Honor The Fallen

[ronwill]

Due to recent high publicity celebrity deaths, I think we should take a little time and honor those who recently gave their all for their country.

Honor the fallen: Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom casualties

[Cooter]

Although I don't agree with the war, or our "leaders" that put us in the war. But I respect the individuals that have given thier lives to fight for thier country, that is truly a noble cause. May they Rest In Peace.

[HK4U]

+1. No matter what our position on this war or any war the men and women that have given of themselves for the rest of us need to be remembered. They are the real heros.

[Valkyrie144]

Absolutely--they died so we can be free-----so I'll list my uncle who was hit by mortar shell shrapnel in the head in Europe---

[sambo42xa]

Not to go off far off topic, but I thought I would throw this in here.....
My Dad past away 7.8.09. His accomplishments......
USN HMC 1947-1953
USNR 1974-1990
CPO 1985
USS Gainard DD-706
USS Missouri BB-63
National Service Defence Service Medal
Navy Occupation Service Medal
Korean Service Medal
United Nations Medal
Korean Presidentional Unit Citation
Besides His accomplishments, He lived His life for better or worse and will be missed very much. He was a Father, Friend and Brother (Mason/Shriner/Scotish Rite)
Prayers out too ALL Past and Present who have served this country so ALL of us have our freedom! RESPECT to ALL!
Sambo- 3.30.30 - 7.8.09
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[ricbak]

I got a new "Wristband" the other day...

Cpl. Mark D. Kidd

Hometown: Milford, Michigan, U.S.
Age: 26 years old
Died: January 25, 2007 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Unit: Marines, Marine Forces Reserve’s 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Mount Clemens, Mich.
Incident: Killed while conducting combat operations in Anbar Province.

SEMPER FI

[Red Hat]

Not to go off far off topic, but I thought I would throw this in here.....
My Dad past away 7.8.09. His accomplishments......
USN HMC 1947-1953
USNR 1974-1990
CPO 1985
USS Gainard DD-706
USS Missouri BB-63
National Service Defence Service Medal
Navy Occupation Service Medal
Korean Service Medal
United Nations Medal
Korean Presidentional Unit Citation
Besides His accomplishments, He lived His life for better or worse and will be missed very much. He was a Father, Friend and Brother (Mason/Shriner/Scotish Rite)
Prayers out too ALL Past and Present who have served this country so ALL of us have our freedom! RESPECT to ALL!
Sambo- 3.30.30 - 7.8.09
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I'm sorry for the loss of you Dad! He sounds like a man I'd like to have met.

[arizonaguide]

RIP to all our fallen.

[HootmonSccy]

I'll list my dad who died about 10 years ago..
4 years in the army (pre-WWII)
Went into the Navy During WWII as a Merchant Seaman on Liberty Ships
When they created the Air Force, he switched over and became a E-8 Chief Master Sergeant responsible for maintenance of B-52's at SAC Bases.
He retired after 24 years total service

His Brother was in the Marines in WWII and was a purple heart recipient for a bad shrapnel wound between his left shoulder and his heart.. He was lucky to live.

I spent 7 Years in the Coast Guard Reserve.

So between the Three of us, we covered all of the services, but of course my service does not compare to theirs, but it helps round out the story...

[kelcarry]

To lower the flag when Ted the swimmer died and not leave it lowered when our service men and women are dying everyday is a disgrace. THERE IS ONLY ONE GROUP IN OUR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WHO DESERVE OUR RESPECT, ADMIRATION AND SUPPORT AND THAT IS OUR MILITARY AND THE AFFILIATED GROUPS WHO KEEP US SAFE FROM FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC ADVERSARIES. GOD BLESS THEM ALL. If only our dear congress and bo could get the message. Kindly note lower case and lack of title in the previous sentence--it is meant to be that way.