You can read the story of British Cheshire Regiment D-Day veteran, Sergeant George Bush, by Googling the "NVA FRIENDS" website. George landed in the first wave at Ver Sur Mer, Gold Beach.
You could just tell he doesn't really like to talk about his war experience. In fact, a lot of men didn't talk about for years until they finally opened up. It used to be you got home, you got your celebration and that was it. Now you can get therapy, job assistance, special medical benefits. The WWII veterans at least had the GI bill to help them through school. Still, for someone like Yogi and all these veterans obviously that moment will stay there for the rest of your life.
What a true American treasure. Met him and Carmen on Park Avenue in NYC, late 80's. A gentleman and his lady. I'm only 5'8" and Yogi, at that time, was 2 - 3 inches shorter than I. Surprised me because watching him play on Channel 11 on my old B&W Zenith, he seemed quite large. Amazing accomplishments, not only up at 161st Street but more so as a husband, a father and a true representative of the Greatest Generation.
What a true American treasure. Met him and Carmen on Park Avenue in NYC, late 80's. A gentleman and his lady. I'm only 5'8" and Yogi, at that time, was 2 - 3 inches shorter than I. Surprised me because watching him play on Channel 11 on my old B&W Zenith, he seemed quite large. Amazing accomplishments, not only up at 161st Street but more so as a husband, a father and a true representative of the Greatest Generation.
Yogi's wife Carmen asked "Yogi, you're from St. Louis, we live in New Jersey and you played ball in New York. If you go before I do, where would you like to be buried?"
@ bubbaStapes:"The true heroes were those who gave the ultimate sacrifice that day. R.I.P."
Nobody but a D-Day vet ought to make such a statement. They are the only ones who have earned the right to make such an assessment. Heroism was measured by degrees on that day. If Major Winters says something like that, I respect it. You have no right to. We had an a military of heroes. God bless them all.
Yogi truly was a member of the greatest generation. Average men that lived normal lives, performing terrifying acts that would make most men of today piss and shit their pants. Without hesitation he served his country in it's most frightening hours. I thank God for men like Yogi, and I wish God made more like him. Thanks Yogi.
I HALF AGREE. a great ameeican, but just that, an American... but it is nice to be in the American League. it will a sad day when Yogi goes to that field of deams
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You can read the story of British Cheshire Regiment D-Day veteran, Sergeant George Bush, by Googling the "NVA FRIENDS" website. George landed in the first wave at Ver Sur Mer, Gold Beach.
Whatever81417 2 weeks ago
You could just tell he doesn't really like to talk about his war experience. In fact, a lot of men didn't talk about for years until they finally opened up. It used to be you got home, you got your celebration and that was it. Now you can get therapy, job assistance, special medical benefits. The WWII veterans at least had the GI bill to help them through school. Still, for someone like Yogi and all these veterans obviously that moment will stay there for the rest of your life.
redmustang03 1 year ago 2
OUR GREATEST LIVING TREASURE.....GOD BLESS YOGI.........
hsftnt 1 year ago
What a true American treasure. Met him and Carmen on Park Avenue in NYC, late 80's. A gentleman and his lady. I'm only 5'8" and Yogi, at that time, was 2 - 3 inches shorter than I. Surprised me because watching him play on Channel 11 on my old B&W Zenith, he seemed quite large. Amazing accomplishments, not only up at 161st Street but more so as a husband, a father and a true representative of the Greatest Generation.
mmtaw 1 year ago
What a true American treasure. Met him and Carmen on Park Avenue in NYC, late 80's. A gentleman and his lady. I'm only 5'8" and Yogi, at that time, was 2 - 3 inches shorter than I. Surprised me because watching him play on Channel 11 on my old B&W Zenith, he seemed quite large. Amazing accomplishments, not only up at 161st Street but more so as a husband, a father and a true representative of the Greatest Generation.
mmtaw 1 year ago
Yogi's wife Carmen asked "Yogi, you're from St. Louis, we live in New Jersey and you played ball in New York. If you go before I do, where would you like to be buried?"
Yogi replied....."Surprise me!"
jamieblond1 1 year ago
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@ bubbaStapes:"The true heroes were those who gave the ultimate sacrifice that day. R.I.P."
Nobody but a D-Day vet ought to make such a statement. They are the only ones who have earned the right to make such an assessment. Heroism was measured by degrees on that day. If Major Winters says something like that, I respect it. You have no right to. We had an a military of heroes. God bless them all.
dbcjr 1 year ago
Yogi truly was a member of the greatest generation. Average men that lived normal lives, performing terrifying acts that would make most men of today piss and shit their pants. Without hesitation he served his country in it's most frightening hours. I thank God for men like Yogi, and I wish God made more like him. Thanks Yogi.
bustanutor24u 1 year ago
Makes you proud to be an American and a Yankee fan. God Bless him. Great American.
stableshadow 2 years ago
I HALF AGREE. a great ameeican, but just that, an American... but it is nice to be in the American League. it will a sad day when Yogi goes to that field of deams
lvpipe 2 years ago
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Yogi Berra has a footlong dick...I have sucked it!
EvanGrayForger 2 years ago
Yogi Berra. He looks and acts like he still has a good 60 years to live. Such a great man.
de1043 2 years ago
yogi is awesome. great hero
himom101 2 years ago
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JoeTheCardKid 2 years ago
I <3 YOGI
YasuomiMan 2 years ago
This is a true gentleman, baseball legend, and American hero.
They don't come like him very often.
cgold217 2 years ago 3
Lucky to be alive!! Go Yankees ~ Yogi!!!
OneStarOneLife 2 years ago
Just when you think Yogi was one of the best ballplayers ever, you find out he was an American war hero. Amazing.
ThetseySitders520 2 years ago
Yogi is an honorable serviceman and ball player. The true heroes were those who gave the ultimate sacrifice that day. R.I.P.
bubbaStapes 2 years ago 11
Yogi is a true American hero.
nyydb 2 years ago 24
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xambush12796x 2 years ago
noboby gives a shit xambush12796x
Yogi is a hero!
kennek97 2 years ago
i no he is a hero the yankees r the best
xambush12796x 2 years ago 2