Thank You Servicemen.

[Hoots]

As I think about tomorrow, I give thanks to those that came before me, served with me, and afterwards.

The legendary actions of Howard Walter Gilmore were the reason he was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously. As Commanding Officer of USS Growler (SS-215) on her fourth war patrol, Commander Gilmore, turned into an onrushing enemy gunboat and rammed it at 17 knots. As the two ships closed, the gunboat's machine guns raked the bridge of Growler killing the AOOD, Ensign William and lookout F3/C Kelley. Gilmore was badly wounded. The order had already been given to clear the bridge and to dive. The vents were open and the ship was submerging. As the men in the Conn waited for the last of the bridge party, Gilmore, Kelley and William to come down, they heard Gilmore order "TAKE HER DOWN." It is this unselfish sacrifice that demonstrates the finest in the submarine force tradition.

[Oh Haha]

Bump +1 thanks.

[billyboy]

Thanks, Dad Thanks Son: Thanks Bro who gave all:
And Thanks Uncle, cousin, nephew, Great grandpa....

[old man neri]

Remembrance Day tomorrow.

In Flanders Fields:

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

— Lt.-Col. John McCrae




God Bless,
-matt

[crustychief]

+5 for my family

[Mo_Gearhead]

As the years pass, this day makes reflecting on war/combat one of growing emotions. I assume most of us get more sentimental with age.

The word that lingers more strongly now is guilt. That may sound odd to some. Young men with their entire lives yet to be lived...erased, no future. Why was I spared while other fell? Chance? Fate? The very randomness of living.

Emotions ...words escape me. The only comfort is in a life well lived, holding close those loved ones and trying to make a difference.

If you have experienced combat, the death of friends ...you know.

Semper Fi brothers.

[911Rob]

[Racerbvd]

At the DE this past weekend, 3 of my students served so that we can ***** among our selves, I am very proud to have been graced with their time.

[Willem Fick]

At exactly 11h00 on the 11th of the 11th...

[jwhcars]

Thanks to all who have served .........Thank You.

[John_AZ]

Timeless...

John_AZ

[rcecale]

Semper fi to all my brothers and sisters in arms, past, present and future.

Randy

[Skytrooper]

As a 2 service veteran and having served for a total of close to 30 years, I want to salute my shipmates and the soldiers that I have served with over this time.

God Bless all veterans today, living and those who have gone before us.

[kach22i]

Originally Posted by old man neri

Remembrance Day tomorrow.

In Flanders Fields:

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

— Lt.-Col. John McCrae




God Bless,
-matt

Very fitting, I've posted it on previous years myself.

Honors to ALL for sacrifices made.

[lendaddy]

Thank you vets.

[holtjv]

What I just got from a buddy at work. Sorry mods--please let this one live! Let it live!

[typ550]

I'll give a shout-out to my dad, WWII ETO vet (far right holding the .30 cal). Survived hell on earth in the Huertgen Forest where dead GIs were stacked like cordwood. Made it back and is just shy of his 89th birthday. My thanks to him and to all you vets out there.

[Drdogface]

+1 And thanks for remembering the Day. (Viet Nam '70-73)

[onewhippedpuppy]

Thanks to my father (Vietnam) and all those who serve. Your selfless sacrifice is an inspiration to all.

[Scooter]

Thank you!