Memorial Day

[oldfat&bald]

Let's take a little time today to remember those who gave all for our freedom. Don't forget about their families that suffered the pain of their loss.

Also remember that everyday is an opportunity to live your life in a manner that makes their sacrifice worth it.

 

[ryry]

Well said OFB, well said

 

[westexasflats]

I remember every day of my life OBK, sometimes I wish I didn't remember. I remember Petie, Jesse Sam, Tuie our interpreter. I remember coming home in 69 and being advised to wear civilian clothes and not my uniform. For 40 odd years I have remembered, but now I just want peace.. May God Bless all our Warriors

 

[Old Bearkat]

Since Memorial Day was first done after the Civil War, here's an article about a couple of veterans of that conflict,

http://www.texasescapes.com/MikeCoxTexasTales/Confederate-Compassion.htm