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One of the last of the original Marine Raiders and an Iwo Jima survivor, Marine Frank Wright returns to Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego for recognition and to attend the latest graduation of Marines.
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There isn't anything a young Marine respects more than an old Marine.
In a business where many die young, beware an old man.
@@penguinsentinel8508 He'll be the first to tell you that he was lucky.
So much wisdom
8:33 he sure can still tell a fine woman too when he sees one good lord she is in great shape!!
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notice how even when other Marines outrank him they still call him "sir" that is when you know you've earned respect.
Every Marine participating in the Pacific campaign will always out rank everyone up to and including the Commandant.
I was not a Marine but I did serve in the army in Vietnam. When I go to the VA clinics and hospital ANYTIME I SEE A WWII VETERAN, I salute him / her. Those people went through a hellava war and the survivors came back and built the greatest country the world has ever seen. The deserve a salute and 110% of our respect. They were the Greatest Generation and they are treasures.
It doesn't matter what rank you are, if you fought and survived a war that is automatic respect, he earned it.
@WmGood thank you for your service in a horrible war. As for WWII I fully agree with you. I'm proud that my grandpa Walker was a Lt in the Army air corps, flew the P-51 mustang in the European theater. Imagine being a 19 year old getting shot at by German pilots. Anyway, God bless that generation.
@gen3kali877 You can't outrank someone who fought in a war where, if they lost, not only the country but the entire free world was fucked. There hasn't been a war like that since.
"AFTER 80 YEARS I'M FINALLY HOME!" I hope to be that fired up when I do my old man travelling to the places I've been.
Lovely.
It will.
I wish you the best in that regard, and I hope you will be.
Now get down and give me 20!
Man. Lively old soul aint he
He was a special guest at our MC Ball a few years ago. I was a working party and had to stick with him for the night as "Security." He asked for a glass of fireball, we got him a shot, and he goes "I said a glass." We got him a full cup and this man sat there drinking it like water. Legend fr 🤘
*Respect+*
The leatherneck wanted a drink!😅😅
I hope you got him a god dam glass
That “OORAH” the moment he stepped on the pavement was epic and you could hear that young soul of his inside is very much alive and well.
Yeah, you can hear the power in his voice when he said. Plus the look in his eyes spoke volumes.
@@eliporter3980 definitely one of the few and the proud!! Of course he can't move around like he used since he's older obviously but you can tell in that loud OOORAH he's still a hard charging Marine like he was when he was much younger!! Chesty is proud of you!
Not a timid OOORAH by a long shot. Salty old Marine. God bless
amen!
That is the howl of a Devil Dog. hell, it ran a chill down my spine.
New Breed meets the Old Breed. My Grandpaw did this in 1917, my Dad in 1944, I did it in 1975, and my nephew in 2006.
A fine tradition. My thanks to you and your family for your service.
@@flyoverkid55 Thank you all.
Awesome family! Semper Fi, to your fine lineage.
My great grand in 1917 (Army) my grandpa in 1944(Navy), my brother in 2015 (Army) and I currently. (USMC)
Robert, which regiment/battalion did your grandfather serve with in the first war?
He can certainly hold a solid salute, even at 100 years old.
Had the best one
You never forget. I'm a father of three and I've been out for 17 years. I still keep a bug out bag under my bed. In my head, I never left.
If WE needed him I am sure he would answer the call
He is just shy of 100. He is among the last living WW1 Marine Raiders. Got bayoneted in Guam. What a hero!!
My grandfather served in the Pacific Theatre of WW2. Even though he didn't talk about what he did, we could all tell he had lived through hell, his line of duty disabilities bothered him for the rest of his life. He would always downplay his sacrifice, saying that the boys who came back without limbs or who didn't get to come back home at all had paid a much higher price. RIP Pop Pop, you will be remembered.
He said it right. I constantly heard from my dad (WW2: North Africa-Sicily-Italy) that the true heroes are pushing up crosses.
True, my grandparents was a seller during WW2 in Singapore, one of them said, some of them become the workers to prevent getting captured by imperial japanese and executed in changi beach.
