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I don't like Memorial Day
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I don't like Memorial Day

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May 29, 2023, 6:43 AM

Usually I am up this time of day because I go to work. Today I am up because I couldn't sleep. Sometimes thoughts of lost comrades. Sometimes angry because my aging mind and 53 years kept me from recalling names of several friends in arms - just nicknames and places they were from. Reliving explosions that took their lives and all the details like it happened yesterday.... but still no names for several who I considered close friends at the time. Somewhere I have a list of all those who died but I may never remember names of many who were injured or the fortunate ones who had no physical injuries. And memories of those who did survive that I saw in Walter Reed..... many double and some quadruple amputees ( the majority of the ward where I spent several months). Most of all, the face of the soldier I saw only once in a PT clinic whose blinded eyes were completely white and the numerous deep scars were darkened by the residue of gunpowder left behind by the explosion that altered what had to have been a handsome face. I know this because his beautiful wife sat at his side holding his hand during his therapy - I was able to make eye contact with her but could not speak ..... because I had no words to share that would change what was down the road for the couple. I am forever grateful that I never gave an order as a squad leader that resulted in a death or even an injury .... in a letter from my last(of several) platoon leaders he said that the worst day of his life was the one when he sent half of his platoon on a mine sweep and the entire squad died in a gasoline fed fire after an explosion blew up the truck in which they were returning to Hill 4-11. I don't have these nights often...... but today I remember. Thanks for letting me vent and please pray for families of all those who were lost. Today has to be tough for them.

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Thank you for your service!

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May 29, 2023, 6:54 AM

My grandpa lost his brother in the war. He would always tell us about them growing up. My grandpa was the greatest man I ever knew. He also served for 6 years. I just had a daughter and I hope I’m half the man he was.

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May 29, 2023, 11:54 AM

Clemson_orange, I am sorry about your grandpa. That is tough, I had family I never knew because they were lost before I was born. God bless you and your family

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May 29, 2023, 6:57 AM

Thanks for your service. I served but it was peaceful. I'm so grateful to the ones who sacrificed so much. Many Americans forget about the ones who lived through the battles but are permanently injured. Also the suffering families of the fallen. Also the families who take care of the injured when they return. We are free and living in the greatest country in the world because so many people have gave us so much.

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May 29, 2023, 11:56 AM

Newnan, thanks for serving and am glad it was peaceful times. I appreciate those who stood watch while I slept and never thought to worry, you are heroes none the less!!

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May 29, 2023, 7:01 AM



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May 29, 2023, 11:58 AM

Tugaloo, I saw a video about that yesterday and it truly tocuhed my heart. I will honor some of that today to teach my kids of that sacrifice.

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May 29, 2023, 1:08 PM

Can you Tmail me the link to the video you watched. I missed it. Thank you. It’s great that you are teaching your kids the sacrifices our Military men and women make to protect our country with tremendous Courage.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

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May 29, 2023, 1:18 PM

Yes I will look it up. Out with family and will send later

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May 29, 2023, 1:35 PM

https://fb.watch/kQCSXL6Cxf/?mibextid=v7YzmG

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Re: I don't like Memorial Day

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May 29, 2023, 1:36 PM

I also t-mailed it to you

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May 30, 2023, 2:25 PM [ in reply to Re: I don't like Memorial Day ]

there really are no words to express!

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May 29, 2023, 7:17 AM

Thank you for your service Sir!

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It's the love and camaraderie that is important to remember,

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May 29, 2023, 7:21 AM

of that I am sure, Clover. You have the most blessed bits of them still, and may you hold onto them always.

I will share something that may help to understand - hopefully: I am one of those Fathers that has been attacked by Family Court only because I am a man, and not that I have done anything wrong in any way. The fact that I stood up in Family Court and argued against the bigotry there only fueled their collective tyranny, and resulted in me losing total contact with my three young children. It has been 10 years now, and I will not detail my legal path here, but rest assured I have not left a single stone unturned. But to no avail. The last of them (I remember her as a 9-yo little girl) turned 18 last year, and they are all now fully alienated in the current even as I have tearful pleas on multiple voice mails from each from when they were younger.

Indeed, they still know my name, and that I am their Father, but they do not remember the very real love that we shared. Family Courts know very well the psychology and emotional make-up of the youth they attack - they know how things work out when a parent is removed from those young lives. So they have had that attachment and love stolen from them, bit by bit over time. They sense that hole in their lives, but have no understanding of how or where to go to relieve the loss. Were it me, I would have them forget my name and face, and somehow remember the love. That I could live with much easier, for their sakes. They will need that love in time, I am sure.

So I say to you, remember your love and camaraderie for it is the most important part of what you had. I do not know if passed souls can hear names called into the night, but I am quite sure that those souls can still feel the personal impact of our love. I am quite sure.

Be well, kind sir. That you carry these men with you throughout your life is a testament to you, and them, and also to the God who will heal all in the end.

