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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.
Anita R. Morrison,
I would like to remember a friend of mine, Charles Holbrook Jr.,
who died in the Vietnam War. He was my first boyfriend and I was sorry that he
lost his life in Pleiku, Vietnam in September 1968. I will always remember you.
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Anita Morrison,
I want to remember my Dad, Eugene A. Vestal, who served in World War II in the Army.
He was in Panama, England and then he served in some parts of the United States.
He died of Pneumonia in 1998 when he was 82. He spent 15 years in the Army and
that was all he spoke of when he came home. I know that he is in heaven with my
Mom probably talking with all the other veterans. God keep both he and my mom in your loving arms.
I WILL REMEMBER YOU ALWAYS.
Love,
your daughter Anita
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Mickey McGoldrick Robinson,
Jack Robinson was killed at Iwo Jima in WWII. He was the brother of the
Marine I(also a Marine) was about to marry, Armon W. Robinson.
The WWII Veterans Memorial in D.C. is a perfect place to visit during this sad holiday.
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James Teddy Correll,
On Memorial day, it is a solemn day for me. I am a U.S. Navy veteran
cook if you will 1987-1995. Just recently back in February 15th of 2006, we our the family
Corrells, and laid my Uncle to rest whose name name was Bryson Richard Correll.
He was a Vietnam veteran who served at Cam Rahn Bay Naval
Air Station in the 615th fighter tactical squadron he was a sergeant.
He passed away from cancer due to complications from agent orange so all in all
he sacrificed his life later on down the road after Vietnam. I will never
forget him and all the soldiers, sailors, airmen and all who gave their all
then and now. God Bless everyone who ever put on the uniform and to all good
people because I will always love my country. If I had to go defend her even today
I would. Thanks for your time and attention.
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CHRISTINE ROSEANN SCULL,
Please share this poem I wrote, in honor of all war veterans & their families.
My way of saying, THANK YOU ALL!
What American Means to Me
I guess the best way to describe how I feel,
Is the Freedom America has made for us real.
Freedom to speak what is just on your mind!
Freedom of Religion, (All)faiths you will find!
Freedom to travel wherever you may!
Freedom to leave, Freedom to stay!
No soldiers in streets, or walls built up high!
Just wide open country, Free open sky!
We can sleep without fear!
We can read any book!
We can express any feeling!
We can choose how we look!
Our children can laugh!
Our children can sing!
On any Sunday, our church bells can ring!
What other nation can feel quite so Free?
Only in America , we are lucky to be!
Amen:
Christine Roseann Scull
Vineland, NJ
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Doc Al Meyers,
My father served in the Army in WWII, in France, Germany and Holland.
I served on Guam at the Naval Hospital and in Viet Nam as a Field Medic
attached to a Marine Combat Grunt Unit Fox 2/4, and now suffer from many
conditions from being there. I served my Country well and now I go through hell.
My son served in Germany, Kosovo, Korea and Iraq and is now back in Germany.
Both my son's are my Heroes. I will give a moment of silence for my father as my son's
may do for me one day.
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David Rennie ,
For those who served in the past, are now serving, and will serve in the future.
We will always remember.
Dave Rennie Nam 69-70 E-5, 1stID
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David Rennie VietNam 1969-1970,
For those who went before, are standing guard now and will be in the future,
as I did in the Nam.
We remember
Dave
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Charles A.Bourgeois ,
On this special Day, I will remember all Veterans especially my
dad who was in WWII in Army Intelligence in France. Also Lt Bob rice who died
in Vietnam who was to be my brother in law, but died a brave Leader for all of us.
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Thomas R. Thibault,
The sacrifices of our fathers, mothers and brother Veterans.
I served in Vietnam RVAH7 on board the Kitty Hawk.
My eldest son was in the 3rd ID 7th cal and saw combat in Iraq.
We are proud of our service and honor those who did give their lives for us all.
I am a life member of the VFW and Veterans of the Vietnam War.
I am currently an Asst. Scout Master with BSA Troop 400, Ivyland PA.
We will be spending part of our Memorial Day observation planting flags
at a local cemetery for our honored dead. It is amazing to see the Scouts
read the markers and see the names and ages of those who died so young.
When the realization hits them, you can see that they begin to understand
what this day truly means, and that it will not be forgotten in the future!
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Gerald Osthimer,
I love this Country and served 22 years in the Armed Forces - in both the
Navy and Air Force. I was called up for Iraq twice and each time
just before deployment - they were canceled. I would have willingly
gone not knowing the outcome as so many have before me. I too have a Wife and
Children and knew that sacrifice that might be asked of me. As so many have said,
FREEDOM IS NOT FREE. I am so proud of the Service Men & Women that serve our Nation -
they must never be forgotten by its People. I will support the armed service every
chance I get until I take my last breath in this Great Nation -
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. We stand for Freedom and equality for all Men & Women.
I am so proud to be a Citizen of the United States. I urge all People of this
Nation to make donations to the Armed Forces and especially those that gave so much
once they return Home.
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regernald jarrell,
Just want to say thanks to all veterans who served in war or conflict or
just served in any service for their country. Thanks Army, Navy, Air force, Marines, Coast Guard,
reserves, and all that apply. Thanks for protecting our country!
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Natina Ashby,
When I think of Memorial Day I think of my Dad Lorenzo Hudson(WWII, U.S Army).
When I sit back and listen to my Dad's War stories I think to myself
I'm so Proud of my Dad who had the Courage to fight for our Country, he is my HERO
always and forever. Also, to the other Men and Women who fought for our Country
this is a Day of Remembrance for All of You. YOU ALL ARE HEROES!
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Ted Cromack, CWO, USAF Ret.,
Whenever I smell the fragrance of lilacs, I think of Memorial Day.
It was called Decoration Day when I was in the third grade and we laid lilacs on the
graves of veterans. Today, I squeeze into my outdated uniform and march with any
veteran's group participating in local parades. God Bless those who are willing
to Lay down their life for their fellow man.
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John B. Figueroa,
Wow, where do I start? Let's see, I'm a Marine Vietnam Veteran (BLT 1/3)1967-1968,
now a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. I currently serve
on the 6th district memorial team. This Memorial Day that we celebrate so
casually means much more to me because you don't see the 2,000 a day that are now
passing away. With the Memorial team I have been able to ease the pain in my heart
of my fellow brothers and sisters that paid the ultimate sacrifice for this country of ours. I
celebrate Memorial Day each time I perform a Memorial Service for a departed comrade.
Let us not take this day so matter-a-factly, our troops are still giving their lives
for this country and us.
Your brother, L/CPL John B. Figueroa
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