I was too young to remember the WWII Victory parades, but I remember the Korean Was parades.
My dad was too young for WWI and too old for WWII. I remember him saying that he was disappointed that he wasn’t drafted. He did his part however being involved in the development of the batteries used on WWII diesel submarines.
I did my part having been a submarine sailor in the US Navy from 1961-1969 and an aircraft mech in the US Army from 1980-1994 retiring as an E7 Sgt 1st Class.
My neighbor is a Korean War Vet Purple Heart recipient. In 1973 my wife and I adopted two Korean girls who are sisters. My neighbor at first would become emotional when they went over to play with his son. As time passed, he settled down and would have a great chat with my girls. It also took my girls a while to settle down as they had bad memories of having been abandoned in a railroad station somewhere in South Korea and their battle to survive. We have four children, one biological son and another adopted Korean son. None of my children had any interest in the military, my girls mentioned long periods of daddy not here, but having a strong mommy that kept the family and household together during my absences. For this I am very thankful! We will celebrate our 49th in August if our Heavenly Father wills it to be.
Ric Golding said:
“Honor” is a stronger word than ''Memorial". Extreme “HONOR” is how we should show respect to those that gave and give this freedom to us.
Hold this freedoms dear. It is fragile and preserved by those who will and have put it above themselves.
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Amen, Ric… Amen… Honor is much more appropriate…
My wife said I was not the same person when I can home from Vietnam. PTSD has haunted me ever since and still does. War casualty figures do not reflect the impact on the families of the fallen/wounded/broken returned.
Gary Armitstead said:
Lou Luczu said:
After my Dad, WWII, passed, I now notice more Korean Vets in the Obits. I guess after that, us Vietnam survivors are next.
We should cherish every day we have left as a blessing.
Lou,
Indeed we are! I received a statistic from an old friend I served with in the 9th INF DIV…“If you are a Vietnam vet alive today, then consider yourself ““lucky””. Because you are the last 31% of all of those that ever served there and still here.”
A Co. 3/60th, 9th INF DIV
Mobile Riverine Force
Mekong Delta, RVN 1966-1967
Gary my friend,
It is sad to know/learn that we (as a statistical group) are fading so fast. Just received word a few days ago that another of my K-9 brothers is now 100% thanks to our old comrade in arms AO. The fun just never ceases. The ones we left behind can never be forgotten by us but it is heartening to see that they are remembered by so many others that have no personal memory of the times and places.
As an example; This weekend, we spent at a mountain lake campground with family. On the spare tire cover of my travel trailer I have a painted tribute to my comrade in arms, my friend and constant companion for 19 months, my Sentry Dog Rinny. Literally dozens of people stopped and thanked me for my service, that can become embarrassing at least to me, and wanted to know about him. So many were young people and they were sincerely interested and had nothing but respect for those that served whether they returned or not. There are good people out there!!
Rest at peace my brothers
Rick
America is made up by those that believe and have given the ultimate sacrifice for believing.
Today is their day!
Currently Section 60 was given to those that still believe.