MEMORIAL DAY FORUM

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Memorial Day means, remembering those, our soldiers who have fought & those who are now fighting for us, to keep our freedom, & especially those, who lost, & sacrificed their lives, to keep our country free.

- Jody Palmer,

Memorial Day is a time to show your honor to those who gave their all for freedom. A time to visit family and friends who have past on. Get together with family and friends and share memories. A time to honor all veterans of all wars.

- Arnie W.Sundberg,

Memorial Day means to me to remember all the soldiers that lost their lives defending our country & helping ensure peace in other countries. My brother gave his life in Vietnam at a young age, and never got to find out what life would really be about. I also lost alot of friends that served in Vietnam.My husband was also in Vietnam, and survived through all of it. Yet he suffered alot inside of what he went through. Especially how some people treated him when he came home. He suffered alot of stressful moments caused by the war. I think there should be a day to honor not just the fallen soldiers, but a special day to give tribute to all the soldiers that served our country in times of war.

- Cathy (Nelson) Agbay,

Memorial Day, to me, is when this Country should show respect and honor to the men and women that sacrificed their lives for the freedoms that we enjoy. Since my father died in Viet Nam, everyday is Memorial Day. I will always be grateful to all who served and are currently.

- littlegirl@att.net,

May to me is Veteran's Month. V-E day May 7,8 1945. Armed Forces Day always the 3rd Saturday of May, and of course, Memorial Day. May I take this opportunity to say Well Done to all of our Veterans. My Dad, Russell O. Whiteleather, Army WWII, My Brother Russell J. Whiteleather, Marines Vietnam, My Brother Richard A. Whiteleather, Marine Philippines. Thank God for our Veterans - America's Great Treasure. God Save the United States of America For God & Country Ruth Ann Wilson ,Memorial Day to me is a day for everyone to thank all in the military who gave all for the price of freedom. We all know Freedom Isn't Free. I have lost friends over in Iraq and Afgan so it is a day for me to remember them.

- Brian,

My Grandfather served the Army in Gen. Pershings's move against Pancho Villa, and then followed Pershing to Europe in WW1, with the Tennessee Volunteers, 101st Rainbow Division....Gramps fought in the trenches in France....My late father, Army Air Corps,WW2...my late Uncle Sid, Army, the Phillippines, Leyte Invasion..My late Uncle Larry, US Navy to include the Murmansk run, the Leyte Gulf and Normandy...Lost five ships from beneath him...My cousin Denny, Kia in Viet Nam....My brother Rob and I, helicopter pilots in Viet Nam, my nephew Justin, Marines in Irag....Nephew Ryan , US Navy....How PROUD I am of my Family, but my buddies lost in Viet Nam are close to my heart too...they were my Brothers and I wish all of there families well....Being a Vet gives me a kindship to the Minute Men of the Revolutionary War, The War of the States, San Juan Hill, Gaudalcanal, Tarawa, Iwo Jima, Siapan, The Battle for Hue, Khe Sahn, I Drang, Granada, Afghanistan, Iraq, Somolia, Kosovo and a hundred other places that WE, the soldier, sailor, airman, marine, DONT want to be, but will serve TO THE Best for OUR desire to see ALL PEOPLES FREE!!!! I thank ALL the military ranks AND there dedicated families to a cause that allows the simple person to achieve and seek the realm not afforded the peoples beyond OUR borders. I thank you, and pray for the givers. Sincerely, Roger Francis Searcy as of late CWO, B Trp 3/17 Air Cav, Viet Nam

- Roger Searcy,

I have always been a patriotic person.But ever since my late grandfather Edward Miranda Rodriguez who is now with the angels awaiting for our arrival; served in WWII and never spoke a word of it. In his honor I thank every and any soldier active or inactive.Have actually applied to volunteer for the USO at our local airport. And have adopted a soldier currently in Iraq.(Spc. Brian Padilla who is 24 years old)I feel compelled to give our boys all the moral support that I can provide. (PRAYER) I thank and appreciate all Armed Forces, God Bless each and every one of you!

