Topic: Memorial Day (Read 7133 times)

elvislee · « **on:** May 22, 2008, 09:57:21 AM »

Memorial Day originally (Declaration Day) began to honor the deaths of Union soldiers during the Civil War. Later, the men and women who died in all wars and millitary actions while in millitary service of their country were included...These men and women deserve our utmost gratitude; so, while we are out grilling, ridin, swimming, or whatever we all do on this day...lets set aside just a moment to stop and think what WE have and why we have it and say THANK YOU to them ALL...Everyone ride safe and have a fun weekend

Fired00d · « **Reply #1 on:** May 22, 2008, 10:01:16 AM »

Thanks for the reminder, and thanks to all those that serve... Past, Present, & Future. Semper Fi!!

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

SBB · « **Reply #2 on:** May 22, 2008, 10:02:41 AM »

Quote from: Fired00d on May 22, 2008, 10:01:16 AM

Thanks for the reminder, and thanks to all those that serve... Past, Present, & Future. Semper Fi!!

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

What he said!

RedDevil · « **Reply #3 on:** May 22, 2008, 11:17:56 AM »

Quote from: Fired00d on May 22, 2008, 10:01:16 AM

Thanks for the reminder, and thanks to all those that serve... Past, Present, & Future. Semper Fi!!

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

Ditto

SuperMario · « **Reply #4 on:** May 22, 2008, 12:37:21 PM »

ummm......wouldn't that be Decoration Day?

RedDevil · « **Reply #5 on:** May 22, 2008, 12:41:43 PM »

Quote from: SuperMario on May 22, 2008, 12:37:21 PM

ummm......wouldn't that be Decoration Day?

You are correct sir!!!

FNGw/08SERK · « **Reply #6 on:** May 22, 2008, 12:52:50 PM »

Thanks to EL for starting this thread and of course a thank you goes out to ALL who have helped preserve our county's freedoms. Here is a quick link to some of the history of this great "holiday". http://www.usmemorialday.org/backgrnd.html

There are no words to thank those enough who have laid it on the line for our great country that enjoys more freedoms than the rest of the world combined. Actions speak louder than words. If so inclined and given the opportunity don't be afraid to reach out and shake a hand or buy a beer for a military person this weekend. These little things mean alot to those that volunteer.

Howie

elvislee · « **Reply #7 on:** May 22, 2008, 03:17:01 PM »

GH w/08SERK...Thanks for the link and I stand corrected as my eyes are not as good as they used to be...Decoration it was

elvislee · « **Reply #8 on:** May 22, 2008, 03:42:51 PM »

A little present from youtube...enjoy

d o g o l s · « **Reply #9 on:** May 22, 2008, 03:57:49 PM »

Quote from: elvislee on May 22, 2008, 03:42:51 PM

A little present from youtube...enjoy

thanks for sharing this awesome video

Fired00d · « **Reply #10 on:** May 22, 2008, 03:59:52 PM »

Awesome!!! Thanks for sharing. That chit right there makes me proud to have USMC tattooed on my arm.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

elvislee · « **Reply #11 on:** May 22, 2008, 04:33:33 PM »

This is my last post for this topic...LOOK and LISTEN:(

"All Gave Some, Some Gave All"

BigR55 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 22, 2008, 07:03:12 PM »

Tuesday May 20th, we had a memorial service here for 21 year old Sgt. Joseph Ford who was killed in Iraq.

The Patriot Riders met the plane at the airport and escorted the hearse to the funeral home. Then on Tuesday, from the funeral home to the cemetery. Quite impressive and admiralable. I just wish people would learn to at least stop traffic as is done in the south when the procession passes.

RedDevil · « **Reply #13 on:** May 22, 2008, 07:10:13 PM »

Quote from: elvislee on May 22, 2008, 03:42:51 PM

A little present from youtube...enjoy

Awesome video!!!

I've always enjoyed watching the silent drill team perform...poetry in motion.

FNGw/08SERK · « **Reply #14 on:** May 22, 2008, 07:18:32 PM »

Quote from: elvislee on May 22, 2008, 03:17:01 PM

GH w/08SERK...Thanks for the link and I stand corrected as my eyes are not as good as they used to be...Decoration it was

Hey elvislee, don't get the wrong impression here. I didn't know that either... had to look it up!

