Welcome Home, WWII hero!

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  • čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
  • We Welcome Home First Lieutenant Alfred Pezzella, who was killed during Operation Tidal Wave in 1943. Home at last.

Komentáře • 601

  • @CDN1975
    @CDN1975 Před rokem +89

    So glad DNA is returning heroes to their families. Welcome home, indeed.

  • @MichaelHollings
    @MichaelHollings Před rokem +62

    Welcome home 1st Lieutenant Pezzella! May you finally rest in peace with your loved ones around you. I'm so sorry it's taken this long to finally bring you home.
    “This is the day we pay homage to all those who didn’t come home. This is not Veterans Day, it’s not a celebration, it is a day of solemn contemplation over the cost of freedom.” Tamra Bolton

    • @ThisDate
      @ThisDate  Před rokem +3

      Welcome home hero🇺🇸❤️🙏

  • @navyretired6311
    @navyretired6311 Před rokem +139

    “Our Flag Does Not Fly Because the Wind Moves It, It Flies With the Last Breath of Each Soldier Who Died Protecting It.”

  • @Redracer608
    @Redracer608 Před rokem +20

    Welcome home Sir...we never forgot or stopped looking for you...your mission is complete...

    • @ThisDate
      @ThisDate  Před rokem +1

      Beautifully said

    • @barbaraodonnell1909
      @barbaraodonnell1909 Před rokem

      Agree!!!! There is a REASON why they are called the Greatist Generation! My father was a DDAY plus 3 Combat Engineer fought under Gen Patton!@@ThisDate

    • @ThisDate
      @ThisDate  Před rokem

      God bless him.

    • @Redracer608
      @Redracer608 Před rokem

      @barbaraodonnell1909 my dad was a 3 tour Green Beret...1st lt Richard Lloyd Kupper...2 purple hearts..lost him in 1977 from leukemia due to exposure to agent orange. HE was and will allways be my hero.

    • @ThisDate
      @ThisDate  Před rokem

      👍👍👍

  • @temiongcecilio
    @temiongcecilio Před rokem +15

    God bless the descendants of all those who fought for freedom .

    • @ThisDate
      @ThisDate  Před rokem

      Well said❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @eltonyancey6426
    @eltonyancey6426 Před rokem +71

    Always happy to see these heroes come home.

    • @sasquatch6750
      @sasquatch6750 Před rokem +2

      So true still many out there.

    • @ThisDate
      @ThisDate  Před rokem +2

      👍👍👍

    • @ThisDate
      @ThisDate  Před rokem +3

      Welcome home hero!

    • @cadennorris960
      @cadennorris960 Před rokem +1

      ⁠​⁠@@sasquatch6750Many in Vietnam, laos, and Cambodia who after 50+ years are getting more difficult to find and identify because of the soils acidity in south east Asia.

    • @sasquatch6750
      @sasquatch6750 Před rokem

      @@cadennorris960 That sad.

  • @cindyrussell7017
    @cindyrussell7017 Před rokem +17

    Wonderful. Still bring the boys home to be with family. I feel that the families are grateful. 2❤️😔

    • @ThisDate
      @ThisDate  Před rokem

      🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🙏❤️❤️🫡🫡

  • @jmeyer3rn
    @jmeyer3rn Před rokem +24

    God bless our troops. 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸

  • @sheilawilton8844
    @sheilawilton8844 Před rokem +20

    Welcome home Lieutenant! Thank you for your service. Another of our fallen heros is no longer MIA. Rest in peace Sir, you earned it!

    • @ThisDate
      @ThisDate  Před rokem

      Amen❤️❤️❤️

    • @intelprointelpro4452
      @intelprointelpro4452 Před rokem +2

      ♥️♥️♥️👍👍👍 Une reconnaissance éternelle pour ces jeunes soldats américains et alliés morts pour la liberté de l’Europe. Leur mémoire reste gravée dans nos cœurs. De véritables héros qui ont tout sacrifié pour notre avenir en perdant le leur. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💞💞💞👍👍👍🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷
      An eternal gratitude for these young American soldiers and allies who died for the freedom of Europe. Their memory remains engraved in our hearts. True heroes who sacrificed everything for our future by losing theirs. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💞💞💞👍👍👍🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷

    • @ThisDate
      @ThisDate  Před rokem

      Beautifully said

  • @chaskennedy5706
    @chaskennedy5706 Před rokem +10

    Rest in PEACE.... HERO !

  • @maggie97rw
    @maggie97rw Před rokem +12

    Welcome home my Heroes!!

