MEMORIAL DAY FORUM

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I salute all my brothers and sisters who have fallen. I remember them every day, and celebrate Memorial Day in their honor. Special heads up, Haskell Vandiver, you are not forgotten.

- Joe S Crookham,

God bless our vets and active service men and women.

- Clara Gemmet,

Memorial day is a day that thoughts should be given to all the Veterans that have given their all to saving our country and for those that they love. We thank them with all our heart and hope some day that the need will stop for such a sacrifice.

- WARREN TIBBITTS,

DEAR FRIEND, MEMORIAL DAY IS A GREAT DAY OF RECOLLECTION, HONOR AND INFINITE LOYALTY TO OUR VETERANS OF WAR AND YOUR FAMILIES. MY NAME IS JOSE ALBERTO JIMENEZ VIZMANOS,I AM A GRAND SON OF THE AMERICAN CITIZEN OFFICER ARMED FORCES OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR FELIX JUAN VIZMANOS CASARES ,DECEASED ON JULY ,1968 IN UNITED STATES,NEW JERSEY. MY MOTHER ROSA VIZMANOS ,DAUGHTER OF THE AMERICAN CITIZEN OFFICER ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES,MY SISTER GRAND DAUGHTER OF THE AMERICAN CITIZEN OFFICER ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES AND I,WANT TO SUPPORT COMMUNICATION WITH DESCENDANTS FROM OTHER VETERAN?S FAMILIES OF WAR OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR. THE SECOND WORLD WAR FINISH WITH THE VICTORY ON THE FASCISM,THOUSANDS OF MEN AND WOMEN GAVE YOUR LIVES FOR THE FREEDOM AND THE PEACE IS A PRIVILEGE AND HONOR WILL BE FOR OUR FAMILY TO BE FRIENDS OF YOU. WE RESPECT YOUR PERSONAL MERITS AND THE HELP THAT YOU OFFERED TO THE HUMANITY IN THOSE MOMENTS. WE WANT TO BE A PART OF THAT GREAT FAMILY OF VETERAN?S WAR,THAT CELEBRATE EVERY YEAR CLOSE TO YOU THE VETERAN?S DAY,IN ANY PART OF THE WORLD.REGARDS, JOSE ALBERTO JIMENEZ VIZMANOS VETERAN?S GRAND SON OF THE AMERICAN CITIZEN OFFICER ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES

- Jerry D. Hill,

Decoration Day (as it was called then) was special because I was born on that day. Our family always visited the cemetaries where grandparents were buried, putting lilacs from our big bush on their graves. Later, when I became a Boy Scout, our troop had part in placing flowers on the river for Navy vets remembered; then marched to the cemetery for Taps for veterans of the Civil War, Spanish-American & World War I. We also helped place American flags on all graves of vets. Now, as a vet of World War II, parade organizers seem to think I should ride & wave to the children. I remember comrades who climbed up German hills under fire with me. Some are in cross-covered resting places of foreign soil. As we take part in a parade, I pray for our country: May she be strong, because she is right in God's eyes. br br Happy Memorial Day to everyone that has served, is serving and especially to the ones who gave their lives for Freedom's sake. For all of the the huge sacrifices that they have to make everyday, for the risks they take, for laying their lives on the line. For having courage and being so brave for all of us. For all the times they have had to leave their families behind while they deploy to another Country. For the tears, the bloodshed, and all of the times when they have to do without so I could enjoy my life in Peace in our Country. For the good things that come along to offset the bad that makes it all worth while. Thank You Troops, Thank You Veterans, Thank You for all who have served, are serving and all that have given their all. It is not in vain. We owe you everything. I appreciate you everyday, I salute you as much as I can and if I see a soldier or a member of any of our Military in uniform when I travel or shop I always go out of my way to shake their hand and say I appreciate you. It is the very least that I can do. When I do this, I get big smiles that lets me know that they appreciate my support.You are all special. br br My prayers are with you and I support you 100%. You are doing a great work for us all and Thank You, my prayers and thoughts are with you always. God Bless You and God Bless America ! Let Freedom Ring ! br br Memorial Day is a day to honor, thank and remember those who are serving and have served to protect our freedom. Thank you, each and every one and your families for serving this great nation in providing us with the ability to continue to live with all the rights and privliges we are afforded. God Bless America and God save the U.S.A.

