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Old Henry · 05-26-2014, 12:14 AM

Let's see your patriotic flatheads.

Graeme / New Zealand · 05-26-2014, 12:37 AM

The US Marine detatchment from your embassy here in NZ cellebrated Memorial day here by joining a 13km to an elevation of 300m run organised by the Kapiti Joggers and Walkers Club. It followed the old "march route" their forebears took during WWII when training here for the Pacific campaign. Camp MCKay was home to them at Mckays Crossing 30km or so north of the capital Wellington. It is virtually in Trev 52Mercs back yard, Paraparaumu. That run was done on Sunday.

Leon Uris wrote a book based on his USMC experiences of the era and many of the places he referred to in that book ("Battle Cry") are familiar to me.

"We will remember them"

GB

Lawrie · 05-26-2014, 01:40 AM

Grahame, Have you heard how Trev is.
Lawrie

Graeme / New Zealand · 05-26-2014, 03:53 AM

Hi Lawrie , No I haven't. I've left him alone as I imagine he'd need time to mull things over. That said he's a friend and you don't forget friends in times like this. I plan touch base soon.

GB

scooder · 05-26-2014, 04:39 AM

Lest we forget.
Please remember this includes Ira Hayes, and all the other native American troops with there unbreakable secret code, there language.
With the greatest of respect,
Martin.

Sal · 05-26-2014, 05:59 AM

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BILL WZOREK · 05-26-2014, 06:09 AM

THANKS OLD HENRY:

Many people think it's a holiday to start summer,while others think it is another Veterans Day.
I wish the Veterans organizations would step up and let the world know that there is a difference.

MEMORIAL DAY n U.S. holiday in May honoring soldiers etc. KILLED in WARS

VETERANS DAY n November 11,U.S. Holiday honoring war veterans

BOTH OF THESE DAYS HONOR ALL IN ITS OWN HOLIDAY
THEY ARE NON DISCRIMINATING

IMHO These holidays should be kept separate BUT HONORED each & every day.

Talkwrench · 05-26-2014, 06:53 AM

Indeed respect and thoughts for all of them.

koates · 05-26-2014, 08:38 AM

Lest we forget. Rip.

51504bat · 05-26-2014, 10:19 AM

All gave some and some gave all. Thanks from a vet for your post. We all should take a moment to remember that Memorial Day isn't just a day for mattress sales and BBQ's.

Lanny · 05-26-2014, 10:23 AM

Thank you to the members of the armed forces and their families who
sacrificed so we can LIVE FREE and enjoy life..... Many people in other
countries don't get to live free, and enjoy life as we do. Thanks Vets.

.

Old Henry · 05-26-2014, 10:27 AM

I like to get to the patriotic celebration at the cemetery early enough to park Old Henry near the program where hundreds of people walk by and maybe take a peek in to see this original newspaper reporting that Germany surrendered to end WWII.

Old Henry · 05-26-2014, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 51504bat

All gave some and some gave all. Thanks from a vet for your post. We all should take a moment to remember that Memorial Day isn't just a day for mattress sales and BBQ's.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BILL WZOREK

THANKS OLD HENRY:

Many people think it's a holiday to start summer,while others think it is another Veterans Day.
I wish the Veterans organizations would step up and let the world know that there is a difference.

MEMORIAL DAY n U.S. holiday in May honoring soldiers etc. KILLED in WARS

VETERANS DAY n November 11,U.S. Holiday honoring war veterans

BOTH OF THESE DAYS HONOR ALL IN ITS OWN HOLIDAY
THEY ARE NON DISCRIMINATING

IMHO These holidays should be kept separate BUT HONORED each & every day.

The true origination and meaning of Memorial Day: (from Wikipedia) It is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering the men and women who died while serving in the country's armed forces. The holiday, which is celebrated every year on the last Monday of May, was formerly known as Decoration Day (most of us are probably old enough to remember that) and originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the Union and Confederate soldiers who died in the war. By the 20th century, Memorial Day had been extended to honor all Americans who have died while in the military service.

jim1932 · 05-26-2014, 08:56 PM

I got an erie reminder on Friday as I was trying to rush to work so I could leave early and get out of town.

I was irritated at not making the light when a white Cadillac hearse went by....in the back was a flag draped coffin.

Said my prayers and drove slowly to work with my priorities properly in line.

29AVEE8 · 05-26-2014, 11:32 PM

For those who have paid "The last full measure of devotion." to ensure our liberty and freedom.

jimalabam · 05-27-2014, 07:09 AM

For All the lost B-52 Crew members. which some I personally knew, while some I did not, I STAND IN REVERANT SALUTE TO ALL. Jim Langley, Colonel, Retired United States Air Force...

