Bataan Death March Survivor Dan Crowley

Описание: Spartan Up 229
This may be the most important interview in Spartan Up history. The story Dan Crowley, a 96-year-old WWII POW, survivor of the horrific Bataan Death March, and a delightful man. Faced with unfathomable torture, he is truly one of the most resilient, remarkable and optimistic human beings we have had the privilege to meet. This extended episode tells a dark tale in the world’s history, yet, his smiling jovial face shows the true and utter strength, grit and resolve of our species. It was our honor to be able to capture this important story and share it with all of you.

LESSONS:
Persistence of hope is key
Whatever has happened, there is still joy to be had
Believe in yourself
Be a role model
Use the way your impacted to positively impact the world
Live your life knowing you will survive
Humor can be a powerful tool for healing

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TIME STAMPS:
0:00 Hosts Colonel Nye, Johnny Waite, Marion Abrams and guest Dr. Lara Pence introduce this powerful interview
2:34 Col Nye introduces the history behind the Bataan Death March
4:00 Joe DeSena interview with Dan Crowley begins
7:00 making his way to the Philippines
13:00 attack on Nichols Base in Manilla
15:00 sailing to Bataan Peninsula
17:00 defending Bataan against the Japanese
21:00 an untenable position
22:25 the night of April 9th - a long swim
28:00 CHOMPS.COM break
29:00 31 Habits of the Healthiest Spartan download at https://life.spartan.com/habits
30:48 Joe DeSena interview with Dan Crowley continues - “the need to endure”
33:00 trapped in a 3 acre cesspool - “becoming valuable enough to be given the right to live”
35:00 slave labor work detail
36:45 building an airfield without machinery & beaten with clubs (nicknamed vitamin sticks)
38:00 almost beaten to the point of death
39:30 Jerry the “Executioner”
43:20 being deemed “unfit for labor” & sent to Japan
46:45 sailing from Brooklyn army base
47:00 The lowest point
48:45 Going home - the Readjustment Period
51:00 trying to get a job once home
53:15 Johnny Waite, Colonel Nye, Marion Abrams and guest Dr. Lara Pence discuss this remarkable interview
1:05:00 CHOMPS.COM close


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CREDITS:
Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc.
Hosts: Joe De Sena with Johnny Waite, Colonel Nye, Marion Abrams and guest Dr. Lara Pence
Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra
Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty

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