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Memorial Day !
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Ladies and gentlemen - let's fly the grand old flag this weekend, and remember those who made all this possible.
To all those who have given all, and to those who serve and have served, God bless this great country.
Some of my fellow tankers who are forever young.
Arthur E. (Chip) Wright - 11-25-66 - Binh Duong
Robert R. (Bobby) Anderson - 3-16-67 - Tay Ninh
Wilfried (Willie) Burck - 4-27-67 - Tay Ninh
If you look closely at the text inside the snake, it says: "THIS WE'LL DEFEND "
To all those who have given all, and to those who serve and have served, God bless this great country.
Some of my fellow tankers who are forever young.
Arthur E. (Chip) Wright - 11-25-66 - Binh Duong
Robert R. (Bobby) Anderson - 3-16-67 - Tay Ninh
Wilfried (Willie) Burck - 4-27-67 - Tay Ninh
If you look closely at the text inside the snake, it says: "THIS WE'LL DEFEND "
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There is much more to the Holiday than an extra day off of work.
Remember those that have served and those that are still serving....
I was fortunate enough to see "The Wall" about 5 years ago. It really puts things into perspective. It took me awhile, but I was able to find my moms cousins name, and copy it on a piece of paper.
He only made it about 3 weeks. He was a door gunner, and their bird got shot down.
Remember those that have served and those that are still serving....
I was fortunate enough to see "The Wall" about 5 years ago. It really puts things into perspective. It took me awhile, but I was able to find my moms cousins name, and copy it on a piece of paper.
He only made it about 3 weeks. He was a door gunner, and their bird got shot down.
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My dad was an officer in the Navy and put in 24 years between active duty and the reserves. I have always been proud to live in this great country which is protected by some of the best people alive who are willing to or have made the ultimate sacrifice. I want to say thank you if you are or have served in the military for helping keep us free and safe!
I agree it is not just a day off work but it is a day to get out and celebrate. One of my best friends is coming into town and we will be going to the coast to fish, ride 4 wheelers, and BBQ. On Monday we will be coming back and going to one of the local lakes in my airboat where there is always a big turn out of airboaters. We are required to fly an orange flag for safety riding through dense marsh and I have been looking for a small US flag to fly in it's place for the day. Hopefully everyone will go do something to celebrate and stop and think about what the day really means at some point.
I agree it is not just a day off work but it is a day to get out and celebrate. One of my best friends is coming into town and we will be going to the coast to fish, ride 4 wheelers, and BBQ. On Monday we will be coming back and going to one of the local lakes in my airboat where there is always a big turn out of airboaters. We are required to fly an orange flag for safety riding through dense marsh and I have been looking for a small US flag to fly in it's place for the day. Hopefully everyone will go do something to celebrate and stop and think about what the day really means at some point.
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What it's really like.
Sure people are trying to kill you all the time, but what you don't hear about is the just plain hard work that goes on daily. No sleep, no running water, oppressive heat - and you, the crew, have to fix your vehicle. You're are way the hell out in the war zone - so it's up to you.
Where would YOU start? Well, my guys, all draftees, just went to work to get themselves back in it. Don't forget, we are miles from base camp, surrounded by bad guys, and it still gets dark at night. What you don't see on TV is the reality of the war. Even though you just sent one of your guys back in a bag, you still have to carry on.
All the guys in my company were draftees, and a finer bunch of men I will never find again. When you are on the ground, and as things get horrific, your allegiance is to the guys in your unit, and extraordinary acts become routine.
It's those members of our armed forces we should be thinking about this weekend. There is NO equivalent in civilian life. They are doing the impossible right now, as you are reading this post, and no one is there to witness their heroism but their comrades.
Let's think about them and remember those who came before them, and those who gave all.
Sure people are trying to kill you all the time, but what you don't hear about is the just plain hard work that goes on daily. No sleep, no running water, oppressive heat - and you, the crew, have to fix your vehicle. You're are way the hell out in the war zone - so it's up to you.
Where would YOU start? Well, my guys, all draftees, just went to work to get themselves back in it. Don't forget, we are miles from base camp, surrounded by bad guys, and it still gets dark at night. What you don't see on TV is the reality of the war. Even though you just sent one of your guys back in a bag, you still have to carry on.
All the guys in my company were draftees, and a finer bunch of men I will never find again. When you are on the ground, and as things get horrific, your allegiance is to the guys in your unit, and extraordinary acts become routine.
It's those members of our armed forces we should be thinking about this weekend. There is NO equivalent in civilian life. They are doing the impossible right now, as you are reading this post, and no one is there to witness their heroism but their comrades.
Let's think about them and remember those who came before them, and those who gave all.
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On Memorial Day, I remember:
Jimmy Conners, a boy from my school. Had a great fast ball. Died in Vietnam.
Guys from my ship, USS Kitty Hawk, who died in 1972. No one from my squadron, but the attack crews seemed to be especially vulnerable.
Wayne Vincent, son of dear friends, who died in Afghanistan.
God Bless.
Jimmy Conners, a boy from my school. Had a great fast ball. Died in Vietnam.
Guys from my ship, USS Kitty Hawk, who died in 1972. No one from my squadron, but the attack crews seemed to be especially vulnerable.
Wayne Vincent, son of dear friends, who died in Afghanistan.
God Bless.
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I called my dad and thanked him for his service in Veitnam. I flew my flag today, and took it down at sundown. I still want to rig a light and leave it up 24/7. Thank you to all current soldiers, and past veterans for your service to our country.