Marty
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Hensylee, I love that picture. You are really cute and so WW11!
World War 11 Memorial
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hensylee
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Marty, I watched every moment of it. Saw you a thousand times or more.
Just one word describes it:
GLORIOUS; emotional, no democrats, republicans, independents-just Americans; thought provoking; patriotic; sad; happy; memory bending; tears on my chin most of the time; respectful to the Greatest Generation; passionate; a picture of the shaping of America; wouldn't have missed it for the world.........
well, maybe more than one word.
That's a great picture - will you be share more with us?
Just one word describes it:
GLORIOUS; emotional, no democrats, republicans, independents-just Americans; thought provoking; patriotic; sad; happy; memory bending; tears on my chin most of the time; respectful to the Greatest Generation; passionate; a picture of the shaping of America; wouldn't have missed it for the world.........
well, maybe more than one word.
That's a great picture - will you be share more with us?
My grandfather fought for the U.S. in WWI, just twenty years after he immigrated from Germany to become a U.S. citizen. I still have his doughboy helmet, and a German dress sword and belt (pewter buckle: Kaiser's crest and "Gott Mit Uns" on it) that he captured.
My dad worked on the Manhattan Project in WWII. My uncle was in Army Intelligence in Korea, going on "Tiger Hunts" for prisoners. My brother is a Warrant Officer IV, currently stationed in Germany, who was in the Gulf War (Desert Storm), and was managing an ADA Patriot missile battery to defend our allies during the Iraq war.
My neighbor is heading to Washington DC tomorrow with some friends, on their bikes. He and hundreds of other Harley Davidson riders will be making a pilgrimmage to the Vietnam War Memorial.
Our flag will be flying in remembrance of those who offered and gave their lives for the liberty we share.
"We...solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States...And for the support of this Declaration,...we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor." The Declaration of Independence
My dad worked on the Manhattan Project in WWII. My uncle was in Army Intelligence in Korea, going on "Tiger Hunts" for prisoners. My brother is a Warrant Officer IV, currently stationed in Germany, who was in the Gulf War (Desert Storm), and was managing an ADA Patriot missile battery to defend our allies during the Iraq war.
My neighbor is heading to Washington DC tomorrow with some friends, on their bikes. He and hundreds of other Harley Davidson riders will be making a pilgrimmage to the Vietnam War Memorial.
Our flag will be flying in remembrance of those who offered and gave their lives for the liberty we share.
"We...solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States...And for the support of this Declaration,...we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor." The Declaration of Independence
I was moved to see President Bush, Sr. and President Bill Clinton swapping laughs, Punches, ect. Yes, Ann No politics for what? 2 whole hours. 
and President Bush, Jr. taking his time and shaking hands with the Vets. I don't think his secret service man behind him was worried. Also, Tom Hanks..Where were the other money-hungry movie stars. Oh, the music, bands and that singer at the end. Goosebumps on me everywhere. Sad, to know that 1,100 vets die everyday. I wonder in 10 years, how many will be left? God Bless America.. Bonnie
and President Bush, Jr. taking his time and shaking hands with the Vets. I don't think his secret service man behind him was worried. Also, Tom Hanks..Where were the other money-hungry movie stars. Oh, the music, bands and that singer at the end. Goosebumps on me everywhere. Sad, to know that 1,100 vets die everyday. I wonder in 10 years, how many will be left? God Bless America.. Bonnie
I missed the WW2 Memorial festivities today, but I was there in spirit. At 6:27 AM CT, the marathon PA system blared a beautiful rendition of our National Anthem. The runners and volunteers cheered at the end. A few momemts laters the race began. It was a fitting tribute.
hensylee
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Tom - congratulations on your run - I'm going to the other thread to see if you told us about it -
Memorial Weekend
Memorial Weekend
It is very emotional reading about everyone who served,
we watched some of the coverage on TV it was very moving.
Tomorrow Bill and I set off on a journey to remember ALL the hero's Of WW I and WW II
First we are headed to France to a small town called Arras where many of the WW I battles were fought The Somme, Vimy Ridge, Battle of Arras.
Next weekend we are headed to Dunkirk to remember the folks who were killed during the D Day Landings
June 6th is the 60th Anniversary of the Landings and will be the last official celebration of the event, Our government is sending thousands of British School children to France, so that they can listen to the WW II survivors tell there story,
We will say a prayer in memory of all who made the ultimate sacrifice
Then we will head in to Holland for a Motorcycle Rally
One day we hope to join the HD Ride to the Wall
We owe so much too ALL who served
Jan and Bill ( Liverpool England )
Memorial Weekend
It is very emotional reading about everyone who served,
we watched some of the coverage on TV it was very moving.
