TAPS
May 25, 2023 19:14:53 #
NCtrouthunter wrote:
My grandfather was a radio operator/gunner on a B-17 bomber I WWII. He flew on D-Day. I was able to get him to talk about it one time and he broke down. I told him he didn’t need to talk about any further. I often wonder what he experienced. He flew 35 missions and came home. I thank all those that served and honor all of those that gave the ultimate sacrifice. We should never forget the cost of freedom. Thanks for sharing.
First of all I’m happy to hear he came home. One of my Uncles was in the Army and was with the unit that found the Jews at Auschwitz, which led to finding more camps. That’s all he ever told me and that was during a visit two years after I was in Vietnam. I’ve not shared anything to anyone except my VA councilor.
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May 25, 2023 19:21:23 #
fisher wrote:
Many thanks, brother....... Have a blessed Memorial Day.
Same to you Brother. Have a safe Memorial Day.
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May 25, 2023 19:22:52 #
Kerry Hansen wrote:
Thanks for putting this up Hack my friend.
You’re very welcome Kerry. Have a good Memorial Day.
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May 25, 2023 19:23:19 #
hacksaw wrote:
This a beautiful rendition of TAPS. br Hack 🇺🇸🍺... (show quote)
Hack, Thanx for reminding all of the solemnity of Memorial Day. Sure, enjoy your picnics with family and friends, no harm in that. But there's a lot more to Memorial day than that, and a parade. The sacrifices made for the entire world made by these brave men and women is nothing to take lightly. We should all be eternally grateful that the greatest generation stood up to be counted.
You did a terrific job on this post, with the video and background information.
And the concert was breathtaking, including the appreciative applause from the audience. That young lady blew some sweet notes, and Andre' is wonderful, as always.
Thanks again to you and all the others who have made our way of life the very best it could be in this crazy world !
May 25, 2023 19:45:41 #
nutz4fish wrote:
Hack, Thanx for reminding all of the solemnity of ... (show quote)
Thank you so much nutz. You left out all the sales on Memorial Day. When I found this rendition of TAPS I couldn’t believe how beautiful it is and I knew y’all would enjoy it. I pray we don’t get into another war in this crazy world. Thanks again.
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May 25, 2023 20:20:35 #
hacksaw wrote:
Thank you so much nutz. You left out all the sales on Memorial Day. When I found this rendition of TAPS I couldn’t believe how beautiful it is and I knew y’all would enjoy it. I pray we don’t get into another war in this crazy world. Thanks again.
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Imagine what would happen if the military actually started inducting draftees again. THAT would really be something. And, it could happen even without a hot war. Standards are being lowered for enlistees, because their #'s are just not there. How deep into the barrel can they dip before something has to be done ?
Tune in for that episode . . . .
May 25, 2023 21:32:41 #
nutz4fish wrote:
Imagine what would happen if the military actually started inducting draftees again. THAT would really be something. And, it could happen even without a hot war. Standards are being lowered for enlistees, because their #'s are just not there. How deep into the barrel can they dip before something has to be done ?
Tune in for that episode . . . .
Tune in for that episode . . . .
I can only imagine watching Americans crossing the Rio Grande or sneaking through the Canadian border. Back in the day a lot of good troops came from the draft. If that does happen I hope the drill Sargents go back to kicking butt and making them learn their MOS. I’m waiting on the next episode with bated breath....
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May 26, 2023 01:09:18 #
May 26, 2023 21:57:56 #
In the "bigger cities" in France back in 1966, they didn't like us US Sailors that much. But the Small towns did. We first pulled in at Cannes and then later went up the coast to Bandol, France. They actually liked us, we were the second Destroyer to go there since WWII. USS Leary DD879
May 26, 2023 22:30:09 #
audigger53 wrote:
In the "bigger cities" in France back in 1966, they didn't like us US Sailors that much. But the Small towns did. We first pulled in at Cannes and then later went up the coast to Bandol, France. They actually liked us, we were the second Destroyer to go there since WWII. USS Leary DD879
I remember visiting Hiroshima in 1959 when on the USS Gurke DD 783. A Good Will Visit. They seemed a little fearful of us. A couple of us happened to stop a a big community dance (in doors), large arena, and the music stopped and people stood starred at us. Can't say I blame them.
May 27, 2023 00:44:14 #
I remember walking down the street in Yokohama and my friend was 20 feet ahead of me. I could see him plainly over the tops of the umbrellas. Everyone of the people were like 5 feet tall. now that was a bit of a shock. Oh the street was crowded. Hard to ramp yourself up for Japan or Istanbul.
May 27, 2023 07:35:24 #
When stationed in Germany, my friends and I avoided going to the typical GI joints. We preferred the local gasthaus. We git to where we were considered regulars and got along with all the locals. Sorta like an international version of the stage.
May 27, 2023 10:13:20 #
May 27, 2023 11:11:22 #
audigger53 wrote:
In the "bigger cities" in France back in 1966, they didn't like us US Sailors that much. But the Small towns did. We first pulled in at Cannes and then later went up the coast to Bandol, France. They actually liked us, we were the second Destroyer to go there since WWII. USS Leary DD879
Yes I remember flying to Fort Gordon, Ga. in 1966 and the person next to me was talking about France dropping the US as an ally over something silly. It had just happened and it was big news back then. They’re a proud nation like we are but very hard headed. In 1966 I went to Tokyo and they really didn’t like us either but they liked our money. I got off the GI route and a young guy working at the hotel I was in, took me to the real Tokyo where the shopkeepers and regular citizens worked and we got along fine. One shopkeeper built me a bracelet for a new Seiko watch I bought from him because the bracelets he had would only fit the thin Japanese people. There was no extra charge he gave me a cup of tea while I waited. I thought that was wonderful.
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