Purple Heart
Feb 12, 2013 13:37:26 #
I want to post this picture I took of a purple heart monument on Ft. Hood here in Texas. Today they are burying a Marine Sniper who was killed here on the state while on a rifle range by another Marine. Today they are excorting his body from Irving Texas to San Antonio for burial. I relize it states First Cav soldiers on it but it reflects all branches of service. I am also one of those with 100 per cent disability service connected.
Feb 12, 2013 14:04:30 #
AWESOME monument!! Should have a 'copy' of it on EVERY military post in the USA!!!
Feb 12, 2013 14:14:16 #
Thank you for reminding us of the sacrifices of our military members.
The picture is superb.
The picture is superb.
Feb 12, 2013 15:23:35 #
Wahawk wrote:
AWESOME monument!! Should have a 'copy' of it on EVERY military post in the USA!!!
There should be a photo of it in every school room in the country,church etc..
Feb 12, 2013 16:27:38 #
Raider Fan wrote:
There should be a photo of it in every school room in the country,church etc..
Wahawk wrote:
AWESOME monument!! Should have a 'copy' of it on EVERY military post in the USA!!!
There should be a photo of it in every school room in the country,church etc..
And we need more young people that dedicate themselves to honoring our soldiers and emergency personnel like that gentleman that created this 'memorial' ! He repaints with a different set of pictures each year to honor those who have given life and/or limb in protection of others!!
Feb 12, 2013 16:45:56 #
I saw on the news where so many wanted to attend the funeral of this soldier that the service was held at the Dallas Cowboys stadium on the 50 yard line and the stadium was full of mourners ,just goes to show how many people actually respect our Vets and what they have done for us all.
Thank you and all the other Vets for your service and all the things all of you have done for this country of ours and all of us.
Thank you and all the other Vets for your service and all the things all of you have done for this country of ours and all of us.
Feb 13, 2013 09:49:01 #
Now that's a monumet that is absolutely full of meaning. Thank you for posting that one ... thanks from a former 1st Cav trooper (Gary Owen!). :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Feb 13, 2013 09:56:42 #
Soldiers both present and former are near and dear to my heart I still wear my cavalry stetson. I wear my gold spurs when I ride my bike I am also on Ft Hood atleast once a week the olace were I really feel at home and I can visit the memorials of all the conflicts we have been involved in remember the 1st Team First to Fight.
Feb 13, 2013 10:00:50 #
Wrongway wrote:
I want to post this picture I took of a purple heart monument on Ft. Hood here in Texas. Today they are burying a Marine Sniper who was killed here on the state while on a rifle range by another Marine. Today they are excorting his body from Irving Texas to San Antonio for burial. I relize it states First Cav soldiers on it but it reflects all branches of service. I am also one of those with 100 per cent disability service connected.
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: Awesome!!! Thank you for your service and thanks for sharing this.
Feb 13, 2013 11:03:40 #
thank you for sharing--have family that are in the USA Military--in the Seals and the Marines
Feb 13, 2013 11:04:44 #
Feb 13, 2013 13:52:25 #
My husband was awarded a few of those...where they are now is anyone's guess. He doesn't really care about them. He knows what he did over there & I am proud & greatful to still have him around to love!
Feb 13, 2013 15:35:08 #
All those who were wounded deserve a special place in the hearts of America.
The 1st. Cavalry I served with in Korea 56 years ago had a different insignia; a yellow shield with the horses's head.
The 1st. Cavalry I served with in Korea 56 years ago had a different insignia; a yellow shield with the horses's head.
Feb 13, 2013 15:37:27 #
They yellow shield is only on the dress uniform now it is subdued for the utility uniform
Feb 13, 2013 15:37:57 #
They yellow shield is only on the dress uniform now it is subdued for the utility uniform
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