We were Soldiers once (Memorial Day)

stitch · 05-19-2009, 07:20 PM

As Memorial Day approaches I ask all those who served and all who didn’t to think.
Let us not be pained, let not be broken, let us not hide ourselves away.
Let us cry tears of joy and tears of Honor for those who did not return.
Let us know in our hearts that they are the hero’s who look down upon us from Valhalla
And they smile upon us.
We remember them, We raise a glass to them …And they remember us.
Those who have “Been There” know of what I speak, …Those who have not do their best to understand and deserve our respect and thanks for “Being there” for us.
Let us not cry out of sadness and anger, Let us cry with joy , Fly our flag and raise our glass and say,
I am Honored to have been in your presence.
I have friends and comrades in arms from WWII, Korea, Vietnam, South America, Malaysia,
Lebanon … the countless little “Actions” …Iraq , Afghanistan ….
I have lost friends, I have made friends …
To those who went before me, To those who went with me, To those who now go in my place …
I salute you … I honor you, I raise a glass to you... If Icry for you they are tears of joy … For you are my Hero’s
To those of you who supported, and still support ..I say THANK YOU! …
On Monday I shall fly my American Flag, My Marine Corps Flag and my POW / MIA Flag with pride.
I will unsheathe My USMC SNCO sword from it’s scabbard, Stand in my yard and salute all who went before me, All Whom I lost and all whom I pray for.
And I will cry, But Let us not cry of sadness, let us all cry of Honor, And let us cry of Joy,and of Remembrance ... But not of sadness, For Valhalla is a place of Honor.
Semper Fi All!
Stitch
USMC 1975-1984

WildBlueSooner · 05-19-2009, 07:29 PM

Great thread!

"Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty." -John F. Kennedy

God bless those who have served and are currently serving!

hotreds · 05-19-2009, 07:33 PM

Bless 'em all! Thank you all for your service!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9E7L...eature=related

stitch · 05-19-2009, 07:34 PM

Sooner,...As one who is now "Going in my place"
I salute you, I thank you, And My sword is raised in your honor.

CasaDooley · 05-19-2009, 07:34 PM

To all my brothers and sisters in arms, past and present: HUZZAH!

stitch · 05-19-2009, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by CasaDooley

To all my brothers and sisters in arms, past and present: HUZZAH!

And to you, One who gave more, I will recite your name with names of those I recall on Monday.
"Blessed be the Warriors."

05-19-2009, 07:53 PM

SSgt(vet.) Darrell Mogg
USAF 2001-2009

stitch · 05-19-2009, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

SSgt(vet.) Darrell Mogg
USAF 2001-2009

Added to my list of Hero's

AAlmeter · 05-19-2009, 08:51 PM

Prayers and thanks to all who have sacrificed before this time, all who are currently, and those who will in the future to protect freedom, individuality, and the American experiment from all of our enemies, both domestic and abroad. (insert US smilie here, which apparently got the ax in the switch)

Mugen910 · 05-19-2009, 08:54 PM

Semper Fi

Sgt. Tran 98-02
USMC

Combat Admin

newcigarz · 05-19-2009, 09:11 PM

05-20-2009, 10:42 AM

Very nice thread Jeff.

Please remember:

My dad, Capt. Harris Clark - US Air Force WWII Bomber Pilot - Served With Honor

and

My friend, USMC Sgt. Kevin Coulman - Killed with 240 others by a coward while they slept in the 1983 Beirut Bombing.

To all men and women that have served or are serving, thank you from a man who truly is thankful you do what you do.

God Bless.

stitch · 05-20-2009, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ahc4353

Very nice thread Jeff.

Please remember:

My dad, Capt. Harris Clark - US Air Force WWII Bomber Pilot - Served With Honor

and

My friend, USMC Sgt. Kevin Coulman - Killed with 240 others by a coward while they slept in the 1983 Beirut Bombing.
To all men and women that have served or are serving, thank you from a man who truly is thankful you do what you do.

God Bless.

For these Marines I send a special prayer, Because I was there.
A few days ago in a conversation elsewhere, I had my years of service ridiculed by some one, I was told we were no more than murdering psycopaths(sp) and that all of us were just "Tim McVeigh's(sp?) in waiting.
I'm still pretty torked over this conversation, And it led me to write this.

Savor the Stick · 05-20-2009, 11:48 AM

PO4 class USN
1982-1986 (Vet)

Volt · 05-20-2009, 11:51 AM

My thanks and respect to all who have served and are serving.

ICC(SW) Ret.

taltos · 05-20-2009, 11:54 AM

Semper Fi to those who are serving and have served, especially those who have gone before us.

RevSmoke · 05-20-2009, 12:03 PM

Thank you to all who have served, and are still.

You are all in my prayers.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

G G · 05-20-2009, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RevSmoke

Thank you to all who have served, and are still.

You are all in my prayers.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

Amen Rev, I couldn't say it any better than that so I wont try.

TBone · 05-20-2009, 12:02 PM

To all my brothers and sisters who paved the road I walked and to all those who gave the ultimate sacrifice....I salute you.

MSgt USAF
1981-2007

Mr.Maduro · 05-20-2009, 12:07 PM

I always remember my four fathers.... yes 4 fathers.
They all seen combat and all returned. Two are still with us and two have passed.

Arthur Sieczkowski - WWII - Navy - Grandfather RIP
Walter Pudjak - Korea - Air Force - God Father RIP
John Bartell - Vietnam - Army - Father in law
Kevin Cahill - Vietnam - Marines - Dad

To all our service men & women, Thank you!

