jfantasma wrote:
You are welcome for hosting today. As a Veteran this is a tiny way I can honor those who preceded me and those who are still serving as well as those who will serve in our future.
Modest Genius - Thank you for reposting here. Great photos the the different views you used. That last one is so majestic.
Roadrunner - Now how can we compare to those photos. Love em. My family finds it unusual that I always wear my hat now. I never wore them before. I stuck my Air Assault wings on it, my sniper badge, of course I have my expert rifle/pistol badge on it. Then after my injuries I worked for Secretary of the Army Dr. Francis J Harvey and them Mr. Peter Geren. so I wear my Department of the Army Staff Badge too. So yes I would say I am proud too. Thank you for sharing
Clicker - Fantastic photos as usual. Love those sad images of fallen soldiers, LEST WE FORGET!!!
MG - It was my pleasure to serve all of you wonderful people. There were times during my service that I doubted my service and those I was serving, but the first time I got off the airplane when we returned from deployment, there were crowds of people standing there cheering for us and thanking us. Since then I never doubted any of it again. I remembered that there are people out there who appreciate the sacrifices our soldiers are making. Thank you for thanking me! That is fine with your widcard. Hey if you have a family member that served feel free to post some. Archives are welcome too. I mean we aren't understanding people or anything you know LOL.
Subroto - Thank you for the comment. I totally agree with you. There are several countries that are debris ridden from war. Some will probably never recover and none will fully recover at all. Thank you for the enlightenment.
Rivernan - Sometimes it is better to say nothing than to not know what to say. It is what you show and not what you say. Thank you For Wom The Bell Tolls!! Excellent photos by the way.
Judy - Thank you! a Handsome guy indeed, But U think he is the lucky one.
Nan - Did you know that in the Army, we are not allowed to smile in our official photos? Your cousin has a great smile, bright and warming. I bet he warms up the room huh. Great photo thank you for posting.
Sue Jay - It is awesome that those young ones understand the meaning. It makes me smile to see them paying tributre. After all they are our future. Thanks for sharing. The band seems to lighten the mood a bit on days and events like these.
Plessner - That is a site I know so well. Them boots and kevlar helmets mounted like that on top of the rifle. At one of the camps we were at in Iraq, there was an entire field of them for the soldiers that had fallen. It got to the point at one time that the leadership was telling soldiers to buy an extra pair of boots. Thank you! The memorials in D.C. are great. When I worked in D.C. the Executive Officer for the Secretary of the Army was the commader for the Old Guard (Honor Guard). We got to watch the changing of the guard. The discipline that it takes to be in this elite group is amazing. They stitch thier own uniforms by hand and spend hours upon hours every single day making their uniforms look great.
Dansmith - Wow that is an amazing part of history right there. It is sad that awards are given to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice instead of those that are still living and being brave everyday. I hate the fact that they call the Medal of Honor "winners", winners. What did they win besides a medal to wear on their uniform in their casket? and those that are still living that "Won" didn't really win anything. Just a medal to hang up on the wall and a title that... yes is a "symbol" that shows the calibur of a man. But other than that has no meaning. A few extra dollars for saving the lives of fellow soldiers and losing a bunch of friends. In my personal opinion, I think every soldier on those frontlines should get the same respect. We are all expected to act on these values.
SheenaghGebhard - That is a very sad story but I am glad that you shared it. Love the photos what a great tribute.
Dane - Thank you for your service! nice tribute!
Georgiann - It is not the calibur of your comments it is the aoppreciation you show that counts. Excellent photos and a great tribute.
Oneyedjack - Thank you for your service. I like that photo and I hate it at the same time. Only beacause of what it resembles.
Pat (Mom) - Thank you. Love your photos and the story about your family. It is great to know your family history and share it with us and the younger generation in your family so that they can understand how it came to be. Your Father was a great man. He honored his brother by doing as he asked. In return he was able to have a beautiful family that can be proud to call him family. Thank you for sharing. Thank your dad for cable!! LOL that is a truley amazing story.
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Thank you "son"! Proud of you.