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SouthernFarmall
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I agree. Thanks to all vets!
Ultradog MN
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And don't forget that today was about the halfway point in the battle of Midway - two years earlier and on the other side of the world.
Battle of Midway
Battle of Midway
John Harmon.
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My Uncle Earl survived the invasion ,but on Nov,12,1944 on a road in France he was killed by a German sniper,he is interred not far from that site at a US Military Cemetary.RIP Uncle.
Anonymous-0
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Do you know which one? Gonna be making the rounds to most of the cemeteries in November, may be able to send you pics of the cemetery and his grave.
Dave
Badger bob
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God bless are vets.
OhioTractorGuy
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Just got off the phone with my Grandfather, he was on the first wave of troops that day, I believe he said going into LeHarve, France. Never take for granted what he went thru. . . he has said he wouldnt take a million dollars to go back and experience it over again. (My grandpa lived thru the Depression, a million dollars to him is probably like a trillion dollars to most folks. . .)
Far as Im concerned anyone that has lived and experienced such things for their country ought to be taken care of by their country. I would be more than willing to give a little of what I bring in to such Men vs. most of the folks getting handouts today.
Far as Im concerned anyone that has lived and experienced such things for their country ought to be taken care of by their country. I would be more than willing to give a little of what I bring in to such Men vs. most of the folks getting handouts today.
James Howell
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Glad that there are still a few of us that remember.
Watched a lot of local and national news today and not one mention or soundbyte about D-Day.
Had the pleasure of listening to a story from a WW2 veteran many years ago.
This man was very quiet and polite, but his wife was loud and "rough around the edges".
She was giving him "grief" because he took a rope with him on their summer vacation.
She said it was embarrassing when they could not get a first floor hotel room and had to take a second floor hotel room.
Went on about how folks were staring at him when he took the rope upstairs with him.
After she finally finished with her story, some one asked him why he carried a rope with him on vacation.
He calmly started talking about D-Day and how he was <a href="http://www.6juin1944.com/assaut/omaha/en_hoc.php">climbing the ladders</a> used to scale the cliffs on Omaha beach.
Said the ladder he was climbing got blown away by a grenade and that he got "pinned" down by machine gun fire near the top of the cliff.
No way to climb up and no way to climb down so he had to keep covered.
He said that some time later a rope was dropped to him from above and chose to repel down to safety.
Promised himself to always have a rope anytime he climbed above ground level.
Thanks to all the veterans on this forum.
Watched a lot of local and national news today and not one mention or soundbyte about D-Day.
Had the pleasure of listening to a story from a WW2 veteran many years ago.
This man was very quiet and polite, but his wife was loud and "rough around the edges".
She was giving him "grief" because he took a rope with him on their summer vacation.
She said it was embarrassing when they could not get a first floor hotel room and had to take a second floor hotel room.
Went on about how folks were staring at him when he took the rope upstairs with him.
After she finally finished with her story, some one asked him why he carried a rope with him on vacation.
He calmly started talking about D-Day and how he was <a href="http://www.6juin1944.com/assaut/omaha/en_hoc.php">climbing the ladders</a> used to scale the cliffs on Omaha beach.
Said the ladder he was climbing got blown away by a grenade and that he got "pinned" down by machine gun fire near the top of the cliff.
No way to climb up and no way to climb down so he had to keep covered.
He said that some time later a rope was dropped to him from above and chose to repel down to safety.
Promised himself to always have a rope anytime he climbed above ground level.
Thanks to all the veterans on this forum.
You know...we can pay tribute to our vets all we want...(I certainly do!)...but unless you've had an opportunity to stand on that coast line and see the vertical cliffs for as far as the eye can see...or stand inside a German pillbox on the coast...you can NOT really appreciate what those fellows must have gone thru....and I'm not sure you can EVER appreciate their terror.
A walk through the American Cemetery was one of the most sobering experiences of my life...row after row after row of markers (many labeled "known only to GOD") officer beside enlisted beside Christian beside Jew beside nnalert beside Army beside....etc. etc.
Yes...this country (and the FREE world) owes our VETERANS big time.
