Memorial Day Veterans Thread

[Mikey]

Rumor has it my grandfather served in the Austro-Hungarian Army (which was compulsory at the time) and came to the United States before the start of WW1.

The guy certainly knew when to pick up and leave

[piecemaker]

My Grandpa was in WWII.I dont know the whole story because he only talked about it one time when i was kid and we were over there for Christmas.He had a Japanese flag with a bunch of names on it and a samurai sword.He also had a small box that had some medals in it,i have no clue what ones, but remember some of what was on a paper he had that explained what he did.He had something to do with communications and the paper said he repaired broken communication lines while under enemy fire.Its a shame i dont no more,i really wish i did.

[Megospidey]

My father was a career USMC man. Retired as a Master Sergeant. Everyone called him "TOP". This is a pic of him and his mother sometime right after boot camp.

[david_b]

Last year, I was workin' on the STRYKER Brigade moving out of Iraq in 120 deg heat.

This year I'm in the backyard with a Corona, after giving the the dogs a bath.

Yes, life is good.

[The Bat]

Great Pic Derek!

My father was a career USMC man. Retired as a Master Sergeant. Everyone called him "TOP". This is a pic of him and his mother sometime right after boot camp.