Memorial Day

[KaNtSt0PMeH]

Something that should be very important to all us vets and those who support us. I would really appreciate if everyone took time this weekend to remember those who have fallen before us.... we pay homage to these individuals not with barbecues and drinks, but with a memory that their deaths will not be in vain. That we as Americans will continue to be thankful for the life they provided for us and continue the fight ourselves when our nation calls. So please refrain from talking about the parties and bbqs, for those who have lost dear friends this is a trying time. This is a time for remembrance.

[toby2533]

Kudo's after a weekend of soccer tour, I get up around 5:30 on Monday and the VFW we go to all the cemeteries around do a pray, gun salute and taps, then 11 am Memorial day parade ceremony at the big cemetery then finally done for the day about 2 pm. Thanks you all for your service, I have my own personal ceremony I take 2 shots of jack slam one and pour the other on the ground after I'm back at the house.

[GhostOverride]

My friends and I are planning on placing flags at one of the local veterans cemetery, cleaning headstones where needed. Just take the time to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

[GhostOverride]

Here is a link to some information about Memorial Day

http://www.usmemorialday.org/backgrnd.html

[NwG_SnakeEyes]

Something that should be very important to all us vets and those who support us. I would really appreciate if everyone took time this weekend to remember those who have fallen before us.... we pay homage to these individuals not with barbecues and drinks, but with a memory that their deaths will not be in vain. That we as Americans will continue to be thankful for the life they provided for us and continue the fight ourselves when our nation calls. So please refrain from talking about the parties and bbqs, for those who have lost dear friends this is a trying time. This is a time for remembrance.

Well said brother.

[jxspyder]

Normally I go to the cemetary with a six-pack and catch up with some friends. Might have to steal Toby's tradition this year.

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[BilgeRatBilly]

I'll be at the VA nursing home this weekend then at the veterans memorial cemetery on memorial day for a community ceremony. Its always awesome to hear the stories of the old vets in the nursing home and they really appreciate having current members come visit them.

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[Rickety Rob]

I'll be in Ocean City (shitty) Md.

Seacrets is where I'll be on Saturday getting hammered fucked up (is that even the right way to say that? Probably).

[BigFreeze99]

Here is a link to some information about Memorial Day

http://www.usmemorialday.org/backgrnd.html
I always refer to this site... both mirror the history.. http://www.va.gov/opa/speceven/memday/history.asp

[GhostOverride]

Thanks for sharing that one too, couldn't remember where I used to get the other info from...duh

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[iamthesgt]

I'll be in Ocean City (shitty) Md.

Seacrets is where I'll be on Saturday getting hammered fucked up (is that even the right way to say that? Probably).

I think it's Seacrest, but I don't know for sure

[GhostOverride]

Never forget

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[Stolenwaffle]

For all of us that have lost friends or even family that have served our country I know that they would want you to remember them but not to cry for them because they knew what they were doing and were prepared for the ultimate sacrifice. I salute all the men and women that serve, have served, and have payed the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. God Bless!!!

[KopfeJager]

While I was in Maryland for a Marine Corps school this past 3 weeks, I took a day to head to Arlington to visit some friends. Started at the Iwo Jima memorial and finished up at the Tome of the Unknown. Along the way a stone caught my eye....

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[Rickety Rob]

I think it's Seacrest, but I don't know for sure

It's spelled the way I wrote it.

I've been going there for years my friend.

Spent countless amounts of money too

[iamthesgt]

It's spelled the way I wrote it.

I've been going there for years my friend.

Spent countless amounts of money too

Oh I misred what you were saying whan you said "Is that the right way to say it" (there is something by that name around here, that's why I thought it was that spelling)

[Rickety Rob]

Oh I misred what you were saying whan you said "Is that the right way to say it" (there is something by that name around here, that's why I thought it was that spelling)

No worries.

I should have clarified what i was referring to

[GhostOverride]

Some pics from today with my daughter

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[WHIT3C3LL]

5539 this is a pic of my friends son a year after he was killed by idf in Iraq. This is one of the biggest reminders to me y we serve.

5540 my biggest influence while I was growing up with his son.

55415542 and last but not least the one person I wish I could have met my great grandpa MSG Olen Tipton who fought in WWII and who in my eyes has watched over me and who has pushed me through every hardship

[Stolenwaffle]

Some pics from today with my daughter

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5539 this is a pic of my friends son a year after he was killed by idf in Iraq. This is one of the biggest reminders to me y we serve.

5540 my biggest influence while I was growing up with his son.

55415542 and last but not least the one person I wish I could have met my great grandpa MSG Olen Tipton who fought in WWII and who in my eyes has watched over me and who has pushed me through every hardship

Those are some really good pics and not only am I proud to have served alongside some of the best people in the country, I am proud to serve with everyone who is currently active military. Thank you for your service.

[CrzyChinook]

I'll be in Ocean City (shitty) Md.

Seacrets is where I'll be on Saturday getting hammered fucked up (is that even the right way to say that? Probably).

Damn I miss OC. Spent most my summers there. Memorial day.. I spent mine at the all ranks bar at camp atteryburry

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[Port66]

I use to go there for work retreats with UPS. Fun but since I always drove home not as fun cause I couldn't drink haha.

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[Rickety Rob]

I was a complete drunk this past weekend.

I think I drank enough alcohol that would have gotten all the active members drunk for three days straight.

[GhostOverride]

I was a complete drunk this past weekend.

I think I drank enough alcohol that would have gotten all the active members drunk for three days straight.

...and you are still alive to tell the epic tale...congratulations my friend! Cheers :very_drunk:

[jxspyder]

I was a complete drunk this past weekend.

I think I drank enough alcohol that would have gotten all the active members drunk for three days straight.

Sorry bro, but that much alcohol would kill you in the first couple hours. :beer::cool:

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[Rickety Rob]

Sorry bro, but that much alcohol would kill you in the first couple hours. :beer::cool:

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This was over the weekend, def not within the first couple of hours lol.

Plus I'm pretty sure it only takes a few beers for some to get wasted (Sam aka iamthesgt is one of those too :p).

But...I did almost drink myself to black out status a few times.

[GhostOverride]

This was over the weekend, def not within the first couple of hours lol.

Plus I'm pretty sure it only takes a few beers for some to get wasted (Sam aka iamthesgt is one of those too :p).

But...I did almost drink myself to black out status a few times.

You have to trust those you are around to get to that point....we all know what can happen. Last time I remember getting that bad I was in Korea.....damn you Soju....oh how I love thee

[Rickety Rob]

You have to trust those you are around to get to that point....we all know what can happen. Last time I remember getting that bad I was in Korea.....damn you Soju....oh how I love thee

Ha, you said be around those you trust at that point.

Like that ever happens lol.

Sad thing is, I find myself at that point more often than I should be

[BigFreeze99]

Bump.
I know we created one this year, again. But, it is always a worthwhile look at our past USMG, posts. (There are dozens buried in our achieves).

Semper-Fi

[ssandersjr]

Agree very much. Lots of great materials and memories that have been pushed to the bottom of the lists.