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Memorial Day Salute to all-

BajaNuts - 5-25-2009 at 11:08 AM

While Memorial Day is generally considered a day to honor those who have dies in service to their country, I'd like to extend a salute and thank you to all the living military service members also (whether you are active or retired).

Your service to your country, which ever country that may be, is genuinely appreciated. It is with your service that we all enjoy the relative peace, freedoms and safety of Canada, America, and most parts of Mexico.
SALUTE!


PS-If anyone doesn't agree with this post or wants to post anti-servicemember sentiments, go start your own post!

woody with a view - 5-25-2009 at 11:15 AM

ditto.....

thanks!

DENNIS - 5-25-2009 at 11:20 AM

This would be a bad day for anybody to disagree with your sentiments. I want to be here if they do.
Thanks for your thoughts.

bajalou - 5-25-2009 at 11:28 AM

Thanks for the post and thoughts

Woooosh - 5-25-2009 at 11:32 AM

I'm ready for my 3pm musical military tribute and salute! I'm sure my neigbors won't minds the outside speakers being a little loud.

AcuDoc - 5-25-2009 at 11:38 AM

On this Memorial Day lets take a minute to thank all those brave men, women and their families that have given the ultimate sacrifice for there country.

Hail To The Fallen, may you never be forgotten....

DENNIS - 5-25-2009 at 11:41 AM

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Originally posted by Woooosh
I'm ready for my 3pm musical military tribute and salute! I'm sure my neigbors won't minds the outside speakers being a little loud.


At three PM sharp, I'll have my ear turned north hoping I'll hear it, Whoooosh.
YANKEE DOODLE

Bajahowodd - 5-25-2009 at 11:42 AM

We actually have two days on our calendar that are specifically reserved for remembering and honoring our armed forces. And each of them today represents something a little different from their initial concept. Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day, established after the Civil War as a day of remembrance where people were encouraged to "decorate" the grave stones of fallen Union soldiers. It wasn't until the mid-20th century that the day became Memorial Day to honor all of the fallen in service to our country.

Similarly November 11, originally called Armistice Day was designated to observe what was then considered the the day marking the end of the war to end all wars- WWI. Of course, WWI sadly was not our last, and similar to what happened with today's holiday, Armistice Day became Veteran's Day.

Hope I didn't put anyone to sleep. I suppose y'all knew this already. But I noted a post on another thread that mentioned a recent survey that claimed little more than one-quarter of Americans surveyed knew what Memorial Day was about.

Woooosh - 5-25-2009 at 12:03 PM

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Originally posted by DENNIS
Quote:
Originally posted by Woooosh
I'm ready for my 3pm musical military tribute and salute! I'm sure my neigbors won't minds the outside speakers being a little loud.


At three PM sharp, I'll have my ear turned north hoping I'll hear it, Whoooosh.
YANKEE DOODLE


...and you'll hear very loud military band versions of all your favorites. I doubt you'll hear mine over all the local Pt Loma war vets celebrating in their back yards with cook-outs today though.

One of my most vivid childhood family memories was watching the Memorial Day parades- always from the exact same vantage point each year... the marching bands, the Shriner clowns on mini-motorcycles, the war heroes riding the route in vintage convertible cars... (OK- they are vintage cars NOW... lol). My Dad made sure we didn't miss one and also made sure we knew the sacrifices that were made. Enjoy the day!

[Edited on 5-25-2009 by Woooosh]

woody with a view - 5-25-2009 at 12:05 PM

at 3pm (local time) there is national moment of silence to remember those who have fallen....

Woooosh - 5-25-2009 at 12:07 PM

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Originally posted by woody in ob
at 3pm (local time) there is national moment of silence to remember those who have fallen....


Never miss an opportunity to educate our young: "Children touring Washington inspired the idea when LaSpada asked them what Memorial Day meant and they said that's when the swimming pool opens."

I sure they won't mind me playing Taps after the moment of silence... and then my own little parade tribute...

