OT: Memorial Day Reverence

James Howell · May 21, 2009

Once again Nancy and I will be heading for the farm in NE Texas this weekend.

Both of us get Memorial Day off next Monday and we will take an extra day of vacation on Tuesday.

Since I will be tied up in meetings tomorrow, I want to wish y"all a safe Memorial Day weekend.

Over the next 4 of 5 days, let"s remember to show reverence for those who have died in our nation"s service.

We all knew someone who needs to be remembered.

My thanks go out to all the veterans on the YT site.

In memory: Sgt. William K. Guilfoil, US Army Air Corps, tail gunner, B17 died 5 Oct 1943.

In memory: Lt. John Kellum, USAF, pilot killed in plane crash, Guam.

In memory: Lt. Sam Walker, USAF, pilot killed in plane crash, Arizona.

Dutchman · May 21, 2009

VERY NICELY SAID ... DO REMEMBER the TRUE MEANING of the day ...

THANK all the Vets you know and some that you don't know ...

Remember to fly the Flag Proudly ...

Viet-nam vet .... Mark

Nancy Howell · May 21, 2009

Mark - I feel we owe all the Viet-Nam vets a special apology for the shameful way they were treated upon returning from a tour through he11.

Please accept my apologies for that and my thanks for your service.

Have a happy and safe Memorial Day.

Dutchman · May 21, 2009

Nancy,
THANK YOU for saying that....

I been saying ALL the time the only difference betwwen Viet-nam and the war now is .... THEY DO GET APPRICATE when they come home ... not spit at ...
Mark

msb · May 21, 2009

Yea, lets get Jane Fondue to apologize first and foremost. Still think she should have been charged with high treason. What a shameful way the vets were and some still are treated.
Some will say--freedon of speech , but every freedom comes with responsibility. Its not a freedom if it harms another. Too bad our forefathers didn't spell that out even though God did.

Larry NE IL · May 21, 2009

God Bless all our troops.....and because of our troops, I can say God Bless America!

Bill64 · May 21, 2009

Whenever I come across a brother Viet-Nam Vet, I always extend my hand and say WELCOME HOME. The reply I usually get is, Nobody has ever said that to me before, as he also bids me a welcome home in return. WELCOME HOME to all my brothers.
Bill
Long Island, N.Y.

Old Roy · May 21, 2009

Lets not forget our fellow comrades as well.

And your welcome indeed !!

S/p E-4 J.L.H Viet Nam,1964-65
226 S&S

thurlow · May 22, 2009

Remember that the flag is to be flown at half-staff until Noon..............

RBnSC · May 22, 2009

Yes, Thank You And God Bless You. My uncle Louis Berry served in the Army did two tours in Korea and two in Viet Nam. He lived in Ozark Al. He was my hero and my friend. He passed away about 3 years ago. He told many stories of his time in the service. He was a pilot. Just wondering if Any one out there knew him or met him in the service.
Ron

John T · May 22, 2009

From e mails I've received from veterans:

What is a Veteran?

A veteran - whether active duty, retired, or national guard or reserve
is someone who, at one point in his or her life, wrote a blank check
made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to
and including my life", and there are way too many people in this
country who no longer understand that.

It is the VETERAN, not the preacher,
who has given us freedom of religion.

It is the VETERAN, not the reporter,
who has given us freedom of the press.

It is the VETERAN, not the poet,
who has given us freedom of speech.

It is the VETERAN, not the campus organizer,
who has given us freedom to assemble.

It is the VETERAN, not the lawyer,
who has given us the right to a fair trial.

It is the VETERAN, not the politician,
Who has given us the right to vote.

It is the VETERAN,
who salutes the Flag,
who serves under the Flag,

ETERNAL REST GRANT THEM O LORD,
AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM.

God Bless our Veterans, "All gave some, some gave all"

Ol John T Conservative Christian

MTC · May 22, 2009

Nancy-I do not know what you and your husbands connection is to the vets but you always step up and appreciate what we did.For that I step up and say Thanks You for remembering us.I hope you and James have a safe week-end.Mike

Nancy Howell · May 22, 2009

That was great! I will copy and paste to my computer. I am also going to pass it around to my co-workers.

Nancy Howell · May 22, 2009

Here's the connection.

For me - my father 20+ yrs Airforce, his brother 20+ yrs Army, his sister married Army, my mother's brother did a hitch in the Navy.

For James - his father 20+ yrs Airforce and James did a hitch in the Airforce.

In addition, most people don't have a clue how difficult military life can be, not just for the service person, but for the whole family. It doesn't pay a lot and many families have a very hard time making ends meet.

