Posted on May 16, 2015
Memorial Day 2015 ... what will you be doing to honor our fallen brothers and sisters-in-arms?
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With Memorial Day right around the corner, I am curious to know how the RP community will be observing the day and remembering our fallen brothers and sisters-in-arms.
US Army
US Air Force
US Marine Corps (USMC)
Memorial Day
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My first Memorial spent away from my wife and daughter in 8 years being that I'm away from them out in Indian Ocean :-(
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SFC Christopher Perry
The first time away is tough! Mine was during the first Gulf War. I am thankful that technology today helps those of you stay a bit more connected. Stay safe my friend!
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SFC Christopher Perry
This is my first year as a civilian in quite some time. Today was a bit strange for me. For some reason there were a heck of a lot more of my brothers and sisters on my mind as I sat listening to the speakers at this ceremony.
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Technology surely is great, SFC Christopher Perry. I face time her almost daily provided that signal is good, because internet here SUCKS island-wide!
Think back in the mid-90s when the internet first came out. Now cut THAT speed in half. Glad my hair is short, otherwise I'd be pulling it out!
Think back in the mid-90s when the internet first came out. Now cut THAT speed in half. Glad my hair is short, otherwise I'd be pulling it out!
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SFC Christopher Perry
I am glad you are able to keep in touch. I know for a fact this means the world to your family.
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I'll be standing a flag line with my fellow Patriot Guard Riders members at Purple Heart park in Tucson, AZ.
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GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad
Outstanding Sgt (Join to see)! Thank you for doing this ... and thank you for your service!! Semper fi ...
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I'll be marching in our local parade as a volunteer with the American Red Cross.
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SGT Rick Ash
We go to three (3) local cemeterys and put a single rose on every grave that has a military headstone or bronze plaque in the ground. We pretty much know where everyone is buried now. Three (3) years ago we lost a local young man whom happened to be the son of our best friend. His mother rallied entire communities for the funeral, one year later and for the foreseeable future a Memorial 5K Marathon and she managed this year to get a local highway name changed to Christ Wright Highway! He was our son as well, he belonged to our little burg. Chris, I salute you. So proud of all you accomplished in Special Forces (that we were allowed to hear).
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I tool my wife and daughter over to my father-in-laws grave site to place a flag. He along with his other 4 brothers all signed up for WWII - out the 5, 4 made it home. Very proud of my girls today - in the pouring rain no gripping they got out of the car and we paid our respects. There was a Marine color guard detail there not to far from where we where so we watched that as well then we went out for lunch all soaking wet. It was nice to see that as well as all the others out in the rain as well.
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Working the help desk on RallyPoint. Lots of new membersjoining today and getting verified. AWESOME!
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