MrEarl Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 (edited) Memorial Day - A time to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice and to thank those that continue to do so. All gave some and some gave all. And some stood through for the red, white and blue. And some had to fall. Think of all your liberties and recall. Some gave all.AMERICA LAND OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVEPlease join me in saluting all those brave servicemen and women and their families who have given some.... or have given all. Semper Fi,Cpl Brown, USMC - 8th Engineer Battalion, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic 1969-1972 Edited May 25, 2014 by MrEarl (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Count me in Mr. Earl... I too salute our troops past and present!Mark Shaw SP-4 94th MP Battalion15th MP Brigade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mstanleyfl Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Names on a black wall in Washington :http://percongrp.com/pelikan/warlord30/people.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim65Riv Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 My wife's father was a Bataan Death March survivor, as were two of her uncles. Another uncle died in a POW camp in the Philippines. As the "Greatest Generation" slowly fades away, please take a moment to reflect on how their legacy affects all of us today.Jim Boelter SP5U. S. Army, Pacific - 1965 - 68Tripler Army Medical Center Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscheib Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Mr. Earl,Thanks for starting this, and my thanks to all who made the ultimate sacrifice. Fortunately for me, my service was in a more stable time, but during the cold war, with a bit of stress.USAF, Strategic Air Command, 1955-59John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasJohn55 Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 (edited) Thank you one and all, God bless America and may America bless God for the Country we are blessed to live in. John Edited May 25, 2014 by TexasJohn55 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Two of the most moving places that I have been is Arlington and the American Cemetery in Normandy. Those guys are real heroes along with all that served. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Henry White Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Thank you all, but especially my dad, 1st LT. USAF Strategic Air Command 1953-1955 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dship Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 I especially thank Service family I've lost: my dad US Navy Sr Chief Gunners Mate 1936-1966 Pearl Harbor survivor, two tours Pacific/one tour Atlantic WWII, two tours Korea, Drill Instructor 1955-1957 (b1917-d1981); my uncle US Army PVC KIA Belgium 1944 (b1919-d1944); my brother US Army Corp of Engineers SP5 1969-1973 two tours Vietnam (b1950-d2006). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 A Day For Reflection....Thankfully my Dad returned from his service for the duration of the War in the Pacific, having served with the 6th Special Battalion, Seabees, U.S. Navy, injured but able to return to work...far too many did not return, or were even more seriously injured...our daughter-in-law now treats Vets dealing with PTSD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BigDogDaddy Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 We are grateful to all who have served. Those woh did not return are in our thoughts and prayers ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 To all those who Served, and are Serving, I Salute Thee. Will be heading to our local parade with the 15 Buick shortly to give to Town Supervisor a ride. He is also a Vet. Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 USN BT-3 1967-1971Tonkin Gulf Yacht ClubUSS Arlington AGMR-2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Thank you to all who served at any point, at any time,, and in any capacity. Special thanks to those who gave all, for generations which they never imagined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 I salute you all! The ultimate price was paid by many and many are still ready to pay the ultimate price. God Bless all of us and our Country and Families!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Photos from our local Memorial Day Parade. The First Photo is of Retired Columbia County Sheriff Paul Proper, he also served in Korea. I've known him for many years. I can tell you he a real gentlemen. The Ford tractor is pulling the local VFW members. The 1957 International Truck is owned by the supervisor of Copake Jeff Nayer. Of course the Chartreuse Lady is in the Mix. I get commandeered by Hillsdale Town Supervisor Art Baer every year. More to come... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 (edited) I was at the beginning of the parade so I was able to get some photos of the end of the parade. The parade is put together by three local towns and other local fire Departments and organizations join in. We are Small town America and we stand by all who Served, are serving now, and salute the hero's who did not come home.. Thanks You one and all. Dandy Dave! Edited May 26, 2014 by Dandy Dave (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Guy Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 I visited 5 cemataries today, and put out flags for my my Father (marine ) 2 uncles (army) and my father in law ( Calvary) I was lucky ,and got drafted at the end of the Korean war , and the truce was signed, and they sent me to Europe. (Army) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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