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Orange Blooded [2772]
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Never ever forget today's significance!!!
Jun 6, 2013, 4:57 AM
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June 6th, 1944 THOUSANDS of America's finest (along with Canada, England) stormed the beaches of Normany, Omaha and Utah.....to rid the world of evil.
Today, I salute ALL Veterans of the greatest generation, and remember their courage, valor and service to not only our country but the rest of the world!!
And ALL POW/MIA's.....you are NOT forgotten!!!
Go Tigers!!!!
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Never forgotten here--thankful for their courage
Jun 6, 2013, 5:03 AM
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Am thankful for their service, as well as that all of our military men and women.
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Resting in eternity in the Normandy Military Cemetery
Jun 6, 2013, 5:22 AM
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in Colleville-sur-mer, France, lie the remains of over 9300 Americans of all ages, who gave their lives in service to our nation. The grave markers face the west far across the Atlantic, as if thousands of eyes are looking homeward.
Standing proudly in New York's harbor is dear, sweet Liberty herself with arm and torch raised to the Heavens. And in a hushed voice, she whispers to those American heroes, "You are home, my Sons...for you will remain in our hearts and minds alway."
We honor and revere those who remain on foreign soil, as well as those resting peacefully across this nation. We honor those alive today, whose memories are laden with the realities of war. We honor the thousands of Americans who contributed to the cause of liberty through perseverence, deprivation and dedication.
And to the thousands of Americans who lie nameless in graves marked and not, we remember the poignant phrase: "Here rests in honored glory a comrade in arms known but to God." Yes, we must never forget....
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CU Medallion [51989]
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Well said, Hartins***
Jun 6, 2013, 5:27 AM
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Re: Well said, Hartins***
Jun 6, 2013, 5:39 AM
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Agree 110%
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Re: Well said, Hartins***
Jun 6, 2013, 8:17 AM
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Thumbs-UP x 1,000
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My father in law passed away last June. He was there as an
Jun 6, 2013, 6:38 AM
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18 year old, 135 lb. kid. Hit with shrapnel, and shot through the left arm with 7mm rifle. Never complained about the arm the 30 plus years I knew him. Never drew a dime from the government for it. Never complained about taxes either( much to my dismay). I do remember discussing high taxes with him one day and he simply said,"Well, you haven't ever pushed your car out of a muddy ditch.We use to have to get out and do that about three times from Ware Shoals to Honea Path on a rainy day!". For thirty plus years I called him on Memorial Day and Veterans Day.
Reading your post Hartin, really made me miss him. Great American he was!
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Many of us born of the World War II generation remember
Jun 6, 2013, 6:59 AM
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vividly family members and Fathers and Mothers of friends...each of whom contributed toward the allied cause. My Mother, a south Texan, had seven brothers and sisters, and of those, five uncles and my Father served in uniform during the war...three Army, three Navy. All served in combat...two in North Africa and Europe, four in the Pacific.
All six, fortunately, returned home, and throughout their lives retained a stoic dignity, yet were hard-working, dedicated and loyal husbands, Fathers, employers and employees with a sense of purpose and drive to honor their obligations to their God, their nation, their families and their friends.
I knew them all well, yet I don't recall much discussion nor comments about their service, for they accepted the call to duty as patriotic Americans, fulfilled their obligation, then returned home to their families. Even to this day as the years have passed and they all have departed this life, I honor and revere them as I did as a child...an honor and reverence that I will carry to my grave.
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Re: Many of us born of the World War II generation remember
Jun 6, 2013, 7:33 AM
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My father recently showed me a picture of his brother's grave marker in Normandy that my sister obtained from a website that will locate them for a fee. I never hear this day mentioned without thinking of what my uncle (who I never met of course)and his comrades went through on that beach. Watching the combat scene from that day from the movie "Saving Pvt. Ryan" was the closest thing I ever had to PTSD as I had to leave the room until it was over.
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All-In [25385]
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The opening scene showing the cemetery was, perhaps,
Jun 6, 2013, 7:42 AM
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the most poignant to me, for not only did I think of the ultimate sacrifices these men made during the war, but I thought of my Father's and Uncles' service and their departures from this life. That set the tone of honor and remembrance I maintained during the entire movie.
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Re: The opening scene showing the cemetery was, perhaps,
Jun 6, 2013, 7:48 AM
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Viet Nam movies never have affected me because I had that experience and can separate reality from fiction, but the beach scenes in that movie completely undid me. I still don't know if it was from the knowledge that an uncle died there or if the extent of the bravery and the amount of carnage in such a short time makes that one of the most significant events in world history. I think the latter.
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Sometimes, I think that as we get older, the poignancy
Jun 6, 2013, 2:30 PM
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of the deaths of youth affects us with the realization that so many never had the benefit of longevity. That so many made the ultimate sacrifice during the war is humbling.
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Like you....
Jun 6, 2013, 8:40 AM
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I had uncles who served in uniform during the war.
My wifes grandfather was the sole survivor on the bridge of his ship after it took a direct hit from a kamikaze during the battle of Guadalcanal.
Interestingly, I don't recall much discussion or comments from them about their service either.
I'm no psychologist but I suppose that is the result of not wanting to relive the traumatic experiences in an environment of extreme risk and violence; witnessing it, being victim to it, or causing it.
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Re: Never ever forget today's significance!!!