05-19-2009, 07:20 PM	#1
stitch Saddle Maker And Cowboy Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Diamond K Ranch Posts: 720 Trading: (34)	We were Soldiers once (Memorial Day) As Memorial Day approaches I ask all those who served and all who didn’t to think. Let us not be pained, let not be broken, let us not hide ourselves away. Let us cry tears of joy and tears of Honor for those who did not return. Let us know in our hearts that they are the hero’s who look down upon us from Valhalla And they smile upon us. We remember them, We raise a glass to them …And they remember us. Those who have “Been There” know of what I speak, …Those who have not do their best to understand and deserve our respect and thanks for “Being there” for us. Let us not cry out of sadness and anger, Let us cry with joy , Fly our flag and raise our glass and say, I am Honored to have been in your presence. I have friends and comrades in arms from WWII, Korea, Vietnam, South America, Malaysia, Lebanon … the countless little “Actions” …Iraq , Afghanistan …. I have lost friends, I have made friends … To those who went before me, To those who went with me, To those who now go in my place … I salute you … I honor you, I raise a glass to you... If Icry for you they are tears of joy … For you are my Hero’s To those of you who supported, and still support ..I say THANK YOU! … On Monday I shall fly my American Flag, My Marine Corps Flag and my POW / MIA Flag with pride. I will unsheathe My USMC SNCO sword from it’s scabbard, Stand in my yard and salute all who went before me, All Whom I lost and all whom I pray for. And I will cry, But Let us not cry of sadness, let us all cry of Honor, And let us cry of Joy,and of Remembrance ... But not of sadness, For Valhalla is a place of Honor. Semper Fi All! Stitch USMC 1975-1984 __________________ Cowboy Wisdom: Ifin' ya get to thinkin yourself a might bit important, Try tellin someone else's dog what to do.

05-19-2009, 07:29 PM	#2
WildBlueSooner I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: James Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,322 Trading: (19)	Re: We were Soldiers once (Memorial Day) Great thread! "Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty." -John F. Kennedy God bless those who have served and are currently serving! __________________ "To dilute the will to win is to destroy the purpose of the game. There is no substitute for victory"-- Douglas MacArthur

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hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,665 Trading: (63)	Re: We were Soldiers once (Memorial Day) Bless 'em all! Thank you all for your service! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9E7L...eature=related __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

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stitch Saddle Maker And Cowboy Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Diamond K Ranch Posts: 720 Trading: (34)	Re: We were Soldiers once (Memorial Day) Sooner,...As one who is now "Going in my place" I salute you, I thank you, And My sword is raised in your honor. __________________ Cowboy Wisdom: Ifin' ya get to thinkin yourself a might bit important, Try tellin someone else's dog what to do.

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CasaDooley Herf Crew of 2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Location: The birthplace of Fathers Day Posts: 2,465 Trading: (41)	Re: We were Soldiers once (Memorial Day) To all my brothers and sisters in arms, past and present: HUZZAH! __________________ *Founding member of the Lilac City Dedicated Herfers*

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AAlmeter F.U.B.O. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Adam Location: Buffalo Posts: 288 Trading: (0)	Re: We were Soldiers once (Memorial Day) Prayers and thanks to all who have sacrificed before this time, all who are currently, and those who will in the future to protect freedom, individuality, and the American experiment from all of our enemies, both domestic and abroad. (insert US smilie here, which apparently got the ax in the switch)

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ahc4353 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: We were Soldiers once (Memorial Day) Very nice thread Jeff. Please remember: My dad, Capt. Harris Clark - US Air Force WWII Bomber Pilot - Served With Honor and My friend, USMC Sgt. Kevin Coulman - Killed with 240 others by a coward while they slept in the 1983 Beirut Bombing. To all men and women that have served or are serving, thank you from a man who truly is thankful you do what you do. God Bless.

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Savor the Stick ~Loves the Lord~ Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin, or just K Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 1,945 Trading: (67)	Re: We were Soldiers once (Memorial Day) PO4 class USN 1982-1986 (Vet) __________________ Pastor K Please Support the Troops

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taltos Really, really old Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: Saugus, MA Posts: 2,486 Trading: (3)	Re: We were Soldiers once (Memorial Day) Semper Fi to those who are serving and have served, especially those who have gone before us. __________________ Jimmy, some of its magic, some of its tragic, but I had a good life all the way. He Went to Paris, J. Buffett

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RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,861 Trading: (51)	Re: We were Soldiers once (Memorial Day) Thank you to all who have served, and are still. You are all in my prayers. Peace of the Lord be with you. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

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TBone Equal opportunity Bomber Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Paul Location: Virginia Posts: 2,508 Trading: (25)	Re: We were Soldiers once (Memorial Day) To all my brothers and sisters who paved the road I walked and to all those who gave the ultimate sacrifice....I salute you. MSgt USAF 1981-2007

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Mr.Maduro In Domino Confido Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: La Casa del Blueface Posts: 2,905 Trading: (83)	Re: We were Soldiers once (Memorial Day) I always remember my four fathers.... yes 4 fathers. They all seen combat and all returned. Two are still with us and two have passed. Arthur Sieczkowski - WWII - Navy - Grandfather RIP Walter Pudjak - Korea - Air Force - God Father RIP John Bartell - Vietnam - Army - Father in law Kevin Cahill - Vietnam - Marines - Dad To all our service men & women, Thank you! __________________ "Patrick...You low-rent f#@k!!!" - MACMS (Shack V)