05-28-2018, 07:54 AM | #1 |
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Memorial Day
This is Memorial Day weekend. Many will enjoy a long weekend with the chance to barbecue in the back yard and drink lots of beer. I ask you, however, to remember the reason for the holiday. I was born in 1940, just as World War II was getting underway. When I was a kid we called it Decoration Day as a time to decorate the graves of fallen heroes who died in service to our nation. Services were held in local graveyards and flags were placed at the graves of veterans. I have many friends and Naval Academy classmates among the fallen. Their memories deserve recognition and the thanks of a grateful nation. Memorial Day is our collective opportunity to remember these heroes and the freedoms they died to protect.
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05-28-2018, 08:52 AM | #2 |
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Re: Memorial Day
Dd931,
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05-28-2018, 11:10 AM | #3 |
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Re: Memorial Day
I for one, will never forget. I served 23 years, US Army
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05-28-2018, 11:15 AM | #4 |
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Re: Memorial Day
Am a Vietnam vet and we're flying our flag at haft-mast today from sunrise til noon in honor of our fallen brothers...and sisters.
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05-28-2018, 12:58 PM | #5 |
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Re: Memorial Day
We always must remember,,,
These brave soldiers gave their lives to keep America free. Respect forever. .
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05-28-2018, 02:28 PM | #6 |
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05-28-2018, 06:26 PM | #7 |
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Re: Memorial Day
have a great day of remembrance , Semper Fi men
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05-28-2018, 06:42 PM | #8 |
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Re: Memorial Day
I drove my Model A in the DC memorial Day Parade. Then stopped by the Vietnam wall to pay respect over my lost buds.
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05-28-2018, 09:37 PM | #9 |
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Re: Memorial Day
Yes, USS Forrest Sherman. Chief Engineer 1966-1969. Westpac aboard Barry DD933 1965-1966 Gun fire support along the coast. Actually wore out the barrels on our 5"/54's
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05-28-2018, 10:40 PM | #10 |
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I'm also a Vietnam Vet, Westpac 1966-69 mine sweep division---wooden boat. This day is for the many that lost their lives keeping us safe.
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05-29-2018, 12:45 AM | #11 |
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1968 Chopper pilot. Fourth Infantry Division. Pleiku.
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05-29-2018, 09:01 AM | #12 |
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US Navy, 1963-1967, Flight Deck Rescueman USS Constellation CVA64, West Pac/Viet Nam 1966.
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05-29-2018, 09:16 AM | #13 |
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us navy 1962-1983. aew-ec121's, asw, p2v7 p3's and a7. What a ride. May the good lord keep our lost brethren.
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