Monday, May 30, 2011

As We Remember This Day

I find as I get older this day tears at me a little more. So many 
have given the ultimate price for our freedom, and for this I 
love them all. As I write this I think of those brave brave men 
and women so unselfishly giving to this country and all its 
people the chance to be great with their lives.

Pictured here is a Memorial from my generation. 
It has a special meaning to me, as my best friend 
growing up is on that wall. Today we remember our 
fallen heroes from all wars, and 
GOD BLESS THEM ALL!

Here is a link to last years Memorial Day post about my best friend Bill.

UPDATE: Here is a photo of we, the Pallbearers, at
Bill's Funeral ... Thank You Van !
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36 comments:

  1. Beer, Bicycles and the VRWCMay 30, 2011 at 3:51 AM

    As one who served, I understand his sacrifice and that of those left behind. Today we honor them.

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  2. Randy-gMay 30, 2011 at 3:57 AM

    Way too young. Thanks for the reminder of what Memorial Day really is. I was at the Wall in DC in the 90's it was quite moving.

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  3. Christopher - Conservative PerspectiveMay 30, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    Gone but never, ever forgotten.

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  4. Opus #6May 30, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    Thank you for this moving post, Odie. Is that you on the far right?

    I'm sorry for your loss.

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  5. Woodsterman (Odie)May 30, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    Deekaman, too many lost.

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  6. Woodsterman (Odie)May 30, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    Randy, way too young.

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  7. Woodsterman (Odie)May 30, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    Chistopher, never ever my man.

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  8. Woodsterman (Odie)May 30, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    Opie, that's me just 5 months before my tour started in Vietnam. The blond guy in front me (Tom) was their with the Marines a few months before this was taken.

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  9. Beer, Bicycles and the VRWCMay 30, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    Indeed, Odie. I has become too easy for the President to send troops to war on his own. It doesn't mean it's not a necessary evil from time-to-time, but it is too easy.

    Rest easy, my friend

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  10. Woodsterman (Odie)May 30, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    Deekaman, if you get the wrong president, the war isn't fought to win. Such was the case with Johnson and now maybe BO.

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  11. stopsignMay 30, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    A Terrific Post! Thank you and all of our troops for their past,present and future service to our Country.

    Also such a great photo. Psst! I knew that had to be you before I saw Opus question.

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  12. Woodsterman (Odie)May 30, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Stopsign, how'd you know? I'll bet you just looked for the best looking one huh.

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  13. The Born Again AmericanMay 30, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Odie, thanks for your service and thanks to all who have served...

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  14. VanMay 30, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Well done Odie. You are a true friend and patriot.

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  15. EuripidesMay 30, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    "That from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion—that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain—that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom—and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth." -- A. Lincoln

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  16. k6whpMay 30, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Odie, God bless your friend(s) and God bless you and my thanks for your service and this post.

    My roomie and fraternity brother at UCLA -- Terry Ogami -- is on that wall as well. These were all great men (and women).

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  17. Woodsterman (Odie)May 30, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Born Again, even this draftee was honored to serve! Thank you too sir!

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  18. Woodsterman (Odie)May 30, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Van, we lost your brother, but we're honored by Bill's memory. I'm so happy to have this blog to be able to give tribute to your brother Bill and all others our country has lost.

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  19. Woodsterman (Odie)May 30, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Euripides, I can think of no more fitting words.

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  20. Woodsterman (Odie)May 30, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    TWP, there are far too many or that Wall.

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  21. USA_AdmiralMay 30, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    A very moving post. God bless all that have served and still serving.

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  22. Woodsterman (Odie)May 30, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Thanks for stopping by Admiral. God Bless them all.

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  23. sig94May 30, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Odie - We were all so young then. God bless HM2 Mercer and all those who indeed gave the last full measure of devotion. Crap, the tears don't ever stop, do they...

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  24. Woodsterman (Odie)May 30, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    Sig94, they don't quit, but that's what being an American is.

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  25. LLMay 30, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    I'm moved by The Wall and ALL THOSE NAMES.

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  26. TeresaMay 30, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Very moving post, Odie! We remember all those who paid the ultimate price while serving to protect both us and our freedom.

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  27. The Conservative LadyMay 30, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    Odie, what a wonderful tribute. I've visited the Wall a few times, the last on 8/28 after the Restoring Honor Rally. Thank you and God Bless all of our fallen Heroes. And I want to thank you personally for your service to our country. We owe so much to our military, veterans and active duty.

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  28. Woodsterman (Odie)May 30, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    LL, it moves me too.

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  29. Woodsterman (Odie)May 30, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    Teresa, generations of our heroes have made America.

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  30. Woodsterman (Odie)May 30, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    Lady, thank you so much. I hope to make it to that wall one day.

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  31. AnonymousMay 31, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    Great post.
    The older I get the more this day means to me.

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  32. Woodsterman (Odie)May 31, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    Trestin, that makes two of us then.

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  33. SupiMay 31, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Odie - It is hard to lose friends. Thank you for writing a moving post.

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  34. Amusing BunniMay 31, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    What a moving tribute to your Best Friend!
    A most important Holiday where we remember all who served, and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, thanks Odie.

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  35. Woodsterman (Odie)May 31, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Supi, thank you it was a special post for me.

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  36. Woodsterman (Odie)May 31, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    Bunni, it was special alright, but what's going on with you and my comment thingy?

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