- FokzovannaDah,

Memorial Day to me means remembering all who have gone before us. It is also a time to remember those who fought for my freedom and thank them as best I can. My Dad was a WWII vet, my husband a Viet Nam vet, my husband's uncle walked across Germany and has told us several funny and very sad stories. Some you never would think could happen. His uncle is the only one of our families that has spoken of his journey overseas. On a lighter note, North of Greenfield, Iowa on hiway 25 (south of I-80 at the Greenfield exit about 2 miles) there is a huge rock setting there. For the past 10 years a young man from Greenfield has painted a tribute to veterans of all wars. His name is Ray Bubba Sorensen II. It has never been vandalized. People pay there respects at this rock all year round. Bubba says he has never served in the military but this is his way to honor those who have fought for our freedom. Please make a point to visit this rock this summer and hopefully Bubba will continue to paint on this rock for many years to come, but will not have to honor any current soldiers serving overseas--maybe we can get them all home! ,This wil be the first Memorial Day since my dad was killed in a car accident 5-7-08. My daddy was a desrt storm vet. Memorial day and Veterns Day wil mean so much ore to me now. Please take timetime this yearto remember those killed serving our country and those who have died in other ways. HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY TO ALL THE VETS AND ACTIVE MILITARY.

- Fletcher C. Eberle,

I served as a member of the Coast Guard contingent as part of the Honor Guard for the 1958 Interment of the Unknowns. We marched approx. 4 1/2 miles from the Capital into Arlington Cemetery. It was surely a very great honor for me and a extremely moving moment in my life.

- Gene Swarbrick,

Memorial Day is a time to gather and honor our fallen heroes from past Wars and the Present. God Bless America and all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

- Mike,

Memorial Day means, remembering those, our soldiers who have fought & those who are now fighting for us, to keep our freedom, & especially those, who lost, & sacrificed their lives, to keep our country free.

- Jody Palmer,

Memorial Day is a time to show your honor to those who gave their all for freedom. A time to visit family and friends who have past on. Get together with family and friends and share memories. A time to honor all veterans of all wars.

- Arnie W.Sundberg,

Memorial Day means to me to remember all the soldiers that lost their lives defending our country & helping ensure peace in other countries. My brother gave his life in Vietnam at a young age, and never got to find out what life would really be about. I also lost alot of friends that served in Vietnam.My husband was also in Vietnam, and survived through all of it. Yet he suffered alot inside of what he went through. Especially how some people treated him when he came home. He suffered alot of stressful moments caused by the war. I think there should be a day to honor not just the fallen soldiers, but a special day to give tribute to all the soldiers that served our country in times of war.

- Cathy (Nelson) Agbay,

Memorial Day, to me, is when this Country should show respect and honor to the men and women that sacrificed their lives for the freedoms that we enjoy. Since my father died in Viet Nam, everyday is Memorial Day. I will always be grateful to all who served and are currently.

- littlegirl@att.net,

May to me is Veteran's Month. V-E day May 7,8 1945. Armed Forces Day always the 3rd Saturday of May, and of course, Memorial Day. May I take this opportunity to say Well Done to all of our Veterans. My Dad, Russell O. Whiteleather, Army WWII, My Brother Russell J. Whiteleather, Marines Vietnam, My Brother Richard A. Whiteleather, Marine Philippines. Thank God for our Veterans - America's Great Treasure. God Save the United States of America For God & Country Ruth Ann Wilson ,Memorial Day to me is a day for everyone to thank all in the military who gave all for the price of freedom. We all know Freedom Isn't Free. I have lost friends over in Iraq and Afgan so it is a day for me to remember them.

- Brian,

My Grandfather served the Army in Gen. Pershings's move against Pancho Villa, and then followed Pershing to Europe in WW1, with the Tennessee Volunteers, 101st Rainbow Division....Gramps fought in the trenches in France....My late father, Army Air Corps,WW2...my late Uncle Sid, Army, the Phillippines, Leyte Invasion..My late Uncle Larry, US Navy to include the Murmansk run, the Leyte Gulf and Normandy...Lost five ships from beneath him...My cousin Denny, Kia in Viet Nam....My brother Rob and I, helicopter pilots in Viet Nam, my nephew Justin, Marines in Irag....Nephew Ryan , US Navy....How PROUD I am of my Family, but my buddies lost in Viet Nam are close to my heart too...they were my Brothers and I wish all of there families well....Being a Vet gives me a kindship to the Minute Men of the Revolutionary War, The War of the States, San Juan Hill, Gaudalcanal, Tarawa, Iwo Jima, Siapan, The Battle for Hue, Khe Sahn, I Drang, Granada, Afghanistan, Iraq, Somolia, Kosovo and a hundred other places that WE, the soldier, sailor, airman, marine, DONT want to be, but will serve TO THE Best for OUR desire to see ALL PEOPLES FREE!!!! I thank ALL the military ranks AND there dedicated families to a cause that allows the simple person to achieve and seek the realm not afforded the peoples beyond OUR borders. I thank you, and pray for the givers. Sincerely, Roger Francis Searcy as of late CWO, B Trp 3/17 Air Cav, Viet Nam

- Roger Searcy,

I have always been a patriotic person.But ever since my late grandfather Edward Miranda Rodriguez who is now with the angels awaiting for our arrival; served in WWII and never spoke a word of it. In his honor I thank every and any soldier active or inactive.Have actually applied to volunteer for the USO at our local airport. And have adopted a soldier currently in Iraq.(Spc. Brian Padilla who is 24 years old)I feel compelled to give our boys all the moral support that I can provide. (PRAYER) I thank and appreciate all Armed Forces, God Bless each and every one of you!

