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In my opionion worth 2 1/2 min of your life
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Definately worth it, thank you for posting this.
Definately worth it, thank you for posting this.
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They are an amazing generation. I was with my best friends grandfather one day talking about our tour in Iraq and my buddy was complaning about being extended for 15 months... His grandad looks at us real serious and said " I was gone for 3 1/2 years.. We shut up real quick lol
It's also amazing what these people have done to get all the veterans to the memorial. Its a great thing
They are an amazing generation. I was with my best friends grandfather one day talking about our tour in Iraq and my buddy was complaning about being extended for 15 months... His grandad looks at us real serious and said " I was gone for 3 1/2 years.. We shut up real quick lol
It's also amazing what these people have done to get all the veterans to the memorial. Its a great thing
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Thank you for posting, and THANK YOU to all who serve! That is very moving.
SEMPER FI
Thank you for posting, and THANK YOU to all who serve! That is very moving.
SEMPER FI
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My father's oldest brother was a B-17 gunner in Europe, he's almost 90 and did this late last year. Great experience. It was the first time he had flown in a plane since his 50th mission in the Flying Fortress over 65 years earlier. You know that f-ed you up when you choose to drive anywhere you go the rest of your adult life. I asked him about that when I was young and he told me matter-of-factly: I used up all my luck over Germany, now I drive.
Talk about a generation of heros, they just did what they did because it needed done.
My father's oldest brother was a B-17 gunner in Europe, he's almost 90 and did this late last year. Great experience. It was the first time he had flown in a plane since his 50th mission in the Flying Fortress over 65 years earlier. You know that f-ed you up when you choose to drive anywhere you go the rest of your adult life. I asked him about that when I was young and he told me matter-of-factly: I used up all my luck over Germany, now I drive.
Talk about a generation of heros, they just did what they did because it needed done.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jayne</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Damn. Hits you right *there*.</div></div>
Yes it does!!
Thanks for posting that vid, Chiller. Simply excellent!!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jayne</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Damn. Hits you right *there*.</div></div>
Yes it does!!
Thanks for posting that vid, Chiller. Simply excellent!!
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There's no words I can use, that would be valid or worthy against they're actions.
Humble thanks, eternally.
There's no words I can use, that would be valid or worthy against they're actions.
Humble thanks, eternally.
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What can anyone say, but thank you. You have given so much.
What can anyone say, but thank you. You have given so much.
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I can't wait to see the documentary, thanks for sharing.
I can't wait to see the documentary, thanks for sharing.
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I wish my Grandpa was around still to go see it. I thank those Gentlmen, all other Vets, and the ones currently serving for the sacrifices they have all made for us and our country.
I wish my Grandpa was around still to go see it. I thank those Gentlmen, all other Vets, and the ones currently serving for the sacrifices they have all made for us and our country.
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Thank you for posting this. I am looking forward to seeing it when it comes out.
Thank you for posting this. I am looking forward to seeing it when it comes out.
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Greatest Generation that Ever Lived.
No doubt in my mind, and the ones I've met are too humble to admit it.
Greatest Generation that Ever Lived.
No doubt in my mind, and the ones I've met are too humble to admit it.
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Its amazing how they carry the scars and emotions from WW2 like it happened yesterday. My grandfather survived El Alamein in North Africa,fighting for the British 8th Army as a sapper(different roles than todays sappers). He lied about his age so he could enlist. He was 15. He still really doesn't like talking about it. He carries that warrior spirit till this day. Truly the greatest generation that faced the greatest threat to freedom and peace.
Its amazing how they carry the scars and emotions from WW2 like it happened yesterday. My grandfather survived El Alamein in North Africa,fighting for the British 8th Army as a sapper(different roles than todays sappers). He lied about his age so he could enlist. He was 15. He still really doesn't like talking about it. He carries that warrior spirit till this day. Truly the greatest generation that faced the greatest threat to freedom and peace.
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Definitely a good program to donate to. I get motivated everytime I hear one of them tell their story.
Definitely a good program to donate to. I get motivated everytime I hear one of them tell their story.
