Remembering Memorial Day.
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Those guys from back then meant business and were tough as nails. That alone is something to celebrate.
I think the first half of twentieth century American history is interesting. I regret not talking to and asking questions when I was younger to those who lived during this period. Especially WW2 vets.
I think the first half of twentieth century American history is interesting. I regret not talking to and asking questions when I was younger to those who lived during this period. Especially WW2 vets.
Here are some items and photo's of my grandfather who served during WWII in the south pacific. He was a tank commander and enlisted when he was 17 years old and served till the end of the war in the 635th Platoon United States Marine Corp. He passed away when I was 7, but I still remember the stories he told me. The memories this brings back to me is emotional. I have the flag given to my grandmother after his military funeral in 1985, the shell casing from the 21 gun salute, and some photo's he was able to return home of him and his close brothers in service.
I am a disabled US Marine. My memories and the friends that I will never see again remind me constantly that I am indeed, one of the lucky ones, who fought for our country and came back home to the greatest country on Earth. This holiday is about those brave men and women who gave all they had to keep this country GREAT.
Enjoy your FREEDOM this weekend and forever. And to my fellow vets, Thank you!
Enjoy your FREEDOM this weekend and forever. And to my fellow vets, Thank you!
Thank you to all the Veterans who served our country to keep our freedom. My father, who served in Italy, came home to a long life that was filled with night sweats, nightmares and bouts of severe nerve issues. In our house we understood the lifelong affects of a combat veteran. He and my Mother never missed a Memorial Day service in our little town. Even in their last years when in a local nursing home, they would still attend and honor his fellow comrades. God bless each man and woman who serves.