  • @Hugh-Glass
    @Hugh-Glass Před rokem +14

    Thank you Nick. It healing and medicinal to me when I'm seeing the respect you and your followers give to these fine men and women.
    Thank you all.

    • @ThisDate
      @ThisDate  Před rokem +2

      GOD BLESS THEM ALL❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @JohnMckinney-ix1ow
    @JohnMckinney-ix1ow Před rokem +29

    These men... that died for us...have no idea they saved future generations. I care...I understand...I won't forget...I promise. 82nd Abn for life John W. McKinney Sr.

    • @ThisDate
      @ThisDate  Před rokem +5

      Thank you for sharing and for your service.

    • @stevesick1
      @stevesick1 Před rokem

      It’s just a shame these new generations are ungrateful and totally clueless to the sacrifices that have been made so they can have the freedom to protest and speed hate speech toward the US. Liberals have ruined this country

    • @ThisDate
      @ThisDate  Před rokem +2

      ✔️

    • @j.w.perkins6004
      @j.w.perkins6004 Před rokem +1

      Thank you, John, for caring.

    • @ThisDate
      @ThisDate  Před rokem

      ✔️

  • @billcarrell8622
    @billcarrell8622 Před rokem +6

    Welcome home Sir, we've missed you.

  • @pacfan1165
    @pacfan1165 Před rokem +5

    This brave man and his crew needed that B24 just to carry their balls of steel, greatest generation ever, God Bless!

  • @marylee4454
    @marylee4454 Před rokem +4

    May they never be forgotten.

    • @ThisDate
      @ThisDate  Před rokem

      Nevr❤️❤️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🫡🙏

  • @kathypichey4306
    @kathypichey4306 Před rokem +5

    Wonderful story glad he was found

  • @joehuss8296
    @joehuss8296 Před rokem +1

    These men in the Polesti raid were uncommonly brave. And deserve our highest admiration. These men, other than the soldiers of the Civil War displayed unbelievable devotion to duty to the highest degree.

  • @Redmow51
    @Redmow51 Před rokem +3

    And may your family that carried on be highly blessed for your sacrifice.

  • @lt.petemaverickmitchell7113

    Godspeed 1st Lt.
    You’re appreciated and admired for your service and sacrifice.

  • @estesm11
    @estesm11 Před rokem +1

    Welcome home Lt. Pezzella.
    The nation honors you as one of our heros thankful for your service and sacrifice.
    Godspeed and RIP

  • @texasgirl6000
    @texasgirl6000 Před rokem +1

    Welcome home, hero your sacrifice is not forgotten.

  • @blawson4814
    @blawson4814 Před rokem +1

    Thank you from the daughter of a WWII British Army veteran 🌺

  • @freedomaintfree1030
    @freedomaintfree1030 Před rokem

    We can never forget these guys. Every morning when we wake up and breathe the sweet air of liberty it's because of these guys. Thanks.

  • @karenleblanc6634
    @karenleblanc6634 Před rokem +1

    Welcome home, Lt. Thank you for your service.

  • @bubbaramsey9777
    @bubbaramsey9777 Před rokem +1

    Welcome home my dear brother. Thank you for your service and sacrifice to save our nation and the world from absolute destruction. Enjoy heaven. You earned it. We will never forget. You were truly part of the greatest generation.

  • @williamschlosser77
    @williamschlosser77 Před rokem +1

    Let us never forget those who paid the last full measure of dedication on the altar of freedom.

  • @morganwiseman1
    @morganwiseman1 Před rokem +1

    As it should be..God speed and rest in peace... Thanks to these people that are taking their time to identify these lost soldiers and helping them find their way home!

  • @sheilahammond4260
    @sheilahammond4260 Před rokem +1

    So sad, how war steals so many good young people's lives! They are not forgotten and their families still care❤

  • @HartDoug
    @HartDoug Před rokem +1

    My father also flew against Ploesti (the Romanian Oil Fields) but he was fortunate to have returned to base. He survived the war and passed away in 1986. I am glad that they have ‘identified the remains’ and returned them home to their families...

