War- The Meaning of the Supreme Sacrifice of Heroes

Interview with Wally Parr, WWII veteran, who describes the reality of war and the meaning of the "supreme sacrifice." Worth watching to the end, stirring visuals and commentary. Not an anti-war clip, just informative and moving. D-Day heroes who sacrificed so people could be free. "They gave away all their tomorrows for your today."

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[oooxxjackiexxooo]

This is my Grandad who I am so proud of! I miss him so much. xxx God Bless Grandad xxx

[userblue]

Was the over-dramatic music really needed?

I'm pretty sure the words should have stood alone. Heroic overtures when a man is talking about trying to hide in the ground?

Stupid.

[1315229]

@concienceman1408

He does. They are commonwealth.

[MyCigale]

I just finished reading Pegasus Bridge by Stephen Ambrose. What an incredible story and we owe a great deal to the men like Wally Parr. We should never forget the sacrifices Wally and all the veterans of WWII made to insure freedom for our and future generations.

[concienceman1408]

uhh at the end he doesn't mention the Canadians and there tole of death as if they werent there

[PegasusParr]

@thepissflap I have written my father Wally Parr's life story. 'What D'ya do in the war Dad?' you can obtain a signed copy from my website pegasus-parr.co.uk

Ham and Jam

Barry Parr

[PegasusParr]

Wally Parr, the man talking is my Father. To honour him I wrote his War Story: 'What D'ya do in the War Dad' you can find it on my website pegasus-parr.co.uk

Ham and Jam

Barry Parr

[thepissflap]

wally parr is a legend.

[MrHerbgreen]

After I first saw this interview on the history channel it had a profound effect on me. I made sure to memorize the part where he begins with "I'm not here to make exscuses for war..."

His interviews on this particular series were and still are probably the strongest most passionate and spontaneous responses I've heard from any veterans. It's just too bad the world wasn't smart enough to let only the words of all those individuals, living or dead, inspire us. Rather than them having to fight.

[PatCarry1]

RIP Mr Parr. Your contribution for the fight for freedom will never be forgotten!

[irishlight42]

I'm going to Basic this summer here in the States. These are the guys who inspired my friend Rich, currently in Helmand with his TA infantry unit, and inspired people like myself over an ocean away....

Despite the innappropriate music, his commentary is powerful in how it describes just how terrible war is, but Wally Parr is a man who did what he had to do in those horrible circumstances.

[dday44omaha]

I knew your Grandad. You have much to be proud of.

Kirt

USA