. 🇺🇸

[leela]

Well spoken Sir, living in Austria, I thank you for your service, and I thank you, for saving my grandfather, he was the enemy, but would have been sent to Russia a week later if the war wouldn't have ended. Thank you so much that I am alive.

[aegontargaryen]

Even as a UK citizen, this gentleman is one of my heroes .

[HughWoo]

God bless this man. I lost my left leg right above the knee in Afghanistan. I saw many of my best friends be taken away from all of us forever. Thank you for your service old timer.

[happycook]

Thank you for your service, sir. God bless you. 💐🙏🥇

[Relayer]

Passed away August 2, 2023, at the age of 98. RIP and Godspeed, Private 1st Class Speranza !

[nigelroberts]

This man and other veterans deserve nothing but the utmost respect 07

[Lilchina-khtf]

This is the most profound thing I've ever heard a veteran say, respect.

[Scoobis]

My generation should hear this. They take freedom for granted and don’t realize what we had to go through to get here. Thank you for your service 🫡