We have been informed that Merrill Stucki is on hospice care. His son told me he doesn't have much longer. Please consider sending him a message while he is still with us. Either comment here or email him below. His family is going to read them to him either way: mgltstucki@gmail. com
Wow! This guy is a true warrior! Can you imagine what he was like at 21 YOA! I am amazed at his mental acuity and recall in this video. Mental and physical toughness on display. My thanks to him for helping to save the free world!
If I may direct an earnest plea to videographers: TELL US THE SQUADRON, SHIP, OR BASE. Mr. Stucki has a marvelous story to tell but it completely lacks context, and there's no indication online.
Thanks Barrett. We know. We get everything we can from the interviewees, but sometimes, the people we interview don't know or remember fully in that moment. He does talk about the USS Solomons (CVE-67) for his FM-2 landings. He also mentions many Naval Air Stations he served at, such as Westerly, Livermore, Miami and Corpus Christi. This doesn't lack context we feel. It gives his big-picture story, and enough hints to connect the dots on small details if one wishes to explore those further. In hindsight, we would have like to have had two cameras for different filming angles, but we feel we got everything out of this interview we could.
We have been informed that Merrill Stucki is on hospice care. His son told me he doesn't have much longer. Please consider sending him a message while he is still with us. Either comment here or email him below. His family is going to read them to him either way:
mgltstucki@gmail. com
May your journey be peaceful and filled with love.
Mr. Stucki, thank you so much for sharing your story. I very much appreciate this, and all you have done.
This is my grandpas brother. I’m a stucki and these men inspired me to also serve this great county.
Love the Stucki family! Merrill's laugh is so pure it gets me every time!!! Also, his son went on to work in aviation maintenance!
That is awesome! Thanks for watching.
Mr. Stuki, Thank you for all that you've done for this country and for helping to make the world a better place.
I sure love you, Uncle Merrill! Thank you so much for all the good you’ve done in your life!
Love, Marci
What a treat! I know the Stucki family. A splendid family!! Thank you for your service.
I love hearing him laugh. Awesome. God bless you always
Wow! This guy is a true warrior! Can you imagine what he was like at 21 YOA! I am amazed at his mental acuity and recall in this video. Mental and physical toughness on display. My thanks to him for helping to save the free world!
Godspeed Mr Stucki. Thank you for your service ❤
Great video, great stories. I love the F6F Hellcat!
Same here. Glad you liked it.
Mr. Stuki, thank you for your service good sir. You were an extremely brave and courageous for everything's you have been through.
From the UK, thank you for your service and sharing your story with everyone so we can learn about those that put everything on the line for freedom.
Thank you Sir for your service! My dad was Navy... I joined the Army SALUTE!
Your story, history is really important.
Thankyou from Australia.
Godspeed Mr. Stucki.
Godspeed. Thank you for your service, sir.
Mr Stucki, Thank you for your service and for sharing your stories. They're an inspiration to young pilots such as myself.
Happy Easter to Mr. Stucki.
Thank you for the fascinating interview. Merrill, you're a remarkable man. You remind me of some other good men I've known.
Thanks for watching! We're excited for Merrill to read these comments soon.
That was a wonderful set of stories - what a great guy!
Thank you, sir!
Around 6:45, those L-4s are taking off from the Champs-Elysee after the liberation of Paris.
Yes. Stock footage since he mentioned the cub, which was virtually identical to the J-3.
The greatest generation!
Dude, where is your interview with Greg and Bill Marshall???
I got here while looking for the interview? Post the damn interview.
It was good. Should be on your channel.
Greg's channel bro.
Appreciate it. It was super fun to host.
@@flightlinemedia It was good. Many difficulties. You did very well. Take your credit.
If I may direct an earnest plea to videographers:
TELL US THE SQUADRON, SHIP, OR BASE.
Mr. Stucki has a marvelous story to tell but it completely lacks context, and there's no indication online.
Thanks Barrett. We know. We get everything we can from the interviewees, but sometimes, the people we interview don't know or remember fully in that moment. He does talk about the USS Solomons (CVE-67) for his FM-2 landings. He also mentions many Naval Air Stations he served at, such as Westerly, Livermore, Miami and Corpus Christi. This doesn't lack context we feel. It gives his big-picture story, and enough hints to connect the dots on small details if one wishes to explore those further. In hindsight, we would have like to have had two cameras for different filming angles, but we feel we got everything out of this interview we could.
Also, check the description.
America will miss such good souls as this man soon.🫡
Truly the Greatest Generation.