IT MUST NEVER HAPPEN AGAIN!!
Rick
A walk through the American Cemetery was one of the most sobering experiences of my life...row after row after row of markers (many labeled "known only to GOD") officer beside enlisted beside Christian beside Jew beside nnalert beside Army beside....etc. etc.
Yes...this country (and the FREE world) owes our VETERANS big time.
IT MUST NEVER HAPPEN AGAIN!!
Rick
Goose
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Speaking of the Battle of the Bulge, a buddy of mine had an uncle who was involved in the Battle of the Bulge.
He said when they got word the war was over, they got drunk, and killed and cooked a rabbit. Only after they'd eaten and sobered up all they could find was the carcass of a cat.
He said when they got word the war was over, they got drunk, and killed and cooked a rabbit. Only after they'd eaten and sobered up all they could find was the carcass of a cat.
You know...we can pay tribute to our vets all we want...(I certainly do!)...but unless you've had an opportunity to stand on that coast line and see the vertical cliffs for as far as the eye can see...or stand inside a German pillbox on the coast...you can NOT really appreciate what those fellows must have gone thru....and I'm not sure you can EVER appreciate their terror.
A walk through the American Cemetery was one of the most sobering experiences of my life...row after row after row of markers (many labeled "known only to GOD") officer beside enlisted beside Christian beside Jew beside nnalert beside Army beside....etc. etc.
Yes...this country (and the FREE world) owes our VETERANS big time.
IT MUST NEVER HAPPEN AGAIN!!
Rick
A walk through the American Cemetery was one of the most sobering experiences of my life...row after row after row of markers (many labeled "known only to GOD") officer beside enlisted beside Christian beside Jew beside nnalert beside Army beside....etc. etc.
Yes...this country (and the FREE world) owes our VETERANS big time.
IT MUST NEVER HAPPEN AGAIN!!
Rick
I always enjoyed the 1976 movie about the battle of Midway. Some parts are a little shlocky (Charlton Heston's son's romantic issue) but I enjoyed the contributions by all the big name actors that portrayed historical figures from both sides.
I would like to see the footage that is normally deleted relative to the engagement at Coral Sea.
I would like to see the footage that is normally deleted relative to the engagement at Coral Sea.
Phil in Pa
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I watched "The Longest Day" on Memorial Day. Again.
Never gets old.
Never gets old.
Lamar Fudd
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"Watched a lot of local and national news today and not one mention or soundbyte about D-Day."
I dunno where you live-Germany, maybe?, but here in Iowa, it was on the Local and National News. Even took the time to interview a couple fellows that are still alive that went through it. Why would this post get 'poofed'? Nothing controversial here. The posts above about Oscar Meyer's most famous product, now that may be another issue entirely.
I dunno where you live-Germany, maybe?, but here in Iowa, it was on the Local and National News. Even took the time to interview a couple fellows that are still alive that went through it. Why would this post get 'poofed'? Nothing controversial here. The posts above about Oscar Meyer's most famous product, now that may be another issue entirely.
Rollie NE PA
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Proud to say my father was in the Battle Of The Bulge. Carried a 30 cal. water cooled machine gun.
Don't remember much. I was one day old.
Living D-Day veterans have to be 84 yo or better.
I can remember when the last five Civil War Vets had a reunion. I think they were mostly bugle boys or medical orderlies. My Great Grandfather was one of the later in OH at age 14. Died in 1906.
Last WW1 vet just died within the past month or two.
Living D-Day veterans have to be 84 yo or better.
I can remember when the last five Civil War Vets had a reunion. I think they were mostly bugle boys or medical orderlies. My Great Grandfather was one of the later in OH at age 14. Died in 1906.
Last WW1 vet just died within the past month or two.
Paul from MI
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Since I restored a military Jeep I am asked to drive it and some of our vets in the local Memorial Day parade. What an amazing bunch of guys! They are truly the greatest generation! I see in todays paper we lost another one, a fellow who lost an arm in the Pacific and went on to a very successful career after the war. Rest in Peace, Vic. I'll always remember you!
billonthefarm
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Anyone who thinks the discussion of D-Day is offensive should give up their right to be free.
