It's going to be a sad day when the last of greatest generation is gone. That was very moving. thank you
Let me echo the same sentiment. Don't thank a vet just on Veterans or Memorial day, thank them everyday.
Reminded me of my grandfather who was a Navy man and a Veterans Service Officer for over 25 years. He stood over and honored many men that p***ed before him. I lost him last year and the honor guard, the vast majority from WW2 was one of the most heart wrenching things I have ever seen. I have never before seen old men grow so young and stand so tall and hard as when the flag was presented. They truly are the greatest generation. God Bless them and God Bless America.
There have been plenty of defiant moments in this country's history before anything the baby boomers did. This country was founded on defiance. The government was originally designed to protect defiance. Without defiance none of our admendments would have ever existed. The greatest generation would have never been faced with sharing a restaraunt with other races. Little kids would still be working practically as slaves. Workers would still have no rights and be forced to work in horrible and dangerous conditions. This country wouldn't exist if it weren't for defiance of our original government. That logic doesn't hold up. Unless the country's downfall started with it's founding.
As a kid in elementary school about 30 years ago, I was ***igned to raise the flag every morning. That was a great honor. We even used one that had been flown over the US capitol. My dad has flown the flag for a long time. When ever he has one that wears out, he takes it to his nearest VFW/American Legion so he's sure it gets disposed of properly. He said they actually thank him every time he brings one in, and are glad he doesn't just toss it in the garbage like so many would. I wish I would have been able to hear more of my Grandfathers stories about WWII. He was an engineer/minesweeper...1st in, last out of a lot of tough places. Luckly he made it back in 1 piece. My Dad says he would never talk about most of the things he witnessed. Both because they were horrible, and because that generation did what had to be done for all. It wasn't just for the glory and to say they were a vet of a war..
God Bless all who haved served are serving and that will serve are great nation in the futrue and a BIG THANK YOU
Sir, I want to thank you for giving me my patriotic boost today and remembering my Father. Army Master Sgt. Edward Skipper.......rest in piece Sir.
That was very good. I can't wait to buy a house, the first thing I'm putting up in the yard is a flagpole.
In my many years of service, I lost count of the service men and women I saw hauling *** to get inside a building at retreat, so they wouldn't have to stand and salute for a couple of minutes. I've also lost count of the number whose ***es I dragged back out of those buildings.
Thats great. I love the fact that I now live in a country where people are proud to fly the flag, unlike the UK where I am originally from....
BWAAA HA HA HA .....I thought I was the only "***hole" E6/LT (later commissioned) that did that.... Glad to see I'm not alone. Not in a MILSPEC uni everyday these days, just a weekend warrior now... STILL respect the flag... Not just for me, but for my pops, and my grandpa that I never met, but more importantly that 2.5 year old crumb******er thats been runnin round my house for the last 2.5 years (where the hell did he come from?) Great post
That was very moving and jerked a tear outta me. I was active duty Navy and stationed at the Navy & Marine Corp Reserve Center at Flloyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn, NY from '93 to '95. We had the duty of doing burial details for servicemen and women in the NYC area. We never had to ask for volunteers for it. It was a priviledge to honor those before us. PRIDE, man. If you have served, knew someone who did or had a relative who did, I salute you, man. NOTHING can replace that brotherhood.
Man, I have to say, I wasn't born in the USA, (I became a Citizen in 2005), but this, got me all emotional. I'm proud to be a Citizen. Now, back to me "being a tough guy" behind the keyboard.
as a military brat and 3rd generation sky soldier i gotta say i loved this .. God Bless America , our troops , past present and future!!
That was amazing....I am younger 28 and I respect and honor the flag and this country... my dad was in the Army in a thankless war, Vietnam. I just got this finished on my arm..this part is the inside "love her or Leave her", and the eagle and flags is on the outside. I am going to p*** this along to my dad with a thank you!
Thanks Rick. While an adult leader in Boy Scouts, I was the one that would teach Americn Flag Etiqutte, and damn proud to do it. Thanks again, Rick.
Fantastic!!!!!!!! Thanks. Was I too teared up to see the USAF guy(see credits)? I only saw the Army & Navy guys.
I'm 28, never served due to my health, but I wanted to thank you for posting that...amazing, and yeah, it brought tears to my eyes as well...
I don't agree with this statement. For some this is true. I am working with several Afghanstan and Iraqi war Vets now. They have my respect. We still have good men and women in this country. You have to look deeper sometimes. We still have young men and women ready to give their lives for this country.
As a member serving in the US military and having partied with quite a few of your country men (to my regret) I agree with all of the above.
thanks... the sound of taps at my grandfathers funeral two years ago rang through my ears at the end of that. my younger brother a veteran in his own right lowered my grandfathers flag at his home on the day of his funeral to half mast... i'll never forget the rifle volleys as long as i live. do school children still say the pledge of allegiance in schools any longer first thing in the morning or is that not politically correct any more? these words used to mean something to this country... maybe they still do... who knows. "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." thanks vets...
This film showed the respect that our Flag and the fighting men and women from our country deserve. They are the ones that have put there lives on the line to protect our way of life. God bless them and protect each and everyone of them!!!!
Pretty damned neat! Ol' glory flys from the front of my garage every day I'm home. It goes up in the morning and comes down in the evening before the sun sets. One of the prettiest sites I see during the day. It's freedom and my thanks to all that have paid the price.
Nice piece, but spare me the "greatest generation" ****. Plenty of guys out there now are just as commited and making huge sacrafices. They deserve the same respect. As for the self-centered spoiled a-holes, that's the end result of being raised and educated by boomers who provided no discipline or moral direction.
That made my eyes well up. Reminded me of my Grandpa who was on an aircraft carrier maning a .50cal under the flight deck in WWII. Best little movie ever. Youtube can close now. Thanks for that man.
That is pretty cool. All my mom and dad's fathers, uncles, and cousins were in WW II. They were all in the Pacific side, fighting the Japanese. I try to instill the same philosophy of when I was raised, and when my parents were raised into my kids. They think I am retarded. There is a Pearl Harbor vet that lives across the street from me that I help out now and then on his cars, and keeping his yard up. He needs some trees cut down, and other things done around his house. I cannot do it all. Anyone want to help out?
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