05-26-2014, 12:14 AM	#1
Old Henry Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 5,762	Lest we forget. (Memorial Day) Let's see your patriotic flatheads. __________________ Prof. Henry (The Roaming Gnome) "It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.” *Ursula K. Le Guin in The Left Hand of Darkness

05-26-2014, 12:37 AM	#2
Graeme / New Zealand Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lower Hutt , New Zealand Posts: 2,126	Re: Lest we forget. (Memorial Day) The US Marine detatchment from your embassy here in NZ cellebrated Memorial day here by joining a 13km to an elevation of 300m run organised by the Kapiti Joggers and Walkers Club. It followed the old "march route" their forebears took during WWII when training here for the Pacific campaign. Camp MCKay was home to them at Mckays Crossing 30km or so north of the capital Wellington. It is virtually in Trev 52Mercs back yard, Paraparaumu. That run was done on Sunday. Leon Uris wrote a book based on his USMC experiences of the era and many of the places he referred to in that book ("Battle Cry") are familiar to me. "We will remember them" GB __________________ "you can't make honey out of dog sh*t" "You're a long time looking at the lid"

05-26-2014, 01:40 AM	#3
Lawrie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Qld, Australia Posts: 4,215	Re: Lest we forget. (Memorial Day) Grahame, Have you heard how Trev is. Lawrie

05-26-2014, 03:53 AM	#4
Graeme / New Zealand Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lower Hutt , New Zealand Posts: 2,126	Re: Lest we forget. (Memorial Day) Hi Lawrie , No I haven't. I've left him alone as I imagine he'd need time to mull things over. That said he's a friend and you don't forget friends in times like this. I plan touch base soon. GB __________________ "you can't make honey out of dog sh*t" "You're a long time looking at the lid"

05-26-2014, 04:39 AM	#5
scooder Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 2,593	Re: Lest we forget. (Memorial Day) Lest we forget. Please remember this includes Ira Hayes, and all the other native American troops with there unbreakable secret code, there language. With the greatest of respect, Martin. Last edited by scooder; 05-26-2014 at 09:58 AM. Reason: changed the question mark to a comma. like it was ment to be

05-26-2014, 05:59 AM	#6
Sal Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 218	Re: Lest we forget. (Memorial Day) Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Make sure to display your flag today!

05-26-2014, 06:09 AM	#7
BILL WZOREK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florence Ma. Posts: 2,404	Re: Lest we forget. (Memorial Day) THANKS OLD HENRY: Many people think it's a holiday to start summer,while others think it is another Veterans Day. I wish the Veterans organizations would step up and let the world know that there is a difference. MEMORIAL DAY n U.S. holiday in May honoring soldiers etc. KILLED in WARS VETERANS DAY n November 11,U.S. Holiday honoring war veterans BOTH OF THESE DAYS HONOR ALL IN ITS OWN HOLIDAY *THEY ARE NON DISCRIMINATING* IMHO These holidays should be kept separate BUT* HONORED each & every day.* Last edited by BILL WZOREK; 05-26-2014 at 06:58 AM.

05-26-2014, 06:53 AM	#8
Talkwrench Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 2,687	Re: Lest we forget. (Memorial Day) Indeed respect and thoughts for all of them. __________________ *"Came too close to dying to stop living now!"*

05-26-2014, 08:38 AM	#9
koates Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Melbourne Australia. Posts: 2,079	Re: Lest we forget. (Memorial Day) Lest we forget. Rip.

05-26-2014, 10:19 AM	#10
51504bat Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal-Redlands Posts: 3,018	Re: Lest we forget. (Memorial Day) All gave some and some gave all. Thanks from a vet for your post. We all should take a moment to remember that Memorial Day isn't just a day for mattress sales and BBQ's. __________________ Making the simple complicated for over 30 years.

05-26-2014, 10:23 AM	#11
Lanny Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mn Posts: 2,411	Re: Lest we forget. (Memorial Day) Thank you to the members of the armed forces and their families who sacrificed so we can LIVE FREE and enjoy life..... Many people in other countries don't get to live free, and enjoy life as we do. Thanks Vets. . __________________ If mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy. But if daddy ain't happy...RUN

05-26-2014, 10:27 AM	#12
Old Henry Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 5,762	Re: Lest we forget. (Memorial Day) I like to get to the patriotic celebration at the cemetery early enough to park Old Henry near the program where hundreds of people walk by and maybe take a peek in to see this original newspaper reporting that Germany surrendered to end WWII. __________________ Prof. Henry (The Roaming Gnome) "It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.” *Ursula K. Le Guin in The Left Hand of Darkness

05-26-2014, 08:56 PM	#14
jim1932 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hancock, MA Posts: 2,781	Re: Lest we forget. (Memorial Day) I got an erie reminder on Friday as I was trying to rush to work so I could leave early and get out of town. I was irritated at not making the light when a white Cadillac hearse went by....in the back was a flag draped coffin. Said my prayers and drove slowly to work with my priorities properly in line. __________________ Short URL: http://smu.gs/14g7eDW

05-26-2014, 11:32 PM	#15
29AVEE8 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Redlands, CA Posts: 148	Re: Lest we forget. (Memorial Day) For those who have paid "The last full measure of devotion." to ensure our liberty and freedom. __________________ Ignorance of the laws of physics does not mean they do not apply to you.

05-27-2014, 07:09 AM	#16
jimalabam Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lee County Alabama Posts: 828	Re: Lest we forget. (Memorial Day) For All the lost B-52 Crew members. which some I personally knew, while some I did not, I STAND IN REVERANT SALUTE TO ALL. Jim Langley, Colonel, Retired United States Air Force...