Off the subject bet I dont care. I am sending my son to school tomorrow with pictures of his grandfathers in uniform. One from WW 2 occupation in Japan and the other that served in Vietman. Hope he comes back with a note from his teacher saying that it was a good addition to what she had already planned for Vets day. THANK YOU VETRANS for all you have given!
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Amen to that.
I have been telling my 8 year old son that both my grandfathers served in WW2. They are both dead now, one died in 1998 and the other died 5 months ago. I have shown my son the dress sword that one of my grandfathers had, the sword is now in my gun safe. I want my dad to explain to my son what he did in the Navy between 1957 and 1962, he was a radio/sonar man on board a Destroyer. My son is showing interest in what his great grandpas and grandpas did in military service.
I have been telling my 8 year old son that both my grandfathers served in WW2. They are both dead now, one died in 1998 and the other died 5 months ago. I have shown my son the dress sword that one of my grandfathers had, the sword is now in my gun safe. I want my dad to explain to my son what he did in the Navy between 1957 and 1962, he was a radio/sonar man on board a Destroyer. My son is showing interest in what his great grandpas and grandpas did in military service.
I do not get into political discussions on this forum and I certainly do not want this post to go there. That being said, my father was a ww2 vet, silver stars 2 of them purple heart. My uncle served in ww1. My grandfather was in the civil war 14 years old and a drummer boy they tell me. I was in Nam and had a half brother killed there. If they knew all the crap, non sense and injustice going on in this country they all would be spinning in their graves! When in the world did you think an idiot would have balls enough to open fire on a military base?
James Howell
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Here is a photo of my father's B17 crew during WW2.
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Oldest was 26 nicknamed "Pop"; youngest was 17 nicknamed "The Kid".
My thanks to all veterans on YT for your service.
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Oldest was 26 nicknamed "Pop"; youngest was 17 nicknamed "The Kid".
My thanks to all veterans on YT for your service.
IndianaRed
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Those B-17 and B-24 crews went to hell and back. You must be very proud.
My grandfather was an only son on a farm and didn't go. I could tell it always bothered him a little.
Great picture. Makes you feel patriotic just seeing them.
My grandfather was an only son on a farm and didn't go. I could tell it always bothered him a little.
Great picture. Makes you feel patriotic just seeing them.
James Howell
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Yes, I am proud of my father; best of all I let him know it.
Back in 2000, I created a web site and told "their" story.
At that time there were 3 crewmembers, including my father, still alive.
Based on their interviews and interviews of family members of the other 7 crewmembers, it was a very comprehensive presentation.
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for me.
As one contributing WW2 veteran said "It is the best documented plane crash of WW2."
Back in 2000, I created a web site and told "their" story.
At that time there were 3 crewmembers, including my father, still alive.
Based on their interviews and interviews of family members of the other 7 crewmembers, it was a very comprehensive presentation.
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for me.
As one contributing WW2 veteran said "It is the best documented plane crash of WW2."
Nancy Howell
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Lets hope your son"s teacher is a patriot and appreciates what you are sending with your son tomorrow.
James and I shake the hand and thank every vet we see. I tell them they are the keepers of our freedom, because of them I can go where I want, when I want. Because of them I have a safe home and sleep peacefully at night.
As always, I will go watch the Veterans Day parade tomorrow and applaud our vets from all the wars.
God bless our troops, watch over them and protect them. May they feel your presence and know that you are there for them. May those that gave all rest in peace and never be forgotten.
James and I shake the hand and thank every vet we see. I tell them they are the keepers of our freedom, because of them I can go where I want, when I want. Because of them I have a safe home and sleep peacefully at night.
As always, I will go watch the Veterans Day parade tomorrow and applaud our vets from all the wars.
God bless our troops, watch over them and protect them. May they feel your presence and know that you are there for them. May those that gave all rest in peace and never be forgotten.
greenbeanman in Kansas
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As a veteran I thank you and the others for the sentiments.
