Saluting Those Who Made Ultimate Sacrifice For USA & Canada!

[beemerdons]

Forum: Please enjoy your Memorial Day Weekend and Always Remember to Pay Tribute to America's Sons and Daughters who Paid the Ultimate Price for the Defense of Our Freedoms and Our Future!

A Respectful Standing Salute,

Sergeant E-5 Don Stanley

5/32nd Artillery, US Army

1968-74; Chandler, Arizona

 

[mattster31]

Yesterday, I was part of the repatriation cortage for this Canadian Hero. He was killed by a roadside bomb on Monday.

Trooper Larry Zuidema Rudd

Royal Canadian Dragoons Regiment

Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group

I didn't expect to see and feel what I did yesterday during the ceremony and the subsequent trip to Toronto from CFB Trenton. The turnout and support from fellow Canadians was overwhelming. I shook the hand of his escort, which was one of his fellow troopers from his platoon, and gave him a huge "thank you". My heart goes out to the families of all of our fallen soldiers, who fought for our countries, both Canadian and the United States. Although I am not in the military, I salute you all.

 

[beemerdons]

Bravo: Thank you very much mattster31 for your special part in paying solemn tribute to a Fallen Canadian Hero; Dragoon killed in action while fighting for freedom. Well done and very well spoken, Sir!

https://ncaafootball.fanhouse.com/2010/05/2...ll-hall-of-fam/ I was very happy to see that Arizona's own, Pat Tillman, was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame on the Eve of Memorial Day 2010.

Even though Pat was born in California, he played for Arizona State and our NFL Cardinals and will always be Arizona's #1 Son! US Army Rangers, Best of the Best. Rest in Eternal Peace, Pat Tillman!!! #40 as a Cardinal and #42 as a Sun Devil!

 

[fjrob1300]

Yesterday, I was part of the repatriation cortage for this Canadian Hero. He was killed by a roadside bomb on Monday.
Trooper Larry Zuidema Rudd

Royal Canadian Dragoons Regiment

Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group

I didn't expect to see and feel what I did yesterday during the ceremony and the subsequent trip to Toronto from CFB Trenton. The turnout and support from fellow Canadians was overwhelming. I shook the hand of his escort, which was one of his fellow troopers from his platoon, and gave him a huge "thank you". My heart goes out to the families of all of our fallen soldiers, who fought for our countries, both Canadian and the United States. Although I am not in the military, I salute you all.

As I drove along the Highway of Heroes yeasterday and saw all the people on the overpasses and along the side of the highway waiting to show their respect for Trooper Larry Zuidema Rudd,I was proud that our country is trying to be part of the solution.

If you get into a conversation with someone who believes that our troops should not be overseas then ask them this:

If you knew your next door neighbour was beating their spouse would you stand by and do nothing or step up and do what you could to help?

That question might simplify the situation but it might also open their eyes. Just because they are thousands of miles away doesn't mean they aren't our neighbour.

Just my 2c

Rob

 

[fljab]

If you get into a conversation with someone who believes that our troops should not be overseas then ask them this:
If you knew your next door neighbour was beating their spouse would you stand by and do nothing or step up and do what you could to help?

Folks politicize the war and try to use it for advantage, but the men & women of the military don't, they just do what is required in sh&tty conditions, low pay, and not alot of fanfare. We should remember them at all times especially this weekend.

As the war drags on it gets less and less attention from the press, but there's a new generation of kids and grizzled veterans that keep going over to do what they must; here's to them that they may all come home safely and with the respect they deserve.

Jim Boone

USNR CPO Retired

Mims, FL

 

[ShinyPartsUp]

Job Well Done!

Thank you for serving, one and all. I wouldn't have the life I have had without the sacrifices of our men and women in the military.

A special thank you to my Godson, who is in Iraq now.

 

[wheatonFJR]

I am humbled by our present fighting force and veterans from previous years.

