06-05-2016, 18:58
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D Day
At this moment, 72 years ago, American and British paratroops were dropping into France from the dark skies to battle for the fate of the world. Often scattered and dropped far from their orginal objectives they fought ferociously and without support until the main invasion force landed many hours later. Their courage and willingness to sacrifice everything for a great cause should humble us all. May they rest in peace and honored glory and may we treat the very few survivors today with respect and deep gratitude. As the popular song of the time went; Bless 'em All!
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06-06-2016, 06:49
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“Men, I am not a religious man and I don’t know your feelings in this matter, but I am going to ask you to pray with me for the success of the mission before us. And while we pray, let us get on our knees and not look down but up with faces raised to the sky so that we can see God and ask his blessing in what we are about to do.”
“God almighty, in a few short hours we will be in battle with the enemy. We do not join battle afraid. We do not ask favors or indulgence but ask that, if You will, use us as Your instrument for the right and an aid in returning peace to the world.”
“We do not know or seek what our fate will be. We ask only this, that if die we must, that we die as men would die, without complaining, without pleading and safe in the feeling that we have done our best for what we believed was right.”
“Oh Lord, protect our loved ones and be near us in the fire ahead and with us now as we pray to you.”
All were silent for two minutes as the men were left, each with his individual thoughts. Then the Colonel ordered, “Move out.” — Lt. Col. Robert L. Wolverton, commanding officer of 3rd battalion, 506th PIR.
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Men, your fellow countrymen remain humble and grateful for your service and sacrifice. Thank you.
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06-06-2016, 07:33
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Bless the best of our Greatest Generation, and RIP and thoughts out to those who gave all.
For you, the world is free....
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06-06-2016, 08:54
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CURAHEE !!
Reading the books about the paratroopers of D-Day put me on the path to Army Airborne.
Fort Bragg, in 1969, had many veterans of D-Day, I was humbled to be a part of the unit.
Hand salute. 
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06-06-2016, 09:10
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Thank You, just doesn't seem enough.
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06-06-2016, 09:13
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General Eisenhower talking to some very great men.
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06-06-2016, 09:36
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Thank you gentlemen, for your service, and your sacrifice.
Your courage was remarkable and you truly were the Greatest Generation.
A toast to the few who remain with us.
TR
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06-06-2016, 23:17
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Our debt to them is immeasurable, thank you...
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06-06-2016, 23:52
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Originally Posted by Sdiver
Thank You, just doesn't seem enough.
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I totally agree, yet it's all that most of us can offer. Salute, warriors!
Pat
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