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Memorial Day 2018
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akbeemer
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My thoughts this time of year are made more significant by remembering a soldier in my unit who was KIA in Iraq. I struck up a long lasting coorespondence with his mother who sends me notes throughout the year, but especially at this time. It brings home that the sense of loss never fades for the mom's, dad's, wives and children of the fallen. RIP SSG David Douthit, gunner Cavalry Fighting Vehicle, Scout Platoon, 1-34 Armor, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division.
1957mpd
Knight-Errant
I recently viewed a YouTube link of the 10 Oct 2017 Arlington internment with full military honors of 2nd Lt George Bussa, USMC, KIA at Tarawa 20 Nov 1943. His remains, along with others recently recovered and identified, have been returned home, seventy four years later. Memorial Day is about sacrifice remembered. But I wonder, in a country where today less than 1% serve in uniform, how sacrifice never known will continue to be "remembered." I suppose we may only hope it will be, with pride, respect and reverence.
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dennisdarrow
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God bless these United States...…………….
smeg
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For those having family and friends over for a cookout. Set up a card table with chair, table cloth, plate, silver ware, and a cold beer or whatever drink you chose. Put a RESERVED sign on it. When someone asks what it's for.
Tell them "That is in remembrance for those that didn't come back"
Tell them "That is in remembrance for those that didn't come back"
greenwald
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greenwald
New member
Words so true.
This past Thursday, my son (a Staff Sgt. trained in 'Honor Detail') participated in a ceremony at Ft. Carson (CO Springs), adding two more names to the plaques commemorating those who have been lost among troops at that base. Two soldiers assigned to the Special Forces Unit attached to the 4th Inf. Div. there recently made the ultimate sacrifice, bringing Ft. Carson's Honor Roll to 399 since the 1st Gulf War.
Standing at attention while a widow and two young sons stood crying punctuates the meaning of this weekend.
May they rest in a peace that has eluded this world since the dawn of mankind.
1957mpd
Knight-Errant
Pittsburgh Steelers Alejandro Villanueva on Memorial Day
Army veteran and now NFL player, he offered this over the weekend past. I do not believe he is among those "taking a knee...."
https://www.steelers.com/video/villanueva-on-the-meaning-of-memorial-day
Army veteran and now NFL player, he offered this over the weekend past. I do not believe he is among those "taking a knee...."
https://www.steelers.com/video/villanueva-on-the-meaning-of-memorial-day
Rod Sheridan
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My Dad's big wish was that his children would see the end of veterans, unfortunately, that hasn't happened.
I know I'm late for Memorial Day sentiments, however thanks to all who served, and my sympathies to the family and friends of those who never came home.........Rod.
I know I'm late for Memorial Day sentiments, however thanks to all who served, and my sympathies to the family and friends of those who never came home.........Rod.
