[Peacemonger]

What Memorial day means to me. My dad was in Africa and then In Korea. I got black and white photo's of some narly svit. He was a "Staff Sergent" . If you could get two words about this out of him you where a very luvky person. He was one old rusty nail. Today I remember him (RIP)...and the scrafices he made. I remember the barbegues we use to have on this day when I was younger. Back when people treated each other better. The whole block would come together with beer and BBQ, all the old dudes would talk. And sometimes give us kids a sip of beer. I have his "Army air core" jacket. And medals and wierd looking money from some strange places. And memories of my dad. He was from Texas but we lived in so cali USA...I still live here today.Texas BBQ nothing better. Have a great Memorial Day...!

[doublejj]

My respect to your father!
My dad was in Africa during WWII too!
He was a combat engineer, served thru 3 invasions; Africa,Silicy,Italy

Here's to all that have served, Thank you!

peace
doublejj

[Piel]

My Dad was a merchant Marine but did ammo runs in the South Pacific, Korea and Nam. I once asked him why he persisted in ammo transport and he just mumbled "double pay" but I think he just wanted to be patriotic. He had some close calls but he made it. RIP Dad.

[Peacemonger]

Originally Posted by doublejj

My respect to your father!
My dad was in Africa during WWII too!
He was a combat engineer, served thru 3 invasions; Africa,Silicy,Italy

Here's to all that have served, Thank you!

peace
doublejj

Rite back at ya bro. All the very best...!!!

[Peacemonger]

Originally Posted by Piel

My Dad was a merchant Marine but did ammo runs in the South Pacific, Korea and Nam. I once asked him why he persisted in ammo transport and he just mumbled "double pay" but I think he just wanted to be patriotic. He had some close calls but he made it. RIP Dad.

That is no Job I would ask for preety dangerous if you ask me . I thank your dad and family for there service.

[Drift13]

To all those that served before, with or after me....THANK YOU.
And a special prayer for all that made the ultimate sacrifice.

[bruceinpacifica]

Originally Posted by Peacemonger

What Memorial day means to me. My dad was in Africa and then In Korea. I got black and white photo's of some narly svit. He was a "Staff Sergent" . If you could get two words about this out of him you where a very luvky person. He was one old rusty nail. Today I remember him (RIP)...and the scrafices he made. I remember the barbegues we use to have on this day when I was younger. Back when people treated each other better. The whole block would come together with beer and BBQ, all the old dudes would talk. And sometimes give us kids a sip of beer. I have his "Army air core" jacket. And medals and wierd looking money from some strange places. And memories of my dad. He was from Texas but we lived in so cali USA...I still live here today.Texas BBQ nothing better. Have a great Memorial Day...!

Hi Peacemonger,
I wish your dad was still alive so he could be properly thanked for his service.
My stepdad was a ships carpenter in the merchant marine & made trips to Korea during that conflict.
All those old WW2 vets are dying at about 1000 a day, I say thanks whenever & wherever I can. I didn't understand when I was younger, try to make up for it now.
Cheers,
bruce

[Meraxes]

thanks to all our vets in new england and nationwide. happy hero day!!!