Thread: Memorial Day 2005

Originally Posted by fishingpox

My daughter's recital was last night. She is 15 and loves to dance. She wants to be on Broadway one day. You know, I think she will make it. However, there was a little african american girl who did a solo to the song " DADDY " by Beyonce. Can't spell her name. She dedicated her solo to him. And I thought he sure must be extremely proud,about now. Then after the recital was over,I had learned that the little girls father had been killed in Iraq. My heart ached for that little girl.

So,to those of you whom have lost loved ones due to military service. My heart aches for you as well. Rusty

That's too sad Rusty. That girl must have had some pluck to stand up and sing for a lost father without losing it. It amazes me what kids can do, she's got to be a strong little lady.

Thanks for doing this. I had been thinking of how to initiate it, but you went the extra mile and got it done in a far better way with that tear jerker of an opening. It sure got things going, thanks again......

Originally Posted by labill

Thanks Shellback, I thought it had to be from you. I would by far rather it had been made into a museum if for no other reason than its name, as it said in the article. Seems a shame to sink her, no more years than she had on her, now all we have of her are the memories, but at least they can't sink that. Thanks again for the mail!

In the 30's at night? No wonder the the weather's got you penned up. Not to make you jealous, but our nights are upper 70's and lower 90's in the afternoon. Our crappie are transitioning to their summer patterns and we're catching them at 6 to 9 ft in brush. No big numbers, but usually in the teens after culling, and on jigs. Bite seems better in the am and at dusk when it's cooling a bit, but we can catch throughout the day if we work tight to the brush. Check out some of our posts on "12 Mile Bayou." Nothin' spectacular, but some mighty fine eatin'!

Labill, check out this fine forecast we have for this week! http://www.crh.noaa.gov/forecasts/PA...&city=Montrose A few of us had a little fishing get together this past Sunday. Fished in the morning and met for lunch, we were all gathered round the campfire trying to warm up while cooking some dogs up. I don't think I've had my windows open in the house more than a dozen times yet this spring. I think the crappie still have their fur coats on. LOL!

Anyone have anything to attach to this one?

Michele Basso
Service: USMC
Age: 21
Home: North White Plains
State: New York
Casualty Date: 1968-02-08

Peter Frank Cruz
Service: USMC
Age: 21
Home: Chualar
State: California
Casualty Date: 1968-02-08

Johnnie Bruce Jackson
Service: USMC
Age: 20
Home: Fort Worth
State: Texas
Casualty Date: 1968-02-08

Howard Leo Joselane
Service: USMC
Age: 29
Home: Chicago
State: Illinois
Casualty Date: 1968-02-08

Lee Charles Kinney
Service: USMC
Age: 21
Home: Welch
State: Minnesota
Casualty Date: 1968-02-08

Arthur William Lamorte
Service: USMC
Age: 19
Home: Baltimore
State: Maryland
Casualty Date: 1968-02-08

Jimmy Allen Metcalf
Service: USMC
Age: 21
Home: Dallas
State: Texas
Casualty Date: 1968-02-08

John Robert Murphy
Service: USMC
Age: 19
Home: Yorktown Heights
State: New York
Casualty Date: 1968-02-08

Frank Jr. Ramos
Service: USMC
Age: 33
Home: Youngstown
State: Ohio
Casualty Date: 1968-02-08

Daniel Edward Sirianni
Service: USMC
Age: 20
Home: Buffalo
State: New York
Casualty Date: 1968-02-08

Dennis Wayne Hammond*
Service: USMC
Age: 21 (when captured)
Home: Detroit
State: Michigan
Casualty Date: Captured 1968-02-08 (Died as POW 1970-03-07)
*Died in POW camp, remains returned in 2004

Joseph Stanley, Zawtocki Jr.*
Service: USMC
Age: 21 (when captured)
Home: Utica
State: New York
Casualty Date: Captured 1968-02-08 (Died as POW 1969-12-24)
*Died in POW camp, remains returned

Gregory Allen Gifford
Service: USN *USMC Corpsman
Age: 19
Home: Billings
State: Montana
Casualty Date: 1968-02-08

Charles Eugene Johnson
Service: USN *USMC Corpsman
Age: 23
Home: Toledo
State: Ohio
Casualty Date: 1968-02-08
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Here is a link to the story of how these brave men were lost.
http://www.mcldet471.com/echo4story.html

Originally Posted by Shellback

Labill, check out this fine forecast we have for this week! http://www.crh.noaa.gov/forecasts/PA...&city=Montrose A few of us had a little fishing get together this past Sunday. Fished in the morning and met for lunch, we were all gathered round the campfire trying to warm up while cooking some dogs up. I don't think I've had my windows open in the house more than a dozen times yet this spring. I think the crappie still have their fur coats on. LOL!

Reckon it's gonna rain? Keep your boat handy if you have to go to buy groceries, and don't forget a warm coat! We need some rain here. I'd like to find a moderate climate, it's too hot down here, and too cold up there. Guess I need to go back to the Andes Mountains. Avg. temp is between 70 to 75 degrees, but they don't have any crappie, just trout and other unidentifiable fish. :D

Your right vet68;; it is a time to honor the people that gave the ulimate sacrafice and died for what they believed in as do I, God, Country & Freedom.
May all the family's of the fallen be remembered, as well as the fallen Hero's in your prayers this coming week. Gone But Not Forgotten.

personally, i believe that respect should be paid EVERY DAY to those that served and/or died. These just happen to be the days that our United States Government decided to set aside for memorials.

Originally Posted by Gar-Getter

personally, i believe that respect should be paid EVERY DAY to those that served and/or died. These just happen to be the days that our United States Government decided to set aside for memorials.

Not actually, GG

Here is a brief history that some may be surprised at....
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In 1865, Henry C. Welles, a druggist in the village of Waterloo, NY, mentioned at a social gathering that honor should be shown to the patriotic dead of the Civil War by decorating their graves.
In the Spring of 1866, he again mentioned this subject to General John B. Murray, Seneca County Clerk. General Murray embraced the idea and a committee was formulated to plan a day devoted to honoring the dead.
Townspeople adopted the idea wholeheartedly. Wreaths, crosses and bouquets were made for each veteran's grave. The village was decorated with flags at half mast and draped with evergreen boughs and mourning black streamers.
On May 5, 1866, civic societies joined the procession to the three existing cemeteries and were led by veterans marching to martial music. At each cemetery there were impressive and lengthy services including speeches by General Murray and a local clergyman. The ceremonies were repeated on May 5, 1867.
The first official recognition of Memorial Day as such was issued by General John A. Logan, first commander of the Grand Army of the Republic. This was General Order No. 11 establishing "Decoration Day" as it was then known. The date of the order was May 5, 1868, exactly two years after Waterloo's first observance. That year Waterloo joined other communities in the nation by having their ceremony on May 30.

thanks vet, i stand corrected