Thank you to all who served!

[sonar1]

Memorial Day honors America’s war dead.
Veteran’s Day honors those who served.

Let’s live like we are deserving of the sacrifices.
That is thanks indeed.

 

[cmh6122]

Memorial Day honors America’s war dead.
Veteran’s Day honors those who served.

Let’s live like we are deserving of the sacrifices.
That is thanks indeed.

Amen.

 

[Olds442]

thank you!

ingenuity? imma get flamed for this.

 

[LocoTex]

Like others have said, I mainly drank a lot.

 

[jb_abides]

Mom's e-card ended on this...

 

[parts]

I usually have a plastic flag..as the sun here destroys fabric. On Memorial Day or 4th of July or my Dad;s Birthday July 12..I fly the flag he was sent at his funeral by then President Bush..

It flies today for Larry.. Saipan..Iwo..Midway Guam..and others,,

Thanks dad always

 

[jb_abides]

I never forget. I live here.

 

[jb_abides]

The apres remembrance tradition will return!

 

[parts]

The Flag at Iwo and Ira Hayes were off dad's ship.. LST rammed onto shore..and beat on until tide broke it loose. Purple Heart day for Larry..shot on deck..

 

[Dolebludger]

I’m glad this was posted. Not all who served saw combat, but all gave something. It may have been only interruption in their career goals, or could have been a lasting injury in training. But all who joined up expressed their willingness to do whatever they were ordered to do for this country, to the best of their ability. There were things to be gained from military service also. All the philosophy I know, I learned in the USAF.

 

[cmh6122]

I’m glad this was posted. Not all who served saw combat, but all gave something. It may have been only interruption in their career goals, or could have been a lasting injury in training. But all who joined up expressed their willingness to do whatever they were ordered to do for this country, to the best of their ability. There were things to be gained from military service also. All the philosophy I know, I learned in the USAF.

No one that served came back whole.
Except maybe those too drunk or immature to even understand what they were doing.

 

[Dolebludger]

cmb6122,
Drinking is sort of a military tradition. But I had a family when I was in, so it was a bit muted, if you know what I mean. Yet, I drank my share, as best as I can recall from 50 years ago. In fact, I still do!

 

[Seven]

 

[jb_abides]

 

[ErictheRed]

Like others have said, I mainly drank a lot.

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I turned 21 while in tech school, unfortunately didn't do much drinking.

Today is for others though, like some of the other Airmen in my squadron that went to Saudi in 2002 but didn't come back.

 

[ErictheRed]

All the philosophy I know, I learned in the USAF.

I still think of Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in all We Do often. I've stolen some of the speeches that my commander gave to use on my students, too!

 

[Uncle Vinnie]

My thanks also. God bless.

 

[mtgguitar]

On most Memorial day celebrations, my 'Retired Marine' hat is good for a couple of free beers. Not today, everything is closed. The dog and I went to a park and enjoyed the breeze.


Onboard docked ship USS Raleigh , Persian Gulf in 1990. The white ship with the red cross in the background is a USN hospital ship, a converted tanker.

 

[Scooter2112]

Selfless individuals, one and all. Sacrificing so much on our behalf...there is no measure of gratitude worthy to balance that which they've given of themselves in the nations interest.

Rest in peace to those who didn't make it back, and a heartfelt thank you to all who've served in times of war and peace.

 

[Tone deaf]

I love our vets! I may not give you a wrap-around, but I still love you!