- Julie C. Heredia,

- Ipatiplakat,

When I think of Memorial Day, it brings to my mind a Holiday to show our respect to love ones lost tat have made the ultimate sacrifice, and have laid down their lives so we may be free. We give time to reflect, honor and give thanks to the many heroic men and women who are no longer with us. We also would like to give thanks to our active military and Veterans, who have and currently are protecting our American nation. Our Nation never forgets our Veterans . ,0 , When I think of Memorial Day, it brings to my mind a Holiday to show our respect to love ones lost tat have made the ultimate sacrifice, and have laid down their lives so we may be free. We give time to reflect, honor and give thanks to the many heroic men and women who are no longer with us. We also would like to give thanks to our active military and Veterans, who have and currently are protecting our American nation. Our Nation never forgets our Veterans . ,0 ,0 , When I think of Memorial Day, it brings to my mind a Holiday to show our respect to love ones lost tat have made the ultimate sacrifice, and have laid down their lives so we may be free. We give time to reflect, honor and give thanks to the many heroic men and women who are no longer with us. We also would like to give thanks to our active military and Veterans, who have and currently are protecting our American nation. Our Nation never forgets our Veterans . ,0 , When I think of Memorial Day, it brings to my mind a Holiday to show our respect to love ones lost tat have made the ultimate sacrifice, and have laid down their lives so we may be free. We give time to reflect, honor and give thanks to the many heroic men and women who are no longer with us. We also would like to give thanks to our active military and Veterans, who have and currently are protecting our American nation. Our Nation never forgets our Veterans . ,0 ,0 ,0 ,I will remember LT. Bob rice and my dad Dr. Bourgeois who both served in the U.S. ARMY

- TSGT. RET.Albany GA,

- Hellsivin,

- tachkaneed,

Memorial Day is an important time for those who know the losses involved. However, I would like that this Day represents homage not only to the physical aspects we have shared; but also, to the reality that we share a DNA beyond physical minds, hearts, or bodies. We are always 'One' and what we do here now must always be a continuance of what we started together. What we believed in together. I know not 'death' other than as a definition of 'man' for loss of our physical aspects. But we are more than just a 'body'; we always have been, and we always will be. I will share 'Being' always with those I have served with. I am an ex-Sgt USMC (1964 - 1970) Vietnam '67 / '68. Thanks for letting me express what I live.

- F Gregg Meagher,

Memorial Day 2007 is to remember comrades in arms and pay tribute to them.

- Linda,

- darwosteve58@yahoo.com,

May to me is Veteran's Month. V-E day May 7,8 1945. Armed Forces Day always the 3rd Saturday of May, and of course, Memorial Day. May I take this opportunity to say Well Done to all of our Veterans. My Dad, Russell O. Whiteleather, Army WWII, My Brother Russell J. Whiteleather, Marines Vietnam, My Brother Richard A. Whiteleather, Marine Philippines. Thank God for our Veterans - America's Great Treasure. God Save the United States of America ,My Husband and his best friend joined right out high school on the buddy plan.Charles stayed in the army nad his best friend ; Eric Wayne Johnson eunded up in 101st Airborne divison and died in a peace zone and his name on the wall in downtown jax. fl .My husband died from bad kidneys from Vietnam at 36 in 1984. I now raise My grandson named after my husband and his best friend ; Charles eric and I have explained and his grandfather and eric and he tells kids at school and I found Peace in My lost and I pray everyone finds theirs and god bless..

- Patricia Baden,

I would like to remember a friend of mine, Charles Holbrook Jr., who died in the Vietnam War. He was my first boyfriend and I was sorry that he lost his life in Pleiku, Vietnam in September 1968. I will always remember you.

