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Memorial Day Poll (since it's Memorial Day)
- Thread starter DeltaRomeo
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4th Gen
Grandfather - WW2 US Army 1st Cav - Pacific from Australia to Japan
7 Uncles WW2 all branches, all theatres - lost a cousin Italy
Father - USN Korea
StepDad - US Army WW2 Nuremburg trials
Me - USN 76-79 Aviation machinists mate, aircrew, plane captain VT23 Kingsville, TX
Daughter - US Army Officer active duty
Got an old black and white of one of my ancestors in uniform in the Greek Army! Not sure how far back but before 1900.
We live but to serve
Thanks to all our fellow comrades in arms and those we don't have with us anymore.
Grandfather - WW2 US Army 1st Cav - Pacific from Australia to Japan
7 Uncles WW2 all branches, all theatres - lost a cousin Italy
Father - USN Korea
StepDad - US Army WW2 Nuremburg trials
Me - USN 76-79 Aviation machinists mate, aircrew, plane captain VT23 Kingsville, TX
Daughter - US Army Officer active duty
Got an old black and white of one of my ancestors in uniform in the Greek Army! Not sure how far back but before 1900.
We live but to serve
Thanks to all our fellow comrades in arms and those we don't have with us anymore.
rvn817j
Well Known Member
U. S. Naval Aviation
18 years U. S. Navy and U. S. Naval Reserve. Retired from the reserves (early thanks to Pres. Clinton) with the rank of Commander. Got to fly the T-2, TA-4, T-39 and S-3A. I helped win the 'Cold War'!
BTW, that was a great travel piece by Doug. Pensacola is the cradle of Naval Aviation (and a great beach) and the sights there are dear to my heart. After reading Doug's piece, I'm planning a trip there myself. Anybody in the DC area care to join me?
18 years U. S. Navy and U. S. Naval Reserve. Retired from the reserves (early thanks to Pres. Clinton) with the rank of Commander. Got to fly the T-2, TA-4, T-39 and S-3A. I helped win the 'Cold War'!
BTW, that was a great travel piece by Doug. Pensacola is the cradle of Naval Aviation (and a great beach) and the sights there are dear to my heart. After reading Doug's piece, I'm planning a trip there myself. Anybody in the DC area care to join me?
Stitch462
Well Known Member
Great Uncle # 1: WWI and WWII retired Col
Great Uncle # 2: WWI and WWII retired Col
Cousin: Col, VietNam, F-105 driver, KIA over North VietNam 4 Nov 66.
Brother: US Coast Guard, 1979-1983
Me: U.S. Air Force, MSgt (ret), 1981-2005, 462x0 (2W1x1 in today speak) Bomb Loader, B-52G, A/OA-10, F-16C/D, F-15C/D/E.
Great Uncle # 2: WWI and WWII retired Col
Cousin: Col, VietNam, F-105 driver, KIA over North VietNam 4 Nov 66.
Brother: US Coast Guard, 1979-1983
Me: U.S. Air Force, MSgt (ret), 1981-2005, 462x0 (2W1x1 in today speak) Bomb Loader, B-52G, A/OA-10, F-16C/D, F-15C/D/E.
My Father was in WWII and Korea. My brother was in Vietnam. My sister is in the reserves.
Rebecca
Rebecca
HERKEYBIRD
Member
30 years this year! Took an 8 year break in the 80's but reenlisted again in '89. Good Lord willing, 24 months to go and then it's RV-9A construction time!
jferraro17
Opulence, I has it...
Interesting thread, but please let's not forget the important difference between Memorial Day and Veteran's Day.
I'm pretty sure that those we are/should be honoring on Memorial Day are not posting here.
Joe
I'm pretty sure that those we are/should be honoring on Memorial Day are not posting here.
Joe
rvn817j
Well Known Member
Your Suggestion?
Is your suggestion to change the poll question, change the topic identification or start another topic?
Is your suggestion to change the poll question, change the topic identification or start another topic?
Hey!! A fellow RATT RIG operator....
Well, actually I was a 25C and was taught RATT by my Team Chiefs.
23 Years U.S. Army Signal Corps, LTC (Ret), Ranger, Master Parachutist, Restore Hope (Somalia), Joint Endeavor (Bosnia) OEF (Afghanistan).
Father, 30 Year U.S. Army Infantry, COL (Ret), Ranger, Master Parachutist, 2 tours Viet Nam (4th Inf, 1st Inf), 2 purples hearts 7 Bronze Stars (5 w/V device). We laid dad to rest in Arlington in January. Just a few rows away from one of his buddies.
It was an incredible ceremony.
jferraro17
Opulence, I has it...
If you want to call it a suggestion (that was not my point/intention)....
I'm simply pointing out there is a difference between Memorial Day and Veteran's Day.
The thread was suggested as a result of it being Memorial Day...seems a list of military accomplishments/resumes is irrelevant.
A thread regarding family members, loved ones, friends and colleagues lost in service to their country would be more appropriate for Memorial Day.
Memorial Day is for the Cemetery, Veteran's Day is for the Parade Ground.
Memorial Day is CERTAINLY NOT for making up snow days at school, nor for breaking out the jet skis or cases beer.
IMO-
Joe
I'm simply pointing out there is a difference between Memorial Day and Veteran's Day.
The thread was suggested as a result of it being Memorial Day...seems a list of military accomplishments/resumes is irrelevant.
A thread regarding family members, loved ones, friends and colleagues lost in service to their country would be more appropriate for Memorial Day.
Memorial Day is for the Cemetery, Veteran's Day is for the Parade Ground.
Memorial Day is CERTAINLY NOT for making up snow days at school, nor for breaking out the jet skis or cases beer.