“Pacific Theater” bla bla. Stfu lmao. I’m sure he “sacrificed much” washing underwear of peeling potatoes 😂
Please read some historical (factual) books before making remarks. Also, no need to be disrespectful. @@joeb1den114
That was your grandpa. @@joeb1den114
1:10 that's the scream of a young man right there, never left, much respect to all of our veterans, stay safe.
I found it very emotional. I am British. What a fine gentleman.
Heck yeah bro much respect
The body may be old and weakened, but the Marine in it is strong and tough as ever.
Still a badass. :)
1:13 did anyone hear the minecraft "oof" sound?
One of the last OG Marine Raiders, and Drill Instructor. What a legend. That salute was rock solid, even being 100yrs old isnt an excuse for this Marine. Thank you for your service.
Marine Raiders were/are Special Operations. They were issued a special Bowie knife which would be modernly known today as a Ontario SP-10.
@@JohnDoeEagle1 nice
@John Doe Recon right ?
@@JohnDoeEagle1 Can I have one too?
@@JohnDoeEagle1no really. I thought raiders were fuckin devgru
The greatest generation without a doubt. How lucky we are to have had people like him and my father, who also served in WW2
Never had a grandfather but my neighbor was WWll vet and he used to tell me all his story’s and what went through while he would watch me and take me to the school bus ! In high school I was given assignment to write to a late family member and i decided to write to him cause he was my grandpa in my eyes that I never had ! Love you grandpa manny thank you for youre sacrifice ❤️
That loud "OOOHHHRAAHHH" made me smile widely. This man's a legend
He was a DI, he had to!
Made me smile and gave me goosebumps
He's just a normal soldier that happens to be old. Not a big deal at all. How the hell is he a 'legend'? I've never heard about him.
@@michelleshock8647 many can return to a base decades after retirement, but very few have the pride that he does about being a marine. You can tell he's genuinely honored by the opportunity and is proud he's a marine
@@michelleshock8647 the man was fucking in Iwo Jima, regardless of if you believe in ‘heroes’, the man deserves recognition in this day and age, many simply don’t know the real cost of WW2
People like him paved the path for the modern day Marine Raiders
People like him paved the path for all the good things we have and hold dear.
@@blondknight99 agreed my comment was based on the raider patch on his uniform
@GrillzMasky explain yourself?
@GrillzMasky incorrect
Indeed, Being a member of Carlsons Raiders is a true badge of courage and honor. Few got the privledge
I haven't served, and am not even an American, but this video made me cry happy tears to see an old man, tearing up as he remembers what he's gone through, and getting the respect he so very much deserves, so happy to see him getting respected by young-in's. Thank you for your service sir.
This country loses all the wars, you aren’t missing much.
He never left the Marine, his attitude still the same. Man of Valor and Honor.
Once a Marine, always a Marine......RIP sir.
He died ?
Man, it totally warms me to see the brass section, and to know that many people came together to put it together, just to make the Old Salt feel some of the magic, that was his youth in 1942! Semper Fi Devil Dog, and may your spirit live forever.
damn, at least he made it home before his ascension. Rah Sir
pretty sure he is still alive I couldn't find anything on his death a man of that level of service; I'm sure his death would have bin published
@@Hibuy- I should've not been so quick to assume that he was gone. I just assumed Stahthis knew the man, and so I said it too. Now I feel like an a$$hole, and I'm on my way to edit the comment. Respect to you as well.
Pretty amazing to see this hero 80 years after leaving to go to war, still wearing the uniform with such pride and respect. I could see his past return when he went into the ranks. I also loved watching the reactions of the child (grandson I assume) who was, no doubt, raised with an understanding and respect for this history.
He's a Marine. No Marine would ever disrespect that uniform!
@@WillVogt There you go!
@@davidmoutray2644 That’s just pure edge lord ignorance. History and legacy are the cornerstone of the Marine Corps. Marines from prior generations were always around to impart wisdom and just to be around Marines. You weren’t one of us, so how could you understand?
