Memorial Day 2014

[o1d_dude]

Craig Pettit, Class of '65
Keith Knutson, Class of '66
Dennis Tuller, Class of '66

I did not forget you, my brothers in arms.

 

[Zeroignite]

Thank you.

 

[T-Rex]

The Central Route of the Run for the Wall stopped at the hotel where I am staying. Did a web search when I came to work, that is a great thing they are doing.
Thanks for your service OD and any others here who were part of that dark spot in history.

 

[Eric1]

As you enjoy today please take time to reflect on the cost of freedom. Remember the men and women who paid that price for you and me.

 

[conman13]

Thank You anybody that served.

 

[cwbullet]

Freedom is not free. Even those who are blessed to have survived have given time. If you see a veteran or active duty, thank them.

 

[Getmore]

Thanks for those who are serving and have served. I found this old pic of me and my crew. I was 21 years at the time and not long after this picture this gun witch I loved to shoot became obsolete and we were issued the TOW missile.

 

[Bat-mite]

My hat is off to all who have laid down their lives in service to their country. I am living the legacy that they gave to me, and I do not take it lightly. May we never, ever forget.

 

[o1d_dude]

Thanks for those who are serving and have served. I found this old pic of me and my crew. I was 21 years at the time and not long after this picture this gun witch I loved to shoot became obsolete and we were issued the TOW missile.

Looks like a Jeep-mounted 57mm recoilless rifle, yes?

Tankers always said "Put HE on the point of the smoke cone!"

 

[Getmore]

Looks like a Jeep-mounted 57mm recoilless rifle, yes?

Tankers always said "Put HE on the point of the smoke cone!"

That was the M40 it is a 105mm cannon with a 50 cal on top . And yes it is recoilless.

 

[Zeroignite]

Also, I want to bring up something that is rarely raised:
In the last decade, more people in the armed forces have died from suicide than combat.