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Site Supporter   Location: Faxon, OK Joined: Sat Mar 19, 2011 Posts: 17818 Real Name: Chuck 
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I got this from a fellow soldier on FB:
"Here's some ground rules for this weekend: 1. Don't wish me a Happy Memorial Day! There is nothing happy about brave men and women dying. 2. It's not a holiday, it's a remembrance. 3. If you want to know the true meaning, visit Arlington or your local VA or local Veterans Cemetary, not freaking Disneyland. 4. Don't talk to me how great any one political power is. Talk to me about Chesty Puller, George Patton, Dakota Meyer, Chris Kyle, Audie Murphy, Robert Maurice Ware and any other heroes too numerous to name. Attend a Bell Ceremony, Roll Call or any other type and shed some tears. 5. Don't tell me I don't know what I am talking about, I have carried the burden all too many times for Warriors who now stand their post with God. 6. Remeber the Fallen for all the Good they did while they were here. 7. Reach out and let a Vet know you're there, we're losing too many in "peace" One more thing, as a Veteran, you come together, you have that BBQ. But before you eat, circle up and say a prayer. Raise that glass to your Brothers and Sisters that are gone. Then you don't say a word. After that, eat and enjoy each others company. I copied this from someone, please do the same. Don't just hit share."  _________________ "The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it." Thomas Jefferson "Evil often triumphs, but never conquers." Joseph Roux |
| Thu May 25, 2017 8:58 pm |
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Site Supporter  Location: Downtown Newcastle Joined: Sat Mar 5, 2016 Posts: 3447 Real Name: Traut
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 _________________ I always thought growing old would take a lot longer..... So, when does that "Old enough to know better" shit kick in??? I've learned that pleasing everyone is impossible, but pissing everyone off is a piece of cake. |
| Fri May 26, 2017 6:59 am |
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Site Supporter  Location: Mountlake terrace Joined: Fri Apr 8, 2011 Posts: 2299 Real Name: R.Lee
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| Fri May 26, 2017 7:17 am |
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Site Supporter  Location: Olympia Joined: Wed Feb 6, 2013 Posts: 5365 Real Name: Reid
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_________________ "If it doesn't work, the proper sequence of tools is duct tape->screwdriver->hammer->shotgun. If none of that fixes it, it wasn't meant to work in the first place." I am free because I say I am. My freedom is not dependent on any government benefit or piece of legislation. My rights are inherent in the fact that I was born a sovereign being. They are non-negotiable. The government can list them and protect them, but my rights are not theirs to give away. Yolo: Because idiots don't know what "carpe diem" means. What, do you think I`m an amateur? You think this is Amateur hour? I`m covered in broken glass and hatred. You think someone would want to anger that with a Vz? - Fjordforder |
| Fri May 26, 2017 7:58 am |
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Site Supporter  Location: East of Japan, not by much. Joined: Fri Jun 3, 2011 Posts: 12990
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I got nothing to say - these pictures speak louder than words.
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post. _________________ Give a man a fish, and he will eat for a day. Give a man a fishing pole, and he will drink too much beer, get tangled in fish line, hook himself in the nose casting, fall overboard, and either drown, or, go home hungry and wet. Give a man a case of dynamite, and he will feed the whole town for a year! BE ON NOTICE: PRIVACY NOTICE: Warning - any person and/or institution and/or Agent and/or Agency of any governmental structure including but not limited to the United States Federal Government also using or monitoring/using this website or any of its associated websites, you do NOT have my permission to utilize any of my profile information nor any of the content contained herein including, but not limited to my photos, and/or the comments made about my photos or any other "picture" art posted on my profile. You are hereby notified that you are strictly prohibited from disclosing, copying, distributing, disseminating, or taking any other action against me with regard to this profile and the contents herein. The foregoing prohibitions also apply to your employee, agent, student or any personnel under your direction or control. The contents of this profile are PRIVATE and legally privileged and confidential information, and the violation of my personal privacy is punishable by law. UCC 1-103 1-308 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED WITHOUT PREJUDICE |
| Fri May 26, 2017 8:07 am |
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 Location: Oly Wa Joined: Fri Aug 10, 2012 Posts: 614 Real Name: Rick
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 and I end with a Hooooah_________________ Keep your booger picker off the bang switch till its go time! Walk tall and carry a big Sig! |
| Fri May 26, 2017 8:24 am |
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Site Supporter  Location: East of Lake Washington Joined: Mon Jan 21, 2013 Posts: 1864
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Mt Tahoma National Cemetery is open all weekend, East Hill Kent / Covington area.
