MEMORIAL DAY - List your service & thank-you's!

[iambrb]

Hello to all! Thought it might be a good idea to say thanks to all you veterans around the world (Everyone, not just US) that make peace possible. So to all your current and former service men (and women), Please post your service and/or offer thanks, plus yours or family's dates of Military Service too!

Ok, I will start - I never served, but here are a few of my family who did:

Uncle James Shoun, Corpsman, US Navy WW2, fought in Peleliu, Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima +20. Jim passed in 1979
Uncle Floyd Adams, Medium Machine Gunner, US Army, WW2, D-Day +10 to Remagen Bridge. Floyd passed in 1978
Uncle Frank Brannon, 60mm mortar crewman, US Army WW2, US Army, Battle of the Bulge. Frank passed in 2014
Grand-Pa Geoly Brannon, Infantryman, US Army WW1, France. Grand-pa passed in 1973
My father, Max Brannon, Infantryman, US Army/UN forces, Korea, 1950 - Pusan Perimeter (Naktong River Area). Dad passed in 1999


Thanks God Bless you one & all!

 

[White_Wolf]

Excellent idea.

Mum's dad - Royal Romanian Air Force - 3rd Long Range Recon - Eastern Front 1941 - 1943 (deceased)

Mum's step dad - Royal Romanian Army - 6th Guards Regiment - June 1941 - July 1941 Wounded, decorated with the highest military decoration for NCOs.

Dad's dad - Royal Romanian Army - 10th Infantry - Eastern Front 1941-1943 and Territorial Command from 1943-1944

My record - Romanian Army - Infantry Officers School 1987-1988.


All my uncles except for one served in WW2 on the Eastern Front, I never managed to get their records.


RIP all those who served their country with honor and pride.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

I have a friend here in Memphis at the local Hobby shop. We call him Papa Joe. He served with the US Marine Corps during Vietnam. A very interesting old coot. He is suffering from the effects of agent orange and getting old at this point. Known and well liked by most everyone there.

A dear friend back in my VW days was Jack Foley. Navy Lieutenant back during WW2. Was a pilot/flight engineer. Flew PBY patrol boats looking for submarines mostly though he told me one time about ferrying an F4U Corsair and having a run in with an Army P-47. As the story went they went into a mock dog fight trying to out do each other. Of course couldn't let the Army one up him. When He returned the head mechanic wasn't a happy camper because the engine he had just rebuilt was going to need another.
I never found out where he was stationed. Things happened and we lost touch. He passed in 2006.

My brother, Nick Schaefer Staff Sargent, was in Airborne stationed in Italy in the early 90's. Got his shoulder and leg messed up a bit from bad landings and has been really having difficulties with the weather we have had this spring.

 

[Hawkwrench]

My father was in the US Army, 2 tours in Thailand during the Vietnam war, Airborne qualified-retired as a Lt Col.
My brother was in the Green Berets as a combat engineer with the 11th Special Forces- Airborne qualified.
I was in the 82nd Airborne Division as a UH-60 helicopter mechanic/maintenance crew chief-Airborne qualified.

Tim

 

[Swordsman]

I can't list all the Satterwhite's that Served this country ... starting with the revolutionary War up until now ... I know there was a Regiment in the War of Northern aggression ... My Family arrived in America late 1500's ... I looked for some at the Alamo ... None listed.

Anyway A1C Gerry Satterwhite, 11th Air Refueling 2nd Bomb Wing !972 -1976 Vietnam Era ... Now for some Photos .... Hero's on the Hill ... Hunt County's honor to their fallen ...

Each of these Crosses has a mans name on it ... this is just the ones from My county

I hear so many negative waves on Facebook & the net I felt that people need to see what a small Texas County Has given Up in the name of Honor for America ...

Also there is one other Hero From Here ... Very Famous ...

I salute all of America's Heros ... Thank You For Your Service ... :salute :salute :salute :salute :salute :salute :salute

 

[Hawkwrench]

Heroes on the hill, how aptly named.
For those who have a little time to spare, try walking through a war cemetery sometime and take a look around. What you see, and the impression it leaves in you, makes you appreciate (or it least it should) the freedom that was secured by each and every individual who is buried under a war marker or at sea.
Memorial Day is set aside to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice so that we can sit around having cookouts, camping or enjoying the 4 day weekend.

Monday at 3pm is the national moment of remembrance. At 3pm, pause for just a moment and pay tribute through silence to those who have gave their lives so we can be a free country!

Tim

 

[moon puppy]

Heroes on the hill, how aptly named.
For those who have a little time to spare, try walking through a war cemetery sometime and take a look around. What you see, and the impression it leaves in you, makes you appreciate (or it least it should) the freedom that was secured by each and every individual who is buried under a war marker or at sea.
Memorial Day is set aside to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice so that we can sit around having cookouts, camping or enjoying the 4 day weekend.

Monday at 3pm is the national moment of remembrance. At 3pm, pause for just a moment and pay tribute through silence to those who have gave their lives so we can be a free country!

Tim

:salute

I know my family has many Veterans but I can only name one who gave his life for his country. James Thomas Britt CSA Think he was in MacGowan's Brigade (safe bet for these parts).

 

[iambrb]

Wow thanks to all for posting....hope to see more! White-Wolf, I especially like that you post though your service is not in US service. though this holiday is an American one, is does not meant That those in service other than that of the US should post as well!

 

[MM2CVS9]

My dad served in New Guina WWII, First Sgt, Red Arrow Division US Army, One of the "Ghost Mountain Boys", 60 percent of his unit were lost there. passed away a year ago last December age 95. Two uncles that died in WWII.
A brother, US Army, served in Germany.
My son, Staff Sgt, Full time US Army National Guard, has just a few years to go before retirement.
I was the throwback in the family - Served aboard the USS ESSEX CVS-9 and USS Maddox DD731 as a Machinist's Mate Second class.
I now serve as the assistant treasurer for the USS ESSEX CV/CVA/CVS-9/LHD-2 Association.

