rico Posted June 6, 2019 Report Posted June 6, 2019 Like to remind our members what tomorrow is. God Bless America.
IUFLA Posted June 6, 2019 Report Posted June 6, 2019 97 Year old D Day Vet Parachutes into Carentan, Normandy Greatest generation indeed. God bless every one of them
milehiiu Posted June 6, 2019 Report Posted June 6, 2019 400 hundred members of our Greatest generation are passing away daily. My hope. When there are none left. What they did, will never be forgotten.
Zlinedavid Posted June 6, 2019 Report Posted June 6, 2019 My stepmom's father is a D-Day veteran. Was in the 2nd wave of landings on Utah Beach, and was also in the Holland landings later that September. Recipient of the European Combat Medal and 3 Bronze Stars. Currently 94 years old, and in fairly decent health. Racked with arthritis and other mobility issues, but mind is still sharp. To those that jumped out of a landing craft into waist deep water amid rifle and mortar fire, onto the shores of a foreign country occupied by a ruthless dictatorship,carrying only a rifle....that's a level of bravery I can't even begin to imagine. Greatest generation indeed.
rico Posted June 6, 2019 Author Report Posted June 6, 2019 14 minutes ago, Zlinedavid said: My stepmom's father is a D-Day veteran. Was in the 2nd wave of landings on Utah Beach, and was also in the Holland landings later that September. Recipient of the European Combat Medal and 3 Bronze Stars. Currently 94 years old, and in fairly decent health. Racked with arthritis and other mobility issues, but mind is still sharp. To those that jumped out of a landing craft into waist deep water amid rifle and mortar fire, onto the shores of a foreign country occupied by a ruthless dictatorship,carrying only a rifle....that's a level of bravery I can't even begin to imagine. Greatest generation indeed. Thank him for his service from me. God Bless.
milehiiu Posted June 6, 2019 Report Posted June 6, 2019 59 minutes ago, Zlinedavid said: My stepmom's father is a D-Day veteran. Was in the 2nd wave of landings on Utah Beach, and was also in the Holland landings later that September. Recipient of the European Combat Medal and 3 Bronze Stars. Currently 94 years old, and in fairly decent health. Racked with arthritis and other mobility issues, but mind is still sharp. To those that jumped out of a landing craft into waist deep water amid rifle and mortar fire, onto the shores of a foreign country occupied by a ruthless dictatorship,carrying only a rifle....that's a level of bravery I can't even begin to imagine. Greatest generation indeed. This Vietnam Vet stands in a salute, and in awe, to the amazing men who took part in the invasion.
IUFLA Posted June 6, 2019 Report Posted June 6, 2019 10 hours ago, milehiiu said: This Vietnam Vet stands in a salute, and in awe, to the amazing men who took part in the invasion. A salute to the Vietnam vets as well. The most under appreciated warriors. Thank you, Mile.
Seeking6 Posted June 6, 2019 Report Posted June 6, 2019 I'm a history buff. One thing I always found fascinating was the role the weather forecasters played in the invasion. This is a pretty good summary. https://www.ajc.com/news/national/day-the-weather-forecast-that-changed-history/n0IE0dxmreg89pDqhAcnWK/
rico Posted June 6, 2019 Author Report Posted June 6, 2019 Saw this on the news this morning... http://www.fox7austin.com/popular/96-yo-martinez-wwii-vet-s-trip-back-to-normandy-successfully-crowdfunded
rico Posted June 8, 2019 Author Report Posted June 8, 2019 I had almost forgotten this but I saw it posted on the baseball site I visit....... http://privateletters.net/featured_pyle.html
Zlinedavid Posted June 8, 2019 Report Posted June 8, 2019 4 hours ago, rico said: I had almost forgotten this but I saw it posted on the baseball site I visit....... http://privateletters.net/featured_pyle.html I'll be damned. The concept of combat pay was Ernie Pyle's idea. Never would have guessed that. Aside: Before I clicked on the link, I couldn't help but have GySgt Hartman jump into my head seeing the words "Private" and "Pyle" in such close proximity.
rico Posted June 8, 2019 Author Report Posted June 8, 2019 23 minutes ago, Zlinedavid said: I'll be damned. The concept of combat pay was Ernie Pyle's idea. Never would have guessed that. Aside: Before I clicked on the link, I couldn't help but have GySgt Hartman jump into my head seeing the words "Private" and "Pyle" in such close proximity. Who is Hartman?
rico Posted June 8, 2019 Author Report Posted June 8, 2019 3 minutes ago, Zlinedavid said: Oh, well I see "Private" and "Pyle" together I think Sgt. Carter.
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