@@jamesnash2620 A severe remark, but there is truth to it. The Corps absolutely leaves its stamp, and it remains vivid for decades... eight decades. Myself, I was nine years USN. It left its impression on me, forty years on. To be in something like the military, you're called on to breathe, eat, drink, and sleep it. And when you put your uniform on -- and on just so -- you wear it. It's not as hard as I'm making it sound, though. It's a set of habits, whose purpose is to make you able to win the wars. It amounts to... an esoteric knowledge which those who have not done and lived it can only catch an inkling; nowadays those are many, many. It was a little different in my own youth, when in the 1960's there were war veterans in their forties and fifties all over the place. Sometimes they'd tell stories. This is not so available now; wars are no longer mass wars... not for this Republic.
Semper Fidelis
I didn't have the privilege to serve due to a birth defect. I regret it to this day. This whole video put a tear in my eye, a lump in my throat, and a mountain of feelings in my heart. I love every last one of our past, present, and future military personnel. Thank you.
Same here, I have an eye birth defect. Makes my vision 20/200 in one eye and it’s not correctable.
It's always the trauma coming back when they tell stories of decades prior, then say "I'm sorry" for showing emotion. That gets me.
When he stepped off the van and said “OOH RAH!” … I’m very glad someone barked back. Much respect, sir, and many thanks for your years of service. My brother and cousin are marines. Semper Fi!
wish i could triple like this comment
@@jonathanhill6064 liked it for ya boss
Can you elaborate please on that bark thing? Where does it come from? The proud, The few ...and sane service in US Army without drUg queens
@@marcingrabkowski1054marines are called devil dogs the barking is tradition.
@@marcingrabkowski1054devil dogs bark, growl and snarl. Semper
When he jumped out of the van and yelled oorah that gave me the chills!!!!
Honestly though that's the most energy I've ever seen a centurion have
@@StuckIn1960s I know 30 yr olds with less energy, this man's a national treasure.
I was hoping to see him on line doing push ups!
"Oorah" but you were close. Oorah, it's a Marine thing!
@@timothypurselley880 Semper Fi brother. Thanks for noticing that. Spell check got me again
Today is August 27, 2023. I'll be 89 years old next month on the 12th. I set foot on the famous Marine Cors boot camp at Parris Island, South Carolina on or about Sept. 21, 1952 as a scared, shy farm boy from Vermont. On December 21, 1952, I left Parris Island as a man, a Marine, and no longer a boy. To this day when I hear the Marine Corps hymn, I still stand up at attention. I still believe in the saying: Once a Marine, always a Marine. GLORY BE TO THE CORPS!!
AMAZING. THREE YEARS AGO I HAD 40 YEARS OF HAVING FINISHED BASIC TRAINING IN THE ARMY, IT WOULD BE SHOCKING IF THE ARMY EVER DID ANYTHING LIKE THIS FOR A SOLDIER. AGAIN AND AGAIN, THE FEW, THE PROUD, THE US MARINES.❤
Absolute legend. They didn't call them "The Greatest Generation" for nothing. Thank you for your service.
and to think they're almost all gone :(
Also the only one there who's not a war criminal
@@elicase8708 what are you talking about? the number of war crimes committed by his generation is huge compared to our generation.
@@capcom7794 I don't think they had that many laws of war back then.
@@elicase8708 How would you know who is or is not a war criminal? What experience are you using to pass judgment? What makes you believe that you are worth? 1989-2009, USMC, Master Gunnery Sergeant, retired. 4th generation Marine.
I'm about 44 years junior, and a retired Gunny, but that was a very motivating, "ooh rah!!!" Made me smile with pride. Pretty sure all Marines feel the same way.
Thanks.....
yes, we feel the same way, Gunny! Oorah!
All Americans🇺🇸✌
Semper Fi Gunny.. I served with A Company 1st Bn 3rd Marines 1st Marine Brigade. 0311. MCAS KANEOHE HAWAII 0311 GRUNT 😎👊🏽✌🏽
My Dad (Master Gunnery Seargant) and Grandpaw (Major Ret.) came to mine in Feb of 76 at MCRD SD and suprised my Di's and I when they showed up. My Grandpaw even had some of his lapel medals from both World Wars like a Navy Cross, Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and a few others.