    • @ThisDate
      @ThisDate  Před rokem +1

      God bless him♥️♥️🙏🙏

  • @smtaz7631
    @smtaz7631 Před rokem +1

    Honoring you young WWII valiant hero. You of the greatest generation. You crossed waters to ensure our continued freedom. While loved ones waited at home for your safe return you paid the ultimate sacrifice. A debt we can never repay. Resting in your Eternal Peace you are fallen but never forgotten
    By: Bernice King,9/30/2016

    • @ThisDate
      @ThisDate  Před rokem

      Beautifully said! Please share! Lovely❤️❤️🙏🙏

  • @DontTakeMeSeriously2222
    @DontTakeMeSeriously2222 Před rokem +3

    Welcome home Sir....Rest in peace fellas... Thank you for life in the United States of America....USA 🇺🇸 ❤

  • @sandracloke6268
    @sandracloke6268 Před rokem +1

    My dad was a "fly-boy" during that time. He served 26 years beginning in the Army/Air Corps, then the Air Force when it became separate from the Army.

    • @ThisDate
      @ThisDate  Před rokem

      Thank you for sharing. 🫡🫡🫡

  • @scottjohnson6173
    @scottjohnson6173 Před rokem

    May those men who were finally identified and finally came home…….thank you for your service and may their memories be a blessing!

  • @bossdillman7011
    @bossdillman7011 Před rokem +1

    Welcome home brothers. Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice that allows us these many days. God Bless You All.

  • @JeffRyman69
    @JeffRyman69 Před rokem +1

    Glad to see these brave soldiers being laid to rest with their families.

  • @bobroberson9286
    @bobroberson9286 Před rokem +2

    I SALUTE BOTH OF THESE AMERICAN PATRIOTS 🇺🇸🙏

  • @BzBellini
    @BzBellini Před rokem

    These are some of the mightiest tearjerkers there are, especially for a veteran who is also the son of a WWII veteran.

    • @ThisDate
      @ThisDate  Před rokem

      Amen. Thank you for your service. 🙏🙏❤️❤️🫡🫡🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @billloughman6656
    @billloughman6656 Před rokem +1

    Welcome Home! And Thank you for your service. NEVER FORGET!

  • @user-zq4zi3dy3c
    @user-zq4zi3dy3c Před rokem +2

    Thank you for your service. RIP!

  • @williamlanoue6726
    @williamlanoue6726 Před rokem +1

    God bless him and all of them. The greatest generation. May they continue to rest in eternal peace.

    • @ThisDate
      @ThisDate  Před rokem

      Amen❤️❤️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🙏🙏

  • @buttkrusher
    @buttkrusher Před rokem +1

    The greatest generation. Welcome home, Lt.

  • @matthewmurphy56
    @matthewmurphy56 Před rokem +1

    This cemetery is right down the street ..welcome home sir...u will be in the company of the greatest warriors this country has ever seen

  • @CrackerAL
    @CrackerAL Před rokem +1

    Another one of America's finest welcome home

  • @amycaprari9951
    @amycaprari9951 Před rokem +1

    So many lives lost; so much suffering. May God rest their souls, and all of the brave young men and women who gave their all. 🙏

  • @dennisbraulick3727
    @dennisbraulick3727 Před rokem +2

    Tremendous Faith Duty and Courage, it took to do these flying missions Now to and the crews fly your missions with fellow crews and Angels... praises and Prayers 4 All..✌❤🇺🇸

  • @valhallabound4912
    @valhallabound4912 Před rokem +2

    Never stop looking till all our boys are brought home!

  • @lt.petemaverickmitchell7113

    Thank you for these videos and what they’re teaching us about the men and women who’s sacrifice has ensured a better life for all of us.

    • @ThisDate
      @ThisDate  Před rokem

      We'll keep telling these amazing stories of our heroes.❤️🙏🫡🇺🇸🇺🇸🫡🙏❤️

  • @johnlansing2902
    @johnlansing2902 Před rokem +1

    Our children are coming home . Thank you for our freedoms .

    • @ThisDate
      @ThisDate  Před rokem

      Amen. Amen. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @leonrobinson2053
    @leonrobinson2053 Před rokem

    The LT has been working beyond the grave looking after as many people as he can. That being said, it must be lovely to close this chapter for him and his family. God bless

    • @ThisDate
      @ThisDate  Před rokem

      Welcome Home Hero❤️🇺🇸🫡🙏

  • @thomasdowns6549
    @thomasdowns6549 Před 6 měsíci +1

    The Persistence of his Family.

  • @larry6795
    @larry6795 Před rokem +1

    Rest In Peace Sir 🇺🇸🫡🙏🏾🕊️

  • @aquatraxman1
    @aquatraxman1 Před rokem +1

    God bless all the soldiers and the Airmen

  • @j.w.perkins6004
    @j.w.perkins6004 Před rokem

    God Bless these men who gave all for us, the unaware, unappreciating Americans of today, who know nothing of our history.

