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 Re: Remembering Fallen Warriors
[Re: Dumpster Dan]
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05/25/09 09:49 PM
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This Memorial Day, I remember those who fell in battle. So many young men died in far away places serving the United States. I also remember my father, Sr Chief Petty Officer Robert H. Ross, USN who survived WWII and Korea. He was in the Soloman Islands campaign, the battle of Guadalcanal, and many others. He also served as an advisor in the failed Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba. My father died ten years ago today at age 79. While he did not die in battle, I remember him as a patriot and warrior to the end. I raise my glass to your father and all those that have served us and given us what we have today Dan A big +1. Thank you.
JYD # 87
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Re: Remembering Fallen Warriors
[Re: crpoc]
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05/25/09 10:09 PM
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KidNevada
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I salute your father with respect, Horn Dog, and the other heros who defended this great country.
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Re: Remembering Fallen Warriors
[Re: KidNevada]
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05/25/09 11:05 PM
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RN
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here here
and one prayer offered up to those who are away from families now...
JYD #109
"I came here for the knives and stayed for the people."
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Re: Remembering Fallen Warriors
[Re: RN]
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05/25/09 11:12 PM
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jf007
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My grandfather fought in WWII and was at Normandy on D-Day. He also survived the war and was a great role model for me. I honor him and all others who have fought to make and keep our country free.
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Re: Remembering Fallen Warriors
[Re: jf007]
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05/26/09 12:40 AM
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VANCE
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vic,
your father sounds like a "tough SOB".(IN A GOOD WAY).you should be proud. thanks for your service too
JYD #22
Always drink upstream from the herd.
-- Will Rogers
aka"LUCKY DOG"
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Re: Remembering Fallen Warriors
[Re: VANCE]
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05/26/09 02:19 AM
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Although I am not American, but am a PROUD Canadian, I'll take a moment and give thanks to the warriors that stood for freedom, from all our allied countries. Today is a special day in the US and for that I will give a special thanks to my American brethren.
May we stay friends forever.
I had an uncle that was very close to me that served in WWII and I remember once on Remembrance day (November 11th) what he hoped most for.
His reply suprised me. He said he hoped that in the not too distant future the last vet would pass on.
When I asked him what he meant he said "that would mean that there would be at least one generation that grew up not knowing war. At that time all the sacrifices of our fallen soldiers would finally mean all that they hoped it would mean."
I won't live to see that day but perhaps my grandchildren might.
Last edited by coyotebc; 05/26/09 02:20 AM.
The stripes of a tiger don't wash away.
Be a man of steel not clay
JYD #102
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Re: Remembering Fallen Warriors
[Re: coyotebc]
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05/26/09 11:32 AM
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Dumpster Dan
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Although I am not American, but am a PROUD Canadian, I'll take a moment and give thanks to the warriors that stood for freedom, from all our allied countries. Today is a special day in the US and for that I will give a special thanks to my American brethren.
May we stay friends forever.
I had an uncle that was very close to me that served in WWII and I remember once on Remembrance day (November 11th) what he hoped most for.
His reply suprised me. He said he hoped that in the not too distant future the last vet would pass on.
When I asked him what he meant he said "that would mean that there would be at least one generation that grew up not knowing war. At that time all the sacrifices of our fallen soldiers would finally mean all that they hoped it would mean."
I won't live to see that day but perhaps my grandchildren might. I agree, I salute and honor all those that have fought and continue to fight for freedom Dan
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Re: Remembering Fallen Warriors
[Re: Dumpster Dan]
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05/26/09 11:48 AM
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banana-clip
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Although I am not American, but am a PROUD Canadian, I'll take a moment and give thanks to the warriors that stood for freedom, from all our allied countries. Today is a special day in the US and for that I will give a special thanks to my American brethren.
May we stay friends forever.
I had an uncle that was very close to me that served in WWII and I remember once on Remembrance day (November 11th) what he hoped most for.
His reply suprised me. He said he hoped that in the not too distant future the last vet would pass on.
When I asked him what he meant he said "that would mean that there would be at least one generation that grew up not knowing war. At that time all the sacrifices of our fallen soldiers would finally mean all that they hoped it would mean."
I won't live to see that day but perhaps my grandchildren might. I agree, I salute and honor all those that have fought and continue to fight for freedom Dan +1 on that
JYD #85
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