Jun 6, 2013, 6:31 AM
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I saw a documentary on the 40th anniversary of the invasion and an interview of one of the men who came ashore-can't remember if it was Omaha or Utah beach. He talked about all the death and destruction taking place around him. Then he said he felt a tap on his shoulder and turned around to see a man in full dress uniform. Looking at this man he said,'what in the world are you doing out here in dress uniform?" The man's reply," I had a mission this morning and my plane got shot down. I have a date back in England tonight and was wondering if you could tell me how to get back to one of those transport ships out there off the coast." His only concern was his date, not getting killed. That spirit won the war for us. My grandfather came through Normandy a few weeks later in July and was killed September 19, 1944 in Luneville and is buried in Lorrainne American Cemetery. 50 years after his death one of the townspeople found out that an officer was killed taking back their town from the Germans. A plaque bearing my grandfathers name was placed on a building in that town and they honor his sacrifice and the others during ceremonies every 5 years.
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And Australia.***
Jun 6, 2013, 7:57 AM
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Re: Never ever forget today's significance!!!
Jun 6, 2013, 8:07 AM
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Great post.
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Re: Just foinished watch a D Day documentary about this day
Jun 6, 2013, 8:46 AM
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the buildup and the landing. it is several years old as they interviewed many survivors who sadly have probably passed by now. very amazing undertaking. if you ever get a chance visit the D Day museum in New Orleans. and be very greatfull for the tremendos sacrifices made by these brave men
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I never will - am 57 years old and grew up with.....
Jun 6, 2013, 8:52 AM
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this day being a major day of remembrance. It used to be that's all you heard about on 6/6 - watched the Today Show this morning and not one word was mentioned.
I know it's been 69 years now and things fade into history but as long as D-Day veterans are living this day should be remembered correctly.
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We as a nation stand in awe of their sacrifice!!
Jun 6, 2013, 8:54 AM
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The trials that those men went through were horrendous and few that survived were not scarred in some way. The brutality of those days, as first a foothold and then the breakout from the beach heads that were forged will never be forgotten by those of us who still hold sacred the honor of our men and women in service. I truly wish and it is my prayer that the generation that is here today somehow find their pride in their country that these men and women had. As I go through these last few years of my life I am saddened by the lack of Pride, Honor, and Faith in our country this new generation has. It was through the sacrifice of there grandfathers and great Grandfathers that they have the freedom to live as they do. The dismantling of our country as it is happening today is a slap in the face of all those who gave their all to see evil destroyed and hope and freedom rise from the destruction of war!
America the bastion of Freedom, the dream of the persecuted, and the power that holds evil at bay around the world, rise up and reclaim the position that is yours!
People remember that freedom is not only worth fighting for it is worth dying for as many Americans have done all over the world and here at home!! With thanks to many and Honor to all who have served, D-Day, June 6, 1944 is remembered with sorrow for those who fell, but with pride that there was a nation Like America who had the men and women willing to sacrifice themselves for freedom and liberty!!! Remember America, wake up and remember!
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Re: Never ever forget today's significance!!!
Jun 6, 2013, 9:18 AM
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For those of you who have never been to Normandy, it is a very moving place. Had the opportunity to go a couple years ago while on vacation in Paris and came back with a greater appreciation of what our men and women went through on that awful day. So many lives lost but for a great cause.
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I wish the baseball team would storm Omaha
Jun 6, 2013, 10:32 AM
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My thanks to all veterans as well!***
Jun 6, 2013, 10:37 AM
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Well said. My Dad was in the Army Air Corp during the war.
Jun 6, 2013, 10:44 AM
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He never talked about the war or his experiences. This was
truely the "Greatest Generation."
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Re: Never ever forget today's significance!!!
Jun 6, 2013, 10:58 AM
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If you ever get a chance to visit Normandy - do. It's a beautiful part of France and the history that took place there not that long ago relatively speaking makes it a must-see for any red-blooded American. Was there for the 60th anniversary of the invasion back in 2004. Went to both the American and German cemeteries and stood on the beaches at Omaha and Utah. This would be the last major commemoration that the majority of veterans from all countries involved could attend. Best history lesson I ever had.
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During a visit to Paris with close friends who are French,
Jun 6, 2013, 12:11 PM
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they related a story told by their Dad, who lived during the war as a young lad and who faced many of the horrors. He related the kindness and generosity of the American GI's and of one particular instance: how a young 18 year old GI gave him a Hershey's Chocolate Bar.
My friends told me that each time their Dad told the story, tears would welt up, for he couldn't believe such a young fellow, not much older than he, was so generous to a kid who had faced great depravation. My friends then spoke of many others who had similar experiences, and to a person they simply added, "Without the U.S. and the American GI's, France probably wouldn't be here today.
Thus, while bowing in reverence, I, also, lift my head high in pride...pride for the sacrifices so many made, so long ago. God Bless them....
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the great generation god bless and thank you.***
Jun 6, 2013, 12:42 PM
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Re: Never ever forget today's significance!!!
Jun 6, 2013, 12:49 PM
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Re: Is there a memorial in France/Paris to honor
Jun 6, 2013, 6:24 PM
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the American Forces and the sacrifice they made in liberating that country?. I'm talking a memorial done BY THE FRENCH.
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Re: Is there a memorial in France/Paris to honor
Jun 6, 2013, 6:33 PM
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Yes
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