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Something we all should see-and remember

Judaline — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 12:49:18 GMT

Our Grandchildren need to see this, to give a little perspective on life.This is a
VERY touching video, actually a piece of film that has been made into a video, this is one
that is NOT photo shopped, it's the real scene! Notice in the opening shot you'll see
the gunner's position is all shot to hell while the pilot's cockpit ahead of it is undamaged.
Later on notice the corpsman taking a fingerprint of the deceased gunner, before the film
continues, then showing the chaplain saying the final prayers, followed by taps, then the
sailors push the aircraft and our patriotic airman over the side and watch it sink into the
distance sea. Here's one for a serious conversation with your kids. THIS WAS REAL!
This is what 18 year old "kids" were doing in 1944. No safe spaces, no hurtful unthinkable
remarks that they couldn't cope with, just dying for their country so the ungrateful,
uninformed snowflakes of today could act like fools decades later.............
This 2 minute video is pretty moving. Worth your while. "What actually made this country
great is ordinary guys like this doing extraordinary things."

http://www.youtube.com/embed/jpt6Bvr2L-s?rel=0&controls=0&;

Re: Something we all should see-and remember

cherry — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 12:57:37 GMT

We have heaps of young people who aren't snowflakes. I think they shouldn't be lumped with some people ,whom you seem to think are

Our miltary and police are filled with young heroes..

Re: Something we all should see-and remember

I am still oxox — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 13:11:27 GMT

Why is the type on the OP so grey did she copy it from somewhere else

Re: Something we all should see-and remember

Caaareful Shopper — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 13:13:12 GMT

For goodness sake. Please don't lump certain demographics of any people into groups, especially when it’s done to denigrate them.

I see and mentor some of the most amazing young people that I have the honor to get to truly know. They are NOT snowflakes; they are some of what is still incredibly wonderful about this country. They are brilliant and caring and passionate about serving others. They are entering every field of industry and armed services.

So have your own opinion, of course. But don't label all young people based on how you might want to have the country go back to 1944.

Re: Something we all should see-and remember

cherry — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 13:19:54 GMT

I consider my children heroes. My daughter was given a commendation for wrestling a guy high on coke to the ground as he grabbed her partners weapon. She is 5 ft tall and 100 pounds

My son served 10 years in the navy in the sub fleet. The conditions on a sub are harsh ,and dangerous. The Gov gives them hazard pay

I am proud of them, and many others, who I don't even know, and so were their great uncles who were WW2 vets

Re: Something we all should see-and remember

Judaline — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 13:31:19 GMT

@Judaline wrote:
Our Grandchildren need to see this, to give a little perspective on life.This is a
VERY touching video, actually a piece of film that has been made into a video, this is one
that is NOT photo shopped, it's the real scene! Notice in the opening shot you'll see
the gunner's position is all shot to hell while the pilot's cockpit ahead of it is undamaged.
Later on notice the corpsman taking a fingerprint of the deceased gunner, before the film
continues, then showing the chaplain saying the final prayers, followed by taps, then the
sailors push the aircraft and our patriotic airman over the side and watch it sink into the
distance sea. Here's one for a serious conversation with your kids. THIS WAS REAL!
This is what 18 year old "kids" were doing in 1944. No safe spaces, no hurtful unthinkable
remarks that they couldn't cope with, just dying for their country so the ungrateful,
uninformed snowflakes of today could act like fools decades later.............
This 2 minute video is pretty moving. Worth your while. "What actually made this country
great is ordinary guys like this doing extraordinary things."

http://www.youtube.com/embed/jpt6Bvr2L-s?rel=0&controls=0&;

Yes, I copied it-don't know why it's grey. The preface are not my words-it came with the email from a friend of ours. So disregard the personal part, although it helped me while watching, and just watch the video. That's the point. Maybe it was directed at some snowflakes and helped someone, who knows. It's the video that counts.

Re: Something we all should see-and remember

MorningLover — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 13:35:45 GMT

I don't see where the OP was saying All young people of today but, .... only the ungrateful, uninformed snowflakes.

Re: Something we all should see-and remember

Carmie — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 13:38:09 GMT

I don't get it. Why would my grandchildren need to watch this?

We are Americans. Since the beginning of this country, Americans, young and old have stepped up to protect our nation.

Even today, I have confidence that our young military members are keeping us safe, and I 100% trust them.

I want to personally thank every military member, past and present for their sacrifice to our country, all of them...every one. Those who have seen battle and not, those who have died and were injured and those who worked behind the desk.

They are all heros.

Re: Something we all should see-and remember

Carmie — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 13:57:41 GMT

@MorningLover wrote:
I don't see where the OP was saying All young people of today but, .... only the ungrateful, uninformed snowflakes.

Why not the ungrateful baby boomers, or Generation X? Why zero In on Millennials?

Re: Something we all should see-and remember

cherry — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 14:01:47 GMT

I'm sure WW2 had their share of people ,who didn't act like John Wayne

One of my friends ,had a Grandfather ,who was in trouble with the FBI/CIA, for making bad statements about the war ,and trying to implicare the Gov. He was finally threatened with prision, if he didn't shut his mouth

Re: Something we all should see-and remember

CalminHeart — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 14:16:46 GMT

I wouldn't show this to anyone, let alone a young person.

