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DD931 · 05-28-2018, 07:54 AM

This is Memorial Day weekend. Many will enjoy a long weekend with the chance to barbecue in the back yard and drink lots of beer. I ask you, however, to remember the reason for the holiday. I was born in 1940, just as World War II was getting underway. When I was a kid we called it Decoration Day as a time to decorate the graves of fallen heroes who died in service to our nation. Services were held in local graveyards and flags were placed at the graves of veterans. I have many friends and Naval Academy classmates among the fallen. Their memories deserve recognition and the thanks of a grateful nation. Memorial Day is our collective opportunity to remember these heroes and the freedoms they died to protect.

estout81 · 05-28-2018, 08:52 AM

Dd931,
amen!

RalphM · 05-28-2018, 11:10 AM

I for one, will never forget. I served 23 years, US Army
I had the honor of being able to help bring back American servicemen from SE Asia. JTFFA

Freedom, is not Free!

RKS.PA · 05-28-2018, 11:15 AM

Am a Vietnam vet and we're flying our flag at haft-mast today from sunrise til noon in honor of our fallen brothers...and sisters.

Dick.

Lanny · 05-28-2018, 12:58 PM

We always must remember,,,
These brave soldiers gave their lives to keep America free.

Respect forever.

.

50fordcoupeman · 05-28-2018, 02:28 PM

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USS Forest Sherman........... I too am a Vietnam vet and you are right one!! This is a day for remembering and being thankful!!!

12cliff23 · 05-28-2018, 06:26 PM

have a great day of remembrance , Semper Fi men
cliff

Clem Clement · 05-28-2018, 06:42 PM

I drove my Model A in the DC memorial Day Parade. Then stopped by the Vietnam wall to pay respect over my lost buds.

DD931 · 05-28-2018, 09:37 PM

Yes, USS Forrest Sherman. Chief Engineer 1966-1969. Westpac aboard Barry DD933 1965-1966 Gun fire support along the coast. Actually wore out the barrels on our 5"/54's

bobwellsnoveltyshop · 05-28-2018, 10:40 PM

I'm also a Vietnam Vet, Westpac 1966-69 mine sweep division---wooden boat. This day is for the many that lost their lives keeping us safe.
BILL WELLS

JRHASZARD · 05-29-2018, 12:45 AM

1968 Chopper pilot. Fourth Infantry Division. Pleiku.

chap52 · 05-29-2018, 09:01 AM

US Navy, 1963-1967, Flight Deck Rescueman USS Constellation CVA64, West Pac/Viet Nam 1966.
All gave some, some gave all. May God richly bless all who served and their families.

melisahe · 05-29-2018, 09:16 AM

us navy 1962-1983. aew-ec121's, asw, p2v7 p3's and a7. What a ride. May the good lord keep our lost brethren.

05-28-2018, 07:54 AM	#1
DD931 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PA Poconos Posts: 723	Memorial Day This is Memorial Day weekend. Many will enjoy a long weekend with the chance to barbecue in the back yard and drink lots of beer. I ask you, however, to remember the reason for the holiday. I was born in 1940, just as World War II was getting underway. When I was a kid we called it Decoration Day as a time to decorate the graves of fallen heroes who died in service to our nation. Services were held in local graveyards and flags were placed at the graves of veterans. I have many friends and Naval Academy classmates among the fallen. Their memories deserve recognition and the thanks of a grateful nation. Memorial Day is our collective opportunity to remember these heroes and the freedoms they died to protect.

05-28-2018, 08:52 AM	#2
estout81 BANNED Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Utica, Ohio Posts: 522	Re: Memorial Day Dd931, amen!

05-28-2018, 11:10 AM	#3
RalphM Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: North Pole, Alaska Posts: 2,681	Re: Memorial Day I for one, will never forget. I served 23 years, US Army I had the honor of being able to help bring back American servicemen from SE Asia. JTFFA Freedom, is not Free!

05-28-2018, 11:15 AM	#4
RKS.PA Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oro Valley, AZ Posts: 1,250	Re: Memorial Day Am a Vietnam vet and we're flying our flag at haft-mast today from sunrise til noon in honor of our fallen brothers...and sisters. Dick.

05-28-2018, 12:58 PM	#5
Lanny Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Montevideo, MN. Posts: 2,570	Re: Memorial Day We always must remember,,, These brave soldiers gave their lives to keep America free. Respect forever. . __________________ If mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy. But if daddy ain't happy...RUN What I GOT DONE TODAY... I got the rear-end put in the recliner, and now I'm going to rest up & watch TV.

05-28-2018, 02:28 PM	#6
50fordcoupeman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: LaGrande Oregon Posts: 881	Re: Memorial Day Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) USS Forest Sherman........... I too am a Vietnam vet and you are right one!! This is a day for remembering and being thankful!!!

05-28-2018, 06:26 PM	#7
12cliff23 Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: western indiana Posts: 96	Re: Memorial Day have a great day of remembrance , Semper Fi men cliff

05-28-2018, 06:42 PM	#8
Clem Clement Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 3,560	Re: Memorial Day I drove my Model A in the DC memorial Day Parade. Then stopped by the Vietnam wall to pay respect over my lost buds.

05-28-2018, 09:37 PM	#9
DD931 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PA Poconos Posts: 723	Re: Memorial Day Yes, USS Forrest Sherman. Chief Engineer 1966-1969. Westpac aboard Barry DD933 1965-1966 Gun fire support along the coast. Actually wore out the barrels on our 5"/54's

05-28-2018, 10:40 PM	#10
bobwellsnoveltyshop Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 779	Re: Memorial Day I'm also a Vietnam Vet, Westpac 1966-69 mine sweep division---wooden boat. This day is for the many that lost their lives keeping us safe. BILL WELLS

05-29-2018, 12:45 AM	#11
JRHASZARD Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ophelia,Va. Posts: 231	Re: Memorial Day 1968 Chopper pilot. Fourth Infantry Division. Pleiku.

05-29-2018, 09:01 AM	#12
chap52 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Marana Arizona Posts: 1,869	Re: Memorial Day US Navy, 1963-1967, Flight Deck Rescueman USS Constellation CVA64, West Pac/Viet Nam 1966. All gave some, some gave all. May God richly bless all who served and their families. Last edited by chap52; 05-29-2018 at 09:02 AM. Reason: spell

05-29-2018, 09:16 AM	#13
melisahe Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: new orleans Posts: 258	Re: Memorial Day us navy 1962-1983. aew-ec121's, asw, p2v7 p3's and a7. What a ride. May the good lord keep our lost brethren.