'We Gave Up Our Yesterdays for Your Tomorrows' — 97-Year-Old WWII Hero's Rain-Soaked Speech Goes Viral
David Yoho, a 97-year-old WWII veteran, delivered a poignant speech at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., despite the rain. He emphasized the sacrifices made by veterans and urged younger generations to remember their stories. His emotional address has gone viral, resonating with many who honor the memory of those who served.
- ▪David Yoho, a former Merchant Marine, enlisted at the age of 16 during World War II.
- ▪He spoke at a National Maritime Day celebration, honoring the sacrifices of over 16 million Americans who served.
- ▪Yoho highlighted the high mortality rate of the Merchant Marine, stating that one out of 26 members died in service.
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'We Gave Up Our Yesterdays for Your Tomorrows' — 97-Year-Old WWI Hero's Rain-Soaked Speech Goes Viral By Bob Hoge | 12:30 PM on May 25, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. WWII Memorial, Washington D.C. (Credit: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff) A little rain wasn’t about to stop 97-year-old WWII vet David Yoho from delivering his powerful speech at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., on Saturday. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_2"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_2"]]) }); Instead of participating in mobs rampaging through the downtowns of our cities like so many of today’s teens, he joined the U.S.
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