Salute to this honorable marine!!!!!!!!
what a gallant gentleman. his family must be so proud, what a heritage and example
100 years old and still squared away. The Greatest Generation indeed. Thank you for your service, Sir. (salute)
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@@proj3cT5150 This is Motivating! Fucking Outstanding!
I hope and pray the USA’s WOKE military gets back to normal, badass, kicking ass military SOON!!!!!!!!
If the greatest generation saw where our country is today, we'd all be speaking a mix of German, Italian and Japanese.
His salute was crisp - a true American Hero and inspiration for all of us!
My father was a US Navy WWII veteran, he passed in 2012. There are few of these men left. We must NEVER forget their sacrifices. Honor them this Veterans Day and every day.
the world wouldn't be a madhouse now if the germans, italians and japanese won.
Look at what they sacrificed for: so trans men can wear thongs to dance for kids who tip them dollar bills. What a sacrifice.
I honestly feel bad for them and those that lost their lives when I see how far this country has fallen. Like we let them down.
@@klavier285 we definetly have let them down with how backwards ass this country is acting right now
My father was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. He just recently went into a care facility with dementia.
Frank is a true American hero. My total respect to him. An old soldier never dies.
Not a soldier. A Marine.
I served 7 years in the United States Army, but I've got nothing but love for my fellow Marines
When he said "I'm home" that was deep! Marines are born twice!
Born twice? Really? LMAO
@@BBAKER22 Ah shove it, let the man be
@@BBAKER22 the saying is, "All Marines are born twice. Once when they leave the womb; again when they leave boot camp."
@@BBAKER22you will never know the meaning. You probably never served the very same country that allows you to spew your ignorance.
When he talked about his friend getting blown up, it was like he relived that moment all over again. That's was a powerful moment.
Sadly, I'm sure he relives that almost daily
@@BBAKER22 no doubt. Those men saw things most of us can only imagine.
For real, I had to rewatch it to make sure I heard everything right, and now *I'm* starting to cry a bit thinking about how that would feel, to see a friend in literal pieces as a 20 year old, and to continue with that memory for 80 years
Because you just know that 'ol leatherneck saw things that no man should ever see. Choked me up. God bless him.
Also, for the sailor standing with him.
Look at his face when he tells the story starting at 3:47, you can see the pain in his face as he remembers. I almost cried and so did that sailor.
Brought a smile to my face to see the happiness on his face. Brought a tear to my eye watching him salute and hold attention at his age. A true bad ass.
My dad joined the USMC when he turned 16 y/o in 1942. He enlisted for the duration plus 6 months. Did his boot camp in San Diego. Served on Okinawa. He was only 19 y/o when discharged after the war. He was a proud Marine for the rest of his life. I miss you dad.
RIP
We all miss your dad. Thank you for sharing. 🇺🇸
The things we boost ourselves up about
God bless him. RIP 👍
That’s awesome. My grandfather was enlisted into the army only a month after graduating high school in 1944, so he must’ve been about the same age as your dad. He was a paratrooper in Japan and later served in Korea and Vietnam for a total of 27 years of service. He retired a lieutenant colonel. Rest in peace to your dad. I truly look up to people like him.
An outstanding American we should all thank him for his service 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸
We are seeing some of the best this nation has to offer in this video. I did not serve but I am proud to say that for years I helped serve those who did.
@@JohnSmith-uy7sv Last one I'll do cause apparently you lack enough courage in your faith to be able to spread it in a way that does not resemble spam mail. Again, read your own doctrine. Matthew 10:14 " If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that home or town."
This brings tears to my eyes; thank you for your service young man🇺🇲🙏🏻👍🥰
The pride he still takes in being a Marine 80 years later should be an inspiration to every Marine, Sailor, Soldier and Airman. He even teared up a little with his memories of being a young Marine in WW2.
