In Memory of Loyce Deen, US Navy
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- čas přidán 30. 05. 2021
- Footage of a historic burial at sea during WWII on the aircraft carrier USS Essex. Avenger gunner, Loyce Deen, is laid to rest in his plane after a violent death during battle over Manila Bay. Navy cameras filmed the entire event.
In the end, he was just a kid, a kid who gave his life for the cause. If this clip doesn't touch your heart, you don't have one.
They gently took his fingerprints.
I watch this video every Memorial Day. My father was a tail gunner in WWII. He survived the war or I wouldn’t be here, but died of a heart attack at 33 years old.
This occurred 78 years ago. The passage of time still doesn’t ease the pain I felt as I watched this. God bless you, Loyce Deen.
I've been a fireman for 30 years..... seen some terrible things in my time. This is one of the most poignant things I've ever witnessed. Can't actually believe I've just seen that, sat here in my comfortable seat, taking for granted what men like AMM Deen gave their lives to preserve. God bless his memory.
God bless his memory
Watching all those men with their heads bowed in reverence and sorrow, and seeing AAM gunner Loyce Dean with his aircraft, buried at sea tightened my throat and brought a tear to my eyes. Thank you for the ultimate gift of your life for your Country, bless you, and know that you will never be forgotten. Rest In Peace, your duty is done, Bravo-Zulu, Sir.
I served on HMS Ark Royal Fixed Wing Carrier in the 70s as a Blue Coat ( Tractor Driver / Chockman and I feel so deeply for this Courages young man . RIP Sir n Shipmate.
I too was a fireman for 31 years and am a retired Navy Chief Petty Officer who has been to many a funeral for my Brothers/Sisters in both and this video left me with a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye. What an extraordinary thing to do for AMM2 Dean. His body was commended to the sea in a lasting tribute that should been seen by all. Rest easy you have been relived from your watch.
Lieutenant Robert Cosgrove, the pilot of the aircraft is first identified at the 2:58 mark in the video. He's standing wearing the flight suit opened to the middle chest area. Dark brush cut hair with his hands behind his back. He would retire as a Captain. He was awarded the Navy Cross, 3 Distinguished Flying Crosses and 8 Air Medals. He passed away in 2005 at the age of 86. He was buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery.
Thank you John! I always wondered where he and Digby Denzek were in the footage. At first, I thought they might be the men taking the fingerprints. I had a terrible time making this. The music I found was so ideal for the film and certain scenes so powerful with emotion. I really appreciate you identifying his pilot.
@@MrInfoguy I haven't spotted Dixby Denzek yet. I've only seem him in a still crew photo with Deen and Cosgrove.
thank you, I always wondered who was the sailor standing and just looking at the aircraft the whole time in the procession.
@@MrInfoguy Glad I could help. I just found your reply in my email under Social. Had no idea that it existed. I'm glad I could help. I got the identification from another video of this event that was posted by the son of Lt. Cosgrove. He identified his father for me.
His look is that of a pilot dealing with a nerve wracking landing and the loss of one of his crew... oh, the sacrifice!
Rest in Eternal Peace, Hero!!
1st time i saw this, it was deeply touching.
What many have sacrificed to preserve our freedoms...
RIP Loyce Deen and all other Americans KIA.
Thanks for making this video, and Thank you for making sure the original aspect ratio was preserved correctly.
Im a navy vet , joined 1971 of all the things I've seen myself , This event , gets to me more than any other to to watch ! AND every time Ive seen it , R.I.P. That was my fathers war also , they really were THE greatest generation.
No getting around that. They surely were. Mom and Dad were both World War II Navy. He was a Carpenters Mate 3rd and she was a Pharmacist Mate 3rd. Her first patients were the Marines from Tarawa coming into San Diego Naval Hospital in November 1943.
@@johnmcng WOW, thanks for sharing that !1
I agree, except that there are STILL Americans giving their lives for their Country in every skirmish the USA is involved in during WWII and every war we've been involved in since! Every soldier who gave his life is as important as the one before him and the one after, as they have made the ultimate sacrifice of their life for their Country!
@@mjleger4555 Indeed. And that's why they are still trying to recover remains from around the world and identify them.
@@johnmcng Absolutely, it is so important for families to have their loved one "come home" no matter when it is, even years later. it's just where they belong after their duty is over! :"No one left behind" is part of our military's creed, as it should be. I read recently about someone from WWII who was eventually identified, probably by DNA today, being returned home to the States over 75 years after the war ended. It's important for the well-being of family to finally have them rest at home where they belong!
