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MEMORIAL DAY FORUM
On Memorial Day, Veterans, active military, family & friends across the country will come together to reflect, thank & honor all who have given their lives to protect our country, along with all of You who have proudly served. VetFriends.com is very interested in hearing from all of you, our Veteran brothers & sisters, active military, family & friends, on what Memorial Day means to each of you. Please visit the forum today to share your thoughts and read the collection.
bob shippentower,
Memorial Day is a time for reflection and remembrance, for all those who served and are serving. Here in Pendleton, OR, we had two ceremonies in recognition of all veterans and active/reserve duty service personnel. Personally, I served in the 9th Infantry Division in Vietnam, 67-68.
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Myron Langford,
Having served for 27 Glorious years and am still supporting the troops as a civilian contractor. I am not only Honored but humbled on this day. The Motto of the Viet-nam ERA was We came together and we will all come home together Is burned in my memory forever. Although we have fallen comrads that were left behind, WE will not let their sacrifice or memory be forgotten. Memorial Day is a day of rememberance and humbleness for the FREEDOM we all share. May God Bless this Country Forever.
Respectfully,
DCC Langford USN Retired.
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Russell L. Smith USMC VET RVN,
As a Vietnam Marine Veteran I spend a quiet day at home to honor all fallen comrades. I fly two special flags that were flown over the capital, One for a close friend who I grew up with, graduated high school with, were in the boy scouts together and were Marine brothers. The other flag is for my Marine brother who I had the great honor and privilege to escort home to his final resting place. One flag flys from 6am to 9am and the other 9am to noon at half mast. At night we light candles and say a prayer for all fallen warriors who gave their lives to protect our freedom. Our flag flys 24-7-365 to honor all who gave some and some who gave all. God bless the USA and God bless the Marine Corps
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janet,
I will celebrate this Memorial Day with family and a few friends. Of course we will be grilling. In my own quiet, private way I will remember my father, who served in the army, WWII, and made his transition in 2001; my mother, who made her transition in 2009; and my special high school friend, PFC DWIGHT PINZA MC KEATHON, DOB 06/23/1949, KIA 08/02/1969, QUANG TIN, SOUTH VIETNAM. I especially honor and remember him. He made the ultimate sacrifice...he gave his life. Blessed be, gentle warrior. I will remember and honor u forever.
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Bob Hillman,
When I think of Memorial Day the men
and women who made the ultimate sac-
rifice in all the wars that we were
involved in. Least that we never forget and honor our fallen heroes.
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Mari56,
Thank you Veterans, past and present, for serving our Country! Thanks to you, Americans can enjoy all the freedoms our country has to offer! We are forever grateful! GOD bless you and yours this Memorial Day and always!
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Mari56,
Thank you Veterans, past and present, for serving our Country! Thanks to you, Americans can enjoy all the freedoms our country has to offer! We are forever grateful! GOD bless you and yours this Memorial Day and always!
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sam bailey,
God bless the men , women and the families of the United States armed forces.I feel for you all and the multible trips that you have made to the war zones!Your generation has been carrying a big load !May God be with your and your families !
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Robert Pfeifer,
Tommorow I have the opportunity, to join,a Medal of Honor recpreint, Iwo Jima suvirour, and The first Navy seal, here in central Oregonand thank them
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Donald F. Curtis,
This day, Memorial Day, is a time for remembrance of all those who lost their lives defending our country. I would suggest it is also a time to re-dedicate our selves to protecting our country for our future generations. It is in this way that we will really honor our fallen members. God bless the United States of America.
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Gabriel G. Gonzalez,
Memorial Day
By
Gabriel Gonzalez
It?s another three day weekend
A time for having fun
What is this holiday really for
When everything is said and done
This day started out to honor
Those who had made the ultimate sacrifice
Now we see it as another day off
To barbeque with drinks on ice
But let us take some time
To remember those who went before
Those who struggled so hard
To keep open freedoms door
Think of those whose lives were given
On the grounds of Bunker Hill
Those of the American Revolution
Fighting so that we could have free will
World War I took the American Doughboy
To fight in someone else?s yard
We lost so many young men then
But still they fought hard
The Second World War was to end it all
Tyranny, Racism and Oppression
The only thing that we learned
Was that war keeps coming in succession
The Korean War was our next test
Followed by the exotic lands of Nam
We have almost perfected the way
To kill others just with a bomb
More recent events have caused us
To pray for peace once again
Desert Shield and Desert Storm
Pushed back a madman?s reign
Now comes an enemy that hides
Thinking he will die a martyr
He kills the innocent indiscriminately
Making our resolve that much stronger
All of them should be remembered
From Yorktown to the Twin Towers
Enjoy your day of relaxation
But remember them to the higher Power
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Jim Kotoff, AO1NAC/AW USNRET,
Today is a time to remember those who arent with us any longer. Some were lost while on active duty, but just as important are those we have lost after theyir seperation due to circumstances from actuive duty. All our conflicts have scarred veterans severly, some seperate not knowing that they will health issues from their service. Most recently the Gulf War Syndrome. God Bless them, and Rest in Peace!
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Francisco Mendez,
I thank all our men and women who served our country from the past and present.God bless them and keep them safe. Vietnam veteran Semper Fi.
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John Hardwick,
I served in Vn 65-67 and 27 yrs in thr USAR and MD Natl Gd. I will remember all my buddies that gave all, plus my parents and brother who also served. RIP and God bless you all and those who serve today.
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john hardwick,
I served in vn 65-67. Also served 27 yrs in USAR and MD Natl Gd. I will remember all my buddies who gave all.Also,my parents and brother who served. Thanks to all who serve today. God bless you all.
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