Due to unforeseen comments, the other Memorial Day post was closed. Comments were made that shouldn't have been. So the administrators closed it for those reasons. And rightly (and unfortunetly) so. Memorial Day is our (United States) day for honoring our fallen soldiers that have served and/or given their lives in service of their country. Our nation may not be the most well liked throughout the world today, but over the last two centuries, people the world over have been aided by guys and gals from all walks of life who wanted to make their country a safer and better place. From war to relief missions, U.S. military members have always been there to help or fight/defend freedom. I'm sure everyone went to parties and bar-b-que's this weekend and had a great time (and hopefully made it home safe). Please take a moment to let your fellow HAMB members know your thoughts and even perhaps the names of family or friends whom you knew and would like to Honor. For those reading this post, if it doesn't pertain to you or your views, please refrain from posting. Yesterday was a day to remember those that have fallen or p***ed on, please respect the family members and HAMB members who have lost someone or wish to express their thanks. I would like to thank the following who have p***ed on: My grandfather who fought in WWII, U.S. Navy. My dad who fought in WWII, U.S. Army Air Force. Shoebox Mags' dad who fought in WWII, U.S. Marine Corp (Pacific Theater). My Ex's grandfather who fought in WWII, U.S. Navy. Thank you for my Freedom SSgt. Kevin Tully U.S.A.F. Special Operations Command.
Thanks Kevin, great words and thoughts SMSGT Frank H. Dayton Sr WW II SSGT NORMA V DAYTON WW II MAJ Frank H. Dayton Jr Vietnam Gone but not forgotten.
Remember, we don't need 1 day of the year to think about our fallen brothers and sisters. Remember always! I didn't ask for anything when I enlisted, and I don't want praise now. I did what I thought was right, and I am very happy I decided to serve my country in the caliber I did. Would I do it again? Of course! Should our 18-20 year olds do it? Absolutely. At least boot camp. Let my SDI have at em for 13 weeks of absolute hell! Gets me motivated just thinking about it!! -Semper Fi
I'm not the worlds best car builder ,or the worlds best husband and father and I sure wasn't a 0utstanding soldier. But I got to see how other people live and the pressure that they live under and I don't regret trying to help them in their struggles.( S.E. ASIA 1967-68) My brother and I put out the Flags at the local cemetary's every year and It really bothers me to see the new Veterans graves that are there every year. Our WW 2 guys and gals are almost gone and we will never know those storys or that kind of sacrifice again. I want to say WELCOME HOME to all the vets who are reading this , "YOU ARE MY HEROS"
Thanks Kevin... well said. Cpl william foglesonger, US Army North Africa WWII Sgt Robert Mattson, US Army, North Africa WWII A.O.O. Japan PFC Francis Bovin, US Army, Vietnam Thanks to the men above, and all others before and since for payin for my ticket on the freedom express... PV2 Traves Coppock, US Army HooAh
Well said, Kevin! You guys at HRCC are a cl*** act and this proves it! Keep it up and keep raising the bar! Jack
Thanks from the bottom of my heart, Kevin. your words and sentiments are mine - exactly! God bless America and, especially, those that choose to defend this great country.
My uncles Douglas, Lloyd, Curtiss, Howard, and Roger. None lost in action, but all served and are gone. Thank you for serving. We miss you.
My Grand Father Robert Clemons. Utah Beach WW2 Servived pased away just recently My Uncle Raymond Webber. Viet Nam Special Forces.. Friend Ronald Rocheleau. and Dave Hardy.. Thank you to all who has served and to all who are serving All gave some Some Gave all
For my two brothers that served in the Korea conflict together one was the driver of the tank and the other was the gunner, older brother was in the Marines, fourth brother was in Vietnam, I was in the Army state side. Five brothers all served our Country. Now there are two out of the five left. We all were proud to serve.
So many to mention so little space, Mr VanDyck, 92, one of two survivors in his Company on D-day, Utah Beach WWII. He has some great stories! T6 Lee Lampkin, cousin, WWII Army Air Corps, island hopped from New Guinea to Okinawa Charlie Gilbert, RIP, fighter pilot, Korea & Vietnam Ed, Bud and Bill Teel, my uncles, Korea Elmer Couch, mom's brother, 1954-1962, USN&USAF Terry Cox, USA 1st Cav, 2nd, 7th, Vietnam and the latest member, 1Lt. Jeffrey Teel, USAF, USAFA cl*** of 2005, F-16 Wild Weasel pilot, my son Thank you all BUC Larry Teel USN Seabees OIF 04-06
My humble thanks to all who serve and have served our great country! Without you we wouldn't enjoy the freedoms we take for granted! Thank you to my late father who served, and to two of my brothers, who currently serve and are going back overseas. My prayers are with all of our servicemen and women!
Everday at 0800 and Sundown is when I remember. Brigadier General USMC (Retired) Thomas Fennell."Grandpa" WWII Pacific Theater / Korea . May 12, 1912 to June 6, 1995 CDR Navy (Retired) Murdock Cox PHD. "Grandpa" Korea/ Vietnam. Triage Surgeon. January 25, 1928 to Sept 2, 1979 Major USMC (Retired) Tom Fennell " Uncle" Avaitor. Vietnam LTCOL. USMC. ( Retired) John Cox "Cousin" MEU SOC 13 CAPT. Navy. (Retired) Lucas Cox " Cousin" Naval Avaitor. F-14D-F/A-18 TMSGT. USAF (Retired) Brian Cox "Father" Me: Active Duty Navy August 1998 to Date.
Some of my memories. All of the radar techs I worked with are gone. Most died in the hospital in oxygen tents of respiratory problems years later. X-Band radars are not good for your health. There are other dangers than bullets & bombs that our military faces out there... http://cg22.ussengland.org/Pictures/JoeCoulter_a/JoeCoulterPics1.htm
Kevin, I am glad you made another Memorial posting. Thank you. Its too bad the original posting became out of control. I didnt get to visit the cemetery or go to any memorials on Monday. But, we lowered our flag at half staff, and hung a WWII hemet with a flag in rememberence. We also participated in the National Moment of Remembrance @ 3:00 .God Bless America
Charles R. Sisco Corporal U.S. Army WWII 6th. Inf. 63rd Reg. "The Sight Seeing 6th." -Milne Bay, New Guinea there First Encounters with the Japanese Forces, -The Battle for Lone Tree Hill, Maffin Bay, New Guinea, -Sansapor and the Vogelkop Peninsula -Lingayan Gulf and Luzon, the Philippines (Luzon was the second largest battle of the Pacific, surp***ed, only by Okinawa.) -The Purple Heart Valley Campaign -The Cabaruan Hills -Battle for Munoz -The Drive to the East Coast to Split Japanese Forces and the Retaking of Bataan -Cracking the Shimbu Line -Securing Central Luzon -Campaign in the Cordellares, the Cagayan Valley and the Stronghold of General Yama****a -My personal Hero and Father,..... ( the landing at Luzon) Although there many faces that I remember, this one is the one I miss most.
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