Memorial Day Weekend
May 26, 2013 03:03:16 #
Dixiegirl wrote:
My dad served in the Pacific during WWII in the Marines.
Are you implying that your father died in WWII? Is that where he was burried?
May 26, 2013 03:35:12 #
No. If he had died in the war I wouldn't be here. LOL I posted the cemetery, because it was the only image I had with the flag in it, and I mentioned my dad because I'm proud he served. :-D
BrentHarder wrote:
Are you implying that your father died in WWII? Is that where he was burried?
May 26, 2013 06:54:29 #
BrentHarder wrote:
Since this is Memorial Day Weekend.............let... (show quote)
My dad was in the battle of Okinawa
Calverton National Cemetary
May 26, 2013 07:50:40 #
Each year Cape Girardeau County Park, MO flies a flag for each veteran from Cape Girardeau County, all they have to do is request it. These photos are from 2012.
May 26, 2013 07:57:44 #
I am a Viet Nam vet. I hold deep appreciation for those that severed before, with and after me. And especially those that gave the ultimate sacrifice so that we may enjoy the freedom's we have today.
May 26, 2013 08:08:21 #
May 26, 2013 09:02:40 #
Memorial Day is always a special bittersweet day for me. My nephew who was killed in Iraq on Christmas Eve 2008. Some really did "Give All".
May 26, 2013 09:27:24 #
firefly662 wrote:
Memorial Day is always a special bittersweet day for me. My nephew who was killed in Iraq on Christmas Eve 2008. Some really did "Give All".
My deepest, heartfelt thank you to Stephen and his family for giving the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
May 26, 2013 10:57:49 #
Here is something a bit different, from a period in our history that many have forgotten, or never knew and understood. This poster dates back to the depression era, after WWI (the great war) and before WWII.
This shows the tribute to the veteran, as well as the symbolic reasons that we go off to war; i.e., for our children and their freedoms.
Ken
VF-51 1961-1964
VT-26 1964-1965
This shows the tribute to the veteran, as well as the symbolic reasons that we go off to war; i.e., for our children and their freedoms.
Ken
VF-51 1961-1964
VT-26 1964-1965
May 26, 2013 11:26:03 #
BrentHarder wrote:
Here ya go buddy!!Since this is Memorial Day Weekend.............let... (show quote)
Flag at the Sugar Shack in San Clemente
May 26, 2013 12:30:18 #
May 26, 2013 13:13:58 #
Dixiegirl wrote:
No. If he had died in the war I wouldn't be here. LOL I posted the cemetery, because it was the only image I had with the flag in it, and I mentioned my dad because I'm proud he served. :-D
OK, thanks, I was a little confused. That makes sense now!
May 26, 2013 13:14:34 #
noknees438 wrote:
My dad was in the battle of Okinawa
I tip my hat in thanks for your dad. Thank you for posting.
May 26, 2013 13:18:14 #
MagicFad wrote:
Each year Cape Girardeau County Park, MO flies a flag for each veteran from Cape Girardeau County, all they have to do is request it. These photos are from 2012.
OMG!!!!!!!!! MagicFad, are you a pro photographer? I LOVE each and every one of your images that you have posted. Thank you so much........they are all Excellent in every way. You have really captured the memorial day concept that I was hoping everyone would catch. This truly is a tribute to those service men and women that have served or are serving. Thank you again.
May 26, 2013 13:20:19 #
alanenfl wrote:
I am a Viet Nam vet. I hold deep appreciation for those that severed before, with and after me. And especially those that gave the ultimate sacrifice so that we may enjoy the freedom's we have today.
Very well put alanenfl. Thank you for your post and thank you for serving in Nam. I also served at that time but was stationed in Germany. I appreciate you putting your neck on the line for us all.
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