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Totally worth my time. Thank you. Their generation was indeed amazing.
Totally worth my time. Thank you. Their generation was indeed amazing.
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Chiller, thank you for posting. To those that served and those serving, thank you as you are why we have what we have and can enjoy the freedoms that you gave us. Thanks again and always. Tommy
Chiller, thank you for posting. To those that served and those serving, thank you as you are why we have what we have and can enjoy the freedoms that you gave us. Thanks again and always. Tommy
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I wish my step-dad could have gotten to see the memorial. He served in the US Army Air Corp. In the pacific theatre. He enlisted in Nov. 8, 1942 and was demoblized in Nov. 29, 1945. The campaigns he was in was New Guinea, Sou Philippines (Liberation), Luzon, Western Pacific, and Japanese Occupation. His highest rank was Cpl. Decorations and citations 1 service stripe, 2 overseas service bars, American Theater Campaign medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 4 Bronze Stars, Japanese Occupation Medal, and JV Victory medal. He passed away this past April 19, 2011. He was 88 years old. He was the reason I joined the US Army and volunteered for Operation Desert Shield, Desert Storm. Sorry for the long story, but he was my true hero!
I wish my step-dad could have gotten to see the memorial. He served in the US Army Air Corp. In the pacific theatre. He enlisted in Nov. 8, 1942 and was demoblized in Nov. 29, 1945. The campaigns he was in was New Guinea, Sou Philippines (Liberation), Luzon, Western Pacific, and Japanese Occupation. His highest rank was Cpl. Decorations and citations 1 service stripe, 2 overseas service bars, American Theater Campaign medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 4 Bronze Stars, Japanese Occupation Medal, and JV Victory medal. He passed away this past April 19, 2011. He was 88 years old. He was the reason I joined the US Army and volunteered for Operation Desert Shield, Desert Storm. Sorry for the long story, but he was my true hero!
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very cool. what can you say to them but thanks. they put in work for sure and are truly humble patriots
very cool. what can you say to them but thanks. they put in work for sure and are truly humble patriots
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My Grandad served in the Navy in WWII as a crewman aboard a gunship in the South Pacific. I wasn't suprised to learn that he received a Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) for his many sorties into enemy territory to "look for a fight."
He was able to attend the opening of the WWII memorial a couple of years ago through the generosity of this organization.
+100 to this organization for their efforts and generosity.
My Grandad served in the Navy in WWII as a crewman aboard a gunship in the South Pacific. I wasn't suprised to learn that he received a Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) for his many sorties into enemy territory to "look for a fight."
He was able to attend the opening of the WWII memorial a couple of years ago through the generosity of this organization.
+100 to this organization for their efforts and generosity.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sean the Nailer</div><div class="ubbcode-body">There's no words I can use, that would be valid or worthy against they're actions.
Humble thanks, eternally.
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+1 put as many zeros as you want! Words can not do them justice!
We owe them everything we have to protect that what they fought and died for!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sean the Nailer</div><div class="ubbcode-body">There's no words I can use, that would be valid or worthy against they're actions.
Humble thanks, eternally.
</div></div>
+1 put as many zeros as you want! Words can not do them justice!
We owe them everything we have to protect that what they fought and died for!
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Thanks for the excellent clip, Chiller.
I was lucky to grow up with a USMC Demo guy next door, he didn't speak much of what happened through the Island Campaign, especially when I was very young. The integrity that he continually demonstrated and care he took with everything was a role to follow for both myself and my dad. He is sorely missed...
Thanks for the excellent clip, Chiller.
I was lucky to grow up with a USMC Demo guy next door, he didn't speak much of what happened through the Island Campaign, especially when I was very young. The integrity that he continually demonstrated and care he took with everything was a role to follow for both myself and my dad. He is sorely missed...
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That is extremely moving. It is awesome that people got together and did that for them.
That is extremely moving. It is awesome that people got together and did that for them.
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Least that can be done for those that did so much...
Least that can be done for those that did so much...
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My grandpa was in the air force and he was able to go there last year. It was awesome to see him just walk around and not say a single word.
