Memorial Day: What it means to you

Toria · May 25th, 2007, 13:00

I am deeply grateful to all those who have selflessly risked, and those who have lost, their entirety for the rest of us to enjoy the freedoms and economic opportunity we have here every day. I personally would not have a life if it were not for the Allied Forces fighting the European Theatre of WWII. Both of my parents were liberated by them.

So, a huge thanks to all you military fly boys and girls from me. Consider yourselves hugged.

Ian J · May 25th, 2007, 13:09

Right back atchya for all those who appreciate what we do.

And more gratitude than I can express to all those wounded or killed. Thanks. Really, thanks.

bwade210 · May 25th, 2007, 13:55

Freedom is not Free! I think that we as Amercians forget that sometimes and I for one consider all who have served and continue to serve for this great country are HEROES! God Bless this the greatest country on god's green earth!

dc3flyer · May 25th, 2007, 15:53

For me Memorial Day os not just to honor those that have died in service, but to honor all that have served. I am grateful to the many people that have served in the past, but even more greatful to the soldiers that are serving now so I don't have to.

Thank you for keeping us free!

SeatClutcher · May 25th, 2007, 16:03

I have my poppy.

I think it'll stay there until it falls off.

bdhill1979 · May 25th, 2007, 16:05

Memorial day reminds me that I never got to know either of my Grandfathers, and they never got to know me.

NickH · May 25th, 2007, 16:36

I'm assuming Memorial day is what we in Britain call Rememberance day, which we have on the second Sunday in November. But, do you guys have poppy's for Memorial day as well?

SeatClutcher · May 25th, 2007, 16:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickH

I'm assuming Memorial day is what we in Britain call Rememberance day, which we have on the second Sunday in November. But, do you guys have poppy's for Memorial day as well?

See two posts up.

MQAAord · May 25th, 2007, 17:16

My paternal Grandpa drove a tank onto one of the beaches on D-Day. I truely can not begin to imagine what that must have been like.

My heartfelt gratitude to all members, past, present, and future, of all branches of our armed services.

CaptainChris87 · May 25th, 2007, 17:23

Well said Toria.

gna_in_lgb · May 25th, 2007, 17:28

Thanks to the great men and women that I served with, to those who still proudly wear a uniform and my eternal gratitude for those who paid the ultimate price and never made it home.

POW-MIA
YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN

Old Pete · May 27th, 2007, 16:34

Whenever someone would praise my uncle's service in WWII he would always reply "No, I'm not a hero, all the heroes are buried in France."

American Cemetery and Memorial Normandy, France

Kristie · May 27th, 2007, 16:38

quick question... what's a poppy? i know it as a type of wildflower...is that what ya'll are talking about?

me... memorial day means remembering my two grandfathers... my grandpa on my mom's side died in WWI.. my grandpa on my dad's side was in both WWI and WWII, i think vietnam too, and made it out alive, living till he was, i think 81. as much as i would question him, he never would tell me any stories (I used to be somewhat of a history buff but only if i could get the stories out of the horses mouths otherwise it was just never the same).

but my dad still has his old uniform and things

I_WANNA_BE_ATP · May 27th, 2007, 17:15

Sitting in ICU with a Korean War vet, gunny sgt, ret. and his son Currently a Col. in the corp. The stories these guys are talking about the untold stoies of bravery and service that they have witnessed.

I am just thankful for the service all men and women of the Armed Forces have provided to this country.

H46Bubba · May 27th, 2007, 17:18

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Originally Posted by Kristie

quick question... what's a poppy? i know it as a type of wildflower...is that what ya'll are talking about?

me... memorial day means remembering my two grandfathers... my grandpa on my mom's side died in WWI.. my grandpa on my dad's side was in both WWI and WWII, i think vietnam too, and made it out alive, living till he was, i think 81. as much as i would question him, he never would tell me any stories (I used to be somewhat of a history buff but only if i could get the stories out of the horses mouths otherwise it was just never the same).

but my dad still has his old uniform and things

Poppy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Chauncey · May 27th, 2007, 17:23

As a veteran, it means that I should never dishonor the memories of the deceased by not living my life to the absolute peak. It also means that I shall remember history, or as the old saying goes, be doomed to repeat it.

