Alert icon
We're changing our privacy policy. This stuff matters.  Learn more  Dismiss

Duane "Smokey" Jackson Navy veteran

Loading...

Sign in or sign up now!
Alert icon
Upgrade to the latest Flash Player for improved playback performance. Upgrade now or more info.
1,046
Loading...
Alert icon
Sign in or sign up now!
Alert icon

Uploaded by on Sep 10, 2011

Duane "Smokey" Jackson is a Vietnam era US Navy veteran who served aboard USS Ranger CV-61. Duane has been a street vendor in New York City for the past 13 years. He witnessed firsthand the World Trade Center attack in 1993 and also the attack on September 11, 2001. On May 1, 2010 Duane reported a suspicious SUV parked in Times Square, police later discovered that the vehicle contained a bomb. He is credited with saving the lives of thousands of people. He received numerous accolades and lots of media attention for his heroic act; he also received a phone call from President Obama. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Patrick House/Released)

Link to this comment:

Share to:
see all

All Comments (2)

Sign In or Sign Up now to post a comment!
  • Great view of a resilient city and its people's indomitable spirit. Who produced this video?

  • Great job Smokey from another US Navy Viet Nam Era Vet!!

Loading...

Alert icon
0 / 00Unsaved Playlist Return to active list
    1. Your queue is empty. Add videos to your queue using this button:
      or sign in to load a different list.
    Loading...Loading...Saving...
    • Clear all videos from this list
    • Learn more