Many from Wheaton have fallen over the years...some very recently. My son David will be part of the Wheaton North Marching Band playing and marching from Memorial Park to Wheaton Cemetery...where a solemn ceremony will take place acknowledging by name the sacrifice of Wheaton's finest sons and daughters.

 

[TheAxeman]

LCpl Jordan Christian Haerter, USMC

Died April 22, 2008

Ramadi, Iraq

Age 19

Cpl Jonathan Yale, USMC

Died April 22, 2008

Ramadi, Iraq

Age 21

"Jonathan and Jordan are shining examples of the promise of America’s next generation. They could have had many other opportunities in life. Yet they chose to leave these things behind and devote themselves instead to the calling of their country. They gave their lives as they lived them, for truths as emphatic as they are simple: Brotherhood. Loyalty. Devotion. Sacrifice. Extraordinary Heroism—those words epitomize their last selfless act on this earth. They lived the Marine Corps motto “Semper Fidelis” – “always faithful”. There are fifty people alive today because of Jonathan and Jordan’s faithfulness. “Semper Fidelis”, indeed.

These Marines’ extraordinary heroism has earned them the Navy Cross, and a place of legend in Marine Corps history for generations to come. I have seen the best of America, and these Marines would make our Founding Fathers proud.

Two of America’s finest, lost protecting their friends against the enemies of freedom, are no longer with us. But by their sacrifice, these two shining examples of courage and devotion will inspire the heroes that will lead our nation to victory in the years ahead.

The final verse of the Marines’ Hymn concludes; “If the Army and the Navy ever look on Heaven’s scenes, they will find the streets are guarded by United States Marines.” I have every confidence that if Jonathan and Jordan are on duty today, they are standing their post as proudly as they did on that April Tuesday in Ramadi.

Let us be inspired by the heroism of these two Marines, and by the many sacrifices made by patriots at home and abroad in the global war on terror. To our Marines and all who wear the uniform - thank you for your service to the Nation. May God bless our Navy and Marine Corps, and may God continue to bless America."

Secretary of the Navy Donald Winter

February 20th, 2009

 

[FJRPierre]

You serve your country and pray to God that the people and their elected representatives have the strenght, wisdom and compassion to use military force in a manner which protects your country and the values you cherish.

as fljab said " ...they just do what is required in sh&tty conditions, low pay, and not alot of fanfare. We should remember them at all times especially this weekend."

Amen

Pierre B

LCol (retired)

Canadian Army/Canadian Forces

1961-1988

 

[Big-D]

Looking at your sons memorial makes me speechless. What can one say to another man that has lost such a large piece of his life in the loss of his son. I feel totally honored to have been allowed to read and share in your son's honor. When our young men and women enlist into the military, no one does so thinking they may lose their life. But they do so realizing that possibility always exists, yet they do their duty and serve their country proudly. Your son is America and everything she stands for. He performed his job bravely and diligently without regard of his own safety in order to protect his fellow Marines, his friends and his brothers.

Looking at the picture of Jordan, it is easy to see he was proud to be an American Marine and his expression clearly demonstrates his dedication to duty and how he knew his parents were proud of their son.

Jordan, you and your wife and your entire family will be in our prayers this weekend in honor of your son and other heroes like him.

 

[redtail]

I was with my nephew, when the subject of funerals came up. Every man needs a suit for weddings and funerals type thing.

Someone got around to asking him, "How many funerals have you been to?" "Probably over 40", he said.

It really caught me off guard, he's in his early 20's, but then I didn't do two tours in Iraq!

We're fortunate to have him home(physically), and I'd like to offer special thoughts for the families of those he remembers!

Shawn McCoy USMC

God Bless our Soldier Boys, and Girls.

 

[rogdeb]

Our thoughts will be with them all ....................................

Rog n Deb

 

[Patriot]

Thanx Chris...I'm glad you beat me to the tribute to Jordan on this fitting weekend.