Thanks again for starting a thread acknowlegding the source of the freedoms we enjoy.

elvislee · « **Reply #15 on:** May 22, 2008, 09:17:25 PM »

GH w/08SERK...No wrong impression taken here. I had to look it up too because I sure didn't know; just didn't see what I thought I saw...All is cool brother

...Everyone ride safe and enjoy the weekend

elvislee · « **Reply #16 on:** May 22, 2008, 11:10:14 PM »

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Tuesday May 20th, we had a memorial service here for 21 year old Sgt. Joseph Ford who was killed in Iraq.

The Patriot Riders met the plane at the airport and escorted the hearse to the funeral home. Then on Tuesday, from the funeral home to the cemetery. Quite impressive and admiralable. I just wish people would learn to at least stop traffic as is done in the south when the procession passes.

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BigR55...Yes, I remember when I was a kid in 1961 one of my dad's friends (Truck Driver) gave me a lift from Meridian, Mississippi down to Belle Glade, Florida to visit my aunt's and uncles. It's one of the things I remember clear as day to this day when a funeral procession was heading our way; EVERY CAR on the road pulled of to the side and the old trucker pulled off his hat and placed it over his heart. When the procession passed; we continued on and the old trucker never said a word to me ; I just knew...Still do it till this day as many cars stop while some continue to pass by...As Bob Dylan says "The times they are a changing".

Sean M Cary · « **Reply #17 on:** May 23, 2008, 06:33:01 AM »

Man in the Arena

"It is not the critic who counts: not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes up short again and again, because there is no effort without error or shortcoming, but who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself for a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat."

"Citizenship in a Republic,"
Speech at the Sorbonne, Paris, April 23, 1910

Special_Ed · « **Reply #18 on:** May 23, 2008, 01:32:38 PM »

Quote from: Florida Marine on May 23, 2008, 06:33:01 AM

Man in the Arena

"It is not the critic who counts: not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes up short again and again, because there is no effort without error or shortcoming, but who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself for a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat."

"Citizenship in a Republic,"
Speech at the Sorbonne, Paris, April 23, 1910

That just about says it all. Thank you to all those who have protected our country and those who are now protecting it.

Semper Paratus

Ed

BigR55 · « **Reply #19 on:** May 23, 2008, 02:04:52 PM »

Great post Florida,

I will print that one and save it.

Hugh Janis · « **Reply #20 on:** May 23, 2008, 03:16:45 PM »

In honor of Memorial Day and also in honor of Honor.....

Look carefully at the B-17 and note how shot up it is - one engine dead,
tail, horizontal stabilizer and nose shot up. It was ready to fall out of the sky.
Then realize that there is a German ME-109 fighter flying next to it.
Read the story below. I think you'll be surprised.

Charlie Brown was a B-17 Flying Fortress pilot with the 379th Bomber Group at Kimbolton,England. His B-17 was called 'Ye Old Pub' and was in a terrible state, having been hit by flak and fighters. The compass was damaged and they were flying deeper over enemy territory, instead of heading home to Kimbolton.

After flying over an enemy airfield, a German pilot named Franz Stigler was
ordered to take off and shoot down the B-17. When he got near the B-17, he could not believe his eyes.
In his words,"I had never seen a plane in such a bad state."
The tail and rear section were severely damaged, and the tail gunner wounded.
The top gunner was all over the top of the fuselage. The nose WA S smashed
and there were holes everywhere .

Despite having ammunition, Franz flew to the side of the B-17 and looked at
Charlie Brown, the pilot. Brown was scared and struggling to control his
damaged and blood-stained plane.

Aware that they had no idea where they were going, Franz waved at Charlie to
turn 180 degrees. Franz escorted and guided the stricken plane to, and
slightly over, the North Sea towards England. He then saluted Charlie Brown
and turned away, back to Europe.

When Franz landed, he told the CO that the plane had been shot down
over the sea, and never told the truth to anybody. Charlie Brown and the remains
of his crew told all at their briefing, but were ordered never to talk about it.

