Memorial Day... Veterans, Report. Everybody, account...

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Sun May 29, 2011 7:48 pm

US Army, 1985-1992.
Medical/Honorable.

Playing TAPS for Travis Snow WY Legion Post #5 @ Cemetery for Memorial Day Honors...

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Sun May 29, 2011 7:55 pm

thank you all for your service.

US. Navy (77-98)
Subs, Hard Hat Diver, Combat Swimmer. Retired.

Ray Newman · Post by **Ray Newman** » Sun May 29, 2011 8:09 pm

Sgt. U.S.M.C. 6/24/1964 - 2/29/1968 (leap year)
Medically retired on disability
Vietnam service with Echo battery, 12th. Marine Regt. 7/1965 - 3/1967

Since Memorial Day -- Decoration Day as it was once known -- is about & for those who made the Supreme Sacrifice, lest I forget:

PFC David L Felt , USMC, DOB 04/05/46, Sacramento, CA KIA 08/17/65
Lt. Peter Paul Domiano, USMC, DOB 10/18/43, Industry, NY KIA 07/01/66
PFC Billy Dean Nelson, USMC, DOB 06/30/47, Lommis, NE KIA 07/20/66
PCF Bradley Alan Pearson, USMC, DOB 11/27/46,Clear Lake, WI KIA 07/20/66

And most of all:
PFC John Alton Girod JR, USMC, DOB 06/14/44, Denham Springs, LA KIA 02/21/66

The German song "Ich hatte einen Kameraden" --"I had a comrade" is played on German Remembrance Day . Part of it goes:

A bullet flew towards us
meant for me or meant for you?
It took him away,
he lies beneath my feet
like a piece of myself.

Pitchy · Post by **Pitchy** » Sun May 29, 2011 8:14 pm

Salute to all that served.

Patriot Guard.
CMA member
DAV member.
NRA member.
USAF-72-76

WinM71 · Post by **WinM71** » Sun May 29, 2011 8:32 pm

U. S. Navy 1969-1980
Chief Electronics Technician

jeepnik · Post by **jeepnik** » Sun May 29, 2011 8:47 pm

USAF 71-77

One piece of jungle pretty much looks like the rest.

Post by **Hobie** » Sun May 29, 2011 8:54 pm

US Army 1973-2001 Retired

Dave James · Post by **Dave James** » Sun May 29, 2011 8:59 pm

U.S.Arny 1968-1970 LRP 4th ID,

Remember 20 MAY 1969

damienph · Post by **damienph** » Sun May 29, 2011 9:12 pm

US Army 1973-76
SGT/E-5, Military Policeman, Traffic Accident Investigator
Co A, 95th MP Bn, 15th MP Bde
Mannheim, Germany

earlmck · Post by **earlmck** » Sun May 29, 2011 9:19 pm

USN 65 - 69
Electronics Tech.
Coupla' cruises on the Bon Homme and a year in Da Nang

rodeo kid · Post by **rodeo kid** » Sun May 29, 2011 9:33 pm

U.S. Army, 1964-1967 Sgt E-5
World's finest Military Postal Inspector

JerryB · Post by **JerryB** » Sun May 29, 2011 9:51 pm

I want to thank all of you for your service.

spaceman spiff · Post by **spaceman spiff** » Sun May 29, 2011 10:01 pm

US Army 82-86

91-P, 91-B

spaceman

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Sun May 29, 2011 10:09 pm

Thank you all!!!

264 Win Mag · Post by **264 Win Mag** » Sun May 29, 2011 10:16 pm

Thanks to everyone who has ever served!

1982-2002 MSgt USAF Retired
F-16 Crew Chief

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Sun May 29, 2011 10:19 pm

US Army 72 - 92
02F, 02C, Some 71L and 76Y, and Unit Operations.

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Sun May 29, 2011 10:45 pm

US Navy '70-'73. E-5 & proud tin-can sailor and shellback since 12-25-1952

C. Cash · Post by **C. Cash** » Sun May 29, 2011 11:21 pm

U.S. Army 11B1P Infantryman, 4th Infantry Division 86-89

Dad-
Eddie Cash US Airforce 1953-1973 Vietnam 72-73
Brothers-
Martin Cash US Army 1973-79 Ft. Riley Kansas and West Germany
Eddie Cash Jr. US Navy 1985-93

Thank you all for your service!