Stop by and say a prayer, you will be better for it. |
| Fri May 26, 2017 1:39 pm |
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Site Supporter  Location: Lacey/Olympia/JBLM Joined: Tue May 10, 2011 Posts: 3111 Real Name: Marco
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 May we never forget. _________________ "Dedication, perseverance, commitment and tenacity are the traits you will find in those who finish and achieve their dreams." There are times when the situation as it occurs, dictates the course of actions that follow. "I stand for the National Anthem, always have, always will" On days like this, I often wonder what Gary Gordon and Randy Shughart would do... |
| Fri May 26, 2017 10:19 pm |
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Site Supporter  Location: The banana belt of MT Joined: Wed Dec 30, 2015 Posts: 8587 Real Name: Brian
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Remembering my Grandfather (Army Air Corp 1917-1919) and my father in law (Air Force 1950-1953)
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post. _________________ "I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me."- Hunter S. Thompson |
| Sat May 27, 2017 7:55 am |
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Site Moderator / In Memoriam  Location: Ryderwood WA. Joined: Sun May 15, 2011 Posts: 5337
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cootduster _________________ Retired May 30th 2018, after 41years. I'm not old. I'm just no longer young !!! |
| Sat May 27, 2017 2:25 pm |
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Site Supporter Location: Faxon, OK Joined: Sat Mar 19, 2011 Posts: 17818 Real Name: Chuck
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Item describes the duties and obligations of honor guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
http://www.snopes.com/military/unknown.asp _________________ "The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it." Thomas Jefferson "Evil often triumphs, but never conquers." Joseph Roux |
| Sun May 28, 2017 4:31 pm |
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Site Supporter Location: Faxon, OK Joined: Sat Mar 19, 2011 Posts: 17818 Real Name: Chuck
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Col. Ben Skardon, last survivor of Bataan Death March does 8.5 miles of the memorial march at age 99!
https://www.army.mil/article/184598/99_ ... _10th_time "Once again, retired Clemson University alumnus and professor emeritus Ben Skardon, 99 years young, was the oldest participant and the only survivor of the real Bataan Death March who walked in the event. He walked eight and a half miles through the unforgiving New Mexico desert, with temperatures reaching 90 degrees, and refused to stop until he matched his distance from the previous nine years. " WOW, what a tough SOB! _________________ "The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it." Thomas Jefferson "Evil often triumphs, but never conquers." Joseph Roux |
| Sun May 28, 2017 6:19 pm |
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Site Supporter Joined: Mon Aug 22, 2011 Posts: 4094
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My Father
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post. _________________ FREE MEN do not need permission I Believe in the United States of America as a government of the people, for the people; whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed; a democracy in a republic; a sovereign Nation of many sovereign States; a perfect union, one and inseparable; established upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice, and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes. I believe it is my duty to my country to love it, to support its Constitution, to obey its laws, to respect its flag, and to defend it against all enemies." William Tyler Page 1917 |
| Sun May 28, 2017 8:46 pm |
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Site Supporter Location: King County Joined: Thu Oct 16, 2014 Posts: 4012
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| Sun May 28, 2017 9:41 pm |
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Site Supporter Location: In my Cave near the Cloquallum Joined: Thu Sep 26, 2013 Posts: 7789 Real Name: Jim Sr.
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I raise my glass to ALL soldiers who did not make it back to their families from serving their country. You are not forgotten!!!
 _________________ "You are either with us...as Americans. Or, You are against us. There is no IN BETWEEN." ??? "We cannot negotiate with those who say, 'What's mine is mine, and what's yours is negotiable.'" JFK "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety” -Ben Franklin MadPick wrote: I don't think you beat your children enough.  |
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