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Howard
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Lets not forget
In your own way, take a moment to reflect on what the 3 day Memorial weekend is all about.
Even better, tell a young person why we celebrate the weekend.
Howard
USMC 1965-1967
We don't stop playing because we grow old;
we grow old because we stop playing
George Bernard Shaw
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Skeet/Loreto
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Howard. Well said.
Never forget those that put their Life on line for all of Us.
Skeet
USNAVY 1950 -1954
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Marc
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Skeet/Loreto
Howard. Well said.
Never forget those that put their Life on line for all of Us.
Skeet
USNAVY 1950 -1954 |
Marc
Amen USNAVY 1959 - 1962
[Edited on 5-28-2011 by Marc]
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Dave
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Memorial day is for honoring those who gave their lives in defense of our nation.
CORPORAL
JASON L. DUNHAM
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
For service as set forth in the following citation:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as Rifle Squad Leader, 4th
Platoon, Company K, Third Battalion, Seventh Marines (Reinforced), Regimental Combat Team 7, First Marine Division (Reinforced), on 14 April 2004.
Corporal Dunham's squad was conducting a reconnaissance mission in the town of Karabilah, Iraq, when they heard rocket-propelled grenade and small
arms fire erupt approximately two kilometers to the west. Corporal Dunham led his Combined Anti-Armor Team towards the engagement to provide fire
support to their Battalion Commander's convoy, which had been ambushed as it was traveling to Camp Husaybah. As Corporal Dunham and his Marines
advanced, they quickly began to receive enemy fire. Corporal Dunham ordered his squad to dismount their vehicles and led one of his fire teams on foot
several blocks south of the ambushed convoy. Discovering seven Iraqi vehicles in a column attempting to depart, Corporal Dunham and his team stopped
the vehicles to search them for weapons. As they approached the vehicles, an insurgent leaped out and attacked Corporal Dunham. Corporal Dunham
wrestled the insurgent to the ground and in the ensuing struggle saw the insurgent release a grenade. Corporal Dunham immediately alerted his fellow
Marines to the threat. Aware of the imminent danger and without hesitation, Corporal Dunham covered the grenade with his helmet and body,
bearing the brunt of the explosion and shielding his Marines from the blast. In an ultimate and selfless act of bravery in which he was mortally
wounded, he saved the lives of at least two fellow Marines. By his undaunted courage, intrepid fighting spirit, and unwavering devotion to duty,
Corporal Dunham gallantly gave his life for his country, thereby reflecting great credit upon himself and upholding the highest traditions of
the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service"
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TMW
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From the battle of Yorktown, to the beaches of Normandy and to the mountains of Afghanistan, the Warfighters of our armed forces have dutifully
served, bravely protected and honorably defended our country and our Republic. On Memorial Day we pause to remember and honor the sacrifice of the
Sailors, Soldiers, Airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen who fought and died so that we may enjoy freedom and liberty. All gave some...And some gave
all. And let us never forget the folks who stayed behind to serve and keep the home fires burning.
The first Memorial Day, celebrated nationally as Decoration Day in 1868, represented a spirit of healing and reconciliation after the Civil War.
General John A. Logan gave the General Order proclaiming the day of remembrance as he encouraged his countrymen to "cherish tenderly the memory of our
heroic dead." During the first observance of Decoration Day, James A. Garfield spoke at Arlington National Cemetery and after his speech 5,000 people
helped decorate the graves of Union and Confederate Soldiers buried there. Since then Memorial Day has come to symbolize remembrance of those who gave
their lives to this country.
As we celebrate this holiday with family and friends on Memorial Day, let us remember those who have served and take a moment to reflect on the
dedication of our brave service members who risk their lives every day to defend our rights and freedoms. Spend some time with your children,
grandchildren, nephews, nieces and the kid that lives down the street explaining the sobering importance of this specific Holiday. Memorial Day is so
much more than a backyard barbeque and the beginning of summer. Let's take this holiday back.
Tom
US Navy 1962-1969
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In Memory To Fallen Comrades
Bob
US ARMY 1965-1969
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woody with a view
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Bia wants me to get the nieces and nephew together and go put flowers on random graves at Ft Rosecrans on monday.
she said we could go somewhere different every year to spread the love.....
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Gypsy Jan
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Major Megan McClung
Megan Malia Leilani McClung (April 14, 1972–December 6, 2006) was the first female United States Marine Corps officer killed in combat during the Iraq
War. Major McClung was serving as a public affairs officer in Al Anbar Province, Iraq when she was killed.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megan_McClung
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow mindedness.”
—Mark Twain
\"La vida es dura, el corazon es puro, y cantamos hasta la madrugada.” (Life is hard, the heart is pure and we sing until dawn.)
—Kirsty MacColl, Mambo de la Luna
\"Alea iacta est.\"
—Julius Caesar
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bajaguy
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Thanks, Woody
| Quote: | Originally posted by woody with a view
Bia wants me to get the nieces and nephew together and go put flowers on random graves at Ft Rosecrans on monday.
she said we could go somewhere different every year to spread the love..... |
I would really appreciate that!!!
CPT, MI, USAR (Ret)
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Jim/Liisa
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I agree...
