In memory of the fallen I have posted those I remember the most. Who are you remembering today Rallypoint?

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Today is not for us, rather for those we wish we could share the day with still. Below are the brothers and sisters I think of every year. Please share yours.

Response by PO1 John Miller made May 24 at 2015 8:21 AM

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I don't know anybody personally who paid the ultimate price but I will be standing a flag line with the Patriot Guard Riders.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 24 at 2015 8:26 AM

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I have a couple of friends as well, but no pictures on my phone to post. But, thank you and God Bless.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 24 at 2015 8:28 AM

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I have a couple of friends myself. But no pictures to post. God Bless you

Response by GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad made May 24 at 2015 8:48 AM

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Response by GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad made May 24 at 2015 8:48 AM

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Response by GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad made May 24 at 2015 8:51 AM

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Response by SPC Ei McS made May 24 at 2015 9:14 AM

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I think of several of them and especially my Drill SGT SFC Clifford E. Beattie who died May 22, 2011, in Baghdad due to combat-related injuries. As Drill SGT he was utterly annoying, but I liked his style of doing things and he taught us a lot! I still can't believe he died. It still seems unreal to me! For me he always seemed untouchable. I also think of especially of Pfc. Benjamin B. Tollefson
Died December 31, 2008 Serving During Operation Iraqi Freedom. At some point during my Army career we were in the same platoon. We were deployed at the same time, but in different units.

Response by SPC Ei McS made May 24 at 2015 9:21 AM

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My Drill SGT's image, SFC Clifford E. Beattie didn't come out looking right. This one should be better:

Response by LT Private RallyPoint Member made May 24 at 2015 9:27 AM

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Tonight I was lucky enough to give my sweet Lucy her bottle and put her to sleep after being away for 2 weeks. As I tried to move I felt as though Thor's hammer was on my lap. I could feel her breathing and the thump of her little heart beat. I was overwhelmed with love and i just sat there until my arm and leg went numb filled with love.

As I got up and placed her in the crib I gave thanks to the fallen who have offered my daughter the right to an education and to be free to follow any religion she chooses. She will grow up in a country where she will not be denied the right to vote or required to be covered or placed in an arranged marriage. As my daughter is only 9 months old I will give thanks on her behalf and my behalf to those who have sacrificed their lives for my daughter and the millions they didn't know and I will do my best to honor them and respect their sacrifice.

Let us remember and give thanks on this Memorial Day Weekend.

Response by GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad made May 24 at 2015 9:31 AM

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Who do you remember? Fallen and Deceased | RallyPoint

It is really hard to imagine your friends passing but as you reconnect with your fellow military members you find out things that are heartbreaking. Right now, I am dealing with an imminent loss and an unexpected death of one of my friends while in Germany. Last year it was SMSgt Floyd Parton (Lou Gehrigs Disease -ALS). What a decent man!!! The other day I found out that TSgt Kimberly Reeb has also passed away to Cancer and she was probably in...

Response by Capt Richard I P. made May 24 at 2015 10:15 AM

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Sgt Chris Hrbek 14 Jan 2010
http://www.sgthrbek.com/
http://www.fallenheroesproject.org/united-states/christopher-r-hrbek/
LCpl Justin Wilson 30 Aug 2010
http://www.fallenheroesproject.org/united-states/justin-j-wilson/
LtCol Benjamin "Chili" Palmer 12 May 2011
http://freedomremembered.com/index.php/lt-col-benjamin-j-palmer/
http://articles.latimes.com/2011/jul/03/local/la-me-benjamin-palmer-20110703

Semper Fidelis Brothers, Peace to you and your families.

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Response by SSgt Joe V. made May 24 at 2015 10:51 AM

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One of the many I will be remembering yesterday, today and forever.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made May 24 at 2015 11:07 AM

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I love this. It is a great way to show our fallen comrades. I would just like to remember my old roommate. The KIA bracelet I bear everyday has his name on it.

Army Pfc. Timmy R. Brown Jr. | Military Times

CONWAY, Pa. — A 21-year-old soldier killed in Iraq will receive the Purple Heart, Bronze Star and other honors posthumously, the Army announced.

Response by SrA Jay Strauser made May 24 at 2015 12:44 PM

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Sergeant First Class John Charles Strauser
ADV Team 43, HDQ, MACV Advisors, MACV Army Vietnam

Response by SrA Jay Strauser made May 24 at 2015 1:09 PM

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In memory of all my relatives who served in every war this nation has had.

Response by SGT Nia Chiaraluce made May 24 at 2015 2:56 PM

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I appreciate every post on here. I feel blessed to see so many of us sharing our memories of those who gave their all. Please continue to add throughout this time of remembrance.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made May 24 at 2015 6:07 PM

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I deploy with Chief Warrant Officer 2 Thalia S. Ramirez when she was a SPC. She was really a nice person and hard worker. She will be greatly miss

Response by SrA Jay Strauser made May 29 at 2015 5:55 PM

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Pvt. John Blevins my 5th Great Grandfather served in Company K, 1st Alabama Cavalery, U.S. Volunteers. On Jan. 6, 1863 he was wounded by an accidental pistol shot by a member of his Company, William H. Hefner.

On March 10, 1865, he received a head wound from a Confederate saber during the Battle of Monroe's Crossroads at Solomon Grove, NC.