Happy Birthday-Alvin York

Brigham Young University ^

[don-o]

When I was a boy, I remember the Knoxville paper always noted his birthday.

Thanks for posting this remembrance of an American hero.

[Bahbah]

I love the story about Sgt. York.

[Freepdonia]

I'm a thinkin' that this is a right good sort of story, I reckon!

[MarkL]

The current issue of the NRA's American Rifleman has an article on Sgt York.

In what may be the best response to a question ever asked, when asked how he managed to capture over 130 soldiers, Sgt York responded, "I surrounded them."

According to his son (in the article), Gary Cooper's portrayal of his father was spot on. Although he had a shaky start, Sgt York became a decent man with integrity, who exemplified the best qualities of not just Americans, but of human beings in general.

Mark

[7.62 x 51mm]

One of my favorite movies, as a boy. Sure wish they'd show it again. Probably a PC no-no, now.

[Proud_texan]

At the end of his life the IRS sued York for not calculating his royalities from the Sgt. York movie, most of which were given to charity, at the correct rate. It was shameful.

He was truly an American hero.

[mad_as_he$$]

Ah that country humor!

[Freepdonia]

It's on TCM all of the time. It's one of my favorites, too!

[Valin]

My pleasure.

[CitizenM]

From the lakes of Minnesota,
to the hills of Tennessee.
Across the plains of Texas,
From sea to shining sea.

From Detroit down to Houston,
and New York to L.A.
Well there's pride in every American heart,
and its time we stand and say.

That I’m proud to be an American,
where at least I know I’m free.
And I wont forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me.

And I gladly stand up,
next to you and defend her still today.
‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land,
God bless the USA.

[don-o]

Link to another article

[Jackknife]

Happy birthday, Sgt. York! A true hero of our Country. Here is a biography link for Alvin York.

[Jackknife]

[Thermalseeker]

I drive on "York Highway" every day here in SE Tennessee.....

[Twinkie]

We live in Tennessee and used to work up in that area. We have visited his grist mill up there. His grandson was there at the time and gave us a tour. It is a lovely, peaceful part of the world.

[aculeus]

Little known fact: York Avenue in Manhattan -- a major avenue on the upper East Side -- was named after Alvin York in 1928.

Most New Yorkers don't have a clue as to its origin.

[Abathar]

I feel like getting zotted over at DU today - I think I will post this story over there and point out he was a true hero, any takers on how long it is there before getting pulled?

[Run Silent Run Deep]

"Sgt York"

Best dang picture show I ever did see. Ya reckon?

[A knight without armor]

Thank you very much for reminding me of Sgt. York.