Happy Fourth All G-A

I am spending my Independence Day on Santa Catalina Island off the Coast of Los Angeles, CA. During my party's hike up the "Sheep Chute" leading out of Little Harbor we witnessed a Bald Eagle Screaming past us at an incredible speed. I could not have asked for a more amazing sight to see on this day. Along the way we saw a Bison staring us down in our tracks. The combination of being on an old military training island, seeing the Nations Prized bird blast past us, and nearly being attacked by an angry Bison has made for quite a memorable fourth of July! I wish you all a fantastic evening of bright flashes and loud noises as we remember how our forefathers lead this glorious country to victory!

Our Nations Symbolic Bird Streaming Through the Air Like a Jet
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The Intimidating Bison!
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Great GA Vince... You're a good one buddy! I served in the Army as a Cavalry Scout, 1st Cavalry Div. Ft. Hood TX.
was the best thing I've ever done!! Nobody can ever take it away. Happy 4th to all you fine folks...

Jason

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Well, Folks over on the Buck forum they are doing the Red, White and Blue thing also. I will provide link, as almost every knife shown is a traditional. Here is one of the photos I posted will go get another also.......105 here, but we have power. Bless those souls back east and out west. 300Bucks

Link to Buck forum
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...ur-patriotic-Buck-knives-for-this-4th-of-July

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This is interesting, knife is a Buck 329, contract made by Camillus, sold exclusively by SMKWs. Was made long enough ago, that the "In God we trust" verse was not printed in the box. Some of you are old enough to remember that.
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Pass on the entry
 
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Thanks for a generous giveaway. Thanks to P and son and to all who serve and have served.


So post away, I think very rare tidbits of history that are in order with the day, are welcome.
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A historical note:
The young fella in the picture below served in the Pacific during WW II. He's shown here receiving the Legion of Merit.
He was my father.

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Thanks Vince for the chance! Spent the day out in Rochester (No, not NY but OH) where I believe it's one of the few places you get to see the parade TWICE! It starts off at the firehouse and goes down the main street of town and turns around in the town cemetary and comes back through; after waiting for the train to pass. Huge family turnout every year and no one in my wife's family would think of missing it. Kind of like the family renunion for my wife's side. Her grandma has seen the parade 90 of her 94 years of life. When my wife was little she was in it and used to get a quarter for walking, riding her bike, participating, etc. This year is the first year they gave all the kids/participants $1. It was really hot but no one seemed to mind as homemade ice cream and water was available with plenty of old shade trees lining the road. After the parade we all have plenty to eat over her grandma's with everyone bringing one or two dishes.

Plenty of tradition, with plenty of family and friends, while celebrating our country's Independence! Can't think of a better way to spend the day!

Cheers,
Matt
 
Not an entry, but I would like to thank Vince for such a fine gesture.

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That's me, on the bridge of USS Enterprise (CVN-65), getting my Lieutenant, Junior Grade (O-2) bars, September 25, 1989. Commanding Officer, Captain Rittenour on the right, Reactor Officer, CDR Bersticker on the left.
 
I spent this afternoon giving my last respects to a family friend who was one of the many unknown American heroes. Bob served his country with honor and dignity and was an inspiration to his family and friends. We have lost a great friend but heaven has received a true American hero. My sincere thanks and appreciation to all who have served this great nation.
 
Nice picture Rick. My best friend growing up, and best man at my wedding, is the current Reactor Officer on the Enterprise, her last cruise.
 
knarfeng said:
Not an entry.

Thanks for a generous giveaway. Thanks to P and son and to all who serve and have served.




A historical note:
The young fella in the picture below served in the Pacific during WW II. He's shown here receiving the Legion of Merit.
He was my father.

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HONOR!
Damn I'm proud to be an American!
 
Happy 4th of July everyone!
I miss celebrating July the 4th in the U.S.A.

Yes yes I'm not American nor am I currently living in the states but I remember all the good times that I had during July 4th when I was living in Texas when I was younger.
I miss the fireworks and the BBQ that I enjoyed as a kid. It was always hot as hell during that time of the year in Texas but It was worth it to enjoy the fireworks.

Hope to make it back to the states to celebrate July the 4th again soon.

Thanks for the chance Vince!
 
Very generous G-A!

Here's a pic of my dad's kit from his days in E.O.D. when he was in the USAF.

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He used to have everything attached into one rig. I made the stone pocket...

Thanks for the chance!
Glenn
 
Thank you for the generous giveaway

Many of my family members fought during the Civil War, WW2, and Korea.
Unfortunately, many of their gear was thrown out over the years. But, I am lucky enough to have some that will be passed down as long as possible.

My ancestor D.A. Southard owned the SAA, cap, and vest. The pocket pistol on the bottom left was owned by his wife. The pistol on the right is owned by my son. The confederate money was found in the vest pocket many years ago (which is odd, because he fought for the Union). We are still researching the unit he was in, based on his cap. I also have his sword, but I don't have access to it at the moment. I can definitely get pictures of it tomorrow morning.
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Sorry for the poor photos!
 
Thanks for the chance.

I spent the Fourth just hanging out with the wife and kids.
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I lived a couple blocks from the Liberty Bell for a number of years. It's got a big crack in it, but it's old so...
 
Thank you for the very generous giveaway.

For an historical tidbit, how about the fact that John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on the same day---July 4, 1826, which happened to be the fiftieth anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Happy Fourth to all!
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Andrew
 
I had this Case with a flag shield for part of the day before swapping out to an Uncle Henry 885. More blades were needed as things got busier you know. ;)

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Today was nice for being able to reconnect with some family members I hadn't seen in a while. Most in person but a couple by virtue of the magical interweb. We took joy in seeing the newest additions and had a laugh telling some stories about those no longer with us. Now as the day is over that time serves a reminder to be thankful for everything we have and the people we can share it with, and to remember everyone who has worked and sacrificed in countless ways make this country what it is.

Thanks to everyone who has contributed to this thread. It has made for some great reading.

Thanks to Vince and John for your generosity.
 
This thread made me think of my Great Great Uncle, Uncle Johnny I called him, who died a few years ago. He was drafted during WWII and was wounded at The Battle of St. Lo in France. A couple years after his discharged, he lost his eyesight and the doctors had to remove his eyes because of complications from the wounds he received in France. I don't know any more about it because I never asked him and he never told me. He wasn't bitter about being blinded, he never seemed to care that he was blind. He still climbed trees, tended his garden, kept a sprig of mint behind his ear and could walk on his hands better than anyone on their feet. The only thing that ever slowed him down was when my Aunt Mariane was angry at him. She would open all the cabinet doors and pull out the kitchen chairs so he would walk into them.

When I think of a hero, I think of my Uncle Johnny. Well happy 4th and thanks for reminding me of Uncle Johnny.
 
Doug Add said:
Nice picture Rick. My best friend growing up, and best man at my wedding, is the current Reactor Officer on the Enterprise, her last cruise.
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No kidding? Her current CHENG (Chief Engineer) and I served on the USS Scott (DDG-995) together. I was a Lieutenant doing my post-nuke tour and he was an Ensign qualifying Surface Warfare before heading to the nuclear pipeline and Enterprise. This is his third tour on her.
 
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