- Julie C. Heredia,

- Ipatiplakat,

When I think of Memorial Day, it brings to my mind a Holiday to show our respect to love ones lost tat have made the ultimate sacrifice, and have laid down their lives so we may be free. We give time to reflect, honor and give thanks to the many heroic men and women who are no longer with us. We also would like to give thanks to our active military and Veterans, who have and currently are protecting our American nation. Our Nation never forgets our Veterans . ,0 , When I think of Memorial Day, it brings to my mind a Holiday to show our respect to love ones lost tat have made the ultimate sacrifice, and have laid down their lives so we may be free. We give time to reflect, honor and give thanks to the many heroic men and women who are no longer with us. We also would like to give thanks to our active military and Veterans, who have and currently are protecting our American nation. Our Nation never forgets our Veterans . ,0 ,0 , When I think of Memorial Day, it brings to my mind a Holiday to show our respect to love ones lost tat have made the ultimate sacrifice, and have laid down their lives so we may be free. We give time to reflect, honor and give thanks to the many heroic men and women who are no longer with us. We also would like to give thanks to our active military and Veterans, who have and currently are protecting our American nation. Our Nation never forgets our Veterans . ,0 , When I think of Memorial Day, it brings to my mind a Holiday to show our respect to love ones lost tat have made the ultimate sacrifice, and have laid down their lives so we may be free. We give time to reflect, honor and give thanks to the many heroic men and women who are no longer with us. We also would like to give thanks to our active military and Veterans, who have and currently are protecting our American nation. Our Nation never forgets our Veterans . ,0 ,0 ,0 ,I will remember LT. Bob rice and my dad Dr. Bourgeois who both served in the U.S. ARMY

- TSGT. RET.Albany GA,

- Hellsivin,

- tachkaneed,

Memorial Day is an important time for those who know the losses involved. However, I would like that this Day represents homage not only to the physical aspects we have shared; but also, to the reality that we share a DNA beyond physical minds, hearts, or bodies. We are always 'One' and what we do here now must always be a continuance of what we started together. What we believed in together. I know not 'death' other than as a definition of 'man' for loss of our physical aspects. But we are more than just a 'body'; we always have been, and we always will be. I will share 'Being' always with those I have served with. I am an ex-Sgt USMC (1964 - 1970) Vietnam '67 / '68. Thanks for letting me express what I live.

- F Gregg Meagher,

Memorial Day 2007 is to remember comrades in arms and pay tribute to them.

- Linda,

- darwosteve58@yahoo.com,

May to me is Veteran's Month. V-E day May 7,8 1945. Armed Forces Day always the 3rd Saturday of May, and of course, Memorial Day. May I take this opportunity to say Well Done to all of our Veterans. My Dad, Russell O. Whiteleather, Army WWII, My Brother Russell J. Whiteleather, Marines Vietnam, My Brother Richard A. Whiteleather, Marine Philippines. Thank God for our Veterans - America's Great Treasure. God Save the United States of America ,My Husband and his best friend joined right out high school on the buddy plan.Charles stayed in the army nad his best friend ; Eric Wayne Johnson eunded up in 101st Airborne divison and died in a peace zone and his name on the wall in downtown jax. fl .My husband died from bad kidneys from Vietnam at 36 in 1984. I now raise My grandson named after my husband and his best friend ; Charles eric and I have explained and his grandfather and eric and he tells kids at school and I found Peace in My lost and I pray everyone finds theirs and god bless..

- Patricia Baden,

I would like to remember a friend of mine, Charles Holbrook Jr., who died in the Vietnam War. He was my first boyfriend and I was sorry that he lost his life in Pleiku, Vietnam in September 1968. I will always remember you.

- Anita R. Morrison,

I want to remember my Dad, Eugene A. Vestal, who served in World War II in the Army. He was in Panama, England and then he served in some parts of the United States. He died of Pneumonia in 1998 when he was 82. He spent 15 years in the Army and that was all he spoke of when he came home. I know that he is in heaven with my Mom probably talking with all the other veterans. God keep both he and my mom in your loving arms. I WILL REMEMBER YOU ALWAYS. Love, your daughter Anita

- Anita Morrison,

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