My dad was Navy, Korean war. We will be burying him tomorrow. Passed in his sleep at the age of 84. Gonna miss ya pops.
Thank you for starting this and I am extremely happy to see all the great responses. Many in this country have any idea what sacrifices were made to maintain this country's freedom. This one of the days that we as a nation need to honor and reflect on what it truly means to be memorialized. Thank You to all Our Fallen Brothers and Sisters. Never Forget!
Thank you to all the men and woman that have served and are serving. Thanks to members of my family that served . Men and woman that not only believed in freedom, they died for it. Thank you grandpa, cousin Phil, Sharon, and Kathy. Also thanks to all are wounded warriors, and families ofthose who serve. RED WHITE AND BLUE, these colors don't run! God Bless.
Just a reminder,...... "MEMORIAL DAY" is set aside as a day to honor ONLY those that paid the ultimate price while in service to our Country... (Their are other days set aside for honoring all past, present & future Vets)... THIS,... Is what Today is set aside for... LEST WE FORGET ! This is my own tribute from 5 years ago,........ https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum...r-a-ride-in-your-hot-rod-memorial-day.701727/
Much love and respect to all of those who have given their lives so we can live ours in this great nation of ours. May God be with them all and their families. Sent from my SM-G920V using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
The Gold Star - Poem by Edgar A. Guest The star upon their service flag has changed to gleaming gold; It speaks no more of hope and life, as once it did of old, But splendidly it glistens now for every eye to see And softly whispers: 'Here lived one who died for liberty. 'Here once he walked and played and laughed, here oft his smile was known; Within these walls today are kept the toys he used to own. Now I am he who marched away and I am he who fell Of service once I spoke, but now of sacrifice I tell. 'No richer home in all this land is there than this I grace, For here was cradled manhood fine; within this humble place A soldier for the truth was born, and here, beside the door, A mother sits and grieves for him who shall return no more. ''Salute me, stranger, as you pass! I mark a soldier who Gave up the joys of living here, to dare and die for you! This is the home that once he knew, who fought for you and fell; This is a shrine of sacrifice, where faith and courage dwell.'
Harms Way and Hot Rod Primer are right. Memorial Day is to honor our soldiers who gave all on the field of battle. I apologize for posting a photo of my dad and my uncle's grave marker. I recently lost my dad, who due to his training survived daily combat in the Rhineland and had the opportunity to live a full life. I'm simply trying to deal with my grief and apologize if I offended anyone. Once again Harms Way and HRP are correct in their analogy.
God bless all who have defended us and gone before us so that we are able to enjoy this day. Mercuryguy.
No apologize necessary on your part and please accept my heart felt condolences on the loss of your dad. HRP
My Dad was in the Army Air Force during WWII, I served from 71 til 73 in the army as a wheeled vehicle mechanic. We both came home and have enjoyed the freedom that so many died for. I have never taken that for granted and thank God for our freedom. This day is a great time to spend with family and friends for get togethers and cook-outs, I just hope they never forget the true meaning of the day! God Bless out Troups!!!
I live in a town in southwest Iowa called Red Oak. Life Magazine did a story with a two page overhead shot of our town. It stated that per capita, Red Oak had more casualties in World War II than any other town in the United States. Every house was circled where the soldiers had lived. I`m sorry I don`t don`t recall the number. More than likely, you were related to at least one of the fallen soilders, If not, one would of lived within a block from you if you lived in Red Oak. I wish we were not known for this bit of history.
Sorry to bring this thread back up,... This is the first I seen this. Wanted to send a PM. But the settings wouldn't let me. 56shoebox,.. My comment wasn't about you posting those photos (My dad was a WWII Combat veteran, I lost him 25 years ago, And I think of him, as well as many other vets that have passed after there service on Memorial day).. I feel those pictures were fine. I guess the problem is that a lot of folks thank Vets that are living that have served, are currently serving, or future vets on Memorial Day... There is already days to honor them... When you thank a Vet for there service on Memorial Day, It's akward for them as it makes them feel like they're stealing honor from the "real heros" which is what Memorial Day is set aside for... As time goes on and as we see this holiday used to sell appliances, matteresses, hot dogs & potato chips,... It's no wonder that more and more people lose track of it's intended purpose... I am so terribly sorry for your loss, As I have felt the same pain... As I remember my Dad every Memorial day,.. I know you'll be remembering yours as well...
My Dad and I visited the National Archives several years ago and we looked at the deck logs from his ship, USS Drayton DD-366, during the time he was aboard. He had already told me about how he was wounded, but the deck log revealed much more. His ship was hit by a bomb, which wounded my father, but three or four others died. I never knew that before. My Dad was about twenty at the time, and perhaps some of those killed were the same age. They never came home, never married, never raised a family, never grew old. Thank you all.
My thoughts on Memorial Day were of the men I served with in D Co. 1st Battalion 3rd Marines 50 years ago who didn't make it home. May they continue to Rest In Peace Never forget, Semper Fi All gave some,some gave all.
My uncle and only male child of family , didn't have to go , and was told several times by the army , But he went as it was "his duty " he said , as My Grandfather ( USAAEC Vet ) told me , him and his team members killed by a misfire ( breech fire) of there M-107 He only saw me once before he left , and the picture of him holding me in his dress uniform is still on my Grandmas wall ( I am named after him ) http://www.virtualwall.org/dr/RoachCM01a.htm
Last Memorial Day we attended a minor league baseball game and sat behind a Vietnam Vet. After the National Anthem he turned around and of all things thanked me for teaching my little 4 year old boy to cover his heart and sing along. I damn near broke down crying (I'm 6'-3" and 250 lbs) it was all I could do to say "no Sir, thank you for allowing me that opportunity" To all who have and are serving our great country - thank you. You are truly a different breed of human! Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
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