Thank you to all that have served.

EJ

 

[Swordsman]

Heroes on the hill, how aptly named.
For those who have a little time to spare, try walking through a war cemetery sometime and take a look around. What you see, and the impression it leaves in you, makes you appreciate (or it least it should) the freedom that was secured by each and every individual who is buried under a war marker or at sea.
Memorial Day is set aside to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice so that we can sit around having cookouts, camping or enjoying the 4 day weekend.

Monday at 3pm is the national moment of remembrance. At 3pm, pause for just a moment and pay tribute through silence to those who have gave their lives so we can be a free country!

Tim

:salute

I know my family has many Veterans but I can only name one who gave his life for his country. James Thomas Britt CSA Think he was in MacGowan's Brigade (safe bet for these parts).

Pvt. Benjamin Franklin Satterwhite CSA Hood's Texas I think ... Mortally wounded at battle of Yellow Bayou ... :salute

 

[Swordsman]

My dad served in New Guina WWII, First Sgt, Red Arrow Division US Army, One of the "Ghost Mountain Boys", 60 percent of his unit were lost there. passed away a year ago last December age 95. Two uncles that died in WWII.
A brother, US Army, served in Germany.
My son, Staff Sgt, Full time US Army National Guard, has just a few years to go before retirement.
I was the throwback in the family - Served aboard the USS ESSEX CVS-9 and USS Maddox DD731 as a Machinist's Mate Second class.
I now serve as the assistant treasurer for the USS ESSEX CV/CVA/CVS-9/LHD-2 Association.

Thank you to all that have served.

EJ

Thanks for your service EJ

 

[Swordsman]

Heroes on the hill, how aptly named.
For those who have a little time to spare, try walking through a war cemetery sometime and take a look around. What you see, and the impression it leaves in you, makes you appreciate (or it least it should) the freedom that was secured by each and every individual who is buried under a war marker or at sea.
Memorial Day is set aside to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice so that we can sit around having cookouts, camping or enjoying the 4 day weekend.

Monday at 3pm is the national moment of remembrance. At 3pm, pause for just a moment and pay tribute through silence to those who have gave their lives so we can be a free country!

Tim

This is the third year ... someone has put these crosses out it is right in front or between the Audie Murphey overpass thanks for your service Tim ... :salute

 

[Hawkwrench]

Thank you for the kind words, but the real "Thank you's" should be for the ones who are eternally guarding the hill.

Tim

 

[Rhino]

On this Memorial Day week-end, let us not forget Honor, Sacrifice, and Service. Let us be mindful, that this great Nation's Service Men and Women have earned our respect and support not only this day, but on EVERYDAY.

Were watching the PBS National Memorial Day Concert. Colin Powell's been on. :salute Gary Sinise is cool. Judge Farley, a Vietnam "Wolfhounds" veteran's story was told. the Beach boys played. Renee Fleming is going to sing. It's pretty, but I can't understand much of it.
So far no sign of our apologetic CinC. I am not a smart Man, but I know what Honor is.

If you have a heart to Serve our Vets, but don't know where to start try this link:
http://www.pbs.org/national-memorial-day-concert/home/

I thought I'd pass on some humor as well. General Robin Olds is a Hero of mine. (even though he was an Air Force Puke, Sir!)
He commanded The Wolfpack when the Squadron was a USAF outfit. He used to doodle during briefings. I found one.

My Buddy Frank's nephew serves, also in the United States Air Force. Ironically, he's a cartoon artist too. I don't know his name, but here is some of his Artwork;

This one is my Favorite!

I think he might be involved with the KC-135 Community. :idonno
God's Blessing be upon you, Brothers. Never Forget.

 

[phantom II]

Cool cartoon Chris . I wish I still hand access to the AF Airmen's magazine .

Someone on the staff always had the coolest cartoons :coolio

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[Heavens Eagle]

There are those that served and those that were not able to. In my dad's scrapbook which I never saw until after his death there are either 4 or 6 4F cards where he tried to enlist(can't remember which at the moment). He was 4F as he only had one eye. In the end he went to work for the F.B.I homeland security in D.C. during WWII and there was a large commendation sheet for his service. Not the same as harms way, but did what he was allowed and could.

 

[chukw]

 

[The Zod]

My mom's one older brother was a tank crewman in the USMC. He went in shortly after the truce of the Korean War.

An uncle by marriage to my mom's one older sister was a tank crewman in the US Army in the late 1950's.

I had a step dad in the USAF 1954-1958.

Myself.

I was originally US Army reserve,late 1983 until late 1985. I was able to switch over to the active USAF. January 1986 until September 1995.

Minot AFB ND.

RAF Lakenheath.

Norton AFB,San Bernardino,CA,

Moody AFB. Valdosta,GA.

I was also in Saudi Arabia during the summer of 1994 as part of the no fly zone against Iraq.

 

[Paulw]

Clyde Wilsford,Staff Sgt. USMC. KIA, Wake Island Dec 8 1941

Harvey O. Wilsford Msgt, USMC. January, 1941-May, 1958.
He survived all of the big ones in the Pacific and Korea plus a hot mamma in Panama.

As for me, I went another route. USN, 1975-1993. I did get to play with some neat weapons all those years. I retired medically as a GMG-1. Served on 5 ships and taught 4 service schools in that time. My last command was SIMA, May Port, Fla.

For all of those brothers and sisters at their forever watch station, Fair winds and following seas. I will never forget your sacrifice.Thank you. For those still serving, you have my full support to the end.

 

[moon puppy]

A Wake Island Defender? :salute