I think that pride is always there, its instilled in you from day 1 of RTC, and everyday until you graduate. Unfortunately too many devil pups fresh out of tours in Afghanistan and Iraq have no respect for veterans and see anyone wearing the uniform as a fraud because there are too many cases of stolen valor out there.
I know they are not going to hold a retired Marine like him to the grooming standards, but are Marines allowed to have mustaches?
@@JohnSmith-uy7sv don’t you have anything better to do than spout ancient dribble?
@@alarictheredboi276yearsago4 I'm just going through and reporting his posts for misinformation. He's defiling a war heroes memory with this dribble
@@JohnSmith-uy7sv Although, I agree with your angle, the NLT is a pile of garbage. Just read the KJV like an adult (Not the NKJV)
Mr. Wright is a real hero, now doubt about his honor. My Uncle Pete joined on Monday December 8, 1941. Was eventually wounded on Iwo Jima but that only pissed him off. He brought back the sword from the Japanese officer that shot him. That Japanese officer didn't go home. Oh yea, February 23rd was his birthday and he saw the flag being raised that day. He was 22 years old that day. He's resting now with his fellow Marines at the local National Cemetery. RIP Uncle Pete!
Your uncle Pete is a legend.
What a legend we share the same birthday
Graduated boot camp 1961. All senior nco's & officers were both WW II and Korean vets. I still have my blues. Semper Fi pogues... 79 yesterday.
Wow what a story! Legend! I hope to go back and visit MCRD San Diego some day, my trip won’t be as special as this badass’s though. RIP Sir.
I wish I could've listened to Uncle Pete's stories
Thank you for your service Sir, and so glad you got to come home. God bless you.
Thank you more kindly than I can thank y’all for your bravery and selflessness to really serve and protect thank you for your service
My grandfather was a full bird colonel. He was also a spear point into Iwa Jima. I knew before I joined who he was. I didn't realize what a bad ass he was till after my service. These men were on a different level.
I'm active duty now but I always tell my wife that those were times of true men and heroes. I can never compare nor begin to think our service is the same.
@@Sledge_0617 Keep holding that torch bro. I'm glad we passed it into good hands. Semper Fi.
thank you for his service
@@Sledge_0617 if we go to war with russia and china at the same time, we would be heroes for the later generation
Thats cool, apparently my grandpa got a silver star in vietnam
100 years old yet his salute is steady as a rock. Many thanks Soldier!
(Marine...better not call him a Soldier! :) )
Once a marine, always a marine never forget that either ;)
@@Thecodeist Seeing the Corporal step off the van and yell out "UhhhRah" says it all right? The look in his eyes unmistakable!
@@Thecodeist Marines Never render half hearted salutes
He is not a soldier,He is a Marine address him as such .
Thank you from the bottom of my heart 🙏🙏🙏
Brought a tear to my eye to see a veteran given the respect, honour he deserved and recognition from fellow marines, I often hear quoted “ once a marine always a marine” and I’m glad to see it still holds true
i had to hold back the tears when they hauled him up to salute and shake hands with the modern day marine , my dad was a royal marine who was transferred onto a USN hospital ship after being wounded alongside the us marines in ww2 , the us marines saved my dads life by transferring him to the superior medical facilities they had on board their ships
The Royal Marines and US Marines will always have a strong brother earned in blood, respect and loyalty. Semper Fi!!
I'm sure they were as proud to have him as he was happy that they did
The Royal Marines are a riot to work with, I had the honor in 2014 as a US Marine, on the Keusarge Naval Ship while we did tactical exercises with the UK, Netherlands, Spain and Mexico. All of those Marines are as hardcore as the US truly (we just couldn't speak a lick of each other's language lol)
Hes a brother marine. Of course they did. Thank your dad for his service for me.
That's a great story, your dad was every bit the hero all these men were, and probably didn't make a big deal out of it. One correction, the Marines don't have their own medical people, they use the Navy.
Thank you for your service
Thank you for your service😊😊
That’s an honor…100 years old still came in shined and pressed! Salute to you from an Army soldier! Semper Fidelis
His dress blues still fit and he salutes like ramrod straight marine. 5:08 What a credit to the Corps.