IMO-
Joe
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N395V
Well Known Member
I have to agree with Joe and GEICO on this.
Memorial day is a day to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
While well intentioned the thread has wandered from the concept of memorial.
I honor anyone who is serving, has served or will serve but I revere and worship as heroes those who are no longer with us as a result of service to this nation. Any contribution I could have or did make pales in comparison and is irrelevant to Memorial Day..
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Hey, we can debate the differences between Memorial Day and Veteran's Day, or we could also take opportunities to share some common military experiences amongst the group. We have quite a few members who are on active duty, and I'd rather hear from them now rather than hear about them next Memorial Day, if that should occur.
Vic
Vic
dmaib
Well Known Member
Right on, Vic.
Joe, your point is well taken, but this was the way DR started the thread.
"Seeing as this is Memorial Day, I was wondering if you might put a poll out there to see how many members are active duty, retired, formerly served, or family memeber serving? Might be interesting."
Most, if not all, of the responses were right in line.
Joe, your point is well taken, but this was the way DR started the thread.
"Seeing as this is Memorial Day, I was wondering if you might put a poll out there to see how many members are active duty, retired, formerly served, or family memeber serving? Might be interesting."
Most, if not all, of the responses were right in line.
Fallen teammate and someone you should know: http://www.navy.mil/moh/mpmurphy/
More information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Red_Wing
I escorted Mike home from Dover. He was a great American. I was honored to serve with him and I will never forget him or his family.
Chad
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More information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Red_Wing
I escorted Mike home from Dover. He was a great American. I was honored to serve with him and I will never forget him or his family.
Chad
RV-8 preview plans
KirkGrovesRV8
Well Known Member
God Bless you Chad and all our men and women in uniform, I read Marcus's book simply amazing what they did.
All My Best to you
Kirk
All My Best to you
Kirk
USN
Seven years as P-3C NFO.
Dad was USAF P-51 & F-86.
In memory of friends who are no longer here.
http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19910321-2
Seven years as P-3C NFO.
Dad was USAF P-51 & F-86.
In memory of friends who are no longer here.
http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19910321-2
Military history
Starting with myself:
10 years in the North Dakota Air Guard. 119th FIG/FG/FW as an F-16 Crew Chief. I was a Seven Level SSGT.
Dad retired with 30 years as an O-6. He was at Takhli AB, Thailand in 1968-9The balance was done at Kelly AFB in the Fuels area. He worked with B-52s; F-105s and F-111s, along with KC-135s.
An Uncle was a pharmacist in the Army/ Army Reserve.
One Grandpa was a Command Pilot and a bombardier instructor. He was a Gooney Bird pilot in the Berlin Airlift. He flew P-51s, B-24s, 25s and B-17s, C-46s; F-86s and F-89s.
My other grandpa was in McAurthors Army in the Philipeans.
Starting with myself:
10 years in the North Dakota Air Guard. 119th FIG/FG/FW as an F-16 Crew Chief. I was a Seven Level SSGT.
Dad retired with 30 years as an O-6. He was at Takhli AB, Thailand in 1968-9The balance was done at Kelly AFB in the Fuels area. He worked with B-52s; F-105s and F-111s, along with KC-135s.
An Uncle was a pharmacist in the Army/ Army Reserve.
One Grandpa was a Command Pilot and a bombardier instructor. He was a Gooney Bird pilot in the Berlin Airlift. He flew P-51s, B-24s, 25s and B-17s, C-46s; F-86s and F-89s.
My other grandpa was in McAurthors Army in the Philipeans.
Captain Sacto
Well Known Member
USAF 66-70
A solemn post-Memorial Day salute to the fallen and kind thoughts for their families.
Like so many hereabouts, I'm from a family that wears the uniform.
Nice thread, but the memory of the fallen is the principal focus of Memorial Day. It is, however, nice to read about how so many of us are currently serving or are vets.
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A solemn post-Memorial Day salute to the fallen and kind thoughts for their families.
Like so many hereabouts, I'm from a family that wears the uniform.
- Great Grandfather- Cival war vet
- Grandfathers - Spanish American War and WWI vets
- Uncles - USN dentist and Army Air Corps (B17 pilot), both WWII
- Dad-WWII Army physician
- Me - USAF Electronic Warfare Viet Nam (but never "in country" and cold wars
- Brothers -USAF, cold war
- Daughters- USNA grads, both serving presently... Marines (ground) and Navy (Navy flight school)
- Son-in-law - USNA grad, Marines, currently in Afghanistan
- Nephew- West Point Grad (3 days ago!)
Nice thread, but the memory of the fallen is the principal focus of Memorial Day. It is, however, nice to read about how so many of us are currently serving or are vets.
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Cold war Air Force Russian Linguist. XX203.
The right side of the canopy on my 9A reads: "In memory of TSGT Myron Kelly & Capt Bill Burkett". Myron was my father, WWII Army Air Force. Dad was in charge of the destruction of 3200 of the finest aircraft ever to put air beneath their wings, the planes left in England after the war. This is the subject of a book that went to press yesterday. Bill was a best friend and O2 pilot shot down in Viet Nam. Just my way of showing a small part of the honor these men, and all like them, deserve. Memorial Day is special. Thanks for remembering, Doug.
Bob Kelly
The right side of the canopy on my 9A reads: "In memory of TSGT Myron Kelly & Capt Bill Burkett". Myron was my father, WWII Army Air Force. Dad was in charge of the destruction of 3200 of the finest aircraft ever to put air beneath their wings, the planes left in England after the war. This is the subject of a book that went to press yesterday. Bill was a best friend and O2 pilot shot down in Viet Nam. Just my way of showing a small part of the honor these men, and all like them, deserve. Memorial Day is special. Thanks for remembering, Doug.
Bob Kelly