HENRY E NC · May 22, 2009

I spent 4years in USAF during the Korean war. Lost many friends then. What really thrilled me was when I went through Atlanta airport several weeks ago the were lots of military personal coming thru on their way back to Iraq for 2nd and 3rd deployment. As they arrived, in every instance, the waiting crown applauded them and many people (myself included) would approach and hug them and talk to them. I remember my grandson who took an RPG 3 years ago. He come home in pieces. Life goes on. Henry

Walterdavies · May 22, 2009

12 years in the Navy 4 active. Came close to losing it all between Subic Bay and Okinawa in a Typhoon, 200 MPH winds and 80 ft. waves is for 5 days is no picnic.
Walt

greenbeanman in Kansas · May 22, 2009

I, too, remember and thank all veterans for their service to country. I, too, remember those that have fallen thus giving the ultimate sacrifice. Among them my cousin Little Till remembered on the Korean War Project at: http://www.koreanwar.org/html/korean_war_project_remembrance.html?KCCF1__KEY=23341

If you know of a deceased veteran burial you would like to locate try this site: http://gravelocator.cem.va.gov/j2ee/servlet/NGL_v1

In the Utica, Kansas Cemetery veterans are memorialized with flagpoles lining the cemetery as well as grave markers and also the traditional small flag placed on each grave on Memorial Day. Here is a link to a photo showing the flags lining the cemetery. http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t298/growerguy/Barr-Peters/100_1638-1.jpg

In addition, a service is held with a roll call for those having fallen. Those veterans still living are asked to stand behind the honor guard to show those present those that have served. This will be the first year that my cousins from New York, California, and Maryland won't be standing beside me. Age has finally taken its toll on these WWII Waves and Army LT. I will miss them but I will certainly remember them.

For those that have not served the link below will take you to an album showing Army life in my unit, the 208th MP Company, Fort Leonard Wood, MO.
208th MP Company Army Days 1966 1968

Billy Shafer · May 22, 2009

Yes Bill we never got to hear that. When I came home in 72. We had to just about sneak back into the country. I can still remember the little talk the Navy gave us at T.I. About what groups to avoid and not to go to any VFW or American legion halls. Glad to see the vets today getting better treatment as they come home.

Anonymous-0 · May 22, 2009

Around here, every day is memorial day.... This community took quite a bit of losses over the last few years. Every HQ has a memorial in front and one of the flag poles has a big granite wall full of names. Pay your respects, but don't forget to have fun. Be sure that any one of these guys and gals would like to be out there busting suds and getting crazy with the best of you.

Have a good weekend,

Dave

blinwmiaol.com · May 22, 2009

Don't know the gentleman you spoke of but I am curious, my great grandfather was Dwight Dewese Berry, from Bluffton Indiana area.

Billy Shafer · May 23, 2009

I remember Fort Lost in the Woods very well.

rustyj14 · May 23, 2009

I served in the Army in WW II. Drafted in March of 43, basuc training in Camp butner, N.C., advanced training on Tennessee maneuvers. Went overseas in June of '44, then assigned to 90th. Division, near St. Lo, France. Went into action around July 14th., '44, walked across France, to Metz. Got the big wound there in October, '44.
Lost left foot to a land mine, finally made it home in Jan. '45. Got my discharge in Oct. '45, went home, got a job, and never looked back!
Uncle Sam furnishes my replacement foots every so often. They work ok! Been able to do most everything--except wade in the ocean, or swim in it--think about it--can't get that foot wet!
So, ya make the best of what life hands ya--no use crying over spilt milk. I've enjoyed good health over the years, and no regrets!
I do remember one of my friends in France: Sgt. Porfirio D. Ponce. Cant remember where he was from, but i think California, or out west somewhere. He was standing beside me when an air burst went off. The concussion dropped him on the spot--stone dead!
But, as they say about gambling--its "the luck of the draw"!
Cheers to all out there!! Enjoy the Holiday, and remember the ones who didn't come home!
by: Jim Hammitt. a.k.a.: Rusty Jones

Anonymous-0 · May 24, 2009

I also would like to Thank all the Veterans on this Memorial Day Weekend.

I'm in So. Korea for the second time. Have volunteered for the desert, but am not a regular traveler there. Figure since I can't do my part there then I'll do some time here so others don't have to. When my tour here is up I'll have 24 years in. Wife thinks I should get out. I'm starting to think she's right.

Hope you all have a nice weekend.

Anonymous-0 · May 25, 2009

Where are you in Korea? Guess I was there about the time you joined the Military :roll: Sure a lot has changed since then. I was at Camp Greaves. God Luck and enjoy Memorial Day.

Dave

Anonymous-0 · May 25, 2009

I'm at Osan AB, have about 163 days to go and will be back to the states. Kunsan Class of Sep 05-06 (did the Can-Kun Express). If you were in Korea around the time I joined the AF, then I would imagine things have changed just a little. I was at Hahn AB Germany from May 88 to 91 and I know things have changed there...been TDY and thru Germany a couple of times since.

Take care and hope you have a safe return.

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