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We don't celebrate and it's not "happy" Memorial Day

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May 29, 2023, 7:41 AM

Without being a prick I try to remind people that we commemorate, not celebrate, Memorial Day. And I never attach "happy" to it because of those families and brothers-in-arms that go on without those who gave their last full measure of devotion.

May God have mercy on their souls and impart grace to the survivors.

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I am Going to Disagree Respectfully That Those Who I Know

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May 29, 2023, 11:10 AM

Who Have Passed in the Service of Their Nation Would Want us to Celebrate Them. Rejoice in the time that we had them. I Don't subscribe to the fact that one must be somber and sad as long as we are mindful and respectful.

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May 29, 2023, 12:00 PM [ in reply to We don't celebrate and it's not "happy" Memorial Day ]

Great point notdaboswinney, I also felt that was a strange thing to say, when so many people are left to grieve memories.

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May 29, 2023, 8:18 AM

Like you were when seeing the blind man’s wife in the hospital, I know there is absolutely nothing I could say at this point that would change what you have and will go through. Although I have only had the pleasure of meeting you personally a couple of times, I admire you as a man and an example of a life well lived that all of us would do well to follow. Hang in there friend and if you need to get out today to occupy your mind, give me a call. I’ll come get you and we’ll go check some tree stands or something. Whatever you’d want to do.

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May 29, 2023, 8:59 AM

You wouldn't want to slosh through all the water and mud where my tree stands are located - was down there once in turkey season and some roads were up to our boot tops with water - never got that bad the entire deer season. Hopefully you will see for yourself this Fall.

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May 29, 2023, 10:41 AM

Didn’t know you were hunting the swamps. Sounds good. Take care of yourself.

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May 29, 2023, 11:48 AM

On the river bank that overflows when Lake Greenwood dammm opens flood gates. And much of the land is flat river bottom that holds rain water for days.

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May 29, 2023, 12:01 PM [ in reply to Re: I don't like Memorial Day ]

Rhettfla, thanks for looking out for a fellow brother. I appreciate that.

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May 29, 2023, 8:21 AM

Thanks again for sharing your experience and the lasting effects the horrors of war have on Combat Vets. Memorial Day is probably a tough day for many folks in your situation.

Your post does speak to the very purpose of Memorial Day. I served our country for six years and I don’t have the same perspective as a Combat Vet. Today is a reminder that Freedom is not free. Some paid with their lives and others have to live with the pain of losing friends, family and fellow service members.

Let me take the opportunity to once again say to you: Welcome Home!

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May 29, 2023, 12:02 PM

Moondog, thanks for serving this country and keeping it free for me and my family.

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May 29, 2023, 1:13 PM

Thank you Moondog and every current and former member of a special elite group of men and women who has or is currently serving in the United States Military. May God Bless you and your families and may God keep you safe.


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Thank you for posting.

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May 29, 2023, 8:21 AM

Thank you for reminding us what we are observing ("celebrating" is not what we are doing) today.

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It is fitting. Today, we remember the cost of the freedoms

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May 29, 2023, 8:26 AM

we continue to enjoy in this country of ours. Freedom is not free, and it never has been, anywhere in the world that it was ever won.

Thank You, and ALL your military brothers and sisters for your service, today and every day. As you recounted, physical scars are terrible, but mental ones are just as real. Thank goodness Veterans programs are finally getting up to speed on that.

We had a Viet Nam Veteran who was one of the Pillars of my little country church. He is now deceased. He was in part of the engagement named "Hamburger Hill". But, the only way you knew that was by talking to others, because I never heard him talk about Viet Nam at all. If anyone tried to bring it up, he would quickly change the conversation to another subject, saying "I left Viet Nam in Viet Nam, that's where it should stay." Any soldier who survived any war will most likely feel the same. I recently watched a YouTube interview with a WWII US Marine who was in Saipan in 1944. That was 79 years ago, but as he tried to recount some of his experiences, his voice suddenly cracked, and he had to stop and compose himself before he broke down crying.

No, Freedom is not free. And, the price paid should be remembered, and not just today.

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My Grandfather NEVER talked about WWII. Learned a lot of

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May 29, 2023, 11:04 AM

things about it going through Mom's stuff when she passed. Photo's I had never seen and records from his service. But in talking with him you would never know he had served.

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May 29, 2023, 8:30 AM

Thank you for your service and sentiments. While folks are putting the boat in, swimming and bbq’ing, I appreciate you and all others whose thoughts and prayers are with fallen comrades.

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May 29, 2023, 8:34 AM

Yea I have never understood the celebration of today. I’m very proud to be an American but do realize there were and are a lot of sacrifices that were made to get us to where we are. A few in my family served and I for one am very appreciative of all that have and are currently serving. I’m afraid America has lost sight of a lot of things and one being what was lost in making it possible for them to live in a free society. I believe God has blessed this nation since its inception and I’m afraid in looking at current events that may be slipping for many reason (which are my thoughts) that I will not bore you guys and gals on this board with.

