Veterans Day, 2005

Byrdman · Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2005 10:45 pm Post subject:

did post a current pic of myself (rookie vet) and a real vet....Dusty.

Fishin_Steve · Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 8:45 am Post subject:

We salute those veterans who have served protecting our country.

Our prayers are with those serving in uniform today.

Steven Berg *** Jeannie Berg
LCDR, MSC **** CDR, MSC
USN, Retired *** USN, Retired

Sea Angel · Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 2:33 pm Post subject:

When I was a very young man, I could not understand why my father would not share about his time in the Rangers, Yankee Div, on D-Day - till after my time came.

We all do what is needed when called by a higher power; be that of God or country. Those of us reading any of this thread are blessed to have returned from our call. Those that are in line to answer the call, I pray for you and your families.

I want to thank all the many vets that served in all kinds of functions.. from pilots, aircrews, support personnel, sailors, grunts, cooks, medics,,,, this list could go on and on. All supporting each other as a team to complete the 'mission'.

Well Done Vets!

Sea Angel
CPO USN (Ret)

Sawdust · Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 3:20 pm Post subject:

Art,

Good post! Went through war II as a permanent Chief Aviation Pilot -- temp. commission so I could fly off carriers.
Chief in 1942. So many of us on here that it feels like home!

Dusty (N7UX CW op.)

Knotty C · Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 6:20 pm Post subject:

Thanks to all who served and who now serves our country. I posted a picture in the album of my father who skippered a 50 foot Coast Guard boat. It was taken in SE Alaska, looking for Japanese subs.

Don

Sneaks · Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 6:35 pm Post subject:

Thanks for reminding me, Dusty. Early in my career I was lucky enough to meet a WW2 Chief Aviation Pilot while stationed at China Lake, CA. He elected to remain enlisted and was happy as a clam flying R4D's and single engine prop planes as late as 1962. I have all the respect in the world for Mustangs like you and Charlie who advanced well beyond the norm.

This is the time our family also remembers our losses.

Dad, a submariner in WW1, who lived long enough to see me make Chief and ride the boats like he did.

Half brother Ed, Army Air Corps, flew with the "Dam Busters" in WW2, chaired the engineering dept. at NDSU for almost 20 years, and passed away 4 months ago.

Niece Sue, who passed on two years ago, just after she was selected for Captain in the Navy Reserves, Nurse Corps.

I salute those that serve and have served. May we always feel the loss.

Don, ETCM(SS) USN Retired

Sawdust · Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 6:59 pm Post subject:

Hey Don,

Come on up to the SBS. Charlie is coming out from "that" coast -- I'm planning to wheel my rocker thataway... lots to BS about.

Told you before, subs ain't my thing. One pulled me out of the water in WWII -- wished they had left me swimming after we got depth bombed a couple of times Laughing

Dusty

Rabidfish · Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 7:46 pm Post subject:

Though I personally never served, One of the most important people I have ever known did... While he's been gone a few years now,I have one of his most prized possesions.

On the wall above my desk... In glorious fashion, his certificate tells the story of the day... His initiation...

On the 25th of June, 1944 he crossed the equator aboard the Liberty Ship U.S.S. Sabik, bound for ports unknown. Those unkown ports later came to be most of the south Pacific, and seldom friendly ports.

He almost never spoke of the war itself, other than to say "Boy... you don't want to go there"! Of the memories he did share, most were of friends and comrades, whom he shared life, love, and loss. Some of the memories he loved most were of friendships found aboard ship. Indeed, he and I share alot in common. I have made life long friends either aboard, or longing to be aboard. I hope that never changes!

To my Uncle Calvin, who I owe more than I can ever imagine. I hope someday to get a certificate of my own.

Anita Marie · Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 8:15 pm Post subject:

My dad flew 50 missions for the 449th bomber wing out of Grottaglie, Italy. He was the chief mechanic and top turret gunner on a B-24. His missions included bombing runs on the Polesti, Romania oil fields. Everytime I asked him about the war he would always change the subject. I never even knew he was awarded a bronze star till his funeral. I regret never being able to tell him how proud I was of him for his service.
For me 6 years in the nuke navy, USS Bainbridge CGN-25 (35 knots and no smoke)

Sneaks · Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 9:27 pm Post subject:

Sawdust · Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 9:38 pm Post subject:

Who me???

Shux, I'm an amateur. Wait till Charlie has a turn. Laughing

We had good training in the same ship (USS Independence) back in my childhood.

Sorry you can't come up thisaway. The SBS will be gathering of some great Dory folks.

Dusty, who zigged when he should have zagged and ended up in a stinkin' diesel boat. Oooooooh.

Jon - CLou · Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 9:52 pm Post subject:

My dad served in the Navy and Cynthia's dad served in the Army. We are both very proud of them and all that have served. We cannot thank everyone enough for there service.

My dad is buried at the Riverside National Cemetery. When I visit, I really have an eye opener with the thousands of small gravestones. It's a real humbling and sad experience. Miss him a bunch, I still see him sitting in the bow of our little 12' Sears gamefisher.

Thank you all so very much.
Jon and Cynthia

CatyMae n Steve · Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2005 9:23 am Post subject:

A snappy salute to all who have served and to those who are protecting our freedom today! Happy Veterans Day

Byrdman · Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2005 9:41 am Post subject:

Cheers and Thanks! I will now take it to the boat to celebrate this event. Good showing of Gen Case on the Today show this moring. Sharp looking Marine and spoke volumnes on the good being done, and the Freedom being won by our folks "up front."

Thanks to all. See Yall at the SBS.

Byrdman

Robbi · Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2005 12:13 pm Post subject:

Veteran's Day is a day that I find myself filled with deep felt emotions. I am extremely grateful to all that have served our country. I know that everyone who has served has paid a price for that service. At the very least veterans have been away from family and loved ones, and have given up part of their lives to serve. Some have paid the ultimate price, and we will forever be grateful. Members of my family have served at Belleau Wood, shoveled coal into boilers on WW I ships, been POW's in Europe and Asia in two wars, fought and died on Bataan. Most of these family members I never knew, or if I did know them I was too young to begin to understand what they had been through. None of this really hit home until I met Jim. We have been friends for over 25 years. Jim flew with the 174th Assault Helicopter Company in Viet Nam. He was a gun ship pilot in Viet Nam from July 4th 1968 to July 4th 1969. Jim paid a heavy price for his service. I call him every Veteran's day just to talk. I tell him he is my favorite veteran (which is true) and we each end up crying a little. I sometimes take him to his doctors appointments at American Lake, or the University of Washington. It is the least that I can do. He has done so much for me. Thanks again Jim, and heartfelt thanks to all veterans. Robbi