My name is Zach Johnson, I'm 29 from New Preston Connecticut. I was born November 10th which is the Marine Corps Birthday and that also happens to be the exact same Birthday as Sergeant Michael Strank, one of the Flag Raisers that helped lift the second Flag on Mount Suribachi 🇺🇲 My dream is to portray Pfc. Ira Hamilton Hayes for WW2 Living History/Re-enacting so I can tell his story. I've connected with him on such a personal/cultural level that I feel as though we're cut from the same cloth as far as him being Native North American Pima & I'm Native South American Brazilian, we both feel deeply/strongly about people and things, telling the truth, being proud of who we are, and never forgetting where we come from. It's also my dream to finally participate in a re-creation of The Iwo Jima Flag Raising because after having seen that iconic photograph as well as many re-creations of it through films, I really want to participate in one of the most historical moments in Marine Corps History. My main mission is to do Ira & his family, the other Flag Raisers, and all the Marines who fought and died on Iwo Jima justice 🐺🦅
@WilliamClune-pm4pe
2 ай бұрын
nicely done - my favorite weekend of the year as well
@kennethreese4659
2 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@kyleneilson5313
11 ай бұрын
Well done Sir, thank you very much.
@kennethreese4659
11 ай бұрын
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.
@TellySavalas-or5hf
Жыл бұрын
Cool event Colonel !
@kennethreese4659
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I was a Navy captain.
@USNveteran
Жыл бұрын
My father in law was from Reading. He joined the Navy on 12/8/41 at 16 and by early 1942 was doing convoy duty as a torpedo man in the destroyer escort fleet. Brownie made 37 trips through the Panama Canal seeing Naval combat in both the Atlantic & Pacific theaters. It wasn't until about 1995 that he started to open up to me after he realized that I too am a Navy vet. I cherish the memories of both his stories and my brothers father in law (USMC WWII). Between all of our families we have service in WWI, WWII, Korea, & Vietnam. Thanks to all now serving, those who have, and those who will in the future. FLY NAVY!!!
@kennethreese4659
Жыл бұрын
Awesome story.
@davidproudfoot6390
Ай бұрын
I love your video I used to be in a reenactor there for about 10 years or so my late mother and my sister used to also be reenactors but with the civilian clothing I had all the gear to Camp there the 1943 gpw Jeep the tents the whole shit and caboodle I used to love that are show unfortunately it's too hard for me to walk so I can't get up there anymore but my sister still goes up almost every year as a reenactor your video was absolutely awesome it brought back a lot of fond memories❤❤❤❤
@kennethreese4659
Ай бұрын
@@davidproudfoot6390 thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.
@torycsummers7328
Жыл бұрын
Super Kool Video Kenneth.. great job on covering all aspects of the Event. We didn't attend due to other commitments at Gun Show, however above the best with this video. Thanx. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
@kennethreese4659
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.
@legan-cf4id
Жыл бұрын
Nice video. I was there too, make a three day weekend of it. Nice perspective from the half track. This show has so much to see and learn from the re-enactors. To see all the vehicles on parade and the planes flying, what could be better? Thanks.
@kennethreese4659
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. I've been doing the Reading airshow for about 25 years now. Absolutely love it.
@josephhauad8673
Жыл бұрын
What a great video I have to go one year..
@kennethreese4659
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. It is amazing.
@johnlawson2984
Жыл бұрын
Well done, thanks.
@kennethreese4659
Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@kevincadden1814
Жыл бұрын
Hey Ken thanks for a great informative video. I was at the show also. I've been to many there. Many thanks to all who served!
@kennethreese4659
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. It's always a great show.
@hikerspike5634
Жыл бұрын
I really appreciated your video. With regret, I've never been able to attend this event. Thanks for posting!
@kennethreese4659
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.
@mule1991
2 ай бұрын
Oh wow! Last time I was there, no Russian reenactors.. Glad to see Adding more axis, allied powers
@kennethreese4659
2 ай бұрын
It's coming up again this weekend.
@BadWolf762
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video, thank you.
@kennethreese4659
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Glad you enjoyed it.
@bobrabe5946
Жыл бұрын
Nice job Ken!
@kennethreese4659
Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@sir.phillip2697
Жыл бұрын
i was with the 11th nordland great video man
@kennethreese4659
Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@Barstool_cub_driver
Жыл бұрын
You missed the Piper cub!
@GloucesterCountyNJFire
Жыл бұрын
I go every year I also put together a video
@kennethreese4659
Жыл бұрын
I'll check out your video.
@GloucesterCountyNJFire
Жыл бұрын
@@kennethreese4659 oh nice thanks
@GloucesterCountyNJFire
Жыл бұрын
Did you pick anything up at the flea market I got a few helmets and Japanese items and a few odds and ends
@kennethreese4659
Жыл бұрын
@@GloucesterCountyNJFire no didn't get anything this year.
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