And a salute sharper than a friggin straight razor
We, as a newer generation, should take the time to sit with these older warriors and hear their stories from life, leadership and experiences of the past. Semper Fi! 🦅 🌎⚓️
His legacy is why we are who we are. Respect warrior, fair winds, and following seas till Valhalla. S/F
You can tell based on the interaction that took place around 4:00 to 4:30 this man saw hell, his family supported him recovering through that hell, and he lost a part of himself. This man gave up his life to support our union and lost a part of himself in the process, I wish nothing but the best for him and his clan. What a hero.
He embodies doing the right thing when no one is looking.
You could see how choked-up they got from that brief story, the look the CMC made said it all, and by the time that portion ended I too had tears in my eyes. This man is a legend and embodies the word “service” as he simply served with every ounce of heart and fire that he could muster! THAT’s what “service” is truly about and the new generations must not forget this! What you said is absolutely correct as serving very well could make you lose something deep inside that you could never get back or forget even eighty years later! I always make it a point to thank the older generation of vets when I’m at the VA (as I’m part of a far newer generation being honorably discharged in 1999). They deserve our thanks… and so much more than we could ever give them to pay them back for those sacrifices that they gladly endured so we could be free today!
A man with balls, honor and love for his country. That deserves respect....Always.
As someone with PTSD, I felt the air change in just that split second, and I simultaneously wanted to comfort him and to let him feel that sense of pride. He’s accomplished so much in his long life, more than this video could ever show. And while trauma is part of that, it’s still only a part of who we are.
As a Marine veteran, this filled my heart with so much love and admiration of him. Our greatest treasure. What I wouldn’t give to spend a day with this salty devil dog and just talk marine shop grunt to grunt. Semper Fi sir, you are what molded us for generations.
I agree brother. SF
Gaaaaaaaaay
Mad respect for this man!
More thanks than I can possibly state for cpl. Frank Wright. awesome tribute. God bless you sir n thank you for your service
Watching him stand and salute at the retiring of the colors is amazing! Ramrod straight, crisp salute and I don’t think he even twitched a muscle the whole time.
I had the distinct honor of having a conversation with a Korean War veteran. I asked him what it was like over there. I then asked him if he's been back since. It was with great pleasure I was able to tell him, after having been to Korea myself, how beautiful it was there thanks to the efforts of men like him who came before us. He was happy to hear that.
I have been lucky enough to know four veterans of "The Forgotten War." Forgotten, hell. Two U.S. Army solders who were POWs and two Marines, both of whom were at the Chosin Reservoir. Great men and you are 100% correct it was, indeed a distinct honor to count those giants among my friends. (Plt. 3006, 1980) Semper Fidelis.
@A. S. Clifton there used to be a lot of them left around, but they're getting old and passing away like the WW2 vets have. That's why people gotta understand how rare these gems are. If I were a rich man, I'd fly him back for a stay so he could see it.
Once, I met a Korean war veteran, I told him that, "I was in Korea also." He gave me a double-take, then I augmented "In the 21st century". He got a laugh out of that. I thanked him for his service and let him know that HE made the difference.
Good for you, I'm sure he remembered that for a long, long time. When I was a kid, WWII veterans were plentiful in every town. Knew them well as they were my Dad's (WWII and Korea) friends. It was a great time to know so many brave men. Fortunately, they all liked kids who liked them.
Chesty was reported to have asked a fellow Marine if, after Chosin he ever got warm.
A man who deserves ALL respect
Thank you sir - for all you have allowed the rest of us to enjoy!
Once a Marine, always a Marine. Thank you for your service.
You can take the Marine out of the Corps but you can't take the Corps out of the Marine. Oorah!
There is nothing in this world that makes me shed a tear as fast as seeing an old vet cry
So proud . God bless you sir !
Thanks again for your devotion and service to our country
This man is a walking history lesson. We need to learn and respect the brave men who’ve done the impossible and fast. We do not have much time left
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We as Americans owe a debt of gratitude to that generation of men and women that can never be paid in full. I'm a Navy veteran son of WW II Army Air Corps veterans. Their time is coming to a close, we must do everything we can to honor their sacrifice and memory. God Bless the Republic.
