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Old 05-28-2018, 07:54 AM   #1
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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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I for one, will never forget. I served 23 years, US Army
I had the honor of being able to help bring back American servicemen from SE Asia. JTFFA

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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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Old 05-28-2018, 12:58 PM   #5
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We always must remember,,,
These brave soldiers gave their lives to keep America free.


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USS Forest Sherman........... I too am a Vietnam vet and you are right one!! This is a day for remembering and being thankful!!!
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Old 05-28-2018, 06:26 PM   #7
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have a great day of remembrance , Semper Fi men
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Old 05-28-2018, 06:42 PM   #8
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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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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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Old 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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1968 Chopper pilot. Fourth Infantry Division. Pleiku.
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Old 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.
All gave some, some gave all. May God richly bless all who served and their families.

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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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