WW2 Veteran's Reaction To Son Fixing His 1946 Cadillac To Drive

This is why YouTube should exist not for all the garbage but for all the greatness. Mr heasley you know already know you should be a national treasure. As should this man and his family

R.I.P. dear Mr. West (May 17th, 1920 - Feb 9th, 2023). You were a real treasure! Thank you for your service. What a beautiful story this was! Made me cry. Thank you.

If you need help understanding him, turn on subtitles. This man is a national treasure, not just for serving, but for living and still able to remember it all.

What a great representation of an American family. All the generations of good people. Thanks for the reminder of how we should treat our veterans and older family members.

This mans mind is a steel trap layered in titanium. I cant remember 2 weeks ago, cant imagine 80 years. What an absolute legend

This guy was born in 1920 and he's still living at home and mentally with it. A great, great granddaughter, old chap has lived a good long life and has a wonderful family

As someone who had lost both my parents by the age of 26 and the fact that I never knew or had any grandparents at all, let me say that these people are the epitome of a family that everyone wishes they had. Y’all are beautiful and blessed beyond measure; thanks for sharing your joyousness🥰

The bit about him never talking about the war reminds me so much of my grandfather. He served in Korea and never talked about the war. He wasn't appreciative when someone would ask, either. He took his stories to the grave. Years after his death, my aunt gets a call from one of his service buddies. He knew his time was running short and wanted to make sure our family knew about what my grandpa did in the war. He was in the thick of it. Brutal hand-to-hand fighting in awful conditions. He was a real warrior. These old timers have been through things most of us could never imagine.

Being a young man myself, 22 years old, I’m really realizing there are very few WW2 veterans left. This was an amazing video, I enjoyed every bit of it.

102 and still able to tell you every detail from 80 years ago. Insane

That’s a blessing right there. I’m Mexican. My dad retired left to Mexico to live his retirement but he left me his 93 custom Silverado. Which I’m working to restore the way it was when I was growing up. Going to do my best to conserve it so when I have kids they can ride my dad truck. He had two late 80 trucks beautiful trucks when I was kid but sold them to bring us to the USA.

"I plan on driving till 105 at least" What a true badass. RIP Mr. West. True American hero. Thanks for sharing.

"Don't go to far away we might have to walk back" I absolutely love that, that's a man with some life experience right there. Thank you for your service sir.

Clicked for the car, stayed for the heartwarming story of a hero! I Hope your Father Is doing well!

This brings a big smile to my face. My grandpa was a WWII vet. He passed away when I was born. I just loved seeing the bond this family has. Thank you for your service. Enjoy the rides with your dad, grandpa, great grandpa, great great grandpa. Each day is a blessing.

I wanted to cry .My dad had a 48 Chevy and we were too young to appreciate it.I love this family .God bless you all,especially the great grandfather .God bless .Vetri South Africa 🙏🇿🇦🙏

He is a living miracle. That old with his sight, hearing and memory still intact.

I am a Vietnam vet. And watching this video and to see this 102 yr old Vet, helped me with PTSD. And thinking all he went through and watching him drive his 46 caddy after all years. Gave me a happy heart. God Bless you my brother in arms and all your wonderful Family.

My God, where do you begin. This veteran deserves so many thank-yous for his WWII service! So interesting to hear his stories about WWII and survival. His total recall at 102! Amazing! His love for that 1946 Cadillac. Truly wonderful that his son got to drive with his dad at 102 years of age. Tears in my eyes as I write.

FOR a 102-year-old he has a great recall memory even better than those of us in our 70's LOL!!! This dear soul is PRICELESS and enjoying life as he sees it is amazing. So Be It!!!