@@davidmoutray2644 In that time, there was no option. They had been attacked by a hostile foreign military. If that doesn't create a sense of necessity for you, I can't imagine what does.
im not american but respect to your marines
Us army vet here may god bless this old warrior thanks for clearing the way
@@JohnSmith-uy7sv I'm talking about gratitude, not faith. Were it not for those men and women that answered our nation's call in WW II, you'd likely never have heard the Word of God. Show a little respect where it's due.
Much respect sir thank you for your service.
50 years ago today I was standing on those yellow foot prints at MCRD, still feel like that 17 yr old sometimes, especially when I see stuff like this Semper Fi brothers and sisters!
I graduated with bravo company plt 1031 this cycle. As a boot marine it was an absolute honor to have been blessed to be able to be in your presence when I graduated sir. Rah!
@@JohnSmith-uy7sv Once again, the NLT is a garbage book. Read the KJV
I went to boot that day last year crazy Mike 3266
That had to have been quite a graduation. My son went through there in 2004, so I remember some of the facilities and the ceremony.
There's just something about the boys from WWII. It doesnt matter their rank, they outrank everyone with what they did. The gunnys at parade rest to a legend who, at the time of his service wouldnt have outranked him. This man is a legend
God Bless! Thank you for what you have given!
Nov -9-23. Having a drink 🥃. Remembering my brother Manual Tellez RIP once a Marine always a Marine. Happy birthday to all of you guys on November 10. God bless you all
That was amazing to see him return to his training grounds after all those years. My dad also served in the Navy from 39 to 45. He passed away in 2010. All I can say is thanks for the service
BTW I am currently interviewing Frank about his life after leaving the Marines (damn he is fascinating) up until I did his original interview in 2004. He has a memory for detail that would put most of us to shame.
Cut from different ( and higher quality ) cloth.
In a time, most don't want to know about. In a time he can't forget. Semper FI!
Please consider sending your interviews with Frank to the Veteran's History Project at the Library of Congress, which preserves the narratives of thousands of veterans from every point in American history from WWI onwards: www.loc.gov/programs/veterans-history-project/how-to-participate/
Wow! That gave me shivers. Thank you for your service!!!
Woo, wasn’t expecting that many tears. Very thankful for Frank’s service and all of our brave military veterans retired and active.
@5:11 that salute is rock solid. Thank you for your service sir.
you saw that also
The way his whole demeanor changes when he speaks of his combat experiences, truly the greatest generation 💯
U can see that even after 80 years he’s just as proud as that 19 year old kid he once was
@@carolinaboyz7537 The guy clearly has PTSD.
Frank Wright God bless you, friends and family will be there to. Hes real, loves you, thank you for your service sir, and sharing. God bless you Frank, be well.
Semper Fi…. I went through Parris Island in 1971 and know full well the emotional attachment that most Former Marines have to the Corps. I was filled with joy for this old Marine going back to San Diego on the 80th anniversary of his graduation as a Marine. Well done!
Amen brother! Thank you for your service to this great nation!
Wow just read a little of his biography. This man is a legend. I see why the active duty Marines show him such respect. Joining at 16 to fight for his country. We barely get to raise men like this anymore. Respect.
God damn right son!
my step dad was in the korean war not as a marine but in the army and he would tell me stories about his time over there in south korea, hes still alive today and is a diesel field mechanic. so this video hits home for me.
Ziggy...where is he located? If close enough I would like to interview him.
That is so nice to see our soldiers always respecting those who came before them! Thanks so much for your service Frank!
Youth fades,and the body ages. But bravery,honor,and respect are forever. Thank you for your service Sir.
He reminds me of my grandma, she died 2 years ago at 98 and was in the army during WWII. He reminds me of her because of that HUGE personality and mental acuity at such an old age. It makes me so happy that there are still some of that generation living happy lives today.
They meet the truth.
He ( and they ) will never die.
Much respect for this man. Part of a unique generation.
