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Memorial Day. 2017
« on: May 29, 2017, 10:13:36 pm »


Posted today by a HS classmate of mine, age 70, Twenty yrs. retired Navy pilot, retired airline pilot, and still surfs and plays ice hockey.
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Re: Memorial Day. 2017
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Re: Memorial Day. 2017
« Reply #3 on: May 29, 2017, 10:41:16 pm »


My brother in law posted this today, of his father. My FIL. He served in WWII combat in Germany as a paratrooper and then did some years in Reserves after the war. Back in those days reserves went up to Camp Robinson in central California hills, where this photo might be from.

He was a commissioned officer, and proud of his country and of his military service. First generation son of two Italian immigrants, also.

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Re: Memorial Day. 2017
« Reply #4 on: May 29, 2017, 10:45:23 pm »
Quote from: truth_seeker on May 29, 2017, 10:41:16 pm


My brother in law posted this today, of his father. His father served in WWII and then did some years in Reserves after the war. Back in those days reserves went up to Camp Robinson in central California hills, where this photo might be from.

He was a commissioned officer, and proud of his country and of his military service. First generation son of two immigrants, also.

This gave me chills @truth_seeker .... so young, so willing and proud to answer the call.

Thank God generations continue to follow in their footsteps.   :patriot:

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Re: Memorial Day. 2017
« Reply #5 on: May 29, 2017, 11:02:34 pm »
Quote from: Right_in_Virginia on May 29, 2017, 10:45:23 pm
This gave me chills @truth_seeker .... so young, so willing and proud to answer the call.

Thank God generations continue to follow in their footsteps.   :patriot:

My own father was young for WWII, but when he reached age 17 he enlisted in the Marines. Trained at Camp Pendleton for amphib tank driver.

After floating around the Pacific for a time, was on first wave landing on Okinawa. He was wounded after 45 days of combat, and then stayed in hospital in Honolulu.

When recovered and ready for return to full duty and possible landing of Japan main islands, the war ended.

We simply do not make very many men like we used to have in America. He was discharged from active duty with over 2 years service, before reaching age 20.

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Re: Memorial Day. 2017
« Reply #6 on: May 30, 2017, 12:02:18 am »
Gratitude for our fallen heroes. There is also a thread on the general discussion forum. :patriot:
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