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D-Day June 6th
Jun 5, 2020, 8:15 PM
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Tomorrow, June 6th is the 76th anniversary of D-Day. I just want to thank all WW2 veterans, living or dead for their sacrifice in that War to save the world. Thank you!
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Orange Blooded [4679]
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Re: D-Day June 6th
Jun 5, 2020, 8:37 PM
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To the greatest generation, thank you!!
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All-In [27366]
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Luckily most of them aren't around to have to witness
Jun 5, 2020, 8:48 PM
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what's become of their country.
Rest in Peace my Friends. You did your duty. And you did it with full measure.
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Re: Luckily most of them aren't around to have to witness
Jun 5, 2020, 9:02 PM
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I'm waiting for somebody to denounce this post as "racist". Our country has become a complete joke and the ideals those soldier's faught for died with them.
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Re: Luckily most of them aren't around to have to witness
Jun 6, 2020, 12:07 AM
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I'm waiting for somebody to denounce this post as "racist". Our country has become a complete joke and the ideals those soldier's faught for died with them.
And what ideals are those that we have lost?
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Clemson Sports Icon [55892]
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Respect for your fellow citizens would be at the top of the
Jun 6, 2020, 8:30 AM
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list.
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Re: Luckily most of them aren't around to have to witness
Jun 6, 2020, 11:00 AM
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My dad was wounded in Normandy. He and thousands of others went overseas to stamp out the hatred and bigotry of Nazi Germany. I thank God for the men and women who sacrificed so much. We need more like 'em today.
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CU Guru [1245]
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Re: Luckily most of them aren't around to have to witness
Jun 5, 2020, 9:21 PM
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I’m sure my grandfather would denounce police brutality too. This country is still great. Has been great and In spite of trump will continue to be great.
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CU Guru [1245]
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Re: Luckily most of them aren't around to have to witness
Jun 5, 2020, 9:21 PM
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I’m sure my grandfather would denounce police brutality too. This country is still great. Has been great and In spite of trump will continue to be great.
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Orange Beast [6169]
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Re: D-Day June 6th
Jun 5, 2020, 8:52 PM
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Not familiar with your Knights of the Air crest. Who does it represent? Thanks.
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CU Guru [1598]
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Re: D-Day June 6th
Jun 5, 2020, 10:13 PM
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It was the 114th Assault Helicopter Company based in Vinh Long, Vietnam . The unit that I flew in. Call sign Knights of the Air
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Orange Blooded [3066]
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Re: D-Day June 6th
Jun 5, 2020, 11:51 PM
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If you feel Trump is the current problem, you are not following the current pillage of America's entrepreneurs in many places across the USA and the obvious disdain for the flag and the Country. D-Day is so very special to thousands--no millions--in our land and Western Europe.
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Re: D-Day June 6th
Jun 5, 2020, 9:18 PM
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Amen! My father flew a glider into Normandy on June 7th, 1944. My uncle and great uncle also fought in WWII. They and millions of others were in their own way and time fighting tyranny and racism. I know some of them as we today have different opinions of today’s events. But we live in a free democracy. I hope it stays that way..and gets better! Go Tigers!
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Thank you everyone for your service!***
Jun 5, 2020, 9:20 PM
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Re: D-Day June 6th
Jun 5, 2020, 9:30 PM
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Remember these folks prior to and when you enter Memorial Stadium each home game. Everyone gave 100% on this mission but many gave their life. When we loose sight of this there is no reason to enter Memorial Stadium. Don’t let these men and women not get their respect tomorrow or any other day we enjoy our freedom.
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Re: D-Day June 6th
Jun 5, 2020, 9:30 PM
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Indeed! The Greatest Generation!!!!
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Re: D-Day June 6th
Jun 5, 2020, 10:01 PM
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I'll get my uncle Virgil's pocket Bible that he carried on D-Day and read from it tomorrow. He made notes in it before, during, and after the invasion at Normandy. I also have his bayonet. And yes he lived to the ripe ole age of 78. He lived in Greer, SC, and was always involved with kids sports (coaching, umpiring, and organizing). He was a great guy and I miss him.