To all fellow veterans and former brothers-in-arms, I salute you. Keep fighting the good fight.

POW - MIA You are NOT forgotten.

Crosswind · May 27th, 2007, 17:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toria

I am deeply grateful to all those who have selflessly risked, and those who have lost, their entirety for the rest of us to enjoy the freedoms and economic opportunity we have here every day. I personally would not have a life if it were not for the Allied Forces fighting the European Theatre of WWII. Both of my parents were liberated by them.

So, a huge thanks to all you military fly boys and girls from me. Consider yourselves hugged.

Agree. *Salute*

I get goosebumps and a very special feeling in my heart every time I salute a veteran and tell them "Thank you for serving." BTW I will be attending a ceremony tomorrow at 9:30 a.m., to salute all of those that have perished serving this great country.

EDUC8-or · May 27th, 2007, 18:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toria

I am deeply grateful to all those who have selflessly risked, and those who have lost, their entirety for the rest of us to enjoy the freedoms and economic opportunity we have here every day. I personally would not have a life if it were not for the Allied Forces fighting the European Theatre of WWII. Both of my parents were liberated by them.

So, a huge thanks to all you military fly boys and girls from me. Consider yourselves hugged.

Well said! Words don't express how grateful I am, thank you!!!

Kristie · May 27th, 2007, 22:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by H46Bubba

Poppy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

thanks! i know.. i could have looked it up myself but, being lazy again....one of these days, i have to stop that (NOT!)

amorris311 · May 28th, 2007, 00:31

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Originally Posted by MQAAord

My paternal Grandpa drove a tank onto one of the beaches on D-Day. I truely can not begin to imagine what that must have been like.

my grandfather as well. was not a tank driver but stormed the beaches on d-day. he wont talk about it but i try to thank him as much as i can.

SeatClutcher · May 28th, 2007, 00:33

Thoughts more succinctly posted here.

frog_flyer · May 28th, 2007, 00:52

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May 25th, 2007, 13:00	#1
Toria Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 798	Memorial Day: What it means to you I am deeply grateful to all those who have selflessly risked, and those who have lost, their entirety for the rest of us to enjoy the freedoms and economic opportunity we have here every day. I personally would not have a life if it were not for the Allied Forces fighting the European Theatre of WWII. Both of my parents were liberated by them. So, a huge thanks to all you military fly boys and girls from me. Consider yourselves hugged. __________________ Toria Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail -Ralph Waldo Emerson www.CorpAngelNetwork.org

May 25th, 2007, 13:09	#2
Ian J Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Moving to TN... Posts: 5,881 Blog Entries: 7	Re: Memorial Day: What it means to you Right back atchya for all those who appreciate what we do. And more gratitude than I can express to all those wounded or killed. Thanks. Really, thanks. __________________

May 25th, 2007, 13:55	#3
bwade210 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: KSAT & K1T7 Posts: 474	Re: Memorial Day: What it means to you Freedom is not Free! I think that we as Amercians forget that sometimes and I for one consider all who have served and continue to serve for this great country are HEROES! God Bless this the greatest country on god's green earth! __________________ "Failure to prepare, is preparing to fail!"

May 25th, 2007, 15:53	#4
dc3flyer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Everywhere Posts: 1,126	Re: Memorial Day: What it means to you For me Memorial Day os not just to honor those that have died in service, but to honor all that have served. I am grateful to the many people that have served in the past, but even more greatful to the soldiers that are serving now so I don't have to. Thank you for keeping us free!

May 25th, 2007, 16:03	#5
SeatClutcher Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In my apartment. Posts: 3,191	Re: Memorial Day: What it means to you I have my poppy. I think it'll stay there until it falls off. __________________ Blog: Stupid ads

May 25th, 2007, 16:05	#6
bdhill1979 Old Skool Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: U77 Posts: 2,373	Re: Memorial Day: What it means to you Memorial day reminds me that I never got to know either of my Grandfathers, and they never got to know me. __________________ Commercial Pilot, IR Gold Seal CFI, CFII TT: 950ish Part 91 Company pilot 4 year Degree Will fish for pay

May 25th, 2007, 16:36	#7
NickH Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 647	Re: Memorial Day: What it means to you I'm assuming Memorial day is what we in Britain call Rememberance day, which we have on the second Sunday in November. But, do you guys have poppy's for Memorial day as well?

