Memorial Day Veterans Thread

[The Bat]

This is for any Family Members that were Veterans. Post any Pics, personal stories, or what ever you want.

This is me Pop...Bill Shaw(2nd Guy in from the left), Gunners Mate 2nd Class of the U.S.S. Abbot 629 Fletcher Class Destroyer, in the south Pacific WW2.

[thunderbolt]

My Grandpa, he was in the Philipines.

He'll be 90 next May. I have that flag in the picture, it was taken off a prisoner that commited suicide with a grenade rather than being held.

[Brue]

i am a veteran of the gulf war and have been thanked on memorial day BUT this is not a day for me or any other living veteran.

it is a sombre day remember those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice and lost their lives in the service.

I wish no one had to sacrifice their life for their country but i am thankful for their service and sacrifice. to the fallen and their families - i salute you, thank you and send goodwill

[The Bat]

My Grandpa, he was in the Philippines.

Cool! My Dad was with MacArthur when we re-captured the Philippines. I have a copy of the first Mates Ship's log where it he describes the the Battle. Really exciting stuff!

[Mikey]

I had 3 uncles who fought in WW2

Walter - USMC
Pacific Theatre
Fought in the The Battle of Okinawa

Stanley - US Army
Europe

David - US Army
Italy, North Africa and the Middle East


A 3 came home safely and lived to old age.

[Type3Toys]

My pop-pop, Lindsey Lee Hill, USMC Marine Raiders. Survived Pearl Harbor attack. Served in the Pacific Theater, Guam, Okinawa, they worked up the whole chain of islands to Japan. He did not get to meet his daughter, my mother, til she was 3 years old. He died at the age of 68 from lung cancer. He was my hero.

[ScottA]

To my father, Great Uncle and 3 cousins - SALUTE!

[The Bat]

Veterans like my Father and many others will always tell you the same thing..."the real Heroes are the ones that never made it home".

[BlackKnight]

Both of my GrandFathers , My Great GrandFather, & 3 or 4 Great Uncles were all War Veterans.... I suck so bad, I dunno what anyone Did, where, or even what.

My Dad served like 23 years in the AirForce..., and My Old Lady's Dad Severed like 20 years in the Army.

I again Suck..., Because I was the 1st One in my Family, ... not to go Military. I almost went to the Reserves 2 years ago ..., but Finally found hope of Employment.

Them are Awesome pics !!! ... I know my Mom's got something somewheres.

[Tyme2tyme]

We have quite a few who served. A few family members paid the ultimate price. I just want to say to all those who gave their lives to give us the freedoms we should hold dear; GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

[Marvelmania]

Here's to many a family member and friend that paid the ultimate price. Thank you for your service and sacrifice!

[Adam West]

My personal salute to anyone who served...it doesn't matter if you survived or not. My grandfather was a WWI vet who served in the trenches of France/Belgium had what was called Mustard Gas and became disabled. My father was drafted in the Korean War and saw stuff that he wouldn't talk about. He is gone 17 years now but on days like today I think of him and the sacrifice he paid for our country. I was once told that those who talk the big talk didn't see any action but those who saw serious stuff are silent...and that was my dad. I would ask him questions and his response was always "I can't remember". I was just a little kid but remember that was his response to every question.

[The Bat]

My Dad had 5 Medals he never told us about. We only found out because when he died, they gave us a copy of his service record. I guess it wasn't something he felt you should brag about.

[Riffster]

My grandfather was a Sea B in WW2

[batmanmc]

thank you all veterans . i salute you .