WWII vet gives direct message to young people today: 'We gave up our yesterdays for your tomorrows'
World War II veteran David Yoho delivered an emotional message to younger generations at the National WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C. He urged them to remember the sacrifices made by veterans, stating, 'We gave up our yesterdays for your tomorrows.' Yoho, who enlisted at 16, reflected on the impact of war on young lives and the importance of honoring those who served.
- ▪David Yoho, a WWII veteran, spoke at the National WWII Memorial on Memorial Day weekend.
- ▪He emphasized the sacrifices made by veterans, urging young people to remember their contributions.
- ▪Yoho enlisted in the military at the age of 16 and reflected on the loss of youth due to service.
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World War Two WWII vet gives direct message to young people today: 'We gave up our yesterdays for your tomorrows' David Yoho, a former Merchant Marine who enlisted at 16, spoke Saturday at the National WWII Memorial in D.C. By Eric Mack Fox News Published May 24, 2026 12:45pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video WWII vet: 'We gave up our yesterdays for your tomorrows' World War II veteran David Yoho told those at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., Saturday that "we gave up our yesterdays for your tomorrows." NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! World War II veteran David Yoho's blunt and emotional message for younger generations to remember the sacrifices of those who served has gone viral on social media over…
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