Thank you veterans
05-25-2013, 05:59 PM
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as i vet i thank you for the recognition of all vets.also to take time and visit the cemetery of the fallen is much appreciated. thank you. 'nam vet -air force -air crew. have a safe memorial day all!
05-25-2013, 06:07 PM
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While I completely agree with the sentiment, lets not forget Memorial Day is not to be confused with Veterans Day; Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving, while Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans, living or dead.
God Bless all those who gave their lives so I can sleep comfortably at night.
God Bless all those who gave their lives so I can sleep comfortably at night.
05-25-2013, 09:34 PM
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05-26-2013, 07:15 AM
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While I completely agree with the sentiment, lets not forget Memorial Day is not to be confused with Veterans Day; Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving, while Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans, living or dead.
God Bless all those who gave their lives so I can sleep comfortably at night.
God Bless all those who gave their lives so I can sleep comfortably at night.
I remember. Every day is Memorial Day for me.
05-26-2013, 07:30 AM
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For all who gave their lives defending this great country, . I am forever grateful for their sacrifice.
. I am forever grateful for their sacrifice.
05-26-2013, 08:48 AM
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It's always sad to look to see how many gave there all for our freedom, and tomorrow Monday going to Ceremony I haven't missed in decades to pay my respects to those hero's.
05-26-2013, 11:33 AM
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05-26-2013, 12:02 PM
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This is something that I wrote and sent to the Daily Herald, which is a large suburban Chicago newspaper. Even though I had hoped they would print it tomorrow, it was in today's newspaper. I write something every year in honor and memory of those I served with in Vietnam.
Today we remember and honor the brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives for our great nation. Sadly, many will give no thought to those sacrifices or to their significance. Seldom has a day passed during the last 44 years that I haven’t thought about you and the events of that September afternoon. It is the most defining moment of my life. I learned about life, death, fear, and most of all, helplessness. I still don’t know your name or anything about you. We were young Marines who were being medevaced by helicopter after being severely wounded. I will never forget the look in your eyes or the helplessness I felt as you begged and pleaded with me to help you, but all I could do was hold your hand as life slowly left your body. I’m sure that someone today is remembering you as a wonderful husband, father, son, brother, uncle or friend. Your death changed the life of a 19-year old kid forever. You have not been forgotten. Semper Fidelis
Today we remember and honor the brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives for our great nation. Sadly, many will give no thought to those sacrifices or to their significance. Seldom has a day passed during the last 44 years that I haven’t thought about you and the events of that September afternoon. It is the most defining moment of my life. I learned about life, death, fear, and most of all, helplessness. I still don’t know your name or anything about you. We were young Marines who were being medevaced by helicopter after being severely wounded. I will never forget the look in your eyes or the helplessness I felt as you begged and pleaded with me to help you, but all I could do was hold your hand as life slowly left your body. I’m sure that someone today is remembering you as a wonderful husband, father, son, brother, uncle or friend. Your death changed the life of a 19-year old kid forever. You have not been forgotten. Semper Fidelis
05-26-2013, 03:52 PM
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This flag went with me all over Afghanistan... I now fly it at my house proudly in memory of my fallen comrade's whom I had the privilege of serving with on Memorial Day, Veterans Day, 4th of July... 25 yrs Us Army! Thanks for the post... My son currently serves in the US Navy in Norfolk Va.
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Memorial Day....
Paying respect, and mourning those who have gone before us to secure our freedom!
05-27-2013, 01:09 PM
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I spent time in the 4th ID.... when they were still in Co springs... Delta 1/10 INF!! Man I was young then....
for the fallen HERO'S...
for the fallen HERO'S...
05-27-2013, 02:36 PM
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In memory of those who sacrificed their lives serving our great country.