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Day to remember - Dec. 7th

Post in 'The Inglenook' started by schlot, Dec 7, 2012.

  1. schlot Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 21, 2011
    606 posts
    Iowa
    Before there was 9-11 there was Pearl Harbor. Thank you to those who served in harms way, then and now.
    schlot, Dec 7, 2012
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  2. Boom Stick Feeling the Heat

    joined: Oct 26, 2011
    270 posts
    Capital Region, NY
    The greatest generation.
    Boom Stick, Dec 7, 2012
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  3. DAKSY Super Moderator

    joined: Dec 2, 2008
    3,990 posts
    Averill Park, NY, on Burden Lake II...
    Indeed they were... About 1 milllion left of the 16.1 million who served. Losing them between 1200 & 1500 every day. As a long time Patriot Guard Rider, I've stood the Flag Line at funeral homes & cemeteries for many of them. Sad. There are "feel good" missions tho, when we escort busloads of them to the airport for the flight to DC & their WWII memorial. Some are still pretty active. Some using walkers. Some in wheelchairs. Youngest maybe 84 - 85... Most of them smiling tho, when they hear the cheers & applause we give them.
    DAKSY, Dec 7, 2012
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  4. Thistle Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 16, 2010
    3,909 posts
    Central IA
    Listen,learn & preserve their stories for future generations.
    Thistle, Dec 7, 2012
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  5. schlot Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 21, 2011
    606 posts
    Iowa
    We lost a family friend this past year who served in WW2. He was with the 502nd Reg of the 101st. Their regiment fought alongside and through the same campaigns as the 506th (of Band of Brothers fame). He was wounded twice, once in Holland and then in the Ardennes. The second time was very serious, taking him out of action and back (eventually) to the states.

    I loved listening to his stories, they just never grew old. Amazing story of sacrifice and courage.

    God rest his soul.
    schlot, Dec 7, 2012
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  6. Thistle Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 16, 2010
    3,909 posts
    Central IA
    5 of my Uncle's served in WW II.

    2 on Dad's side (his older brothers who were twins),3 on Mom's side. 1 of Mom's older brothers & 2 brother in laws of hers.All are gone now.
    Thistle, Dec 7, 2012
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  7. jharkin Minister of Fire

    joined: Oct 21, 2009
    2,061 posts
    Holliston, MA USA
    Amen. My grandfather was at Pearl (army). He passed many years ago now but as I recall his story went something like "I'd like to tell ya some grand story of adventure son... But reality... There was a lot of noise and we took cover under a truck"

    Thank you grandpa and everyone who served then and since.
    jharkin, Dec 7, 2012
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  8. Pallet Pete Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 27, 2011
    3,178 posts
    Ovid MI
    Pallet Pete, Dec 8, 2012
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  9. firefighterjake Minister of Fire

    joined: Jul 22, 2008
    13,475 posts
    Unity/Bangor, Maine
    Truly one of the Greatest Generations . . . to think of the sacrifices made by so many Americans -- both on the field of battle and home front.
    firefighterjake, Dec 8, 2012
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