MrMurphy · Post by **MrMurphy** » Mon May 30, 2011 1:02 am

USAF Security Forces

24 May 2005-Dec 15 2008

31 SFS and 379th ESFS.

Still have brothers deployed, still losing them too here and there.

In the last three years, Walker, Dos Reis, Smith, Johannsen from noncombat stuff, various others in other branches got unlucky, too many to name.

sgtgrinche · Post by **sgtgrinche** » Mon May 30, 2011 1:04 am

USMC 88-94 E-5

SFRanger7GP · Post by **SFRanger7GP** » Mon May 30, 2011 5:26 am

US Army, 1981-2005, Retired, 18Z5V

Gobblerforge · Post by **Gobblerforge** » Mon May 30, 2011 5:44 am

You guys are the best.
Gobbler

cshold · Post by **cshold** » Mon May 30, 2011 6:38 am

USAF
28 July 1981 to 28 July 85
Electrical Power Production Specialist.
A true honor to serve under President Reagan.

stretch · Post by **stretch** » Mon May 30, 2011 6:58 am

USAF June, 1978 - June 1982
Tech Controller
2045th Communications Group, Washington, D.C.
1962nd Communications Group, Okinawa

Many thanks to all who have served.

-Stretch

M. M. Wright · Post by **M. M. Wright** » Mon May 30, 2011 7:53 am

U. S. Army, '61-'63, 46th Engrs.

gvthnks · Post by **gvthnks** » Mon May 30, 2011 8:35 am

USMC, '88-08.

tired of burying friendlies...

COSteve · Post by **COSteve** » Mon May 30, 2011 8:46 am

US Army '67 - '70
Tank Crewman
Germany - '67 - '68 - M-60A1
Tank Commander
RVN - '68 - '69 - M-48A3
Madigan Hospital '69 - '70

TX50Cal · Post by **TX50Cal** » Mon May 30, 2011 9:01 am

U.S. Navy- 1986-2008 Master-at-Arms, Retired
Dave in TX

cshold · Post by **cshold** » Mon May 30, 2011 9:06 am

stretch wrote:USAF June, 1978 - June 1982
Tech Controller
2045th Communications Group, Washington, D.C.
1962nd Communications Group, Okinawa

Many thanks to all who have served.

-Stretch

Very cool Stretch,
My first assignment was the #2045th comm. group
Andrews AFB

Ironwood · Post by **Ironwood** » Mon May 30, 2011 9:10 am

U.S. Navy, Jan '56 - Dec '59.
2-1/2 years of that time was spent aboard the USS Price DER332 operating in the North Atlantic as an extension of the DEW line. I would have re-upped but Jeanne would have probably shot me!

Beaker · Post by **Beaker** » Mon May 30, 2011 9:19 am

Military credentials: None, medically unfit to serve, asthma history. Although I did voluenteer to serve in Navy and Air Force.

I give thanks to all who have made the ultimate sacrifice so that I may live and worship in freedom.

txpete · Post by **txpete** » Mon May 30, 2011 9:30 am

68J3F/68X3F 73-94

jnyork · Post by **jnyork** » Mon May 30, 2011 9:43 am

USAF 20 Aug 58-20 Aug 78

Aircraft mechanic
Flight engineer
Recruiter

pwl44m · Post by **pwl44m** » Mon May 30, 2011 10:31 am

Army 8/3/66 -- 8/2/68. last stationed at Wiesbaden Air Base- 5th Missle Battalion 1st Artillary

kimwcook · Post by **kimwcook** » Mon May 30, 2011 10:44 am

USMC 1974-1978

Lefty Dude · Post by **Lefty Dude** » Mon May 30, 2011 11:03 am

U.S. Navy; 1957-1960.
Aviation Electrician's Mate, Second Class P.O. (E-5)
Squadron, VW-1 NAS Agana, Guam
Flight Electrician, Air Crewman WV-2 Super Connie (RC-121) & P3V Orion

Hanzerik · Post by **Hanzerik** » Mon May 30, 2011 11:21 am

USAF 1988-Present (On Terminal Leave)

GonnePhishin · Post by **GonnePhishin** » Mon May 30, 2011 11:26 am

Thanks and God bless to all that served

Ben_Rumson · Post by **Ben_Rumson** » Mon May 30, 2011 11:27 am

US Army 13A10
25th ID Tay Ninh
1-12-68 1-13-69

Post by **Old Savage** » Mon May 30, 2011 12:07 pm

NJNG/IANG - 1970-1976 and let me recognize the service of my Great Grand Father with the Union Army, my father with the US Army, and my Son with the USN - submariner - ballistic sub.