On the sixth of June 1944 men from around the world and all walks of life were put into harms way on the beaches and costal areas of Normandy France to rid the world of a tyrant who had brought so much misery to the world. They jumped from planes, fought from boats and walked into hell with only a rifle and a belief that they would overcome any obstacle. A great many of those soldiers paid the ultimate price in the cause of liberty and freedom. We shall never let the sacrifice of any of those brave men be in vain. Beneath every cross in the cemetaries of Normandy lies a hero.
bill
On the sixth of June 1944 men from around the world and all walks of life were put into harms way on the beaches and costal areas of Normandy France to rid the world of a tyrant who had brought so much misery to the world. They jumped from planes, fought from boats and walked into hell with only a rifle and a belief that they would overcome any obstacle. A great many of those soldiers paid the ultimate price in the cause of liberty and freedom. We shall never let the sacrifice of any of those brave men be in vain. Beneath every cross in the cemetaries of Normandy lies a hero.
bill
Anonymous-0
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TRUELY OUR GREATEST GENERATION,,.. Moms cousin Oscar lost his life there on june 15 , 1944, Back then Mom was riveting wings together.. Dad was in the pacific , but he had 4 other family members went thru Normandy ,got injured and sent home , one ended up at the battle of the bulge , and never got a scratch but damnear froze and starved to death ...
I have an older friend (90s) who was in the water at 6:30 that morning (first wave). Combat engineers. He's told me some of what he went through. Said that seeing "Saving Private Ryan" was just like being there again.
Month or so ago I contacted the "military writer" for our local paper and suggested that he interview this man for a D-Day remembrance story. I pointed out that only about 50,000 men went ashore in that first assault, and if you count the years and do the math, you realize that today this man is a member of a very, very small and rapidly diminishing fraternity. Maybe a thousand left, probably a lot less?
Anyway, the "military writer" didn't show a lot of interest, but even so I opened my paper this morning hoping that he'd followed through on it. Not a damn word.
Hope the younger generation enjoys this wonderful new world they're making for themselves.
Month or so ago I contacted the "military writer" for our local paper and suggested that he interview this man for a D-Day remembrance story. I pointed out that only about 50,000 men went ashore in that first assault, and if you count the years and do the math, you realize that today this man is a member of a very, very small and rapidly diminishing fraternity. Maybe a thousand left, probably a lot less?
Anyway, the "military writer" didn't show a lot of interest, but even so I opened my paper this morning hoping that he'd followed through on it. Not a damn word.
Hope the younger generation enjoys this wonderful new world they're making for themselves.
Anonymous-0
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As a dear friend and veteran attaches to the bottom of her e mails, allow me to forward this. If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you read this in English thank a veteran!
THANK YOU all veterans, past and present, for your service!!!! God bless you all!!
THANK YOU all veterans, past and present, for your service!!!! God bless you all!!
Walt Davies
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Thanks
Walt Davies
USN MR 2
Non war time disabled Vet
Walt Davies
USN MR 2
Non war time disabled Vet
Anonymous-0
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My wife's uncle, Quinton Seacat, was killed June 23, 1944 at Cherbourg, France. I understand that Quinton was named after a more famous uncle, one Walter Quinton Gresham, for whom the park in Lanesville, IN is named.
M-MAN
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Thank's for posting John. We should never forget those brave soldier's. We had a Deacon who hit the beach that day & he never could speak of it without crying over all that fell. He's been gone a good while now.
Ultradog MN
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Hey Walt,
Another MR here - Took the test and was selected for MR2 but would have had to extend time in service for 60 days or so to sew on the extra stripe. At the time it didn't seem like it was worth it so I got out an MR3. Did you go to A school in San Diego?
When were you in? I was 71-75
Another MR here - Took the test and was selected for MR2 but would have had to extend time in service for 60 days or so to sew on the extra stripe. At the time it didn't seem like it was worth it so I got out an MR3. Did you go to A school in San Diego?
When were you in? I was 71-75
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