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Post by oldcajun123 on May 29, 2021 16:43:19 GMT -5
Smoking on porch thinking back on people I knew who are not here anymore, my Mothers brother who was on the Ship that brought Roosevelt to the Yalta conference just died he was 98, a mate who died on the Thresher submarine, my wife’s brother killed during the conflict while she was pregnant for our first child, worried I was gonna lose that first son. We live in a great country even though it’s in termoil, smoke a bowl or light a stogie to the veterans of this country. I served from 60:to 64, UDT.
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Post by pepesdad1 on May 29, 2021 16:47:34 GMT -5
Unfortunately, too many young and even middle aged men just have no clue as to what life is like when you got drafted. Probably the greatest injustice to this country was when they made serving our country a voluntary choice.
Time to reflect on what Memorial Day actually is...not just BBQs and a good time.
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Post by Professor S. on May 29, 2021 20:13:45 GMT -5
I actually sent an email to my students about Memorial Day, and the honor due those who gave their all to defend the freedoms we so easily take for granted.
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Post by Gypo on May 29, 2021 22:25:59 GMT -5
I do not respect the many I respect the few. Those who died and those who were wounded. Also to the families who gave thier loved one too you all I take my hat off and respectfully step aside these are the real men and woman of my county. To all you that have served in difficult duties you have my ute most respect. There are quite a few who have served on this forum thank you and the ones you served with.
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Post by bonanzadriver on May 29, 2021 22:50:24 GMT -5
In Flanders Fields
John McCrae - 1872-1918
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
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Post by Ronv69 on May 29, 2021 22:57:41 GMT -5
Smoking on porch thinking back on people I knew who are not here anymore, my Mothers brother who was on the Ship that brought Roosevelt to the Yalta conference just died he was 98, a mate who died on the Thresher submarine, my wife’s brother killed during the conflict while she was pregnant for our first child, worried I was gonna lose that first son. We live in a great country even though it’s in termoil, smoke a bowl or light a stogie to the veterans of this country. I served from 60:to 64, UDT. Underwater Demolition Team!! 👍👌😳😮 (You didn't blow up the Maine, did you?) 😉 |
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Post by fadingdaylight on May 30, 2021 21:22:14 GMT -5
The words "Fallen Heroes" are tattooed across the back of my shoulders, a fixed memorial to all those who paid the ultimate price for freedom. I was fortunate to get out with a few injuries, so many were not so lucky.
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