I also wish to extend my thanks to fellow veterans and those currently serving.
FYI there are a number of freebies to veterans tomorrow. Applebee's is providing an entree as just one example.
Below is a link to my Photobucket album showing my old army unit, the 208th MP Co. at Fort Leonard Wood, MO.
Army Days Photobucket Album of my unit.
I also wish to extend my thanks to fellow veterans and those currently serving.
FYI there are a number of freebies to veterans tomorrow. Applebee's is providing an entree as just one example.
Below is a link to my Photobucket album showing my old army unit, the 208th MP Co. at Fort Leonard Wood, MO.
Army Days Photobucket Album of my unit.
The real Miss America.
This 19 year old ex-cheerleader (now an Air Force Security Forces Sniper) was watching a road that led to a NATO military base when she observed a man digging by the road. She engaged the target (I.e., she shot him). It turned out he was a bomb maker for the Taliban, and he was burying an IED that was to be detonated when a US patrol walked by 30 minutes later. It would have certainly killed and wounded several soldiers.
The interesting fact of this story is the shot was measured at 725 yards. She shot him as he was bent over burying the bomb. The shot went through his butt and into the bomb which detonated; he was blown to pieces. The Air Force made a motivational poster of her:
(Folks, that's a shot 25 yards longer than seven football fields!)
If You Can Not Stand Behind Our Troops,
Please Feel Free To Stand In Front Of Them!
This 19 year old ex-cheerleader (now an Air Force Security Forces Sniper) was watching a road that led to a NATO military base when she observed a man digging by the road. She engaged the target (I.e., she shot him). It turned out he was a bomb maker for the Taliban, and he was burying an IED that was to be detonated when a US patrol walked by 30 minutes later. It would have certainly killed and wounded several soldiers.
The interesting fact of this story is the shot was measured at 725 yards. She shot him as he was bent over burying the bomb. The shot went through his butt and into the bomb which detonated; he was blown to pieces. The Air Force made a motivational poster of her:
(Folks, that's a shot 25 yards longer than seven football fields!)
If You Can Not Stand Behind Our Troops,
Please Feel Free To Stand In Front Of Them!
Anonymous-0
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http://www.militarycity.com/valor/honor.html
We've got a bunch coming home from the desert that'll be rolling through the gate in the next half hour or so.
Dave
Anonymous-0
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I remember it as Fort Lost in the Woods, Misery!
Anonymous-0
Well-known Member
Bet the last thing on that muzzie's mind was his butt!
Our elementary school students have invited local veterans into the school tomorrow for a breakfast and the opportunity to thank them in person for what they have done for our freedoms. As of this afternoon, 28 veterans had called to rsvp. Not bad for a small town of about 1500 residents. Students are really looking forward to seeing the veterans tomorrow. They have written poems and thank you letters for all who will be attending.
Also, my thanks to any veteran who happens to read this post. I appreciate what your service has done for our nation.
Also, my thanks to any veteran who happens to read this post. I appreciate what your service has done for our nation.
GeneMO
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All gave some, some gave all.
Thanks Vets.
Gene
Thanks Vets.
Gene
Anonymous-0
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Last year at this time my 9 year old daughter, a late in life blessing, had an assingment to "interview" a veteran. She picked me. I was in the USA 3RD Armoured Division, Germany 1983-1985. I said sure, ask any question you want. Her questions were 1-What did you do in the war and 2-How do you feel about serving your country. I was stumped, how do you explain the cold war to a 9 year old, and I still don't know about how I felt about being in the Army. I sat there for a while and told her we were going to see grandpa and hear some WW2 Navy stories.
When my son was in high school about 10 years ago, they had a "dress up" day- to my surprise, he asked to wear my Army "dress" uniform. I told him I wasn't sure of the reception he would get. When he got home, he took a piece of paper out and said "Thank you for your service from" (and read about a dozen names of classmates and teachers). Guess the attitudes are a little different than during the Vietnam era.
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