Jim, USN Active Service 1969- 1973 (5) Westpac tours Vietnam USS Henderson DD785
9 USS Henderson DD785 1969- 1973
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My eternal gratitude to each and every one that has served. JH
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Cypress
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Thanks to all who stood strong and proud for the good old USA!
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Thanks to all that served and serve.
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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR to
SERGEANT RICHARD A. PITTMAN
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
for service as set forth in the following CITATION:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as a member of First Platoon, Company I, Third
Battalion, Fifth Marines during combat operations near the Demilitarized Zone, Republic of Vietnam. On July 24, 1966, while Company I was conducting
an operation along the axis of a narrow jungle trail, the leading company elements suffered numerous casualties when they suddenly came under heavy
fire from a well concealed and numerically superior enemy force. Hearing the engaged Marines' calls for more firepower, Sergeant (then Lance Corporal)
Pittman quickly exchanged his rifle for a machine gun and several belts of ammunition, left the relative safety of his platoon, and unhesitatingly
rushed forward to aid his comrades. Taken under intense enemy small-arms fire at point blank range during his advance, he returned the fire, silencing
the enemy positions. As Sergeant Pittman continued to forge forward to aid members of the leading platoon, he again came under heavy fire from two
automatic weapons which he promptly destroyed. Learning that there were additional wounded Marines fifty yards further along the trail, he braved a
withering hail of enemy mortar and small-arms fire to continue onward. As he reached the position where the leading Marines had fallen, he was
suddenly confronted with a bold frontal attack by 30 to 40 enemy. Totally disregarding his own safety, he calmly established a position in the middle
of the trail and raked the advancing enemy with devastating machine-gun fire. His weapon rendered ineffective, he picked up a submachine gun and,
together with a pistol seized from a fallen comrade, continued his lethal fire until the enemy force had withdrawn. Having exhausted his ammunition
except for a grenade which he hurled at the enemy, he then rejoined his own platoon. Sergeant Pittman's daring initiative, bold fighting spirit and
selfless devotion to duty inflicted many enemy casualties, disrupted the enemy attack and saved the lives of many of his wounded comrades. His
personal valor at grave risk to himself reflects the highest credit upon himself, the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
/S/ LYNDON B. JOHNSON
I served with him
in Camp Pendleton California. One hell of a good guy!
God Bless all of the Armed Forces of the United
States of America active duty, veterans and those civilians who serve and served alongside of them keeping us safe 24 hours a day.
[Edited on 5-28-2011 by ELINVESTIG8R]
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BajaGringo
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The US military and those who served are without a doubt something that all Americans can and should take pride in. As someone who wore the uniform I
stand and salute our fallen heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice. God bless each and every one of them, as well as their family and loved ones left
to mourn them...
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Howard
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ELINVESTIG8R
What makes this story even more amazing that according to the ribbons on his chest, SERGEANT RICHARD A. PITTMAN does not have a Purple Heart!
We don't stop playing because we grow old;
we grow old because we stop playing
George Bernard Shaw
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Bajahowodd
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The past few days have been nagging at me. Maybe it's just me. Probably. But in my mind, the word celebrate denotes something much more positive than
why we are having a Memorial Day.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/celebrate
I know. The first definition seems to fit the use I've seen posted.
But I just cannot eliminate my feeling that the Memorial Day observance should be about honoring those who contributed, and those who sacrificed. A
celebration just seems to me all too often as a party.
"Celebrate" just rubs me the wrong way. Observe,reflect, honor, and thank.
JMHO
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wessongroup
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It is the thought that counts ... and I'm thinking of those folks that gave it all...
USAF- 616 AC&W
59-63
[Edited on 5-30-2011 by wessongroup]
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Cypress
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No matter what you want to call it, it's an attempt to express thanks and gratitude to those who gave all for you, me and lots of other people that
are enjoying freedom. Thanks to one and all.
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Howard
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What an insult to our brave Medal Of Honor recipients!
Below are the benefits that a Medal of Honor recipient receives. Seeing the amount that we tax payers spend on welfare, section 8 housing, and God
only knows what else we support our non tax paying citizens with, I find this to be an injustice to the soldiers who have been awarded only 3,471
Medals of Honor in over 150 years!
Medal of Honor recipients are given the following special privileges and special benefits:
Special Medal of Honor pension of $1,194 per month above and beyond any military pensions or other benefits for which they may be eligible. The MOH
pension is subject to cost-of-living increases.
Special entitlements to Space air transportation.
Enlisted recipients are entitled to a supplemental uniform allowance.
Commissary and exchange privileges (includes eligible dependents).
Admission to the United States military academies for qualified children of recipients – without nomination and quota requirements.
10 percent increase in retired pay.
Medal of Honor Flag.
Allowed to wear the uniform at anytime as long as the standard restrictions are observed.
Many states offer Medal of Honor automobile license plates.
Interment at Arlington National Cemetery if not otherwise eligible.
If you are a Hawk or a Dove, one should recognize that they did it for our government (allegedly you and me) and the above should be closely looked at
and reviewed to have the award truly special and have much better benefits to them and their families.
I will now get off my soapbox!
[Edited on 5-28-2011 by Howard]
[Edited on 5-28-2011 by Howard]
We don't stop playing because we grow old;
we grow old because we stop playing
George Bernard Shaw
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