A Paratrooper's Story - Purchase at www.TheVeteransMuseum.com

Purchase at www.TheVeteransMuseum.com A NEW World War II Documentary recently reviewed in the New York Times. This 5-Part independent project, filmed in a style similar to Ken Burns, follows the real-life story of a Philadelphia teenager who left his large Irish family to join the famous 101st Airborne Division during WWII. The film uses only real voices of WWII airborne veterans rather than voice-over narration. These aging troopers describe their personal war, one place and one incident at a time in the largest conflict in human history. Humble heroes recount jump training at Fort Benning; brief romances in England and a night jump into Normandy. The lone survivor of C-47 Plane #5, tells how his "lucky $20 bill" was signed by everyone before taking off to an unknown fate. A second combat jump into Holland precedes 72 days along Hell's Highway. These troopers came home with not only Purple Hearts, but also traumatic memories that still resonate as if they happened yesterday. Sisters and brothers describe a trooper's teenage years before their world was turned upside down after December 7th 1941. This story ends in the small town of Bastogne, soon to become a household word after the Christmas of 1944. Lives of a young Belgian boy and a paratrooper not much older, are miraculously saved and reconnected with a Prayer Card ...returned after 62 years.A year in the making, this independent documentary project uses interviews, vintage wartime Philadelphia home movies, personal photo collections, captured German film and material from the National Archives never seen before. The band of brothers weren't the only ones with a story. These veterans of the 501st & 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiments share some their most vivid memories for the first and probably the last time. Directed and edited by independent filmmaker and Vietnam Veteran Guy Anhorn, the project features original music, A Paratrooper's Theme by Zak Rosa and My Brothers & Me by Chris Winward. Dedicated to Sgt Lou Zotti 502nd HQ2/PIR, a Screaming Eagle who soared on July 14th 2008. Email ParatrooperStory@comcast(dot)net to purchase a full version DVD.

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[tony4427512]

you guys should play medal of honor heroes!

this video touches me........

[guyanhorn]

On the complete 90 minute DVD these men describe in detail the unbelievable things they did as 18 to 24 year olds from D-Day to Bastogne. I don't think a video game could measure up to that.

[killerbees177]

Even tough hes from N. Philly, I wonder if he met Babe and Bill Guarnerre

[guyanhorn]

He did not, but I met with Bill for many hours during the film's production. All these men meet regularly in Philadelphia to discuss the old days.

[Kawadude2007]

Sweet!!! It says part two. Where's the rest?!? Keep it up!!!

[guyanhorn]

The rest is a 90 minute DVD sold on Amazon at ASIN: B000NW8S8G . The DVD has interviews, film and pictures from several more WWII 101st Airborne Vets. Really good stuff. YOUTUBE only allows clips up to 10 minutes, the other parts are all 15 to 20 minutes each. Thanks for your interest. Guy

[janajjansen]

This is just great. My Dad was Capt. Ed Jansen of 501st/C Co. during WWII. Dad passed in 1994 but my Mother and I still attend the reunions each year. I feel very fortunate to be able to call the Five-O-Wonders my "family". They are amazing men. Thank you for preserving their stories, it means more than you know.

[101stAirborneVeteran]

That brought back a stream of memories. I was so young and strong then. I remember those days with such clarity too. I am glad to see this posted. Please don't forget what we did for you.

[acewing29]

God was on his side :)

[jimflys2]

Very Nice video documentary. I just lost my dad, Elroy Huwe Reg. HQ 501 - 101st Airborne. He was there for DDay, Holland, Bastogne, Bertschesgarden. Saw it all. My video tribute of his full honors commital is available here:

[USBP464]

@FschJgBtl272 I agree. Any man or woman can be a soldier, only a real man or woman can be a Paratrooper!

[MRsolider1]

i'm the president of the pa. screamingeagles cyc club ,which my fater was the founder the club started in 1961 on 57th and haverford ave, my father name it after the hundred 1st airbone which he was sgt. in the korea war were the real screamingeagles cycle club , PRESIDENT SOLIDER!!!!!!!!!!

[sarsfieldusmc]

glad you have no hard feelings :)

[AIRBORNEKMCQUITERY]

Wow what a great documentary!!!! I always give my thanks to these Paratroopers who paved the way for us young troopers.I met a gentelman a few years ago who jumped twice in WWII and he had the papers and pictures to prove it! A very meek and humble trooper who longed to jump aqain.He was called home to live with the LORD and now has a new set of wings.. AIRBORNE ALL THE WAY...

[MrBoomheadshot14]

we will never forget you and your airborne brothers are the hero's we need now more than ever god bless you for what you have done and all air bourne troops

[FschJgBtl272]

We paratroopers are ALL Brothers because we share so much. The only difference is the colours of our flag!

Glueck ab from Germany!

[FschJgBtl272]

All paratroopers are Brothers because we share the same feelings. Adventure, challenge and so on. The only thing that differs is the colours of our flag!

Glueck ab from Germany!

[Paragoniac]

I got no wings and no belts..sad isn't?

what i got is a lot more than that...

i got tears and loneliness...

i got memory and pride..

the best of all..

i got my love one live in joy and prosper..

even though not with me but it was worth it.

long live Abraham Lincoln..