Tomorrow Bill and I set off on a journey to remember ALL the hero's Of WW I and WW II
First we are headed to France to a small town called Arras where many of the WW I battles were fought The Somme, Vimy Ridge, Battle of Arras.
Next weekend we are headed to Dunkirk to remember the folks who were killed during the D Day Landings
June 6th is the 60th Anniversary of the Landings and will be the last official celebration of the event, Our government is sending thousands of British School children to France, so that they can listen to the WW II survivors tell there story,
We will say a prayer in memory of all who made the ultimate sacrifice
Then we will head in to Holland for a Motorcycle Rally
One day we hope to join the HD Ride to the Wall
We owe so much too ALL who served
Jan and Bill ( Liverpool England )
Marty
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It was a great day-we were high up by the Washington Monument. The weather was a perfect 70 with dewpoint 40. The watchful medics had very little to do in our area. TV did not visit us up close so we didn't get to give Henyslee the promised personal V for victory. However we thought of her and knew she was watching.
Bonnie, you are just a sentimental old fool and so was I.
Tom, congratulations, I won't ask you your time if you won't ask me my golf score. You are heroic and show "valvers" what they can do.
Rain, I hope Eric becomes a journalist. I see talent there. Vergil gets my heartfelt thanks for his service.
Jan, I am so pleased that you still remember WW1 and will visit some of the old battlefields on your visit to France.England paid such a terrible price in that war, it may be hard for you to forget. There is an American cemetery at Chateau-Thierry where my Uncle Jack Thomas is buried. He was killed near there in June 1918 at age 28.
Bonnie, you are just a sentimental old fool and so was I.
Tom, congratulations, I won't ask you your time if you won't ask me my golf score. You are heroic and show "valvers" what they can do.
Rain, I hope Eric becomes a journalist. I see talent there. Vergil gets my heartfelt thanks for his service.
Jan, I am so pleased that you still remember WW1 and will visit some of the old battlefields on your visit to France.England paid such a terrible price in that war, it may be hard for you to forget. There is an American cemetery at Chateau-Thierry where my Uncle Jack Thomas is buried. He was killed near there in June 1918 at age 28.
hensylee
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Thanks for the post Marty. We can all say we knew someone who was there.
Jan, I didn't forget the other ones, either. I thoughy of all the terrible losses by every country involved, including the enemy. So much suffering by so many. Isn't it a shame we have to give lives in exchange for protection of beliefs. The story of history. Bless you for taking this trip.
Jan, I didn't forget the other ones, either. I thoughy of all the terrible losses by every country involved, including the enemy. So much suffering by so many. Isn't it a shame we have to give lives in exchange for protection of beliefs. The story of history. Bless you for taking this trip.
Sherry
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Thanks, Marty!
Thanks, Marty!
Hey, Marty,
Thanks for renewing my own interest in W.W.II. After I read your initial post a few days ago, I summoned my uncle out in Baltimore to fill me in on my own deceased grandfather's W.W. II service. Lt. Col. James F. Reilly (doctor) was part of the 51st Surgical Hospital out of Ft. Meade, MD, and was attached to the 29th Maryland National Guard. He was actually part of the Normandy Invasion. I remember my own father (who passed a few years ago) telling how hard it was for Grandpa upon his return. As a doctor, he saw so many terrible things that were so hard for him to get over. I can't even imagine. Both my uncle and father did peacetime duty in the military. In fact, I was born a military brat in Germany. My dear baby brother, Phil (101st Airborne), and sister-in-law, Monica (medical corps), just returned from Iraq and Afghanistan respectively. God bless our service men and women on this Memorial Day.
Thanks, Marty!
Hey, Marty,
Thanks for renewing my own interest in W.W.II. After I read your initial post a few days ago, I summoned my uncle out in Baltimore to fill me in on my own deceased grandfather's W.W. II service. Lt. Col. James F. Reilly (doctor) was part of the 51st Surgical Hospital out of Ft. Meade, MD, and was attached to the 29th Maryland National Guard. He was actually part of the Normandy Invasion. I remember my own father (who passed a few years ago) telling how hard it was for Grandpa upon his return. As a doctor, he saw so many terrible things that were so hard for him to get over. I can't even imagine. Both my uncle and father did peacetime duty in the military. In fact, I was born a military brat in Germany. My dear baby brother, Phil (101st Airborne), and sister-in-law, Monica (medical corps), just returned from Iraq and Afghanistan respectively. God bless our service men and women on this Memorial Day.
