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So I’d like to submit my great uncle Denny.

Fell during the Korean War. I’m over an hour early, but oh well. He was a Marine to make Marines proud.

Why and who are you crying for tomorrow?
 
I’ll submit my grandpa, Vern. Marine.

Didn’t bite it in Vietnam but he might as well have. It took a toll out of him he couldn’t repay.

He tried. Fantastic guy. He didn’t die in Vietnam, but he might as well have. There was a lot more to him. It was killed there.
 
I posted this on a Chiefs forum I'm a member of.

I had a great uncle who served in the Army in WWII. He was always a lot of fun, but was never w/o his beer. My grandmother used to worry a lot about him and would take him food, but he usually preferred his beer over food.

A couple of years ago, my mom and dad shared a letter that he had written to my grandmother. He talked a lot about what life was like on the front lines of the war, describing seeing his friends dying and himself killing the enemy. At that moment I understood why he had become an alcoholic. He went through hell and survived while many of his friends did not.

RIP to my Uncle J.J. and thank you and millions of others for your selfless service to our country.
 
My Dad, he was a flying tiger, kunmimg china. My mom was in the nurse cadet corp, was ended before she was to head over to the pacific. My uncle Murray was the artillry groups sniper in the European theater.

fortunately, they all lived long hopefully mostly happy lives. But earth and my family and i are all better because of them, and countless other brave men and women.

I memorialize all who have fallen who have volunteered and who have ever worn the uniform with honor and dignity.
 
A number of family and friends served, in World War II, during Korea, and in Vietnam and Iraq. All came home safely, and as I get older, I realize more and more how extraordinary that is. Tomorrow especially, I will remember that somebody's father/brother/uncle/friend fought and died for the freedoms of [people they never knew.
 
Dartgod said:
I posted this on a Chiefs forum I'm a member of.

I had a great uncle who served in the Army in WWII. He was always a lot of fun, but was never w/o his beer. My grandmother used to worry a lot about him and would take him food, but he usually preferred his beer over food.

A couple of years ago, my mom and dad shared a letter that he had written to my grandmother. He talked a lot about what life was like on the front lines of the war, describing seeing his friends dying and himself killing the enemy. At that moment I understood why he had become an alcoholic. He went through hell and survived while many of his friends did not.

RIP to my Uncle J.J. and thank you and millions of others for your selfless service to our country.
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You my friend fully understand. It doesn’t take a physical death to kill a soul.Shame. And a salute to your uncle.
 
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My father, his brother's, and sister. Who all served during WWII. Not pictured my mothers brother who served with Patton as a tank commander from Africa all the way thru the Battle of the Bulge. And my brother who served with the Marines in Vietnam. Two of my uncles were shot down, rescued by the Resistance. Made their way back to England and continued flying missions. Their stories were fantastic to this young boy. My brother doesn't talk much about Vietnam. Mostly about friends.
I am truly grateful for their service and being blessed that they all came back alive. I feel for the families that have lost members of their family. Salute
 
I have 3 uncles who served in Korea and Vietnam. They all made it home, thankfully. Two are no longer with us. RIP two my two favorite unless.
 
Both my dad and uncle were in the Korean War, both survived it okay.
My Boss at the golf course I grew up working at (started as a range boy at 10) also spent time in Korea. A big Irishman out of Odessa. He taught me a ton about being a man (not the fake tough stuff but true resilience). He just passed due to covid. I'll be crying for him.
 
mig said:
Both my dad and uncle were in the Korean War, both survived it okay.
My Boss at the golf course I grew up working at (started as a range boy at 10) also spent time in Korea. A big Irishman out of Odessa. He ltaught me a ton about being a man (not the fake tough stuff but true resilience). He just passed due to covid. I'll be crying for him.
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sorry for your loss my friend. There’s a lot of that “stuff” built into the toughest of us. It’s ok to not be the toughest all the time. I’m big. I’m strong. I cry when needed.
 
As it's Memorial Day, I'm thinking of those that didn't make it home. A high school classmate in Vietnam, and several infantry men who I attended basic training with at Fort Ord in 1971. May their souls be at rest.
 
My pops got drafted into Korea in 1950. He made it off of Pork Chop so that I could have the past 60 years on this planet to raise a family and knock a silly little white ball around the grass.

Thanks to all of the fallen and continued thanks and best wishes to all of the actives.
 
My Dad was in the Air Force when i was born and Still in when i left for Basic in 76'. Served 29 years including flying countless missions in Veitnam. He did not pass from that, but i salute him for showing me and my 3 Brothers the way. He loved this game and it was his escape. I got my love of walking the course from him as he said, it was his quiet time. Strolling through Gods paradise to play the next one.
Myself and two of my brothers served, my older brother died serving in the Army, My little Brother served 4 years, I served 26. I lost too many friends in the desert "wars" to name. I cry for them all.....
 
I salute my father. wounded in combat 22 Nov 1944 . Died 6 Dec 1944 from his wounds. My step Dad, WWII vet. He taught me a lot.
 
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"Let us not mourn that such men died, but rejoice that such men lived." - G. Patton
 
Marines Lcpl Richard Perez and WO Charles Wells. I was deployed with both. While their bodies made it home, they were called to protect the gates of Heaven in 2005.
Being able to take WO Wells to his final resting place was the most rewarding and humbling part of my short time in the Corps.
Thank you @Smiter for allowing me to share.
 
Very fortunate that with all the service members in my extended family none have fallen since WW2. This year remembering my great uncle who fell in Normandy.

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billyh said:
Marines Lcpl Richard Perez and WO Charles Wells. I was deployed with both. While their bodies made it home, they were called to protect the gates of Heaven in 2005.
Being able to take WO Wells to his final resting place was the most rewarding and humbling part of my short time in the Corps.
Thank you @Smiter for allowing me to share.
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No, thank you sir!

Your post brought tears to my eyes. If you don’t tear up today, well I guess we have different views of the world (that paragraph was not directed at anyone, just in general).

Thank you to all that have served! I’m glad you’re here posting. I’m sorry most have lost someone.

Man I love America!! 🇺🇸
 
My Uncle Ed came home from Vietnam after being wounded. He died at 32 and was haunted by his time. I only met him a few times when I was very young. My cousin passed away this year at 39 and never was able to get back on track after two tours in Iraq. I lost a good friend when we were stationed together in 1991, Lcpl Michael Poteet. I was honored to escort him back to Knoxville and met his parents and sister.
 
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