Never Forgotten - Memorial Day

justcuz · May 28, 2018

To those women and men who served and continue to serve this great country, both in the military, diplomatic DoS ranks, and clandestinely, my heartfelt thanks.

To those families whose members fall into the above categories, please know your sacrifices are also noted and greatly appreciated.

We whine, complain, but cannot dismiss this is still the best place to call home.

etrain16 · May 28, 2018

3 generations of my family served, in two different services (Army and Navy) across 3 wars, and they all came home. My wife's family lost several members in WWII. And though I never served, I have a deep appreciation and respect for all who have. For those that made the ultimate sacrifice, I pray they found peace and are never forgotten as I quietly share my gratitude as well as a heartfelt sympathy for those who lost family and friends. May we never forget those who gave all so we, and others around the world, have a chance to live in peace.

Andy54Hawken · May 28, 2018

My thoughts today go out to those who have served and not returned...and their families as well.
Lets not forget that for many folks every day is Memorial Day....

In particular my thoughts go out to :
SFC Louis Buckley JR.
21 May 1966...SVN
SFC Buckley was a member of the 12th Cavalry and he is the man on my POW / MIA bracelet.
Andy

Camelfilter · May 28, 2018

Thank you to all who have served, and are still coming home.

Remembrance for all of those who have not returned, and for all of there families.

IOM · May 28, 2018

Quartermaster · May 28, 2018

Thank you everyone for your contributions here.

Goosebrown · May 28, 2018

My son and I are out putting up flags downtown for the Boy Scouts.

Medic! · May 28, 2018

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Quartermaster · May 28, 2018

Medic! said:
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Damn

Medic! · May 28, 2018

Oregon Quartermaster said:
Damn

That picture always gets me.

But this one is harder to see.
The mix of grief and dignity are almost too much.

Please. No likes for this one.

Ura-Ki · May 28, 2018

Damn, that always hits me right square in the feels!

Never forget!

Goosebrown · May 28, 2018

Thanks to all you guys that served and are serving. I know I have a debt to you. My kids know it too.

Dungannon · May 28, 2018

On the last day of his earthly life, veterans in LaGrande, Oregon visited my dad at Wild Flower nursing home to give him a plaque for his Navy service in WWII. He died a couple hours later that day.

When I visited the folks after getting back from Vietnam, we went for a walk. He talked about adjusting to civilian life after the war, finding a purpose in life, making the world a better place wherever you landed. I wasn't in a talkative mood at the time, but understood what he was trying to do. As we headed back to the house, he put his hand on my shoulder and said, 'you're a man now Bob, but I'll always be your daddy.'

Quartermaster · May 28, 2018

Medic! said:
That picture always gets me.

But this one is harder to see.
The mix of grief and dignity are almost too much.

Please. No likes for this one.

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Four years ago we lost our friend Denver to suicide. I took his flag down to Texas for Carry The Load, and presented it to his fiancée. Heaviest thing I have ever carried.