Thank all yall for having the heart and will to be soldiers and defend our country. Im glad youreon our side
There is definitely a bond between Marines. My neighbor, USMC - Korean War, died a couple of months ago. The Lieutenant from the Marine color guard presented his wife the flag with tears streaming down his face. It goes to show you the respect and love that they have for each other. I'll miss saying "Happy Birthday Marine" to him next month. He always lit up hearing that.
Man, I served in the Navy but had mostly Marines in my school class in Pensacola and was stationed on a Naval Air Station that had a lot of them. Seeing the difference between our Navy guys and those Marines was extraordinary. You could pretty much say that most people in the Navy treat it like they would any other job they might have gotten outside of the military. but I think every Marine I ever met LIVED that shit. I'd say they were like a family but I don't even think most families are as tight as those guys were.
I was part of the graduating company (1st Battalion Bravo Company PLT 1031) I had the honor of meeting him after the graduation ceremony
Do your best to honor the service that he and his fellow warriors provided to our nation. Carry on, Marine.
Thank you for your service.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I think one of my old buddies from Okinawa is a DI for Bravo Company. MCT/SOI wherever you’re going is easy man. If you see a SSgt or Sgt Wilson or a Sgt Strowbridge tell them Sgt Johnson says hi
That 1st battalion sike 😂
I was bravo co the cycle before yours
Thank you sir for your service
This is outstanding. A living legend and legacy.
As a young Soldier, I had the honor of meeting WW2 veterans who were flown in for a D-Day commemoration (I was based in USAEUR at the time). Up until then, the idea of being part of something bigger than myself had been a somewhat abstract concept or a catchphrase that was used by recruiters and Drill Sergeants. Meeting those men and seeing their humility and dignity really made it hit home. It made me realize that I had an incredibly high standard to live up to. Those moments meeting those veterans stayed with me for my entire Army career. I hope that it affects these young Marines and Sailors in the same way. Getting to meet men like this is a true, once-in-a-lifetime honor. They aren't famous, and yet they have accomplished and sacrificed more than most famous people have ever dreamed of.
You’re starting to get it.
Well I’m retired Navy CPO, and nothing makes me happier than to see these Veterans relive their memories. God Bless this Marine.
Good afternoon Chief, I leave for bootcamp in 1 day. If you see this can you share any tips you may have? Going in with confidence and volunteering to lead the others 🤘🏼 thank you for your service!
Thank you ALL for your sacrifice and service. May God bless, keep and protect you.
My dad graduated from MCRD San Diego in 1944 along with actor Robert Ryan. My son graduated MCRD San Diego in 2005 and eventually became a drill instructor at Parris Island for three years. He's a Gunny now with 18 years in the Corps.
Frank wright had that dog in him. He was the most sturdy and solid man during that salute. I can’t begin to comprehend the sacrifices and situations he went through.
Glad i wasn’t the only one who seen that, og ass still looking spry to me 🫡!
God bless this patriot 🫡 he’s the last of a dying breed of heroes 🇺🇸
Not the last hopefully. We need more heroes like him
Hell yeah brother
Cant imagine being a marine back in the 40s and then coming back
I think his kind had a different calling than our current young men and women. But be assured, while we have a lot of loud mouth tree huggers, we have more young men and women willing to stand up and answer the call. I thought about joining after high school but never went through with it…. That was until what I saw happen on live TV that morning. In 95 I was in HS when 2 men set off a truck explosion down town in the city I lived in. I knew a lot of t firefighters (because of stepfather) on the scene and friends that lost parents. I wanted to help so much. Then 9/11 happened. On 9/11 of the following year I was driving through the gate of my first duty station. Spent 10yrs on active duty USAF, and would be retiring right about now if I wasn’t medically retired after a spine injury. If I had to do again knowing my outcome I would. I had it easy compared to what those young men graduating in the video. People change, the branches change and evolve, but the spirit of a young person willing to accept a chance of injury or death to answer the call for his/her country will never change. I think the United States will always that. We may look like a big sleeping giant…. That’s just what we want you to see.
They’re not dying, just being transferred to guard Heaven’s gates