98-Year-Old World War II Vet Tears up When Navy Sailors Surprise Him with Song
Ernie served on the on the USS Missouri during WWII and witnessed the end of the historic war. Volunteers from the Battleship IOWA in California put together the event to him for his bravery and his service to the country. 24 chief selects stood in front of his California home and sang a Navy march song, ‘Anchors Aweigh’. What did you think of this heartwarming news story? Please tell us in the comment section below and remember to sign up for our free newsletter.
jean H bates
September 6, 2019 @ 10:39 am
Oh so sweet! My brother was also a Navy veteran. We should do more to honor our vets! My brother was a Vietnam vet and my boyfriend was an Army Airborne ranger. I am so proud of all of them, salute!!
Running Doe
April 23, 2018 @ 3:23 pm
aw so very sweet,
Tonya C Everhart
January 10, 2017 @ 3:17 pm
Being a Navy Wave Petty Officer in the Vietnam era warmed my Heart and Soul too see Honor still bestowed today!
Bravo Zulu……
My Dad was a Navy Seabee Petty Officer in the Pacific Theater World War Two-Franklin R Hames
Go Navy
Diane R Sibert
September 29, 2016 @ 1:56 pm
We enjoy the benefits of their labor. It’s wonderful to see faces of those that sacrificed, that put their lives on the line for our freedom. God bless America and may we be grateful and pray for them if nothing else.
vera Australia
September 27, 2016 @ 1:20 am
Got tears in my eyes too, but I am a softy what a great bunch of guys and Gals to do that for him just goes to prove there is still a lot of good in this tired sad old world
Carylin
August 29, 2016 @ 11:08 am
What a heart warming story. There is so much in this world that is so horrible and to hear people that are challenging us to better things it really does the heart good. Thank you so much. I know there are good things happening in this world of ours but we hardly ever get to see or hear it. Thanks again………………..
Lily Hixon
August 26, 2016 @ 8:01 am
Wonderful! Thank you Ernie and that great tribute to you. Heartwarming, such a wonderful thing to do for this veteran. We must never forget the many also who never came back.
g. i. mariano
August 25, 2016 @ 5:39 pm
Wonferful! Such services should indeed be remembered and great honour.
Betty Perkins-Carpenter
August 25, 2016 @ 4:50 pm
See above.
Love
August 25, 2016 @ 12:23 pm
That is a wonderful thing they did. Every WWII veteran is a blessing to us all.