    • @ThisDate
      @ThisDate  Před rokem +1

      We created this channel for that reason. Please share!

  • @tylerschoen5643
    @tylerschoen5643 Před rokem

    Not all American hero’s make it back home but they will always have a home here. I’m glad to see they are making their way back home

  • @teresitaronquillo3531
    @teresitaronquillo3531 Před rokem +1

    God bless them all who are in that team and thank them for what they have done for our country may RIP and pray for them

  • @josephadams3644
    @josephadams3644 Před rokem

    My optometrist was a captain of a B24. I grew to love and admire him. Dr. Webb ft.valley ga helped me stay in focus.

  • @tugglemiles2991
    @tugglemiles2991 Před rokem

    These men gave their all for us, thank you.

  • @aegontargaryen9322
    @aegontargaryen9322 Před rokem

    “27 year old” . man , they were just kids
    God bless you all , you can now finally rest in peace

  • @jasonlung858
    @jasonlung858 Před rokem +1

    Very glad you fellas finally came home to rest thank you for your service and the sacrifices you made for us our country and our freedom God bless you sir 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @ThisDate
      @ThisDate  Před rokem

      ❤️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🙏

  • @bass2481
    @bass2481 Před rokem +1

    Welcome home troops. God bless y’all.

    • @ThisDate
      @ThisDate  Před rokem

      Amen.🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @jimwhite4105
    @jimwhite4105 Před rokem +1

    I pray that they are all saved.

  • @graff324
    @graff324 Před rokem +1

    Respect and Honor for America's sons

  • @valeriejean6507
    @valeriejean6507 Před rokem +2

    DNA ....what a blessing for families 👪 ❤ 🙏

  • @grantbowers1186
    @grantbowers1186 Před rokem +1

    Welcome home and rest in peace brother

  • @jimjones395
    @jimjones395 Před rokem +1

    When I see these pictures and the guy said hes 27 but he looks like he's 40 they had such a hard life of struggle and then they got sent there to a foreign land and killed in a horrible war it just breaks my heart and it's just terrible

    • @ThisDate
      @ThisDate  Před rokem

      Welcome home hero 🙏🇺🇸❤️🫡

  • @billyblack1354
    @billyblack1354 Před rokem +1

    RIP WARRIOR BROTHER. Welcome Home.

  • @tommycurran5646
    @tommycurran5646 Před rokem

    Bourne National Cemetery is hallowed ground, I served in OIF with a SFC, have family and former neighbors interned there.
    I'm sending this to my brother in law who is the Chief of Police of Newton, Mass.
    He'll make sure he receives the escort the LT deserves.

  • @gregdavidson670
    @gregdavidson670 Před rokem +1

    Welcome home to our boys. Forever young.

    • @ThisDate
      @ThisDate  Před rokem

      🫡🫡❤️❤️🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @jeffrobodine1850
    @jeffrobodine1850 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for your service soldier RIP brave soldiers ev everywhere across America 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💯💯👍👍😎

  • @orlandofurioso7958
    @orlandofurioso7958 Před 11 měsíci

    I met a former WW2 pilot who bombed Standard Oil of New Jersey's Romanian refinery. It was a chance meeting. He laughed telling the story. He hired on years later with Exxon (Standard Oil of New Jersey).

  • @cavreaver
    @cavreaver Před rokem +1

    Welcome home sir. Rest in peace

    • @ThisDate
      @ThisDate  Před rokem

      ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @truther627
    @truther627 Před rokem +1

    God bless these brave hero's! Thank you for your selfless and courageous journey. 🙏🏼♥️🇺🇸

  • @tereseshaw7650
    @tereseshaw7650 Před rokem

    Truly, the Greatest Generation, ever. I'm crying.
    My Mom and Dad. We will never see their like again.

    • @ThisDate
      @ThisDate  Před rokem

      Heartbreaking for sure. But important to tell their stories.💔

  • @paulstanford3068
    @paulstanford3068 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for your service. RIP x

  • @socrates2890
    @socrates2890 Před rokem +1

    Operation Tidal Wave was beset by multiple adversities, leading to major losses during the mission. May the Lord keep watch over you always, 1st Lt. Pizzella, & know you have the heartfelt gratitude of a grateful nation that mourns your loss. We will continue to pray for you & your family & carry both in our hearts in keeping with your valiant sacrifice. Godspeed & RIP always...🙏🏼 ✝️ 🇺🇲 ❤️

    • @ThisDate
      @ThisDate  Před rokem

      RIP HERO AND WELCOME HOME🙏❤️🇺🇸

  • @christineleeming2347
    @christineleeming2347 Před rokem +1

    A hero returning his home.

