Memorial Day 2024

[1919FAN]

I remember going to the National cemetery down the Cape with My Dad in the 70s the Friday before Memorial Day. We went there to visit a friend of My Dad that served with My Dad on D Day who had died in during the invasion. Being a I was kid amazed at all the flags everywhere no stone without one I asked My Dad did all these soldiers die in the war ? He said no they didn't but they all gave , He said right now you're surrounded by the best Damn Men and Women that ever walked the earth. Words I'll never forget.

 

[Brucewillis4316]

May they rest in the arms of the Lord.

 

[citoriguy]

May they rest in the arms of the Lord.

Amen. True heroes.

 

[Tigerstripe]

In memory of William Robert Alamed Jr. 101st Airborne Division. Kia March 10 1970 Thua Theien Province South Vietnam. William was from Southwick Ma. In memory of all those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

 

[Brucewillis4316]

In memory of my surname PHILBRICK. VIETNAM Casualty

Steven Jay Philbrick

ON THE WALL:	Panel W23 Line 91
This page Copyright© 1997-2018 www.VirtualWall.org Ltd.
PERSONAL DATA:
Home of Record:	Hampton, NH
Date of birth:	10/04/1949
MILITARY DATA:
Service Branch:	United States Marine Corps
Grade at loss:	E1
Rank:	Private
Promotion Note:	None
ID No:	2449101
MOS:	0331: MACHINE GUNNER
Length Service:	00
Unit:	H CO, 2ND BN, 9TH MARINES, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF
CASUALTY DATA:
Start Tour:	02/14/1969
Incident Date:	06/06/1969
Casualty Date:	06/06/1969
Status Date:	Not Applicable
Status Change:	Not Applicable
Age at Loss:	19
Location:	Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam
Remains:	Body recovered
Repatriated:	Not Applicable
Identified:	Not Applicable
Casualty Type:	Hostile, died outright
Casualty Reason:	Ground casualty
Casualty Detail:	Other explosive device
URL: https:/www.VirtualWall.org/dp/PhilbrickSJ01a.htm
Data accessed:	5/27/2024

 

[Andy in NH]

I am alive today and have the opportunity to enjoy my wonderful life because some people gave EVERYTHING.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56gy0Moqffo

Today, I am specifically remembering the Marines of 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment who were killed in Al Qa’im during Operation Iraqi Freedom 2005-2006.

Cpl. John R. Stalvey (IED)

LCpl Norman W. Anderson III (VBIED)

LCpl Ryan J. Sorensen (SAF)

LCpl Daniel F. Swaim (IED)

LCpl Steven L. Phillips (non hostile)

Cpl. Rusty L. Washam (VBIED)

LCpl Matthew R. Barnes (VBIED)

Additional men I knew who were KIA in OIF.

Capt Todd Seibert (IDF)

Capt Philip Dykeman (SIED)

 

[ddeck]

Couple of extremely well maintained WWII cemeteries in Italy in honor of this day:

Sicily-Rome American Cemetery (Nettuno, Lazio, IT) Sicily-Rome American Cemetery | American Battle Monuments Commission



British Commonwealth Cemetery - Cassino, Lazio, IT - Abbey of Monte Cassino in background

 

[45Badger]

In memory of my surname PHILBRICK. VIETNAM Casualty

Steven Jay Philbrick

ON THE WALL:	Panel W23 Line 91
This page Copyright© 1997-2018 www.VirtualWall.org Ltd.
PERSONAL DATA:
Home of Record:	Hampton, NH
Date of birth:	10/04/1949
MILITARY DATA:
Service Branch:	United States Marine Corps
Grade at loss:	E1
Rank:	Private
Promotion Note:	None
ID No:	2449101
MOS:	0331: MACHINE GUNNER
Length Service:	00
Unit:	H CO, 2ND BN, 9TH MARINES, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF
CASUALTY DATA:
Start Tour:	02/14/1969
Incident Date:	06/06/1969
Casualty Date:	06/06/1969
Status Date:	Not Applicable
Status Change:	Not Applicable
Age at Loss:	19
Location:	Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam
Remains:	Body recovered
Repatriated:	Not Applicable
Identified:	Not Applicable
Casualty Type:	Hostile, died outright
Casualty Reason:	Ground casualty
Casualty Detail:	Other explosive device
URL: https:/www.VirtualWall.org/dp/PhilbrickSJ01a.htm
Data accessed:	5/27/2024

He was killed on the 25 anniversary of D-Day.

 

[Toast]

The American Cemetery in Normandy.

 

[Dadstoys]

To friends and family who never got to live the life that I've been privileged to.

 

[crazymjb]

I’ve been fortunate that we brought everyone back from both my deployments. I have, unfortunately, known some who didn’t make it.

As I reflect as I get older, I am always overcome with sadness for the kids who lost their parents and parents who lost their children. And as I now have a family of my own, I feel so much for those who lost that opportunity.