| 1. Author: Gene363 | Date: Sat, 5/25/2019, 1:33PM EST | |
A Memorial Day quote from the book, "Attack Transport: The Story Of The U.S.S. Doyen" by Lawrence A. Marsden. It takes place just after the assault on Tarawa during WWII. The ship had delivered men and supplies during the actual invasion and subsequent days. This excerpt is days later as they steamed away with nearly 400 wounded Marines. Quote:It is difficult to describe the emotions we experienced. Youngsters, grown old, stood uncovered on the afterdeck. A steady rain splattered down upon us. In the stillness the soft voice of Chaplain Ingvoldstad was clearly heard:
“I am the Resurrection and the Life, saith the Lord: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live; and whosoever liveth and believeth in me, shall never die. . . . “Unto Almighty God we commend the soul of our brother departed, and we commit his body to the deep; in sure and certain hope of the Resurrection unto eternal life, through our Lord Jesus Christ; at whose coming in glorious majesty to judge the world, the sea shall give up her dead; and the corruptible bodies of those who sleep in him shall be changed, and made like unto his glorious body; according to the mighty working whereby he is able to subdue all things unto himself.”
A volley was fired, and the canvas-bound bodies slid gently into the sea. The service itself was a form of action, a picture that moved steadily before us—the flag at half-mast, the prayer, the committal... |
| 2. Author: RMAN4443 | Date: Sat, 5/25/2019, 1:40PM EST | |
a powerful reminder of what Memorial Day Remembrance is all about  , and a reminder that Freedom has never been free |
| 3. Author: Palama | Date: Sat, 5/25/2019, 1:47PM EST | |
RMAN4443 wrote:a powerful reminder of what Memorial Day Remembrance is all about , and a reminder that Freedom has never been free +1 |
| 4. Author: izonfire | Date: Sat, 5/25/2019, 3:48PM EST | |
+2
The sacrifices others have made for our freedom are never forgotten |
| 5. Author: MACS | Date: Sat, 5/25/2019, 4:01PM EST | |
Unfortunately they are forgotten by many, and only remembered by the few. Too many people today take this country for granted and forget what it took, and what it takes, to remain free.
God bless them all. |
| 6. Author: Krazeehorse | Date: Sat, 5/25/2019, 4:34PM EST | |
Thanks to all of the forum members who have served or are currently serving. We owe our freedom to you.
Kevin |
| 7. Author: Whistlebritches | Date: Sat, 5/25/2019, 5:21PM EST | |
RMAN4443 wrote:a powerful reminder of what Memorial Day Remembrance is all about , and a reminder that Freedom has never been free +3 Amen Brother |
| 8. Author: corey sellers | Date: Sat, 5/25/2019, 6:22PM EST | |
I want to give a big THANKS to all that have served and still serving to protect our freedoms and lets not forget the ones we lost along the way to get where we are smoke a good one for them folks and lets send some smokes to the troops Yaro has the OPFTH FUNDRAISER going on lets all get involved and get you a shirt also |
| 9. Author: delta1 | Date: Sat, 5/25/2019, 8:08PM EST | |
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| 10. Author: CelticBomber | Date: Sat, 5/25/2019, 8:15PM EST | |
I feel weird whenever someone says thank you for your service..... I feel like the country did me a service not the other way around...... |
| 11. Author: izonfire | Date: Sat, 5/25/2019, 9:52PM EST | |
izonfire wrote:+2
The sacrifices others have made for our freedom are never forgotten MACS wrote:Unfortunately they are forgotten by many, and only remembered by the few. Too many people today take this country for granted and forget what it took, and what it takes, to remain free.
God bless them all. Suppose I'm just speaking for those who have clarity and a conscience |
| 12. Author: Cigarlady7 | Date: Sat, 5/25/2019, 11:46PM EST | |
corey sellers wrote:I want to give a big THANKS to all that have served and still serving to protect our freedoms and lets not forget the ones we lost along the way to get where we are smoke a good one for them folks and lets send some smokes to the troops Yaro has the OPFTH FUNDRAISER going on lets all get involved and get you a shirt also VFV has also started to serve the same purposes. |
| 13. Author: izonfire | Date: Sun, 5/26/2019, 8:15PM EST | |
CelticBomber wrote:I feel weird whenever someone says thank you for your service..... I feel like the country did me a service not the other way around...... You should not feel weird. Just allow them the privilege of expressing how much they appreciate you. And be thankful. There are many who take what we have for granted. Focus on the bad. Ignore the good. I think they should be allowed the privilege of seeing the struggle that many in this world go through. And perhaps experience some of it as well |
