Official Memorial Day

[Empirical Cane]

 

[PIPO]

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Thats what I will be doing on Monday!

 

[Baba Yaga]

Just the perspective from one vet:

If you’re also a vet, or a family member/friend of a fallen service member, and someone says to you “Happy Memorial Day”, I understand why that may not jive with how you’re feeling this weekend.

I tend to give most people the benefit of the doubt when it comes to this issue, and assume they are generally well intentioned.

If their words bother you, (if they do that is perfectly fine), I urge you to take the opportunity to thank them for their support but more importantly, graciously educate them on the true meaning behind Memorial Day.

Beyond that, honor the fallen by living a life worthy of their sacrifice.

Thank you to all my brothers and sisters in arms who gave all.

RIP Russ.

 

[CaneinBroward]

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Very true. Thank you to all of those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for this great country and thank you to all who have served or are currently serving.

 

[JennStrawley’sBabyDaddy]

Thank you my USAF brethren @Empirical Cane and @Baba Yaga for your service. In my family every man going back 4 generations has served. My great uncle paid the ultimate price in WW2 and this weekend was always the one that meant the most in our family. It takes a special person to lay down their life for something bigger than themselves. To the fallen, thank you for your sacrifice.

 

[Mario Hurricanes]

Thank you all who served for your sacrifice and courage. You are the example of what an American should be! May God bless you and comfort the family members left behind.

 

[GOCANES05]

A question was asked of a country under siege who would you want to come over the hill to save you was the only answer, there’s only one and no other beside her.

Thank you all for defending her


GOCANES

 

[Negro-Wan Kanobi]

Just the perspective from one vet:

If you’re also a vet, or a family member/friend of a fallen service member, and someone says to you “Happy Memorial Day”, I understand why that may not jive with how you’re feeling this weekend.

I tend to give most people the benefit of the doubt when it comes to this issue, and assume they are generally well intentioned.

If their words bother you, (if they do that is perfectly fine), I urge you to take the opportunity to thank them for their support but more importantly, graciously educate them on the true meaning behind Memorial Day.

Beyond that, honor the fallen by living a life worthy of their sacrifice.

Thank you to all my brothers and sisters in arms who gave all.

RIP Russ.

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RIP

I won't forget my two good friends I served with in thw 82D.
One a good friend of mine who was from Philly and grew up not far from me and he other my NCO.

RIP Cpl Brabazon
RIP SGT "Heavy Drop" Martinez

ALL THE WAY, AIRBORNE!

 

[USNAVYCANE]

Have a good memorial weekend to my fellow vets and any active duty members

 

[Sandman211]

Thankful for those who were willing to pay the ultimate sacrifice! God bless them & God speed.

 

[Home Slice]

"All gave some. Some gave all."

 

[JennStrawley’sBabyDaddy]

A question was asked of a country under siege who would you want to come over the hill to save you was the only answer, there’s only one and no other beside her.

Thank you all for defending her


GOCANES

Are you talking about our allies in Iraq & Afghanistan? That was a cool quote. I can’t remember where I saw that, but it was cool to hear. I think 1 person said they always wanted to bring an American because they knew the calvary would come. I think the other one I heard described the difference when you call in a QRF. Other countries would ask questions. The Americans would say hold tight, we’re on our way. Merica.

 

[Ispyin]

I would just be happy if people finally learned the difference between memorial day and Veterans Day

 

[SPAMM]

As a vet who was at a recent event for high school graduates who have enlisted and, as one who enlisted under compulsion from my frinedly Selective Service (what a name), the count y undervalues the fact that we have men and women who volunteer to keep our forces staffed

 

[PIPO]

I always think of John Chapman (Medal of Honor actions captured via drone), Mike Murphy, Randy Shugart and Gary Gordon, those storming beaches in the pacific islands and the video of the WW2 soldier storming Omaha Beach as he gets cut down, during Memorial Day weekend.

So many other examples out there of our soldiers making the ultimate sacrifice. I’ve had too many buddies who have been in combat. Luckily they made it home. Many of their buddies didn’t make it home.

I am extremely grateful and proud of those who serve especially those who didn’t make it home. They fought and died for their buddies.

 

[UMFarArcher]

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Every day is Memorial Day.

For some of us.

 

[Empirical Cane]

Every day is Memorial Day.

For some of us.

Yes it is friend.

Yes it is.

I've said this before, for any vet here, if you ever have a bad day (you know what I mean), you DM me immediately and I'll move heaven and earth to make it better however I'm able.

 

[Bird4um]

Prayers to all that have died fighting for USA

 

[JTKoval]

I think about my great uncle Oscar. Was hard of hearing. Every family event his wife Margaret would yell in his ear. Oscar lived for what seemed like forever. At some point someone asked me if I knew why he was deaf. He served on a battleship in WW2. But didn’t talk about it ever. Never complained about the lack of hearing. Showed up at every family event till he passed. Amazing generation.

 

[TRick72]

Thank you gentlemen for your service and for the sacrifice of your fallen brothers and sisters. Words can never express my gratitude.