  • @sueguyan8101
    @sueguyan8101 Před rokem +1

    That brought tears to my eyes, I think its wonderful that these heroes are still remembered and cared about. These men were very brave, they knew what the risks were and went anyway and made the ultimate sacrifice. Welcome home boys and RIP. As a Brit I will always have the utmost respect for the US forces, our countries are bound together and to be honest although we would never have surrendered, we needed USA 🇺🇸 in our corner coz we were on our own. Americans are and always will be our closest allies, God bless all the war heroes past and present ❤❤❤

    • @ThisDate
      @ThisDate  Před rokem

      Beautifully said, thank you. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️❤️❤️

  • @theress9063
    @theress9063 Před rokem +1

    God bless these heroes.

  • @BR549a
    @BR549a Před rokem +1

    God Bless them both.

  • @kenneth-pc7mf
    @kenneth-pc7mf Před rokem +1

    R.I.P. you Heroes.

  • @derekstocker6661
    @derekstocker6661 Před rokem

    Very well done guys. This report is a tearful proof of what these brave souls did for the world. RIP.

    • @ThisDate
      @ThisDate  Před rokem

      Thanks. Important to honor our heroes. 🫡❤️🇺🇸🙏

  • @brad-gu1pt
    @brad-gu1pt Před rokem +1

    As a proud American I Salute you and welcome you back home brother may you rest in peace and I pray for you loved ones❤
    Amen thank you for severing this once great country. It's still Great just. Leadership we are dealing with is hard to understand.

  • @jamesriddle2517
    @jamesriddle2517 Před rokem +1

    what a beautiful cemetery so sad

  • @acharletta
    @acharletta Před rokem +1

    God Bless the Greatest Generation, and we thank you for our freedom! God Bless America.

  • @pat442389
    @pat442389 Před rokem

    My grandfather's buried at that cemetery. He was shot down during his 11th mission close to Bismark, Germany. He was a POW for almost 2 years. Luckily he made it home and died in 2013. Actually last week was the tenth anniversary of his passing. Its funny he was born and grew up within miles of Lt. Pezzella. Ill look for his grave next time i visit my grandfather, welcome home Lt. Pezzella.

    • @ThisDate
      @ThisDate  Před rokem

      Thanks for sharing. RIP to your dad. 🇺🇸🫡❤️🙏

  • @frankbolander2239
    @frankbolander2239 Před rokem +1

    HEROES ONE AND ALL!...WELCOME HOME MEN!

  • @JoeB-qv2xf
    @JoeB-qv2xf Před rokem +1

    The least we could do ,RIP ,welcome home

  • @davidnorth3411
    @davidnorth3411 Před rokem

    This brings that rememberance of their service to all of us , we recognize your bravery , from that mission those many years as the wheels lifted off to home , RIP dear soldier .

  • @user-ib1ex5kv8z
    @user-ib1ex5kv8z Před 2 měsíci +2

    People who live in Massachusetts
    👇🏼

  • @felixluisocasio8948
    @felixluisocasio8948 Před rokem +1

    Until all returns Home. Godspeed gentlemen 😢😢

  • @blainebirch8151
    @blainebirch8151 Před rokem

    Your ultimate sacrifice will not go unappreciated! God rest your soul and the souls of our American Heroes!

  • @jamieanderson6222
    @jamieanderson6222 Před rokem

    thanks to all the people who are working on this I hope all of our lost soldiers come on

    • @ThisDate
      @ThisDate  Před rokem

      Amen. They need to come home!

  • @curtispate6388
    @curtispate6388 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for your service.

  • @stephenfricke9298
    @stephenfricke9298 Před rokem +1

    RIP guys. Heroes

  • @tracyclark4162
    @tracyclark4162 Před rokem

    I and many will remember what our men and women who served and sacrificed during WWII. If it wasn't for them standing up for America none of us today in America would be where we are at today. Our youth needs to know what they did.

    • @ThisDate
      @ThisDate  Před rokem

      That's why we created this channel. Please share!

  • @julianho7672
    @julianho7672 Před rokem +1

    welcome home sir, respect!

  • @vincentjones8609
    @vincentjones8609 Před rokem +1

    Rip forever loved and reaspected

  • @BeijingYank
    @BeijingYank Před rokem +1

    RIP Romeo Ruthier

  • @debrareplogle651
    @debrareplogle651 Před rokem +1

    Welcome our Heros. We Love All of You ❤