[Edited on 5-25-2009 by Woooosh]

bajalou - 5-25-2009 at 12:20 PM

Where I am in New Mexico, the VFW and other vets organizations will have ceremonies at 4 different locations with a parade between them, ending at the Veteran's Memorial Park and Museum, which has the only one half size Vietnam Wall in the country. This will be on May 30th - the traditional Decoration or Memorial Day.

fishingmako - 5-25-2009 at 01:07 PM

Thank you so much for your posting, this to me is a very special day, I served in Viet Nam and lost several friends, and I am so blessed I came home, but for some of my comrades who didn't , I feel this sacrifice they all have given is to be honored, and I thank you Lord for my safety.

Again thank all for your postings it really means so, so, much.

BajaGringo - 5-25-2009 at 01:19 PM

Thanks all.

Woooosh, point one speaker north - I'm up your way today...

AcuDoc - 5-25-2009 at 01:39 PM

fishingmako

I was in the navy during nam and lucky enough to not have be in a combat zone. I too lost friends and some that came home that were never the same.

I just spent a day with an old shipmate last month that is now retired but volunteers on the USS Midway museum. It was great to see him after all these years and get the "insiders" tour of the boat.

thanks for your service and that of your buddies

[Edited on 5-25-2009 by AcuDoc]

Woooosh - 5-25-2009 at 07:37 PM

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Originally posted by BajaGringo
Thanks all.

Woooosh, point one speaker north - I'm up your way today...


I don't know if you heard the mini-concert up there, but my Korean War vet neighbor definately enjoyed it! The mexicans on the beach just looked confused. They are used to maraichis- but didn't know where the marching band was going to come from.

:?:

AcuDoc - 5-25-2009 at 09:41 PM

fishmako this is for you

Everyone please listen to this. It is one of the best tribute songs I've ever heard.

If it does not bring a tear to your eye and make you proud to be an American nothing will

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7EPlqvMAfU

thebajarunner - 5-25-2009 at 10:05 PM

NASCAR stopped the Coca Cola 600 at Charlotte today just before noon EDT.
Brought the cars to a stop, shut down all the engines, all the crews lined up along pit road, the crowd stood silent.
And gruff old Tony Steward pulled out a little American flag and waved it out the window of the #14 Chevrolet.
He told his pit crew that it was one of the most emotional and awesome moments of his entire life.
Very, very cool tribute....

BajaBruno - 5-25-2009 at 10:19 PM

Thanks, BajaNuts.

USAF 1972-1976.

AcuDoc - 5-25-2009 at 10:38 PM

US Navy 1972-1976
NAS North Island
VS-29
USS Enterprise CVN-65
Aviation Electrician Second Class Petty Officer

baitcast - 5-26-2009 at 07:03 AM

Army Nat. Guard 1952-54.........Navy 1954-58.

USS Sedwick County LST 1123
USS Luzon ARG 9
USS Chickasaw ATF 83
Subic Bay PI
BM-3 Go Navy

Bajajorge - 5-26-2009 at 08:18 AM

Thank you
28 years in the US Military starting in 1958
12 years USMC and USMCR
16 years Nevada Army National Guard
Ending involuntarily as a Clinton budget cut

Damn, knew I should have watched the Coca Cola 600

fishingmako - 5-26-2009 at 10:25 AM

Thanks AcuDoc great video I really enjoyed it, I was Air Assault 101st Airborne attached to the 25th Infantry In Pleiku Nam 66 and 67. Thanks again for showing me that.

AcuDoc - 5-26-2009 at 11:51 AM

I think the song and the video says it all

ELINVESTIG8R - 5-26-2009 at 11:56 AM

Semper Fidelis (Always Faithful) to all my U.S. Marine friends as well as all you others who served in our armed forces. I love you all. David M.

El Camote - 5-26-2009 at 05:29 PM

Semper Fi, Dad

Gone but not forgotten

circa 1942 with his younger sister

dmr2.JPG - 37kB

fishingmako - 5-26-2009 at 05:56 PM

NICE, very NICE.

BajaNuts - 5-26-2009 at 09:08 PM

Thank you to all, always.........