Memorial Day Weekend; A big THANK YOU to all Veterans!

[Jacie Estes]

I was just thinking, after I saw this thread, "Um, did I ever thank my dad for fighting for three years in the Pacific on a Navy ship in WWII?" Uh, no, I guess I didn't. It would, I think, have embarrassed him - he pretty well low-keyed his whole war experience, and told no tales. I did find out - from my mom - his role when the Navy would set the Marines down on those scores of tiny islands and atolls; while "Pharmacist's Mate" didn't sound like the most adventurous of designations, it also meant that he went in right after the Marines, in a Navy team of stretcher bearers, and was constantly under fire hauling out the wounded. Good grief - my dad was a Kansas farm boy in his mid-20's and, till the war, had never even seen an ocean. Brave stuff.

So thanks, dad. All you would ever say was, "I served for my country." And that is plenty.

My Dad was an Oklahoma farm boy and he would just stare off without a word. He is gone but I cherish the upbringing I had; he taught me to always do the right thing.

 

[Reader]

In memory of my two brothers who fought in WWII (now deceased).

 

[Reality Orlando]

To all the service men and women who have fought so valiantly for our country, we honor you and your families who stayed behind and missed you and worried every waking hour for your safety. Prayers for those serving now, for those who served in the past and for those who are wounded and gave their lives in service to our country.

[video=youtube;GsnCHSoFOos]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsnCHSoFOos&feature=related[/video]

 

[LaLaw2000]

Thank you to all our veterans! How very fortunate we are to live in a country where our men and women will fight so bravely for our freedom. I am so proud to be an American!

There are several veterans in my family that I remember in prayer every year.

Thank you, veterans!

 

[Quiche]

I am here to offer my heartfelt appreciation to all veterans, but especially to honor the 400 years of my American ancestors who fought in literally every war this land has noted. Their bravery and fortitude not only brought me and mine into this world, but paved the way for the country we know now with their blood, ferocity, and persistent will to bring forth a world of liberation, diversity, wealth, and a model for democracy and freedom the world over.

I just couldn't be more proud to honor their intentions...


Here's a lovely tribute by Ray Charles with some nice graphics (there is a break in the action deep into this presentation, but it resumes and is worth it!).

Enjoy this Memorial Day Weekend, everybody. :heartbeat:

[video=youtube;N7Wt4XlXUrc]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7Wt4XlXUrc[/video]

 

[Jacie Estes]

I was just thinking, after I saw this thread, "Um, did I ever thank my dad for fighting for three years in the Pacific on a Navy ship in WWII?" Uh, no, I guess I didn't. It would, I think, have embarrassed him - he pretty well low-keyed his whole war experience, and told no tales. I did find out - from my mom - his role when the Navy would set the Marines down on those scores of tiny islands and atolls; while "Pharmacist's Mate" didn't sound like the most adventurous of designations, it also meant that he went in right after the Marines, in a Navy team of stretcher bearers, and was constantly under fire hauling out the wounded. Good grief - my dad was a Kansas farm boy in his mid-20's and, till the war, had never even seen an ocean. Brave stuff.

So thanks, dad. All you would ever say was, "I served for my country." And that is plenty.

I started this thread because I have memories, from when I was a child, of Memorial Day Parades and town picnics afterward. My grandfather, a minister who was a Veteran as well, would say a prayer before the picnic and stressed the importance of being grateful to those who serve our country and, grateful especially, to those who did not return.


[video=youtube;BAlxzmdrKqE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAlxzmdrKqE[/video]

 

[Jacie Estes]

http://www.skitrooper.org/RWmaster.pdf

 

[Jacie Estes]

From December 25, 1941 until April 1, 1946 more than 6 million servicemen and women who traveled through Nebraska during World War II fondly remember the hospitality of the North Platte Canteen where every troop train was met by volunteers who prepared and served sandwiches, coffee, cookies, cakes, and other homemade ‘goodies’ during stops there. This site is in honor of those servicemen and women, the Canteen and its volunteers as a reminder of its proud past; an opportunity to look back in time.


http://npcanteen.net/

 

[ScubaTwinn]

Thank you Chip and all others.

 

[Lera213]

This was my husbands retirement video. He didn't have many pictures but he wanted to show his walk through the 29 years of his service. He choose the song too.

[video=youtube;1-8lmEIjkEQ]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-8lmEIjkEQ[/video]

 

[Gozgals]

To all the service men and women who have fought so valiantly for our country, we honor you and your families who stayed behind and missed you and worried every waking hour for your safety. Prayers for those serving now, for those who served in the past and for those who are wounded and gave their lives in service to our country.

You Raise Me Up * A Veteran Tribute : by RKT - YouTube

Amen,, To my dad and grandfather..

Proud of our servicemen/ women and honor them.

God bless

Goz