I meant to post this song yesterday but got tied up. It's one of my Ghosts Of Pompeii songs but is appropriate for Memorial Day and remembering those who have left us.
@ocpunk714, This is what I found, similar to what you found,with maybe a couple of exceptions. Their maybe a email address you can contact if still viable, also the final document describes your Uncles death looks very official to me. The horrible part of this is not only his death but the length of time in country.One day over a month before he was killed, I don't have the words to describe the feeling I had when I read this. Just unbelievable. At any rate I hope I've helped you to get a better understanding of an American hero, your Uncle.
@buflosab I am very grateful for the insight you have provided me. It’s very humbling and tragic to know so many men and women have put their own safety at risk for our country. So we can be free. I can only imagine the sadness my family went through or how it affected them as young adults.
Your welcome, it was my pleasure, by the way I also requested a name rubbing of your uncle, that way hopefully the chances of one of us recieveing the item will go up. If I recieve one I will be happy to send it to you when the time comes.
The reason I don't wear anything military related over Memorial Day weekend is so that people don't stop me and say, "Thank You for Your Service." Memorial Day is the day set aside to remember military personnel who fell in the line of duty. (I don't begrudge those who honor fallen police officers or firefighters who are included in Memorial Day ceremonies. They to have fallen doing their duty in service to the country."
I disagree with those who think Memorial Day is a day for BBQs, picnics, beach parties, baseball games and the Indianapolis 500 or NASCAR. Memorial Day is not a day to sit around and get drunk. (Though I do understand why some military veterans may do so.) Memorial Day is not the day to celebrate those who have worn the uniform and survived - that would be Veteran's Day. Memorial Day is not the day to celebrate those who currently wear a uniform and are serving their country - that would be Armed Forces Day.
Let me say this again, Memorial Day is not a day of celebration. You do not celebrate death. You reflect on those whose lives ended in service to the country.
Memorial Day weekend Sunday at my church yesterday. You may have to zoom in and they're not all pictured, but there are 82 total flags displayed. All flags were purchased by families who lost loved ones while serving in the armed forces. Each flag has the name of the fallen one represented...
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I meant to post this song yesterday but got tied up. It's one of my Ghosts Of Pompeii songs but is appropriate for Memorial Day and remembering those who have left us.
Memorial Day is the day set aside to remember military personnel who fell in the line of duty. (I don't begrudge those who honor fallen police officers or firefighters who are included in Memorial Day ceremonies. They to have fallen doing their duty in service to the country."
I disagree with those who think Memorial Day is a day for BBQs, picnics, beach parties, baseball games and the Indianapolis 500 or NASCAR.
Memorial Day is not a day to sit around and get drunk. (Though I do understand why some military veterans may do so.)
Memorial Day is not the day to celebrate those who have worn the uniform and survived - that would be Veteran's Day.
Memorial Day is not the day to celebrate those who currently wear a uniform and are serving their country - that would be Armed Forces Day.
Let me say this again, Memorial Day is not a day of celebration. You do not celebrate death. You reflect on those whose lives ended in service to the country.
Well said. God bless the souls of the fallen and their loved ones who must carry on without them.
Some people confuse spring break with Memorial Day.
You may have to zoom in and they're not all pictured, but there are 82 total flags displayed. All flags were purchased by families who lost loved ones while serving in the armed forces. Each flag has the name of the fallen one represented...
Beautiful tribute.
Enough talk about democrats.