To All Soldiers/Veterans, Thank you so much!!

[84porsche]

I know it's not said enough but thank you all for fighting for our/my freedom. I appreciate everything you have done and are still doing. Happy Memorial Day!!

Here is a little video that a Navy veteran friend of mine sent me.

[widgeon13]

Very nice tribute, no matter what you're political persuasion, I don't think anyone can argue with that sentiment.

Thanks for the post.

[fingpilot]

Am in Honolulu this Memorial Day. Actually got to go say hello and plant a flag or two with some friends departed up at the punchbowl. Took a couple of cold ones as well. That place says it all. Markers as far as the eye can see, then the blue Pacific farther than that. Was not a dry eye anywhere up there today.

Thanks.

[Oh Haha]

Bump.

Thank you to all of the fighting men and women for your service to our great country. My Dad was in Korea and although he wasn't a big hero or anything, I still thanked him every Veteran's Day and Memorial Day.

I just found some pictures of him form his time there. Was guarding the beer keg an "official" duty?

[rcecale]

Originally posted by Oh Haha
I just found some pictures of him form his time there. Was guarding the beer keg an "official" duty?

And you have the nerve to say "he wasn't a hero"???

Semper fi, vets!!!

Randy

[DavidI]

Semper Fi to this great country of ours. Regardless of political affiliation, each and every family has someone that is, or has served this country to protect our freedom.

That was an outstanding video Chris. Thank you, David

[dbrisson]

This are always fun videos to watch also...

http://www.grouchymedia.com/
especially if you ve been there or played with the toys...

[Jim727]

Last year one of the groups I'm involved with raised $20K for wounded/disabled Veterans at the Yountville Veterans Home. Beginning in 2007, the group has also chosen to help support the Veteran's Administration Hospital "Hometel" facility operated by the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. The VA Hospital "Hometel" facility is a very much needed residence with motel-type rooms for wounded or seriously ill outpatients recovering from surgery or extensive medical treatment at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. It's a great cause - tax deductible, even.

How about celebrating Memorial Day by doing something substantial for the troops who have already paid dearly? If you want to contribute, drop me an email and I'll forward the address.

Thanks,
Jim

[Seahawk]

Originally posted by Jim727
How about celebrating Memorial Day by doing something substantial for the troops who have already paid dearly? If you want to contribute, drop me an email and I'll forward the address.

Thanks,
Jim

Thank you, Jim. I work at the local level as well. If any of the posters on this board want to see courage, political opinions aside, please work locally...find these great kids and get involved. You will be a better person.

[scottmandue]

Originally posted by fingpilot
Am in Honolulu this Memorial Day. Actually got to go say hello and plant a flag or two with some friends departed up at the punchbowl. Took a couple of cold ones as well. That place says it all. Markers as far as the eye can see, then the blue Pacific farther than that. Was not a dry eye anywhere up there today.

Thanks.

Yes, thanks

[scottmandue]

I'm sure this has been posted before but what the heck:

He was getting old and paunchy and his hair was falling fast,
And he sat around the Legion, telling stories of the past
Of a war that he had fought in and the deeds that he had done,
In his exploits with his buddies; they were heroes, every one.


And tho' sometimes, to his neighbors, his tales became a joke,
All his Legion buddies listened, for they knew whereof he spoke.
But we'll hear his tales no longer for old Bill has passed away,
And the world's a little poorer, for a soldier died today.


He will not be mourned by many, just his children and his wife,
For he lived an ordinary and quite uneventful life.
Held a job and raised a family, quietly going his own way,
And the world won't note his passing, though a soldier died today.


When politicians leave this earth, their bodies lie in state,
While thousands note their passing and proclaim that they were great.
Papers tell their whole life stories, from the time that they were young,
But the passing of a soldier goes unnoticed and unsung.


Is the greatest contribution to the welfare of our land
A guy who breaks his promises and cons his fellow man?
Or the ordinary fellow who, in times of war and strife,
Goes off to serve his Country and offers up his life?


A politician's stipend and the style in which he lives
Are sometimes disproportionate to the service that he gives.
While the ordinary soldier, who offered up his all,
Is paid off with a medal and perhaps, a pension small.


It's so easy to forget them for it was so long ago,
That the old Bills of our Country went to battle, but we know
It was not the politicians, with their compromise and ploys,
Who won for us the freedom that our Country now enjoys.


Should you find yourself in danger, with your enemies at hand,
Would you want a politician with his ever-shifting stand?
Or would you prefer a soldier, who has sworn to defend
His home, his kin and Country and would fight until the end?


He was just a common soldier and his ranks are growing thin,
But his presence should remind us we may need his like again.
For when countries are in conflict, then we find the soldier's part
Is to clean up all the troubles that the politicians start.


If we cannot do him honor while he's here to hear the praise,
Then at least let's give him homage at the ending of his days.
Perhaps just a simple headline in a paper that would say,
Our Country is in mourning, for a soldier died today.

[Joeaksa]

Originally posted by fingpilot
Am in Honolulu this Memorial Day. Actually got to go say hello and plant a flag or two with some friends departed up at the punchbowl. Took a couple of cold ones as well. That place says it all. Markers as far as the eye can see, then the blue Pacific farther than that. Was not a dry eye anywhere up there today.

Thanks.

Michael,

Glad to see you were able to spend some time there in the islands. Believe that Stoney is out in that neck of the woods as well.

Am heading for LHR tomorrow then LeBorget on Thursday and Ben Gurion after that. If you get nearby let me know...

Thanks one and all for your service. We are a better country because of what all the vets have done.

Scott, your post reminded me that I need to renew my American Legion membership! Good post and so much of its true...

[azasadny]

One of my relatives...

http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070528/NEWS02/70528012

[Jim727]

Art, my condolences. Be proud.
Jim