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Trip_Wire (RIP)
05-28-2010, 15:59
Lest We Forget.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9E7L_gYbWI&feature=player_embedded
Thanks Trip for starting this thread.
I would like to offer another…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeasNTq1mQA
Trip_Wire (RIP)
05-28-2010, 16:51
Heaven needed another Hero! A VERY moving song and video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQb6APMj5Qk&feature=related
Utah Bob
05-28-2010, 17:21
Brothers (http://lazybobranch.homestead.com/POMES/Brothers.html)
2009
http://www.maineventimaging.com/data/slideshow/12/09RidersUSA/index.html
greenberetTFS
05-29-2010, 12:10
Memorial Day.........Arlington. :(:(:(:(
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOih0MHNmZU&feature=related
Big Teddy
Nothing to feel but Amen, and God bless them all. Thanks, Bob, for "Brothers".
frostfire
05-29-2010, 19:48
0:26-0:38 Tribute to QPs who have given all
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_ACBBqsnQ0
Irishsquid
05-29-2010, 22:28
I'm planning to head to the Cemetary at Ft. Sam Houston for Memorial Day. Will take some pictures.
HEADQUARTERS GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC
General Orders No.11, WASHINGTON, D.C., May 5, 1868
I. The 30th day of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village, and hamlet church-yard in the land. In this observance no form of ceremony is prescribed, but posts and comrades will in their own way arrange such fitting services and testimonials of respect as circumstances may permit.
We are organized, comrades, as our regulations tell us, for the purpose among other things, "of preserving and strengthening those kind and fraternal feelings which have bound together the soldiers, sailors, and marines who united to suppress the late rebellion." What can aid more to assure this result than cherishing tenderly the memory of our heroic dead, who made their breasts a barricade between our country and its foes? Their soldier lives were the reveille of freedom to a race in chains, and their deaths the tattoo of rebellious tyranny in arms. We should guard their graves with sacred vigilance. All that the consecrated wealth and taste of the nation can add to their adornment and security is but a fitting tribute to the memory of her slain defenders. Let no wanton foot tread rudely on such hallowed grounds. Let pleasant paths invite the coming and going of reverent visitors and fond mourners. Let no vandalism of avarice or neglect, no ravages of time testify to the present or to the coming generations that we have forgotten as a people the cost of a free and undivided republic.
If other eyes grow dull, other hands slack, and other hearts cold in the solemn trust, ours shall keep it well as long as the light and warmth of life remain to us.
Let us, then, at the time appointed gather around their sacred remains and garland the passionless mounds above them with the choicest flowers of spring-time; let us raise above them the dear old flag they saved from dishonor; let us in this solemn presence renew our pledges to aid and assist those whom they have left among us a sacred charge upon a nation's gratitude, the soldier's and sailor's widow and orphan.
II. It is the purpose of the Commander-in-Chief to inaugurate this observance with the hope that it will be kept up from year to year, while a survivor of the war remains to honor the memory of his departed comrades. He earnestly desires the public press to lend its friendly aid in bringing to the notice of comrades in all parts of the country in time for simultaneous compliance therewith.
III. Department commanders will use efforts to make this order effective.
By order of
JOHN A. LOGAN,
Commander-in-Chief
N.P. CHIPMAN,
Adjutant General
Official:
WM. T. COLLINS, A.A.G.
The VA maintains 131 national cemeteries, 11 added since 2001, 33 soldier's lots and monument sites.
The ABMC maintains 24 permanent American burial grounds on foreign soil. Presently there are 124,909 U.S. war dead interred at these cemeteries, 30,921 of World War I, 93,238 of World War II and 750 of the Mexican War. Additionally 6,177 American veterans and others are interred in the Mexico City and Corozal American Cemeteries.
14 national cemeteries are maintained by the National Park Service.
There are 92 State and 2 Territorial Veterans cemeteries.
BMT (RIP)
05-30-2010, 08:28
http://www.fayobserver.com/video?path=/2010/05/0527spopsmemorial.flv
BMT
mojaveman
05-30-2010, 11:44
Tomorrow I'll be remembering the fallen at the Riverside National Cemetery.
