(A.K.A. Non-Original Rants)
–Co-opting good stuff from all over the ‘Net and maybe some original thoughts—ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒE
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ETA: To all those who shared the memories of their fallen this year, I have added those names and memories to a scheduled post for next year.
Paul Walter Heinz Brown Deer High school, marine KIA Republic of Vietnam March 1968. Did not know him that long but he was an impressive young man.
chicken thief—Thank you for your remembrance. I think it matters and you are better for knowing him, no matter how long, because he made an impression on you.
LCPL Jeffrey Burgess 25 March 2004
Iraqi Freedom
I didn’t know him but I did train with two members of his unit MWSG 37. He was an MP from Massachusetts killed by an IED.
A grunt gave me a KIA/MIA bracelet with his name on it for doing him a favor.
You are not forgotten.
Gerry–Thank you. He is not forgotten.
Thank you for remembering!
NFO–It’s my honor to do so.
Thomas B Mitchell and the rest of the crew of Blind Bat 01. Shot down 28May68 over Laos. (Over the trail) Repatriated 2010 and laid to rest together in Arlington. Aways in my thoughts
Paul–Thank you for sharing. They are not forgotten.
MICHAEL A PIACENTINO is on the Wall at Panel W17, Line 19, Silver Star,Bronze Star,Army Commendation Medal, 09/28/1969
cridecoeur–Thank you. He is not forgotten.
In memory of Sgt Hurley
SFOD-D Medic who saved my life in 1990 at Ft. Bragg. Who would later die doing a dust-off rescue during Desert Storm.
John–Thank you. Sgt Hurley will not be forgotten.
I took the time to look up the 2 women whose names you posted. Thank you for remembering
DLM Sgt USAF 1970…1974
David–Thank you for doing that. I feel I need to honor them in whatever way I can.
I am grateful to all who served serve and will serve in the USA forces, the living and the dead
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