Memorial Day Tribute

[JarHeadJim]

Let's Honor our Loved ones and friends we we have lost defending our great Nation. Post a picture of your Hero in this thread so we can all Honor him or her while we enjoy time with our Families this weekend.

 

[tee1222]

Let's Honor our Loved ones and friends we we have lost defending our great Nation. Post a picture of your Hero in this thread so we can all Honor him or her while we enjoy time with our Families this weekend.

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Picture on the right, so powerful - I just can't find the words.

 

[tee1222]

And although I don't have pictures if them, I would post that group photo of you and your crew, some departed if I remember correctly. Thanks to you, Jim and everyone who served.

 

[Nicknack]

Picture on the right, so powerful - I just can't find the words.

Yeah, that got me a bit choked up looking at that. That little girl is about the same age as my little one. Talk about a sacrifice.

 

[Eric15]

I know people's hearts are in the right place when they honor all military folks on Memorial Day, but I think it's important to remember that it's distinctly different from Veterans Day. It's specifically for soldiers who gave their lives.

 

[tee1222]

I know people's hearts are in the right place when they honor all military folks on Memorial Day, but I think it's important to remember that it's distinctly different from Veterans Day. It's specifically for soldiers who gave their lives.

Absolutely and that's my bad. I realized it after I posted and never went back to edit.

 

[Briancuse]

And although I don't have pictures if them, I would post that group photo of you and your crew, some departed if I remember correctly. Thanks to you, Jim and everyone who served.

Amen to that, cannot possibly thank everyone who served this country enough.

 

[CusefanATL]

Let's Honor our Loved ones and friends we we have lost defending our great Nation. Post a picture of your Hero in this thread so we can all Honor him or her while we enjoy time with our Families this weekend.

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Just of heroes that died? or any Vet?

 

[orange79]

Just of heroes that died? or any Vet?

Veteran's Day celebrates all veterans. Memorial Day honors those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

Or at least that's what I always believed.

Any day is a good day to thank a Vet.

 

[tbonezone]

may 29th JFK'S BIRTHDAY

http://media.irishcentral.com/images/MI+John++Kennedy+US+35th+president+wiki.jpg

 

[CusefanATL]

Veteran's Day celebrates all veterans. Memorial Day honors those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

Or at least that's what I always believed.

Any day is a good day to thank a Vet.

Correct. That's why I wanted to clarify before posting a picture.

My great uncle died in WWII but thankfully no one I have actually met has had to make the ultimate sacrifice.

God bless em all.

 

[JarHeadJim]

 

[Conrad13]

This is Brian Felber. He was married to a cousin of a friend of mine. I didn't know him but his family set up a Facebook page for him after he was badly injured by an IED in Afghanistan. My family and I followed his recovery (my kids sent him cards) and we watched learn to live without legs. His determination and his ability to smile after all that he had been through was inspirational. After over a year of mostly improvement, Brian died unexpectedly of a heart attack that was likely associated with his injuries. For many reasons, he's a hero in my book.

 

[tee1222]

This is Brian Felber. He was married to a cousin of a friend of mine. I didn't know him but his family set up a Facebook page for him after he was badly injured by an IED in Afghanistan. My family and I followed his recovery (my kids sent him cards) and we watched learn to live without legs. His determination and his ability to smile after all that he had been through was inspirational. After over a year of mostly improvement, Brian died unexpectedly of a heart attack that was likely associated with his injuries. For many reasons, he's a hero in my book.

Very sorry to hear about this.

 

[creatorsgam]

 

[Crusty]

Gregory Chester Bielicki
Private First Class
HHC, 1ST BN, 14TH INFANTRY, 25TH INF DIV, USARV
Army of the United States
Utica, New York
August 24, 1946 to November 19, 1966
GREGORY C BIELICKI is on the Wall at Panel 12E, Line 86
See the full profile or name rubbing for Gregory Bielicki

Died Kontum Province, South Vietnam
RIP Greg.

 

[Crusty]

Richard Allan House
Corporal
C TRP, 3RD SQDN, 4TH CAVALRY, 25 INF DIV
Army of the United States
28 August 1943 - 17 December 1967
Whitesboro, New York
Panel 32E Line 014
Hau Nghia, South Vietnam

Dick played 1st man for Whitesboro HS. His father, Earl, was at every match he played. I remember him always staying a respectful distance so as not to interfere with the match. I liked them both very much. When I learned of Dick's death, I immediately thought of his dad. Still brings tears to my eyes as it does now.

RIP Dick, you are not forgotten.

 

[creatorsgam]

Let's Honor our Loved ones and friends we we have lost defending our great Nation. Post a picture of your Hero in this thread so we can all Honor him or her while we enjoy time with our Families this weekend.

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Great thread Jim. Hope more will share. Like most days of remembrance/observation, the true message tends to get lost. This is a great weekend for reflection and perspective, not just BBQ and lacrosse.

 

[JarHeadJim]

Adam was the first Marine I lost in Combat.

Sgt. Adam L. Cann, 23, of Davie, Fla.; assigned to Security Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.; attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward); killed Jan. 5 by a suicide-bomb attack on an Iraqi police recruitment center in Ramadi, Iraq. He is survived by his parents and two brothers, one is a Marine. He also had five step-siblings.

 

[tee1222]

Adam was the first Marine I lost in Combat.

Sgt. Adam L. Cann, 23, of Davie, Fla.; assigned to Security Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.; attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward); killed Jan. 5 by a suicide-bomb attack on an Iraqi police recruitment center in Ramadi, Iraq. He is survived by his parents and two brothers, one is a Marine. He also had five step-siblings.

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So sorry my friend.

 

[Cowtown]

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."

~John 15:13

 

[CuseLegacy]

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[Toga]

These Emotional Photos Show The Real Reason For Memorial Day

 

[realorange]

http://worriersanonymous.org/Share/Mansions.htm