Surviving D-Day on Juno Beach with Jim Parks
15In the fifth episode of Remembering Canada's Veterans (a video documentary series) where Zach Dunn travels all around Canada interviewing the last surviving veterans of the Second World War (WW2) and their family members.
On February 26th 2022, Zach interviewed Mr. Jim Parks in Mount Albert, Ontario, Canada. Who is a 97 Year Old World War 2 (WW2) Veteran.
He shares his experiences growing up in Winnipeg, surviving the Normany and Juno Beach landings on D-Day, fighting the SS Army and coming home to Canada.
(Edited September 22nd 2022)
Happy 98th Birthday Jim!
Music and video references:
Drone in D by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Lost Frontier by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Video and Photo Reference:
https://archive.org/
https://www.archives.gov/
Jim Parks's Personal Photo Collection
Disclaimer: The videos used in this mini documentary are for video enchantments purposes exclusively and are not a fully accurate depiction of CANADIAN World War 2 Veterans.
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Equipment Used:
Camera: iPhone 7 and iPhone 6s
Edited on: Microsoft Surface and edited with Adobe Premier Pro
Microphone:
Directed and Edited by: Zach Dunn
All Advert revenue will be donated directly to the Jim and his family.
In this video, we sit down with a Canadian World War II veteran who shares his incredible story of surviving the infamous D-Day invasion. As a young soldier, he bravely fought alongside his fellow comrades on the beaches of Normandy, facing unimaginable challenges and danger at every turn.
Throughout the interview, he offers a unique perspective on the realities of war, detailing both the physical and emotional toll that it takes on those who serve. Despite the hardships he faced, he speaks with pride about the sacrifices made by himself and his fellow soldiers, highlighting the deep sense of camaraderie that existed between them.
This is a powerful and moving interview that offers a rare glimpse into the experiences of those who fought in World War II. Through the eyes of this veteran, we gain a new appreciation for the sacrifices made by the brave men and women who served their country during this difficult time.