Memorial Day...Never Forgotton

[Fish]

I lost a good friend a few days ago.A wife and three kids will be first among those that miss him.He gave his life doing what his country asked him to do.This soldier and those before him have paid for the worlds freedom with their blood.He was a Hero just like many others,past,present and future,Thanks to you ALL! R.I.P. Joey.

[tommyboy]

As a military member, it's really nice to see things like this. Thanks for all your posts and support guys. God bless all who have given their lives to their country, and thank you to all you vets out there.

[colterphoto1]

Thanks Bill and Tom.

If you served, in any capacity. THANK YOU.

In
anyone is in New Orleans, the National D Day Museum is a MUST SEE. The
real footage they have of the battle makes the opening scene of Saving
Private Ryan look like Disneyland. Dtel's took me there on my visit
last fall. It is one of the most humbling experiences I have ever had.
It really drives home the bravery of those who stormed the beaches in
1944.

M

[Jay481985]

uhhh... 43

[oldbuckster]

Is the World a safer place today ?..........................I DOUBT IT......Prayers and Good Wishes to our Troops, ............Never forget the MIA's and POW's, they want to be home too.....................GOD BLESS AMERICA,..............GOD BLESS US ALL..............

[Daddy Dee]

thanks.

[colterphoto1]

This appeared in my neighbor's front yard yesterday. His tribute to the troops. I'll get another shot when he puts the Willy's Jeep with it later today.

[colterphoto1]

'scuse me, I'm going to go out and hang a couple of American Flags.

[Tarheel]

John Adams WWI Infantry

Jack Powell WWII New Guinea

Wallace Beery WWII

Lt. Phillip Keller Viet Nam

Robert F. Ward Viet Nam

Paul Jordan Viet Nam

Griff Griffith Viet Nam

Dickie Daniels Viet Nam KIA

Ron Speller Viet Nam KIA

Peter Barnett First Gulf War

Thank You

Chuck

[SilverSport]

uhhh... 43

...June 6, 1944 I believe is what ColterPhoto1 was referring to...D-Day...

Thanks for reviving this and to all that Served, for your Sacrifice...and for keeping us safe, I thank you and salute you.

Be safe,

Bill

[sheltie dave]

I took Liam over to Jefferson Barracks Cemetary yesterday to say "hi" to Uncle Virgil, a WWII vet who stood in the long gray line and passed a few weeks ago while I was in Chicago. We laid flowers, said a prayer, and were getting ready to leave when Liam decided to help the Boy Scouts plant little American flags at the gravestone sides. For half an hour he raced down the rows helping his new friends, caught up in the moment.

I watched and cried, tears of joy that most I know and hold dear have (so far) survived, for those now at peace, and the blessings I have been granted. Liam raced back and broke my reverie, told me it was time to go home, and then started to sing the chorus from "Where have all the flowers gone."

We live three blocks from the entrance, so we will have an unending stream of visitors from 8am to dusk today. It is a glory to see all the Harleys barking thunder as they roll past on a trip to visit their sleeping buds.

words and music by Pete Seeger

performed by Pete Seeger and Tao Rodriguez-Seeger

Where have all the flowers gone?

Long time passing

Where have all the flowers gone?

Long time ago

Where have all the flowers gone?

Girls have picked them every one

When will they ever learn?

When will they ever learn?

Where have all the young girls gone?

Long time passing

Where have all the young girls gone?

Long time ago

Where have all the young girls gone?

Taken husbands every one

When will they ever learn?

When will they ever learn?

Where have all the young men gone?

Long time passing

Where have all the young men gone?

Long time ago

Where have all the young men gone?

Gone for soldiers every one

When will they ever learn?

When will they ever learn?

Where have all the soldiers gone?

Long time passing

Where have all the soldiers gone?

Long time ago

Where have all the soldiers gone?

Gone to graveyards every one

When will they ever learn?

When will they ever learn?

Where have all the graveyards gone?

Long time passing

Where have all the graveyards gone?

Long time ago

Where have all the graveyards gone?

Covered with flowers every one

When will we ever learn?

When will we ever learn?

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