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May 29, 2023, 9:13 AM

Some gave all, all gave some. I salute all of you who sacrificed so much, especially the ones who sacrificed their lives in the service of their country. Thank you and God bless.

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May 29, 2023, 9:51 AM

Freedom isn't free

God Bless you, our veterans and our soldiers

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Thanks for serving and for this post, Clover!***

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Condolences on your lost brothers in arms.

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May 29, 2023, 10:31 AM

No words will relieve the pain. The only thing we can do is honor their memory and stand up for the Men and Women who proudly serve today in our Armed Forces and always have their backs. God bless those who have and continue to serve!

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Re: I don't like Memorial Day

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May 29, 2023, 10:57 AM

Thank you for your service!

God bless you.

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May 29, 2023, 11:48 AM

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May 29, 2023, 11:59 AM

May 5, 1868 was called Decoration Day before being named Memorial Day. It was honoring ALL soldiers killed during the Civil War, regardless of the side they fought on. Started by a group of ladies that noticed some graves were not being honored so they honored all the soldiers that were killed during that war by placing flowers on the graves.

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Yes, thx clover65 & others for nailing it about sacrifice when

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May 29, 2023, 12:04 PM [ in reply to Re: I don't like Memorial Day ]

serving America and then called to defend her..

from Valley Forge in the late 1770's to far away Afghanistan in early 2020's.

Today We offer a crisp Clemson salute to those 400+ Tigers who perished, to the many thousands wounded and heart-felt thanks to & love for their grieving families..

and send the exact same feelings out to the million+ deceased Americans soldiers & their families who have died since our founding.

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May 29, 2023, 11:53 AM

Clover thanks for sharing something so difficult and you I definitely appreciate it. Our minds hold scars that never heal or erase, but sharing those darkest moments makes those who were in them moments live again. God bless you and again thanks

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May 29, 2023, 11:59 AM

Clover, I think I know how you feel, as so many of us that came back from Viet Nam, Iraq, and Afghanistan, feel a sense of guilt that we were the ones that came back while so many brave young men and women, but mostly men, made the ultimate sacrifice. I was extremely lucky, as in my year in Viet Nam, I did not have to write a single letter to a mother telling her that her son had been killed. I had a number wounded, but did not lose a single Marine. Again, mostly luck, but a lot of caution and avoiding undue risk. My class leader in Engineer's School at Camp Lejeune lost both legs and an eye clearing a mine field in country, so I was keenly aware of what havoc they could reek. For the better part of a year our main job was clearing Highway 1 and other roads of IEDs.

Your sacrifice was much more than many, so like you, I do not look at this day as one of celebration, but reflection of those brave young men and women that did not get to come home and enjoy the things that we do. God bless them.

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May 29, 2023, 12:07 PM

Great point and thanks for sharing, my father served in WW2 and in Korea where he was a Prisoner of war. Many he knew did not make it home. He never spoke about it, until one day at church, God led him to discuss it. It was clear the pain he felt and guilt as tears flowed from a man I never seen cry. He was in his 50s and we were best friends, but I never knew about any of the things because he just kept it secret. God bless all who hold on that feeling and may you find peace.

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Thanks for your service Clover65 and may God bless you on

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May 29, 2023, 12:03 PM

this Memorial Day and the days following!

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May 29, 2023, 12:59 PM

There are not enough words or actions we can do or say to show our gratitude to current and previous men and women who have served in our Military.

I do want to say Thank You and may God Bless every Military Family. Thank you for your Bravery, Commitment, Honor, Dedication, Integrity, Character and the many sacrifices you and your families have made to serve our country.

I know many have said a special prayer for our Veterans and Current Military Personnel today. But let’s make everyday Memorial Day because our Military personnel and Veterans continue to serve 365!days a year. keep our current. Current Military personnel are constantly on alert and maybe be ask to deploy at a moments notice. Our Veterans need our help as well as they struggle with physical and mental injuries as a result of protecting our freedom, our flag, our country and The Constitution of the United States.

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May 29, 2023, 1:05 PM

Thank you for your service. Days like today I always think about my Grandpa. He was a Clemson man and fought in WW2. He told the best stories. Wish I had recorded him because I sure do miss him.

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May 29, 2023, 2:41 PM

My father and two of his brothers fought the Japs in the south Pacific. Another brother fought in the North Atlantic,against the German " U " boats. My family has fighting for this country before there was even a USA. One uncle has his name on the Eastern face of the Kings Mountain monument. I did 6 years in the US Navy in the late sixtys and early seventies. I am ready to defend the USA again. I say be ready. God please bless the USA. May all men stay LOCKED and LOADED to defend Her against all enemys,foreign and domestic. An oath I hold dear to this day. AND ALWAYS GO TIGERS!

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