A 2011 Memorial Day Thread - Please Keep It Going Until May 30

[nostraDONus]

Let's use this thread to remember and thank all veterans who gave up their lives in service to our country. For current military or former military, let this show the respect and gratitude we have for their sacrifice to keep us protected and free.

I hope that by Memorial Day we can build this thread up to be a great tribute to those who never set out to be heroes, but in the end showed the spirit and determination that served us through wars and continues to keep us safe today. Many of their selfless acts never get recognition. Most major media sources don't care, or only cover it to appear interested. We can do it right here.

For those of us who have not had the honor to visit Arlington, the Vietnam Memorial or WWII Memorial, it may be a reminder of what the cost has been for some so that we can live the way we do today.

Let's try and keep this going until May 30. And when you see someone in uniform, anytime, be sure to let them know they are appreciated.

Thanks All.

 

[Indiana George]

Salute

Tomb Of The Unknowns

 

[monet61]

As I suspect a lot of others feel, every day is Memorial /Veterans Day at our house. God bless all
of 'em.

 

[kraigwy]

My Granddaughter did something I haven't been able to do, she also got some etchings of my friends.

 

[seagill]

As I suspect a lot of others feel, every day is Memorial /Veterans Day at our house. God bless all
of 'em.

Well said, all I can add to that is AMEN!

 

[coldmold]

I will be in the honer guard this memorial day as I have for the past 20 or so years.

 

[seagill]

a very deserved BUMP!

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

Here here!

Sadly, to so many people, Memorial Day is just a 3-day weekend for camping and cookouts. That needs to stop! God only knows where we would be as a nation if not for the sacrifices of our Veterans and those currently serving. Heartfelt thanks to them all!!

 

[galena]

I was stationed in DC in the mid 1970s, pre-VN Wall. I visited Arlington every chance I got and stood in awe at the Tomb of the Unknown. My VFW post places flags on the graves of veterans in our local cemetaries, I will spend the Friday before Memorial Day doing so. The attached photo is my Son (Major, USAR) in a quiet moment at the VN Wall shortly after his return from his second tour in Afganistan in Sep 2010. Freedom is not free. Keep shootin'

 

[rangemaster]

Rest Peacefully, LCPL Michael J. Smith Jr. You are gone, but not forgotten.

Marine Lance Cpl. Michael J. Smith Jr. - Honor The Fallen - Honoring those who fought and died in Iraq and Afghanistan - MilitaryTimes.com

 

[galena]

Bump to top.

 

[Switch Hunter]

Back to the top. Thanking all veterans for our freedom.

 

[curtmini14]

for all my friends over in the sandbox keep your head down and be safe god speed.

 

[CH47gunner]

On September 16, 1970, at the age of 19, JAMES ROBERT BODISH perished in the service of our country in South Vietnam, Tay Ninh.

Via con Dios Jim,

Bruce

 

[PALADIN85020]

In memory of my high school pal Ed Cribb. As long as I live, he will not be forgotten. God bless all who gave the United States everything they had.

John

 

[nostraDONus]

I was a youngster at the time of the Vietnam War but I'll never forget being with my mom visiting the mother of one of my sisters schoolmates who didn't return. I waited in his room while they talked. I didn't understand at the time why I was asked to be quiet and respectful while they visited. I later learned and remain thankful to this day for what he gave up for our country.

 

[27145]

God Bless the troops and their families who serve with them, sometimes maybe suffering as much if not more.

 

[Kenna]

Thanks to all who have served this great country.Their actions,sacrifices sometimes go unnoitced.God Bless America.
27145 thanks my kids in the Marines.

 

[BruceHMX]

This weekend my son's scout pack will be placing flags and candle bags out at the Fredericksburg Confederate Cemetery for the Saturday night luminary. If any of you are close to Fredericksburg, VA it's a very nice and respectful service held every year. Please come out.

Sunday I am taking him to Point Lookout Maryland. That's where his Great Great Great Grandfather was a Confederate POW during the War Between The States. I saw it this weekend and it was very moving. He did survive only to take the oath to the Union and perish out west Indian fighting.

We will eat some good food and camp out under the stars Saturday night.

Monday we will probably get some range time in. But the weekend will be spent honoring those who served and continue to do so.

 

[photocosmo]

OK! I'm bumpin' this thread back to the top and I hope it stays there because this is the weekend that we remember and honor all of those selfless, brave and righteous brothers and sisters who died in glory so that we could live in freedom. We know that they rest in peace but our work is far from done. Let's put aside our differences for this weekend and be thankfull that this country endures as a model for the rest of world.

thanx,
'coz