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These guys stormed the beaches at Normandy...
You really think a temporary barricade and a couple rent-a-cops are going to stop them?
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You'll need to explain who they are to our computer game members. :D
From wiki:
Allies:
Military dead:
Over 16,000,000
Civilian dead:
Over 45,000,000
Total dead:
Over 61,000,000 (1937â€"45)
Axis:
Over 8,000,000
Civilian dead:
Over 4,000,000
Total dead:
Over 12,000,000 (1937â€"45)
What a extensive loss of life.
Thanks for your service and character. [bow_down]
go team honor flight [thumbsup]
Sigh. My dad went one year to a get together at the memorial -- the remaining folks from his battalion met one year.
The last time he went, I think there were less than 100 showing up.
He re-upped for Korea too. Balls like solid brass, forever.
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These guys stormed the beaches at Normandy...
You really think a temporary barricade and a couple rent-a-cops are going to stop them?
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[clap]
Is that last guy flipping someone off?
[laugh]
Quote from: baron von leaf peeper on October 02, 2013, 07:12:42 AM
Is that last guy flipping someone off?
[laugh]
no....he is showing how big his balls of bravery were back in the day!
Normandy beach was closed with anchors and machine gun nests, do you think a little sign on a metal pole is gonna stop them??? [clap] [clap] [clap]
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These guys stormed the beaches at Normandy...
You really think a temporary barricade and a couple rent-a-cops are going to stop them?
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Badass
Badass, yeah..but also pretty darn sad. I understand that they are still fighting this situation today.
Keep up the fight boys!
Quote from: bobspapa on October 01, 2013, 09:19:01 PM
go team honor flight [thumbsup]
+1
And thanks to all those who fight and have fought for us. You sacrifices --physical, mental, spiritual, and otherwise-- are dearly appreciated.
Apparently the park service was told to put up the barricades and keep people out. But none of the rangers would lift a finger to keep those guys out.
http://youtu.be/c8C7i9kdEf8 (http://youtu.be/c8C7i9kdEf8)
Those men truly were Americas Greatest Generation. Most did not join the military for a paycheck or because of limited opportunities. They fought for their Country because it was the right thing to do. Would any of the park rangers tried to arrest one of those veterans things would not have gone well, not if I was standing there anyway.
I have so much respect for those men that I would risk my own freedom and my own life to protect a single one of them from harm. Glad the Rangers felt the same way.
My grandfather died last night at 0234. He was USN and was at Tokyo Bay on Sep 2, 1945 when the instrument of surrender was signed. My grandmother (his wife) died exactly 30 days ago and we had her service last Saturday. After 67 years of marriage it seems he was ready and wanted to move on to the next life to join her.
Hats off to the greatest generation, both those that survived and raised us and those young men that died and never got the chance to live their dreams.
dang, I'm sorry. May he rest in peace.
I remember when they played Taps for my Granddad. I kept one of the shells after the 21 gun salute. They were not called the Greatest Generation for nothing.
Quote from: hbliam on October 04, 2013, 11:07:53 AM
My grandfather died last night at 0234. He was USN and was at Tokyo Bay on Sep 2, 1945 when the instrument of surrender was signed. My grandmother (his wife) died exactly 30 days ago and we had her service last Saturday. After 67 years of marriage it seems he was ready and wanted to move on to the next life to join her.
Hats off to the greatest generation, both those that survived and raised us and those young men that died and never got the chance to live their dreams.
Very sorry to hear :-\
My condolences.
It sounds like he had a good run.
You can't ask for more.
:'(
If any of you ever get an opportunity to hear one of these guys or gals tell you stories...do it [thumbsup]
Well here is a new story: wire ties on the barricades. [bang]
Quote from: spolic on October 04, 2013, 03:54:49 PM
Well here is a new story: wire ties on the barricades. [bang]
They'll show up with some Bangalore Torpedos. [evil]
Quote from: kopfjäger on October 04, 2013, 04:47:47 PM
They'll show up with some Bangalore Torpedos. [evil]
Or wire cutters.
You have my condolences. My grandfather was also in the pacific ...
Had a ship sunk out from underneath him. I was honored to know
Him and told him so. Hopefully you told your grandfather what
He meant to you.
Quote from: hbliam on October 04, 2013, 11:07:53 AM
My grandfather died last night at 0234. He was USN and was at Tokyo Bay on Sep 2, 1945 when the instrument of surrender was signed. My grandmother (his wife) died exactly 30 days ago and we had her service last Saturday. After 67 years of marriage it seems he was ready and wanted to move on to the next life to join her.
Hats off to the greatest generation, both those that survived and raised us and those young men that died and never got the chance to live their dreams.
Sorry to hear about your grandfather. His life was appreciated and one of a hero. May he RIP.
Quote from: hbliam on October 04, 2013, 11:07:53 AM
My grandfather died last night at 0234. He was USN and was at Tokyo Bay on Sep 2, 1945 when the instrument of surrender was signed. My grandmother (his wife) died exactly 30 days ago and we had her service last Saturday. After 67 years of marriage it seems he was ready and wanted to move on to the next life to join her.
Hats off to the greatest generation, both those that survived and raised us and those young men that died and never got the chance to live their dreams.
Sincerely sorry for your loss. RIP.
Truly the greatest generation.
Looking back at everything that these people lived through and seeing their happiness and joy in life not dwindle is something that has stuck with me.
[beer] here is to their strength, perseverance, and fantastic example they've set for the young'ns like myself.
And [beer] here is to the brave people that continue to serve
http://youtu.be/AvHU0lymSBE (http://youtu.be/AvHU0lymSBE)
Quote from: kopfjäger on October 02, 2013, 05:12:37 PM
Apparently the park service was told to put up the barricades and keep people out. But none of the rangers would lift a finger to keep those guys out.
All federal parks are being closed as part of the government shutdown. USFS is not trying to keep people out, vets or not.
Quote from: The Mad King Pepe' on October 07, 2013, 05:35:11 PM
All federal parks are being closed as part of the government shutdown. USFS is not trying to keep people out, vets or not.
The memorials in dc are sidewalks with a wall. They put more guards in to close them than are normally there when open.
If they can stand there to turn folks away, they can stand at attention when vets come in to see names of former comrades now dead.
Let's not get this one locked discussing the shut down...please.
Quote from: ducpainter on October 07, 2013, 07:14:39 PM
Let's not get this one locked discussing the shut down...please.
My bad.
Sorry as well, I'm a bit touchy right now.