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Edited by
Rapunzel
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Tomorrow morning, I'm going to The Abe Lincoln National Cemetery here in Elwood, IL, to help post flags on the graves of all that are laid to rest there, and on Sunday, I will be going to a ceremony at the same place, to honor my Brothers and Sisters who have fallen- either due to combat, or due to Father Time. God Bless the American Fighting Spirit. The Code of Conduct 1. I am an American fighting man. I serve in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense. 2. I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command I will never surrender my men while they still have the means to resist. 3. If I am captured I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy. 4. If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them up in every way. 5. When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause. 6. I will never forget that I am an American fighting man, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America. Dear John ~ 
 No words are fully adequate to express how amazing Our Military is
 I am just in total awe and have complete respect for all of you
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Edited by
Rapunzel
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 Keeping a daily candlelight vigil for all of Our Active & Retired & Fallen Soldiers
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My dad was always commander of the local VFW. I always assumed that he was just well respected and a natural leader. He always had some post project going like a fish fry to help a neighbor or similar person having a hard time. After he died my sister collected some of his personal items and called me over to look at them. There were military discharge papers from World War II but oddly, there were two sets. Apparently he had joined the merchant marine and had manned Liberty ships running the gauntlet of German U boats across the north Atlantic (this I knew). When his enlistment was up, he joined the Army Air corp to help fight the Japanese til the war ended (this I did not know). My dad was a true war hero in every sense ...
as are all our vets today. Way to go guys. and thanks Nessa for doing such a good job reminding us. |
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To Rapunzel and everyone thank-you for these beautiful posts for Memorial Day. God Bless
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My dad was always commander of the local VFW. I always assumed that he was just well respected and a natural leader. He always had some post project going like a fish fry to help a neighbor or similar person having a hard time. After he died my sister collected some of his personal items and called me over to look at them. There were military discharge papers from World War II but oddly, there were two sets. Apparently he had joined the merchant marine and had manned Liberty ships running the gauntlet of German U boats across the north Atlantic (this I knew). When his enlistment was up, he joined the Army Air corp to help fight the Japanese til the war ended (this I did not know). My dad was a true war hero in every sense ... as are all our vets today. Way to go guys. and thanks Nessa for doing such a good job reminding us. Hi there Metal Wing <<< JOE >>> What an amazing Man your Dad was
I'd like to compare information with you about my Dad and My Uncle
 I wonder if they were serving at the same time or same company
I've been doing research about my Dad as a young army soldier
in World War II getting deployed from Newport News VA.
 the very same day that his Merchant Marine Brother was killed
 along with thousands of others in the Adriatic Sea
 in the Tragedy at the Port of Bari Italy on 12/02/43
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To Rapunzel and everyone thank-you for these beautiful posts for Memorial Day. God Bless  You are very welcome Daytime
and thank you for stopping by
with your kind words & Blessings
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Taking a Moment to Honor The Lives of Our Fallen Soldiers
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I live near the MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR in California and everytime I drive on the freeway there and our planes (I don't know a bomber from a piper cub) fly over I am so damn proud to be an American! Thank you Ladies & Gentlemen and their families in our military for making it possible to be free and celebrate this holiday!!
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Edited by
Rapunzel
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Sun 07/12/09 05:33 PM
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My dad was always commander of the local VFW. I always assumed that he was just well respected and a natural leader. He always had some post project going like a fish fry to help a neighbor or similar person having a hard time. After he died my sister collected some of his personal items and called me over to look at them. There were military discharge papers from World War II but oddly, there were two sets. Apparently he had joined the merchant marine and had manned Liberty ships running the gauntlet of German U boats across the north Atlantic (this I knew). When his enlistment was up, he joined the Army Air corp to help fight the Japanese til the war ended (this I did not know). My dad was a true war hero in every sense ... as are all our vets today. Way to go guys. and thanks Nessa for doing such a good job reminding us. Oh thank you so much Joe for stopping and sharing this with us & for your appreciation
what an Honor for you to be such an amazing man's son
 this thread almost went into the room of endless archives
cause i had started another soldier thread & was busy with it
and i am glad i saw these posts before it went into complete oblivion
I weep at such a lack of patriotism here & this is what drives me on
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Honor for the fallen soldiers
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Tomorrow morning, I'm going to The Abe Lincoln National Cemetery here in Elwood, IL, to help post flags on the graves of all that are laid to rest there, and on Sunday, I will be going to a ceremony at the same place, to honor my Brothers and Sisters who have fallen- either due to combat, or due to Father Time. God Bless the American Fighting Spirit. The Code of Conduct 1. I am an American fighting man. I serve in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense. 2. I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command I will never surrender my men while they still have the means to resist. 3. If I am captured I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy. 4. If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them up in every way. 5. When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause. 6. I will never forget that I am an American fighting man, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America. Dear John ~
No words are fully adequate to express how amazing Our Military is
I am just in total awe and have complete respect for all of you
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To Rapunzel and everyone thank-you for these beautiful posts for Memorial Day. God Bless
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To Rapunzel and everyone thank-you for these beautiful posts for Memorial Day. God Bless
Oh Lee you are so kind thank you
http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/cf/ht_america-01.htm Hymn to America In glorious song, we herald the rising of the new hope; "America the Beautiful," her tattered flags and broken heart, now a faint memory; We sing praises, as she once again stands proud amongst the glorious few; in the midst of terrorists who seek to disavow her beauty. She is not meant to wither in the dust of fear, Her tears are ones of strength and unity, rebuilding, becoming stronger and wiser, for each challenge met. We the People, embrace her with love and a historic bond That holds us, forever American. Forever, proud. By Melanie Simms |
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