More than 40 years later, Charlie Brown wanted to find the Luftwaffe pilot
who saved the crew. After years of research, Franz was found.
He had never talked about the incident, not even at post-war reunions.

They met in the USA at a 379th Bomber Group reunion, together with 25 people
who are alive now - all because Franz never fired his guns that day.
Research shows that Charlie Brown lived in Seattle and Franz Stigler had
moved to Vancouver,BC after the war. When they finally met, they discovered
that at some point in their lives, they had lived less than 200 miles apart !

True Story, Check Out Snopes.
http://WWW.snopes.Com/military/charliebrown.asp
Please check out the above website. I did and the story is true.

Franz Stigler passed away March 22, 2008

Hugh Janis · « **Reply #21 on:** May 23, 2008, 03:17:25 PM »

........Charlie & Franz

BigR55 · « **Reply #22 on:** May 23, 2008, 03:28:46 PM »

I had heard of this story but never knew the details or saw the photos. Thanks!

Lzyboy · « **Reply #23 on:** May 23, 2008, 06:38:01 PM »

Like others here, this day is very special to me. My family is very rooted in military history, won't bore you with details. I am very proud to be in the service and fall in line with my family history. If you notice my post above my picture the VFW I am a life time member of. With that said, Support you're VFWs! become a member! (besides the liquor is cheaper) Stop and tell them, "thank you for you're service". They need it has well as we do.

For my past and present brothers and sisters I thank you for all you have done and are doing. No one will understand unless they have walked in our shoes.

I leave you with this:
Remember to keep your powder dry and ......

amigo Jorge · « **Reply #24 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:18:57 PM »

Quote from: elvislee on May 22, 2008, 09:57:21 AM

Memorial Day originally (Declaration Day) began to honor the deaths of Union soldiers during the Civil War. Later, the men and women who died in all wars and millitary actions while in millitary service of their country were included...These men and women deserve our utmost gratitude; so, while we are out grilling, ridin, swimming, or whatever we all do on this day...lets set aside just a moment to stop and think what WE have and why we have it and say THANK YOU to them ALL...Everyone ride safe and have a fun weekend

Thanks for remind that

Jock · « **Reply #25 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:55:10 PM »

Not only this weekend but any time you see one...Thank A Vet For Their Service To Our Country.

cuthbertss · « **Reply #26 on:** May 23, 2008, 11:46:26 PM »

This is always a time for reflection for those of us who serve or have served......
Veterans Day is harder for me..... im not sure why exactly, but it is.

Please thank a veteran, and, if you have the unfortunate opportunity to do so, I encourage all of you

to attend a memorial service or a funeral for a fallen soldier at some point.

I gave very specific guidance to my suboordinate leaders to do this, as in their case it brings home
the level of responsibility that they hold for their young men and women,

in many of your cases it, it simply is a great opportunity to show respect for someone who has made the ultimate sacrifice.

cuthbertss · « **Reply #27 on:** May 23, 2008, 11:47:28 PM »

and a gift for my Marine Brethren....

awe inspiring.

http://our.marines.com/cms_content/showblogvideo/rel_id/169/id/870

the armys Advertising team has gotten much better..but they can't touch this

cuthbertss · « **Reply #28 on:** May 24, 2008, 12:19:00 AM »

and for those of us who live in Foliage Green

i happen to like this campaign MUCH better than the old

"Join the Army and get a Check" crap

Hugh Janis · « **Reply #29 on:** May 24, 2008, 08:00:57 AM »

Thanks Scott, those are awesome. I can't wait for the town parade Monday. I always shed a tear when the Legion and VFW posts go by. They get quite an ovation.

Sean M Cary · « **Reply #30 on:** May 24, 2008, 08:21:49 AM »

Quote from: cuthbertss on May 23, 2008, 11:47:28 PM

and a gift for my Marine Brethren....

awe inspiring.

http://our.marines.com/cms_content/showblogvideo/rel_id/169/id/870

the armys Advertising team has gotten much better..but they can't touch this

We have, by FAR the greatest propaganda machine!

But they do motivate the HELL out of me still!

