Memorial Day

JasonMPD

To all those fallen, you aren't forgotten. To all those survived, you are thanked from the bottom of my heart.

Long live the Republic.

tubabucknut

JasonMPD wrote: »

To all those fallen, you aren't forgotten. To all those survived, you are thanked from the bottom of my heart.

Long live the Republic.

I could not agree more. Thanks for posting.

NCFUBAR

Big Al1

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Big Chief

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snake284

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Amen to all of this. This is something I think we here can all agree on. And to all those that have a problem with the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, or the American way of life, I say two things, Get in touch with the true history of the U.S. and not some johnny come lately's version (Revised History doesn't cut it, I don't care how it agrees with making your entitled lifestyle look legitimate). Get involved with the government, on the local level all the way up to the National level. Get on board with the program. Get some education or a skill, get to work and help us keep this place strong. Then also quit crying that you haven't been treated fair and that the government owes you something. Nobody alive today has ever owned a slave (Legally within the borders of the U.S.A.) so don't tell us how bad you have it. Life is a challenge to us all. Accept that and acquire the tools needed in life to smooth out the bumps in the road.

God Bless America!

Buford

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JasonMPD

snake284 wrote: »

Amen to all of this. This is something I think we here can all agree on. And to all those that have a problem with the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, or the American way of life, I say two things, Get in touch with the true history of the U.S. and not some johnny come lately's version (Revised History doesn't cut it, I don't care how it agrees with making your entitled lifestyle look legitimate). Get involved with the government, on the local level all the way up to the National level. Get on board with the program. Get some education or a skill, get to work and help us keep this place strong. Then also quit crying that you haven't been treated fair and that the government owes you something. Nobody alive today has ever owned a slave (Legally within the borders of the U.S.A.) so don't tell us how bad you have it. Life is a challenge to us all. Accept that and acquire the tools needed in life to smooth out the bumps in the road.

God Bless America!

Driving to pickup coffee for me and the lady this morning I saw a group gathering around the flagpole at a nearby VFW. The coffee wasn't going anywhere so I stopped by and joined them for their modest ceremony to lower the flag to half mast. It was a nice pause in the morning bustle. Korea, Vietnam, Gulf War and Afghanistan/Iraq war vets were all represented. Good folks.

NN

Had two people come up to me at stops on the way home today and say something nice on that subject.

jaywapti

:usa::iwo: Thanks to all, past , present , and future :iwo::usa:

JAY

tennmike

About 2 1/2 centuries from the Revolutionary War to now. Many of America's best and brightest gave their lives and last full measure of devotion to their country. This is the day set aside to honor that ultimate sacrifice. For the mothers, fathers, wives, sons, and daughters, and other family members, it's Memorial Day every day. It's good to have a day set aside to honor the fallen, but let us all try to remember them the whole year long, and their families when certain holidays come around, and there's an empty chair at the table.

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Miss Mary

I got to talk to our Marine grandson today, he was calling to talk to Grandpa because he knew tis day is sometimes rough for him....God bless our troops especially those that think of their grandpa's. On this day Jerry's WWII dad is now flying with very different wings. :iwo:

Diver43

Jason, as a Vet and American I thank you for taking that moment this morning. Those that gave all there is to give, will not be forgotten because of folks like you.

Diver43

We stopped by and visited the USS Alabama today, saw the B-52 and thought of Teach as we talked about bailing out of one just the other day.
Tooka quiet moment for those that did not make it home.

1965Jeff

Was part of the color guard for local VFW on Monday morning, the boys firing the salute were using Springfield 1903 A3s. They also brought out the Krag Jorgensen whose action is dated 1898 with the stock dated 1903. It is the longer rifle in the picture.


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Red Horse

Lest we, in our turbulent and self absorbed lives forget --

Fiddler's Green

Halfway down the trail to Hell,
In a shady meadow green,
Are the souls of all dead troopers camped
Near a good old time canteen,
And this eternal resting place
Is known as Fiddler's Green.

Marching Past, straight through to Hell,
The Infantry are seen,
Accompanied by the Engineers,
Artillery and Marine,
For none but the shades of Cavalrymen
Dismount at Fiddler's Green.

Though some go curving down the trail
To seek a warmer scene,
No trooper ever gets to Hell
Ere he's emptied his canteen,
And so rides back to drink again
With friends at Fiddler's Green.

And so when man and horse go down
Beneath a saber keen,
Or in a roaring charge or fierce melee
You stop a bullet clean,
And the hostiles come to get your scalp,
Just empty your canteen,
And put your pistol to your head
And go to Fiddler's Green.


May God Bless Them All!!!!

GunnerK19

Buddy of mine that was in my unit... :usa:

rberglof

Grade school friend

Wall Name:
WILLIAM L BUNCH
Date of Birth:
10/13/1946
Date of Casualty:
12/28/1969
Home of Record:
LANCASTER
County of Record:
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
State:
CA
Branch of Service:
MARINE CORPS
Rank:
SGT
Panel/Row:
15W, 101
Casualty Province:
QUANG TIN