Anything that contains, or comes with, comments that denigrate another person or group of people is not worth my time and does nothing to provide real motivation or honor.

My son is active military and has been deployed 4 times. I'm very very proud of him and he is an excellent leader who truly cares about all his soldiers.

But that doesn't mean everyone in the military is good and honorable. The military is no different than any other profession. Every profession has its takers, liars, racists, rapists, abusers, and trouble-makers. To say people in one profession are better than others ignores all the good that people of all ages, in all professions, are doing in this world.

When you denigrate groups of people or anyone, it reflects on you more than on those you're talking about.

Remember, people will live up or down to what you call them, say to them, say about them. I hope your acceptance of these negative comments will change to more positive and encouraging ones.

Young people are our future and I look forward to what they'll do. I'm retired but believe they will become good leaders and develop a culture full of opportunities and inclusiveness.

Re: Something we all should see-and remember

MorningLover — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 14:17:01 GMT

@Carmie wrote:
@MorningLover wrote:
I don't see where the OP was saying All young people of today but, .... only the ungrateful, uninformed snowflakes.

Why not the ungrateful baby boomers, or Generation X? Why zero In on Millennials?

OP said a friend emailed it to her. Need to ask that person...

Re: Something we all should see-and remember

CalminHeart — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 14:25:55 GMT

@Judaline wrote:
@Judaline wrote:
Our Grandchildren need to see this, to give a little perspective on life.This is a
VERY touching video, actually a piece of film that has been made into a video, this is one
that is NOT photo shopped, it's the real scene! Notice in the opening shot you'll see
the gunner's position is all shot to hell while the pilot's cockpit ahead of it is undamaged.
Later on notice the corpsman taking a fingerprint of the deceased gunner, before the film
continues, then showing the chaplain saying the final prayers, followed by taps, then the
sailors push the aircraft and our patriotic airman over the side and watch it sink into the
distance sea. Here's one for a serious conversation with your kids. THIS WAS REAL!
This is what 18 year old "kids" were doing in 1944. No safe spaces, no hurtful unthinkable
remarks that they couldn't cope with, just dying for their country so the ungrateful,
uninformed snowflakes of today could act like fools decades later.............
This 2 minute video is pretty moving. Worth your while. "What actually made this country
great is ordinary guys like this doing extraordinary things."

http://www.youtube.com/embed/jpt6Bvr2L-s?rel=0&controls=0&;

Yes, I copied it-don't know why it's grey. The preface are not my words-it came with the email from a friend of ours. So disregard the personal part, although it helped me while watching, and just watch the video. That's the point. Maybe it was directed at some snowflakes and helped someone, who knows. It's the video that counts.

One you post it, you are responsible. If you don't want the responsibility that comes from posting derogatory terms, edit or don't post them.

Re: Something we all should see-and remember

CalminHeart — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 14:27:16 GMT

@MorningLover wrote:
I don't see where the OP was saying All young people of today but, .... only the ungrateful, uninformed snowflakes.

How do we know people are ungrateful? What defines ungrateful? Is it OP's opinion or the author's or one group's opinion? Is it because someone chose a path different than someone thinks is ok? People need to stop judging.

Re: Something we all should see-and remember

PamfromCT — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 14:32:32 GMT

I personally would never show this to a young person. I think they are smart enough to figure out that deaths in war are not a pretty sight.

I do do honor the military, past and present. However, it is not for everyone. There are so many ways of serving our country. I have a problem with automatically dumping any group of people as alike in all ways, which seems to be negative most of the time.

Re: Something we all should see-and remember

goldensrbest — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 14:33:43 GMT

I learned a very long time ago,DO NOT SAY TO A MOTHER, THERE IS WRONG THEIR CHILD DID

Re: Something we all should see-and remember

Carmie — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 14:36:06 GMT

@MorningLover wrote:
@Carmie wrote:
@MorningLover wrote:
I don't see where the OP was saying All young people of today but, .... only the ungrateful, uninformed snowflakes.

Why not the ungrateful baby boomers, or Generation X? Why zero In on Millennials?

OP said a friend emailed it to her. Need to ask that person...

The OP apparently agreed with and liked the content of the e-mail she received so much that she passed it on to us. The OP is 100% responsible for the content of her posting on here, not her friend.

Re: Something we all should see-and remember

Judaline — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 14:36:22 GMT

I think it's really sad that no one gives a hoot about that boy who went into the ocean. Instead you are picking apart one person't opinion of something that may have slipped our minds. Didn't you watch the video? Don't you understand? I'm not saying show it to your grandchildren, but it's not a bad idea. They don't know about that war. They would get more out of it I think than you here.

Re: Something we all should see-and remember

cherry — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 14:40:00 GMT

I certainly didn't say I don't give a hoot..Many, many ,people died tragic ,untimely ,deaths during all wars . War is terrible ,and I can't think of any people, that didn't suffer terribly, and unfairly, during war . God rest all of their souls

Re: Something we all should see-and remember

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