Sean

Capo · « **Reply #31 on:** May 24, 2008, 09:15:03 AM »

Quote from: Jester Whisperer on May 23, 2008, 03:17:25 PM

........Charlie & Franz

Franz passed March 22, 2008

Thank you to all the Veterans in the world. Our grateful Nation appreciates your service and sacrifice.

porthole · « **Reply #32 on:** May 24, 2008, 12:12:57 PM »

Quote from: elvislee on May 22, 2008, 03:42:51 PM

A little present from youtube...enjoy

Love watching trick drill

My daughter did 4 years of HS NJROTC, and was part of or leading the dill team for all 4 years.

I have to tell you, our kids were just as good as the Marines in the video, just not as many.
My daughters third year the the team earned the right to fly down to Pensacola for the nationwide drill team competition. Her unit was one of 20 invited.

Trick drill is heard enough, change it to armed drill and you really increase the difficulty level - then go ahead and make it "Silent" armed trick drill and you have to see to believe. It is amazing whether your are watching the USMC team or your local high school ROTC.

Oh, and by the way, our high school unit used non firing, full weight genuine M-1's! Not some sissy 2 pound parade rifle. You can tell the difference by the noise. You can hear the "rattle" of the real rifles in the video. High schoolers don't get to use bayonets though

We had several kids that could spin the M-1 so fast it was nothing but a blur.

In the picture below, my daughter has just accepted the "change of command" for her senior year, she is the CO of the unit. Her XO, to her right, is a junior in this picture and is now in the USNA

We currently have 3 students in the USNA and have had a total of 8 so far.

porthole · « **Reply #33 on:** May 24, 2008, 12:21:01 PM »

In this picture the two cadets have just "thrown" their rifles and are receiving them. These two are 15 and 16 years old.

JROTC is a great program and it really makes you proud when you see the kids show pride in their country. The instructors do a phenomenal job with the kids.

Lzyboy · « **Reply #34 on:** May 24, 2008, 09:17:22 PM »

Porthole,
those JROTC drill competitions are pretty remarkable. I just signed out on leave from Shippensburg University, PA. Did a rotation in the ROTC there 2yrs. I had the pleasure to judge a competition last year. They diffidently take that stuff seriously. We run a raider challenge that is just as big. The parents get really involved too.

It's good to see kids get involved, especially now a days with all the violence and drugs. Well good luck and great pictures.

elvislee · « **Reply #35 on:** May 24, 2008, 10:15:12 PM »

The USMC Silent Drill Team without question is the most skilled, disciplined group I have ever seen. It would be hard to convince me otherwise. I've seen them twice in my career and both times was left in awe with jaws dropped and has motivated and made me proud to be an American and a Marine as one could be... NO question they are the best.

Porthole, I know you are PROUD of your daughter and her involvement with the ROTC and their drill experiences and you should be. As lzyboy stated of the violence and drugs; It takes a strong disciplined child and just as strong parents to guide their children in the right direction and it seems clear your family has prospered. I am happy for you and your daughter and if you are a little or a whole lot biased; then you have every right to be...Congrats to you and your wife for a job well done and my admiration to your daughter for how hard she has worked.

porthole · « **Reply #36 on:** May 24, 2008, 10:34:07 PM »

Quote from: Florida Marine on May 24, 2008, 03:19:14 PM

Not to disparage their drill team,

I was comparing the team in the video.

My comment was "our kids were just as good as the Marines in the video". There are several mistakes in the performance.

Our team has practiced with the color guard at the USNA and they have practiced with the marines that do the Iwo Jima memorial. They have learned a lot from these teams.

If you get the opportunity you should check out the competition in Pensacola. The kids are impressive.

elvislee · « **Reply #37 on:** May 24, 2008, 10:53:41 PM »

porthole...I'll take ya up on that. Next time they are down in Pensacola; send me a PM or make a post and I'll drive over to NAS to see them (50 miles between Pcola and Mobile)...I need to go on base anyway; wanna buy some more MARINE stuff at the PX...Oh yea...the aviation musuem is there too...I haven't been there yet but my grandson says it is a must see for anyone who might go to NAS Pcola.

porthole · « **Reply #38 on:** May 24, 2008, 11:35:13 PM »

4 years with my daughter in school and 2 extra years as an air rifle coach, I no longer have ties with the JROTC unit.