Thanks for showing us this. I can't wait for it.
My grandpa was in the air force and he was able to go there last year. It was awesome to see him just walk around and not say a single word.
Thanks for showing us this. I can't wait for it.
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Awesome. I have a letter signed by Hitler and some other goodies my Grandfather brought back. He is buried in the punchbowl (HI).
Awesome. I have a letter signed by Hitler and some other goodies my Grandfather brought back. He is buried in the punchbowl (HI).
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well worth watching, I only ever heard grampa talk about the war once, that was also the only time I ever saw him cry
well worth watching, I only ever heard grampa talk about the war once, that was also the only time I ever saw him cry
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Brought tears to my eye's, superb.
Brought tears to my eye's, superb.
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Thanks Hugh that was thoughtful and very uplifting for sure
thanks to all Veteran's all of them !!!!!!
Thanks Hugh that was thoughtful and very uplifting for sure
thanks to all Veteran's all of them !!!!!!
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Thanks to those men, and to the ones that are serving right now, we are indebted to you, more than could ever be repayed.
Thanks to those men, and to the ones that are serving right now, we are indebted to you, more than could ever be repayed.
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I also wish my grandfather had seen this. He visited the Vietnam memorial several times, and could never understand why there was no WW2 memorial. God bless all our VETS
I also wish my grandfather had seen this. He visited the Vietnam memorial several times, and could never understand why there was no WW2 memorial. God bless all our VETS
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Excellent post Chiller!
What amazing people; the veterans as well those who are busting their asses to help get them to this place of honor.
What we owe them is incalculable.
Excellent post Chiller!
What amazing people; the veterans as well those who are busting their asses to help get them to this place of honor.
What we owe them is incalculable.
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Very Excellent post. Thank you
Very Excellent post. Thank you
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Great Post and a great way to start the week. Thank you.
Great Post and a great way to start the week. Thank you.
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Woo, if watching that doesn't take your breath then you need a new country. Very cool to bring them together like that.
Woo, if watching that doesn't take your breath then you need a new country. Very cool to bring them together like that.
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Thanks for this very moving post. MM
Thanks for this very moving post. MM
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Yup, my father was part of that generation. It's a crying shame that everything he and the others fought for is going to hell in a hand basket and our generation is doing nothing to stop it.
Yup, my father was part of that generation. It's a crying shame that everything he and the others fought for is going to hell in a hand basket and our generation is doing nothing to stop it.
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Damn, I've got something in my eye,
They came home and became the best educated and most productive society in history. The are the granite that underpinned the constant increase in standard of living we enjoy today. They have an innate sense of ethics and morality that is unequalled.
Not to mention the fact that they are the only reason we can celebrate the 4th today.
Thanks for the video Chiller. It is worth two and half minutes everyday to remind us what future generations can aspire to.
Damn, I've got something in my eye,
They came home and became the best educated and most productive society in history. The are the granite that underpinned the constant increase in standard of living we enjoy today. They have an innate sense of ethics and morality that is unequalled.
Not to mention the fact that they are the only reason we can celebrate the 4th today.
Thanks for the video Chiller. It is worth two and half minutes everyday to remind us what future generations can aspire to.
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Only very late in his life did my Father tell me any of the stories about what he experienced. After hearing them, I don't blame him for not wanting to talk about what he saw and did.
One story really shocked me. After hearing it, all I could think of was "Holy shit, the loving hands that raised me did that at one time." It sure change him, and he sure changed again afterwards. Thank goodness. He never did get to see his memorial, but he didn't want to, as he had a belly full. Never even had contact with the people he served with.
Only very late in his life did my Father tell me any of the stories about what he experienced. After hearing them, I don't blame him for not wanting to talk about what he saw and did.
One story really shocked me. After hearing it, all I could think of was "Holy shit, the loving hands that raised me did that at one time." It sure change him, and he sure changed again afterwards. Thank goodness. He never did get to see his memorial, but he didn't want to, as he had a belly full. Never even had contact with the people he served with.
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