"Let us make a vow to our dead. Let us show them by our actions that we understand what they died for. Strengthened by their courage, heartened by their valor, and borne by their memory, let us continue to stand for the ideals for which they lived and died." --Ronald Reagan at Pointe du Hoc, 1984
I'd love to visit Arlington. I only live about a 2 hr drive away. Finding a place to park is one thing, but once there walking to any of the venues is more fun than I can enjoy these days. So, I'll stay home with my dog and a couple or more beers. Hot as hell in Tidewater today. Humidity at ~ 75%. In the breeze out front are the US flag (got a new one...last one had to be retired) and my USN First Navy Jack ("Don't Tread on Me") flag. (Not the Tea Party banner. All our ships have flown the First Jack from the jackstaff since 9-1-1.) The local Ruritans at dawn put up a border of flags along the main drag in town, and that's nice to see. Later on I'll BBQ a big assed steak (girl-dog will get a good share...what the hell); maybe ribs or brats, and grill up some asparagus. Going to make sun-tea in case some non-alcoholic alcoholics show up. Make a pot of strong-assed coffee, too. Will spend the afternoon sitting on a screened in porch, write in my journal, and maybe later tonight I'll watch "Saving Private Ryan", although I always get pissed at the cheesy fellow who protected the SS soldier. Watched "Mister Roberts" and "Operation Petticoat" last night on TCM. What the hell...I'm a sailor. People on motorcycles or in trucks pulling boats will blast past to/from wherever they were on this their third day off. Can't help but think of the vets long gone or those wounded and suffering over the fact that they can't do the same things, but I know if they were here they wouldn't bitch.
Throughout it all, however, I won't be able to get the people off my mind who're standing mid-watches tonight at sea, or soldiers sweating their asses off in IZ or AF and can't help but be sad because they didn't get a care package from home today (or for the past month for that matter), or maybe they did and it nonetheless makes them grieve to be home, the parents who wonder how their kid's doing (my God, if it were me my hands would be wrung off), or the ones who agonize the horror that they are now alone and will not enjoy their son, daughter, husband, wife around them again. Maybe some of them will get to send an email later, but IT notes aren't the same as a hug or a pat on the back, no matter how often you can send/receive. By God's grace, I'll bless the ones who gave it all for our America, my America. I'll thank the ones out there still putting ordnance on target to save my old fat ass. I'll thank them with all my heart as if my thanks made a difference. They are the ones making a difference.
God bless and protect them all. I dearly love every mother-son and -daughter of them.
alright4u
05-31-2010, 08:35
http://www.fayobserver.com/video?path=/2010/05/0527spopsmemorial.flv
BMT
Friend from Sigma sent me this link. Hope some enjoy.
http://blogs.denverpost.com/captured/2010/04/30/captured-a-look-back-at-the-vietnam-war-on-the-35th-anniversary-of-the-fall-of-saigon-2/
Red Flag 1
05-31-2010, 19:24
Friend from Sigma sent me this link. Hope some enjoy.
http://blogs.denverpost.com/captured/2010/04/30/captured-a-look-back-at-the-vietnam-war-on-the-35th-anniversary-of-the-fall-of-saigon-2/
Awesome pics! I was not ready for the photo of Dickey Chapelle. I did not know her, but knew of her and her pearl ear studs... "Pearl's Eye View (The Life of Dickey Chapelle)"' written and sung by Nanci Griffith. She was from Wisconsin...think her first name was Georgette.....
May we always remember those who died for us!!
RF 1
6.8SPC_DUMP
06-01-2010, 21:51
Thanks to the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 333 for starting the Memorial Day Watch Fires ceremonies here and to those who made it possible.
This year's was dedicated to Bob Shields for a life of service to Country and county.
Never Forgotten! Just some of the pics from this weekend.
I attended the dedication of the Allen, Texas Veterans Memorial. It took our city 8 years to complete the project, but it was worth the wait.
I am proud to see the yellow patch on the vests above. I also "Ride With Respect". I am honored to call you Brothers!
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