http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ervaMPt4Ha0

 

Thank you, Country Boy! and heck yeah! people either get it or they don't..can't explain the depth of that awe inspiring moment.

wow mad, you skate with tonka trucks on you rfeet and guys look up to you!
heheheheh had to poke you, sorry

I still get goosebumps when the National Anthem is sung proudly! (not some star trying to MTV it) Superbowl 25, whitney houston sang it I believe....

I still ask to take down worn flags....

 

Amen to that Hat ....

When I was a junior sailor growing up, I used to watch many others actually run for cover when morning colors was piped so they wouldn't have to stand there and salute. It didn't sit right with me .....

Later years and a set of anchors .... my entire division (junior officers included) was taught saluting with pride and respect.

CountryBoy ... not many things more calming than standing on the fantail watching Old Glory in the moonlight .... out on the open seas . Thanks for the memory ...

cheers,
PISTOL

 

I went to a medical call Monday am, a 78yo male with a broken ankle. we arrived and found the elderly gentlemen sitting in a chair with a severe injury. As we entered I noticed that one entire wall in his home had many many citations, awards, pins, and medals. As I were obtaining info from him I noticed he had a very strong Russian accent. Once we stabilized him I asked where he was from. He stated he was from Russia, I complemented him on his wall. I asked him if he would mind if I looked at it while we were waiting for transport. I stood their looking in amazement at all the photo's, everything was in Russian so I asked a few questions on a couple pictures and awards. He stated to me that he was in Russian Army and in combat the entire length of WWII, one of the picture was one of him and a fragmented part of his unit securing a concentration camp. I was so awe struck that I had not payed attention to a few tears I let loose, (no one back at the station let me forget it either ). Once we loaded him up I thanked him for his service and welcomed him to our country, he put his arm on my shoulder and said something to me in Russian as I was exiting the bus, I have no earthly idea what he said, just that he was smiling as he said it. All this time this man suffering from a severely broken ankle, as well as multiple other major battle wounds, never grimaced shed a single tear, or complained about pain.

Both my grandfathers were in WWII, one in the Marines one in the Army. One talked openly about it, the other didn't, my grandmother broke out his photo's to show all of us once he passed. It was eerily similar the experiences that the Russian soldier and my 2 grandfathers had. I guess it was the same for all back then.

Just though it fit here,


Tim

 

Tim, it's true when they say "the greatest generation that ever lived" is slowly slipping away from us. You've been blessed with a glimpse into the lives of some of them and your heart has been touched by it. You're very lucky.

 

I agree Rick, Men amongst men, selflessness not seen in recent generations.

They did touch my heart, I am a better man because of it.


Tim

 

I can remember the days after 9-11-08. I never seen so many American Flags displayed and pride shown in support of this great nation. Its unfortunate that a horibble situation had to accure in order to bring it out.. I still beileve the pride and love is still there and we will continue to be the greatest nation.. I refuse to give up



N.S.D.Q 160th!!!!

 

Not to mention the sound of the turbines, knowing that what you do is the most important job, because without the snipe down below, the ship would be a empty useless shell.

http://goatlocker.org/resources/nav/snipe.htm

http://goatlocker.org/resources/nav/btbreed.htm

 

One of my uncles that I spent alot of time around growing up was a vietnam era Marine. One of the strong influences in my life. I guess not everyone has a marine in the family.

btw, good video.

 

I know there's a lot of trash talk that goes between the services, but I spent 2 years with the Marines in Cherry Point, NC. From Jan 05 to Late Jan 07 and we all have our jobs and most not all/more some than others took pride in what we did/do. Being Navy I had to be extra "TUFF" being that I was under the micro scope all the time. I was put down a lot when I first got there, but earned respect as time went. I'm hoping that those I served with still remember what I tried to teach them, that we're all on the same team and it shouldn't matter what service you serve in, we all raised our right hands and swore to "Support and Defend the Constitution Of the United States of America". Oh and if Marines looked who signed their pay checks, Department of the Navy... (LOL) J/K That always stumped them.... (LOL) This Thanksgiving, I'm thankful for the friends and the chance to have got to serve in the worlds greatest military. The brotherhood of those I served with will never be forgotten. Sleep tight tonight, because some where in the world there's a Marine, Sailor, Solder, Air Men, standing the watch.