BigR55 · « **Reply #39 on:** May 25, 2008, 12:27:24 AM »

I may not make it to Hogbreath's Bar-B-Q so we are having a little pool party at my house. A few drinks and some music will have to do. You'all come on by!

elvislee · « **Reply #40 on:** May 25, 2008, 01:24:02 AM »

Du Du Du Du DUDE!!!... :stop:I hope them flip flops don't sink or your ass will be in the

....Oh...you must have that waterproof electricity

Sean M Cary · « **Reply #41 on:** May 25, 2008, 07:22:30 AM »

Quote from: porthole on May 24, 2008, 10:34:07 PM

I was comparing the team in the video.

My comment was "our kids were just as good as the Marines in the video". There are several mistakes in the performance.

Our team has practiced with the color guard at the USNA and they have practiced with the marines that do the Iwo Jima memorial. They have learned a lot from these teams.

If you get the opportunity you should check out the competition in Pensacola. The kids are impressive.

I got it, and didn't mean any offense!

Sean

d o g o l s · « **Reply #42 on:** May 25, 2008, 08:34:39 AM »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgMO366Wkns&NR=1

NukeIT · « **Reply #43 on:** May 25, 2008, 02:52:45 PM »

Quote from: BigR55 on May 25, 2008, 12:27:24 AM

I may not make it to Hogbreath's Bar-B-Q so we are having a little pool party at my house. A few drinks and some music will have to do. You'all come on by!

is this a nomination for the darwin awards?

CVOJOE · « **Reply #44 on:** May 25, 2008, 06:33:25 PM »

Veteran
I was a proud veteran, that served my country well.
To those that would listen, I had many stories to tell.

We fought for America's freedom, in far away places on foreign lands.
Whenever the battle for democracy raged. America's finest made a stand.

We fought for your future, and the right to remain free.
For we saw waht freedom meant to those not blessed with liberty.

For your and yours we would gladly have given out life.
We faced the fears and perils of battle and braved endless turmoil and strife.

Please remember us veterans and the sacrifices we made for you.
Please share the blessings of freedom.

Proudly wave the red, white and blue.

credited to: Lynne Carey 2004

Lzyboy · « **Reply #45 on:** May 25, 2008, 06:34:48 PM »

thats awesome,
I wonder when Murphy's law will kick in.....

BigR55 · « **Reply #46 on:** May 25, 2008, 08:25:17 PM »

Two in the pool and one with a camera didn't seem to think anything was wrong!

amigo Jorge · « **Reply #47 on:** May 26, 2008, 09:40:52 AM »

This is the history of the MEMORIAL DAY:

http://video.msn.com/?mkt=en-us&vid=2f6d2397-bcf5-481c-8829-c9fbe805967b&playlist=videoByTag:tag:memorial%20day:ns:Gallery:mk:us:vs:1&from=MSNHP&tab=m1211054759222&GT1=42003

Black Diamond · « **Reply #48 on:** May 26, 2008, 09:50:04 PM »

This is NOW a great Memorial Day.

I just got off line with my daughter serving in Iraq. You have no idea how good it feels to just have some type of contact with her, anytime. She's looking to re-up. I'm happy and scared! But I support her!

Now my son's pushing around a County Sheriff's car as a new deputy. More to worry about.

Oh well, my mom tells me she hasn't slept that soundly for the 30 years I've been pushing a city squad about. When my dad was alive he always said I'd get paid back.

JW

Capo · « **Reply #49 on:** May 27, 2008, 08:55:49 AM »

Quote from: Black Diamond 110 on May 26, 2008, 09:50:04 PM

This is NOW a great Memorial Day.

I just got off line with my daughter serving in Iraq. You have no idea how good it feels to just have some type of contact with her, anytime. She's looking to re-up. I'm happy and scared! But I support her!

Now my son's pushing around a County Sheriff's car as a new deputy. More to worry about.

Oh well, my mom tells me she hasn't slept that soundly for the 30 years I've been pushing a city squad about. When my dad was alive he always said I'd get paid back.

JW

JW God Bless your children and thank you for raising them to serve and protect us.

Ride Safe!

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