FWiedner · Post by **FWiedner** » Mon May 30, 2011 12:32 pm

USMC 1976-1989

G_d, bless the souls of those, our brothers, who have not come home because they made their ultimate sarifice for our People and our liberty. Lord, shelter their loved ones, left behind.

JohndeFresno · Post by **JohndeFresno** » Mon May 30, 2011 1:36 pm

US Army Hon Disch SSgt '64-68 - By the Grace of God
Army Security Agency, Viet Voice Intercept Operator
11th Armored Cavalry / 409th RRD
NSA
(Viet Nam volunteer, VFW, American Legion, Oathkeeper)

Remembering
* Sp5 Harry J Colon, one of my replacements, whom I never met (sniper fire)
Remembering comrades and their aggrieved families:
* Sgt. Donald Sykes, my track driver (sniper fire, killed 2nd tour with 11th Cav)
* 1st Lt. John F. Cochrane, truly the finest officer I ever met; a young officer who played cards, joked and wrestled with troops on down time, yet commanded their unanimous and absolute respect and loyalty; and who (I learned 35 years later from his lovely widow) prayed daily over his men. Ambushed in jeep by land mine, then killed with sniper fire. Was due for R&R within a week with his newly wedded sweetheart in Hawaii - a tearjerker for me every year.

Let us also not forget those
- who served this country, whether in a combat zone or not;
- are still suffering by fighting their own battles emotionally and mentally;
- never were found (MIA); and
- are still at their battlefield from their injuries - at home, in VA hospitals, and elsewhere:
the all but forgotten heroes who are still at war;
- and for those who are serving now.

And for the ultimate Peacekeeper Who gave His life in the spiritual battle for our souls - Jesus Christ

Indeed, there is a lot to remember on this Holiday...

God bless and keep you all, and your families, with a sincere hand salute.

Newtmaker · Post by **Newtmaker** » Mon May 30, 2011 1:41 pm

USN, 1961 - 1988. Retired CWO4
Had some great times, had some sad times. Lost a lot of good friends. Miss them at times like these!

Thanks for all who served, and also to those who waited at home!!!!!!

Walt

Barcelona Rick · Post by **Barcelona Rick** » Mon May 30, 2011 2:23 pm

USN 1973-77 Petty Officer 2nd Class Tin Can Sailor

rick

model55 · Post by **model55** » Mon May 30, 2011 3:11 pm

For dad,started as Army Air Corp in 1943 retired June of 1974, USAF Lt Col (retired),former head devil of the 50th tactical airlift squadron.Once joked that his birthday was a National Holiday when Memorial day fell on his birthday,the 28th of May and so it will be for him and others like him who did their duty without complaint or seeking glory.I cannot say how much I miss him.

Jarhead · Post by **Jarhead** » Mon May 30, 2011 3:54 pm

USMC-Infantry 71-74...RVN-1972-Easter Offensive.

Jeff H · Post by **Jeff H** » Mon May 30, 2011 4:09 pm

SSG, U.S. Army, '79 - '85
Infantry and Intel.

damienph · Post by **damienph** » Mon May 30, 2011 4:19 pm

damienph wrote:US Army 1973-76
SGT/E-5, Military Policeman, Traffic Accident Investigator
Co A, 95th MP Bn, 15th MP Bde
Mannheim, Germany

I would also like to mention my Dad:
Joseph P. Hebert, Jr.
1945-47 PFC 1st Cavalry Div US Army, WWII , Guard at War Crimes Trial Tokyo
1950-75 LTC USAF, Weather Officer (meteorologist)

and my youngest sister;
Celeste M. Hebert
1985-88 SP4 US Army MP, Hanau, Germany
1988-1992 SGT USAR MP, Desert Storm, Saudi Arabia

Bruce · Post by **Bruce** » Mon May 30, 2011 5:17 pm

US Army Reserves 1980-88
11th Special Forces Det. 312 (Airborne) - SF Medic - Tampa Florida
292nd. Trans Unit (Amp.) Landing Craft Operator LARC 5 and LARC 60 - Palatka Florida

BigSky56 · Post by **BigSky56** » Mon May 30, 2011 5:34 pm

Army 70-74 E5 RVN 72 Air Calvary. danny
RIP Men. All gave some, some gave all.