Today, DNA can be identified even in a bone but certainly, in the pulp of a tooth so with modern medical technology, almost no one is left unidentified anymore. Even if they have no known family left, they can still be returned to their home state and city and buried there.
And others who for some reason, cannot be identified, there is always
Arlington National Cemetery, a place for the unknown soldier who will still be honored there on Memorial Day, a celebration for even the unknown soldier!
My father was onboard as part
of the Marine Detachment.
He was assigned to an anti aircraft battery during general quarters. He might have been
part of the ceremony. Possibly
firing his rifle in salute of this hero.
So very moving. We must never forget the sacrifices made for freedom, for ours and that of others. My father fought to liberate Europeans from the Nazis. My mother (a Filipino) was liberated from the Imperial Japanese thanks to Americans...Loyce Deen was one of them. A salute, Sir.
R.I.P much respect I first see this clip a few years ago the background music was hymn for the fallen it brought tears to my eyes the same as this one
Back when men could still be men! Thank you for your service, sir, Bravo Zulu, Fly Navy. God Bless America!
Respectfully and deftly executed, the life and sacrifice of Loyce Dean would make for a powerful movie. Bless him and all those that have given everything in service and bravery.
rest in peace Loyce Dean you are my hero and I salute your brave sacrifice your gone but not forget I will build a statue of your aircraft in honour to you on my game so I can remember your sacrifice and I will remember you on November the 11th and I will stand and salute to your brave sacrifice you sacrificed your life for all of us may you rest in peace and I hope your soul has found peace now Gone But Not Forgotten Loyce Dean at last you've done your duty god bless America 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇲🇺🇸🇺🇲🇺🇸🇺🇲🇺🇸🇺🇸
Couldn't watch it w/o the tears coming.
I deleted my post , thanks !1
HEART RENDERING !
The best generation.
The GREATEST GENERATION ❤❤
RIP BRAVE man, loyce Deen , 78 years ago , today ,you gave your
Your life ,, least we never forget ,
Cena tocante, triste e altamente honrosa.
"Touching, sad and highly honorable scene" Thank you Mr. Sanfelice.
I have always imagined a conversation on the bridge between the Captain and the chief flight engineer.
Captain: " Am I to understand that the aircraft is beyond repair ?"
Long pause.
Chief engineer. " It is Sir ".
Captain: "Thank you ".
Absolute respect from an ex serviceman from over the pond 🇬🇧 x
All politicians in the US should ask themselves: " are we honoring these men and their sacrifices with the actions we do ? "
" Or are we treading like vultures on the field of honor of this men who gave everything ? "
" To gain power and money for ourselves ? "
Especially those who do everything they can to divide americans and sow hatred among them.
My deepest Respekt from germany
R.I.P and honour to these courageous people
Couldn't watch the rest of this video... so sad
R E S P E C T
A young man to die so far from home and never be able to return.
The full measure.......
RIP
😪 Sad
RIP AMERICAN HERO!
I hope Loyce's mom NEVER saw this.
I have had the great honor to work with many WWII families of lost flyers trying to get answers about how their loved one perished in the Pacific. Many crashed and were never found or simply disappeared with no explanation. (shot down? bad weather? out of fuel? mechanical problems?). Deen's family was aware of the unique burial. I don't know whether his parents ever saw this historic film - and hard to watch as some of it is - I think they would have been deeply moved by the care and respect offered by the men of the Essex for their lost son. It is a powerful and unique service.
I hope she did ....it was a great tribute by the US Navy & his shipmates....i want every American to see the sacrifice that Loyce Edward Dean
made & honor him by showing integrity & Christianity in our daily lives as Americans......
This incident got a good bit of play back home in the states. The film was incorporated into a war production moral boosting film sent out to major factories building airplanes and shipyards building carriers, etc.. Kind of like a "why we fight" thing. And wanted to show the respect the military gave to thier dead.
I believe that she would have been very proud to see her hero son and his friends all in bowed reverence, watching him be buried at sea, after his service and a job well done. RIP, Gunner Loyce Deen, and Bravo-Zulu. We thank you for the ultimate gift you gave for your Country, Sir.
Yes and no. No in that you can see how badly his body was torn up and no one should see that kind of mayhem. Yes in the sense that she would have seen see how reverently his shipmates handled him. Yes in that she would see he had a Naval Christian burial at sea with a Chaplain in attendance. Yes in that she would see the dignity, honor and solemnity that his shipmates rendered. This video leaves me teary eyed every time I watch it. Bravo Zulu AMM Loyce Deen USN. Rest in peace sailor.
Defender of the Republic.