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Campus Hero [13128]
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76 years ago, in a few more hours just after midnight
Jun 5, 2020, 10:05 PM
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the brave paratroopers and gliders from the 101st Airborne and the 82nd Airborne will be jumping/landing in France as the D-Day invasion begins...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCrw_uMWlgI
Another WWII event of monumental importance is the Battle of Midway that occurred from 4 - 6 June 1942. Our Navy located and sank 4 Japanese carriers in the vicinity of Midway Island changing the tide of the war in the Pacific.
God bless those brave men who fought in those battles to free the world from tyranny.
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Re: 76 years ago, in a few more hours just after midnight
Jun 6, 2020, 2:56 AM
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The USS Yorktown limped into Pearl Harbor badly damaged afyer the Battle of the Coral Sea. The men that repaired her in 3 days and allowed her to join to the Enterprise and Hornet ( the Yorktown was subsequently sunk during the battle) as well as all of the sailors and pilots, deserve our undying gratitude.
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Re: 76 years ago, in a few more hours just after midnight
Jun 6, 2020, 9:22 PM
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the brave paratroopers and gliders from the 101st Airborne and the 82nd Airborne will be jumping/landing in France as the D-Day invasion begins... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCrw_uMWlgIAnother WWII event of monumental importance is the Battle of Midway that occurred from 4 - 6 June 1942. Our Navy located and sank 4 Japanese carriers in the vicinity of Midway Island changing the tide of the war in the Pacific. God bless those brave men who fought in those battles to free the world from tyranny.
You are so right. This was the turning point of the war for us in the Pacific. We beat the Japs in every battle.
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Time to watch Band of Brothers***
Jun 5, 2020, 10:51 PM
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Re: Time to watch Band of Brothers***
Jun 5, 2020, 11:24 PM
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Saving Private Ryan. Another great D-Day movie.
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CU Guru [1273]
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Re: Time to watch Band of Brothers***
Jun 5, 2020, 11:43 PM
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... speaking of movies.... "The Longest Day".
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Re: D-Day June 6th
Jun 6, 2020, 7:31 AM
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My dad delivered troops to Omaha Beach on D-Day. He was on LST-2 ("The Deuce") and drove those landing crafts to the beach.
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Orange Blooded [2064]
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Jun 6, 2020, 7:39 AM
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God bless this field of Heroes. May we never forget their courage and sacrifices they made for all the freedoms we enjoy today. Rest peacefully our Greatest Generation.
Message was edited by: CUTig62®
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Re: D-Day June 6th
Jun 6, 2020, 8:07 AM
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My wife and I watched 1917 the other day. Wow!!! What great movie. It truly gives you a glimpse of the atrocities in WW1. I strongly recommend it.
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Jun 6, 2020, 11:33 AM
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I was too young to be there but my family used our yard to raise vegs which we canned and sent to my uncle who was with McAuthur.
My dad tried to volunteer but was told that he was too old, would be used only as a guard, thus he had his employees volunteer and paid their families while they were away.
THE GREATEST GENERATION!
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Re: D-Day June 6th
Jun 6, 2020, 11:32 AM
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My dad was in US Navy at the time. Watching Band of Brothers as I usually do on D-Day. THE Greatest Generation !!!!!
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I join you in that! I would also like to mention my
Jun 6, 2020, 3:22 PM
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grandfather's cousin, who on this day was in one of the first waves ashore at Normandy. He survived D-Day, but died a little over a month later on July 12 in an artilary blast as they made their way accross the continent. He had already been wounded in North Africa and participated in the invasion of Italy before going to England to prepare fo D-Day.
My grandmother, his sister-in-law, wrote to and received many letters from him and another relative that was in the war. She would do these for my grandfather who was working. The news after July 12 was devastating to them all.
The Greatest Generation Indeed!
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Re: D-Day June 6th
Jun 6, 2020, 7:13 PM
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Remembering a cousin from G'ville who jumped with the 82nd on D-day, but unfortunately landed in the midst of a German regiment. Was captured +2 after killing a few and sent to Dresden for the remainder of the war. Spent some time digging through cellars for survivors after bomb drops. Author Kurt Vonnegut was forced to do that as well after capture during the Battle of the Bulge.
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Anyone who wants to glamorize war should watch the D-Day
Jun 6, 2020, 11:37 PM
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scenes from Saving Private Ryan. There is a reason why veterans who have seen combat do not like to talk about it. Thanks to all of them, we get to have the free will in this country to act like blooming idiots, at least lately. I pray we come to our senses soon, before the entire country burns.
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