- Anita R. Morrison,

I want to remember my Dad, Eugene A. Vestal, who served in World War II in the Army. He was in Panama, England and then he served in some parts of the United States. He died of Pneumonia in 1998 when he was 82. He spent 15 years in the Army and that was all he spoke of when he came home. I know that he is in heaven with my Mom probably talking with all the other veterans. God keep both he and my mom in your loving arms. I WILL REMEMBER YOU ALWAYS. Love, your daughter Anita

- Anita Morrison,

Jack Robinson was killed at Iwo Jima in WWII. He was the brother of the Marine I(also a Marine) was about to marry, Armon W. Robinson. The WWII Veterans Memorial in D.C. is a perfect place to visit during this sad holiday.

- Mickey McGoldrick Robinson,

On Memorial day, it is a solemn day for me. I am a U.S. Navy veteran cook if you will 1987-1995. Just recently back in February 15th of 2006, we our the family Corrells, and laid my Uncle to rest whose name name was Bryson Richard Correll. He was a Vietnam veteran who served at Cam Rahn Bay Naval Air Station in the 615th fighter tactical squadron he was a sergeant. He passed away from cancer due to complications from agent orange so all in all he sacrificed his life later on down the road after Vietnam. I will never forget him and all the soldiers, sailors, airmen and all who gave their all then and now. God Bless everyone who ever put on the uniform and to all good people because I will always love my country. If I had to go defend her even today I would. Thanks for your time and attention.

- James Teddy Correll,

Please share this poem I wrote, in honor of all war veterans & their families. My way of saying, THANK YOU ALL! What American Means to Me I guess the best way to describe how I feel, Is the Freedom America has made for us real. Freedom to speak what is just on your mind! Freedom of Religion, (All)faiths you will find! Freedom to travel wherever you may! Freedom to leave, Freedom to stay! No soldiers in streets, or walls built up high! Just wide open country, Free open sky! We can sleep without fear! We can read any book! We can express any feeling! We can choose how we look! Our children can laugh! Our children can sing! On any Sunday, our church bells can ring! What other nation can feel quite so Free? Only in America , we are lucky to be! Amen: Christine Roseann Scull Vineland, NJ

- CHRISTINE ROSEANN SCULL,

My father served in the Army in WWII, in France, Germany and Holland. I served on Guam at the Naval Hospital and in Viet Nam as a Field Medic attached to a Marine Combat Grunt Unit Fox 2/4, and now suffer from many conditions from being there. I served my Country well and now I go through hell. My son served in Germany, Kosovo, Korea and Iraq and is now back in Germany. Both my son's are my Heroes. I will give a moment of silence for my father as my son's may do for me one day.

- Doc Al Meyers,

For those who served in the past, are now serving, and will serve in the future. We will always remember. Dave Rennie Nam 69-70 E-5, 1stID

- David Rennie ,

For those who went before, are standing guard now and will be in the future, as I did in the Nam. We remember Dave

- David Rennie VietNam 1969-1970,

On this special Day, I will remember all Veterans especially my dad who was in WWII in Army Intelligence in France. Also Lt Bob rice who died in Vietnam who was to be my brother in law, but died a brave Leader for all of us.

- Charles A.Bourgeois ,

The sacrifices of our fathers, mothers and brother Veterans. I served in Vietnam RVAH7 on board the Kitty Hawk. My eldest son was in the 3rd ID 7th cal and saw combat in Iraq. We are proud of our service and honor those who did give their lives for us all. I am a life member of the VFW and Veterans of the Vietnam War. I am currently an Asst. Scout Master with BSA Troop 400, Ivyland PA. We will be spending part of our Memorial Day observation planting flags at a local cemetery for our honored dead. It is amazing to see the Scouts read the markers and see the names and ages of those who died so young. When the realization hits them, you can see that they begin to understand what this day truly means, and that it will not be forgotten in the future!

- Thomas R. Thibault,

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