May 25th, 2007, 17:16	#9
MQAAord Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The Looney Bin Posts: 9,157	Re: Memorial Day: What it means to you My paternal Grandpa drove a tank onto one of the beaches on D-Day. I truely can not begin to imagine what that must have been like. My heartfelt gratitude to all members, past, present, and future, of all branches of our armed services. __________________ PPL SEL 100-ish hours TT Former American Airlines F/A (12 months) Former Simmons/Eagle F/A (6 years) Former Eagle ground school instructor (1 year) Former Eagle IOE instructor (3 years)

May 25th, 2007, 17:23	#10
CaptainChris87 Old Skool Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,774	Re: Memorial Day: What it means to you Well said Toria. __________________ -CP/MEL-IR;AGI -Former Airline Intern/Sightseeing tours pilot -A.A.: Transfer studies, admission to UC Santa Barbara and Cal state -Business Administration:Finance Major C/O Fall 2009

May 25th, 2007, 17:28	#11
gna_in_lgb Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: LAS - the northern part Posts: 270	Re: Memorial Day: What it means to you Thanks to the great men and women that I served with, to those who still proudly wear a uniform and my eternal gratitude for those who paid the ultimate price and never made it home. POW-MIA YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN

May 27th, 2007, 16:34	#12
Old Pete Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 563	Re: Memorial Day: What it means to you Whenever someone would praise my uncle's service in WWII he would always reply "No, I'm not a hero, all the heroes are buried in France." American Cemetery and Memorial Normandy, France

May 27th, 2007, 16:38	#13
Kristie Big Chief's Woman Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 18,198 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Memorial Day: What it means to you quick question... what's a poppy? i know it as a type of wildflower...is that what ya'll are talking about? me... memorial day means remembering my two grandfathers... my grandpa on my mom's side died in WWI.. my grandpa on my dad's side was in both WWI and WWII, i think vietnam too, and made it out alive, living till he was, i think 81. as much as i would question him, he never would tell me any stories (I used to be somewhat of a history buff but only if i could get the stories out of the horses mouths otherwise it was just never the same). but my dad still has his old uniform and things __________________ Wife of a Delta B767 ER F/O jetgirls.net

May 27th, 2007, 17:15	#14
I_WANNA_BE_ATP Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: 3rd Rock From the Sun Posts: 862	Re: Memorial Day: What it means to you Sitting in ICU with a Korean War vet, gunny sgt, ret. and his son Currently a Col. in the corp. The stories these guys are talking about the untold stoies of bravery and service that they have witnessed. I am just thankful for the service all men and women of the Armed Forces have provided to this country. __________________ Nolite Te Bastasdes Carborundrum !!!!!

May 27th, 2007, 17:23	#16
Chauncey Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: ABQ Posts: 27	Re: Memorial Day: What it means to you As a veteran, it means that I should never dishonor the memories of the deceased by not living my life to the absolute peak. It also means that I shall remember history, or as the old saying goes, be doomed to repeat it. To all fellow veterans and former brothers-in-arms, I salute you. Keep fighting the good fight. POW - MIA You are NOT forgotten. __________________ a.k.a. His Holy Airworthiness...j/k Pilots without A&P's are just civilians with sunglasses and a cool jacket.

May 28th, 2007, 00:33	#21
SeatClutcher Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In my apartment. Posts: 3,191	Re: Memorial Day: What it means to you Thoughts more succinctly posted here. __________________ Blog: Stupid ads

May 28th, 2007, 00:52	#22
frog_flyer Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: FTW Posts: 4,005 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Memorial Day: What it means to you <--------- \| \| \| \| \ / aha, good on ya lgb! __________________ "There needs to be more drinking here on JC. We need more ******* partying!" -Doug Taylor 210TT 20 ME Last edited by frog_flyer; May 28th, 2007 at 00:52. Reason: niiiiiiiice

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