One leftist crossed the line when he heckled a 103-year-old WWII hero at a Memorial Day parade

Memorial Day is one of the most sacred holidays on the American calendar.

It’s the day when Americans across the country take a moment to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

And one leftist activist in California just showed exactly why patriotism is dying in this country.

California leftist disrespects 103-year-old WWII veteran during parade

In La Cañada Flintridge, California, what should have been a respectful Memorial Day parade honoring America’s fallen heroes turned ugly when an anti-American heckler targeted a 103-year-old World War II veteran.

Ivan Cregger, a genuine American hero who served as a bomber crew member during some of the most dangerous missions of World War II, was honored as the grand marshal of the town’s Memorial Day parade.

But instead of receiving the respect and admiration he so clearly deserves, video footage captured a man giving Cregger a double thumbs-down as the elderly veteran passed by in his vehicle.

As if that wasn’t despicable enough, a second video shows the same man comparing young children marching in uniform to Hitler Youth from Nazi Germany.

The disturbing videos quickly spread across social media, igniting outrage from Americans who still believe our veterans deserve respect.

This lady spent Memorial Day berating Veterans all day including the Grand Marshall, a 103 year old hero. That’s her giving them the thumbs down. 🤬

A betrayal of the National Values she now has due to that hero.

Shameful. pic.twitter.com/YMQnHahrfB

— 👉M-Û-R-Č-H👈 (@TheEXECUTlONER_) May 27, 2025

WWII hero survived one of the war’s deadliest bombing missions

What makes this incident even more outrageous is Cregger’s remarkable service record.

According to Whiskey Riff, Cregger was part of a bomber squadron that participated in the infamous Ploesti Air Raids during Operation Tidal Wave – one of the most deadly bombing missions of World War II.

His squadron lost a staggering 47 out of 50 bombers during these raids. Cregger wasn’t pushing papers or serving coffee – he was putting his life on the line in one of the most dangerous aerial operations of the entire war.

The brave airmen who flew these missions faced incredible odds, with many never returning home. They weren’t fighting for glory or recognition – they were fighting to stop the spread of fascism and preserve the freedoms we enjoy today.

And this is how some Americans choose to thank them.

Memorial Day should be sacred to all Americans

Memorial Day isn’t about barbecues and three-day weekends. It’s about honoring the brave men and women who gave their lives so that we could live in freedom.

Our World War II veterans, especially, deserve our utmost respect. They fought against actual fascism and tyranny – not the made-up version that leftists claim to see everywhere today.

These men stormed beaches under machine gun fire, parachuted behind enemy lines, and flew bombing missions with survival rates that would terrify most of us. And they did it because they believed in America.

The sad truth is that America is quickly losing the members of our “Greatest Generation.” According to the National WWII Museum, fewer than 120,000 of the 16 million Americans who served in World War II are still alive today.

Most are now in their late 90s or over 100 years old, like Mr. Cregger.

Instead of heckling these heroes, we should be listening to their stories, learning from their experiences, and thanking them for their service while we still can.

Patriotism is under attack in America

This disgraceful incident is just one small example of how patriotism and respect for our military are under attack in America today.

From professional athletes kneeling during the national anthem to protesters burning American flags, there seems to be a growing segment of our society that views love of country as something to be mocked rather than celebrated.

This mindset isn’t just disrespectful – it’s dangerous. A nation that doesn’t honor its heroes and respect its history is a nation that won’t survive for long.

Ivan Cregger and his fellow World War II veterans didn’t fight for a perfect country. They fought for a country that, despite its flaws, was worth defending and improving.

They didn’t fight so that future generations could tear down monuments, rewrite history, or mock elderly veterans in parades.

The heckler in La Cañada Flintridge should be ashamed of himself. And the rest of us should use this incident as a reminder of why Memorial Day matters.

It’s a day to remember those who gave everything for America – and to recommit ourselves to being worthy of their sacrifice.