I will be attending a fallen soldier's funeral tomorrow (Sat May 29th)

Definitely will be lifting up prayers for his family:

https://freedomremembered.com/index.php/spc...ua-a-tomlinson/

https://www.rose-neath.com/index.php/act_ob...edd81af490a3fdb

PGR Statewide - LA - Sgt Joshua A. Tomlinson, Minden, LA 28-29 May 10

Final Itinerary

Mission to Honor Sgt. Joshua A. Tomlinson

Visitation: Friday May 28th 5 - 8 pm Roseneath Funeral Home - 211 Murrell St. - Minden, La. (near Shreveport)

Staging for Visitation: 4:30 - 5:00 pm Establish Flag Line during visitation

Funeral Service: Saturday May 29th 2 pm First Baptist Church - 301 Pennsylvania Ave. - Minden, La.

This will be less than 1 block from the funeral home. We will park bikes in road

Staging for service: 12:00 - 12:30 pm East side of Roseneath Funeral Home

Riders Meeting: 12:30 pm Establish Flag Line by 1 pm and continue until service begins approx. 2 pm

Escort: Will escort procession from First Baptist Church to Garden of Memory Cemetery within a couple of miles.

Cemetery: Will establish flag line at gravesite until conclusion of service.

 

[madmike2]

Forum: Please enjoy your Memorial Day Weekend and Always Remember to Pay Tribute to America's Sons and Daughters who Paid the Ultimate Price for the Defense of Our Freedoms and Our Future!
A Respectful Standing Salute,

Sergeant E-5 Don Stanley

5/32nd Artillery, US Army

1968-74; Chandler, Arizona

Gunny!

PH2 (E-5) madmike2, U.S. Navy

China Lake Naval Weapons Center; USS Eldorado (AGC-11)

1967-1971

I salute all who served and I'm sincerely grateful to those who gave all.

My flag will be flying tomorrow and through the weekend.

 

[FJRBluesman]

Thanks to all Vets and current Military personnel for your service. Blessings to all.

Good on you Don. Thanks for posting this.

 

[Sharif]

Thanks to all who have served and all actively serving, and for those to come who will continue to protect our freedom.

 

[DE OPPRESSO LIBER]

A special thanks to all who have served, and especially for those who've lost loved ones and friends in the eternal struggle for what is right, especially when not "popular".

SPC-4 Charles Johnston

1989-1998

10th SFG(A)

 

[Stephen]

[SIZE=12pt]Sgt. (E-5) Stephen Buckley, USMC 1969-1976[/SIZE]

[SIZE=12pt]Viet Nam 1969-1971 H & S Co. 81mm Mortar Platoon, Hill 51, Danang[/SIZE]

[SIZE=12pt]VMA-224, Cherry Point, NC. Fire Control & ComNav Tech[/SIZE]

[SIZE=12pt]My claim to fame. I hand painted our logo on every A-6E tail in the squadron. It was a bengal tiger crashing through a brick wall.[/SIZE]

 

[James Burleigh]

LCpl Jordan Christian Haerter, USMCDied April 22, 2008

Ramadi, Iraq

Age 19

Cpl Jonathan Yale, USMC

Died April 22, 2008

Ramadi, Iraq

Age 21

I woke up this morning more conscious that it was a day off than why it was a day off. But by a happy and serendipitous coincidence I have been reminded dramatically and painfully what today is all about.

While surfing the forum this morning I clicked on your post Any Native Americans here? under "Images." After reading your post I noticed and clicked on the links in your signature line. Although I was aware of your loss from your earlier posts, as a parent myself I felt once again heart-broken for your loss, and for the loss of these two young men. But I also felt tremendous pride as an American for the character and actions of these two United States Marines that day in Ramadi:

According to Major General John F. Kelly, “I spoke to several Iraqi police eyewitness and they all told the same story, but one more emotionally than the others. He said no sane man would have stood there directly in the path of a speeding truck firing their weapons—yet two did. His officers, some as close as ten feet initially from the Marines, fired and ran when it was obvious the truck could not be stopped—and they survived. The Marines stood their ground and stopped the truck before it detonated, and saved the lives of their buddies.”
Thanks to your link, I appreciate what today is all about--a time to remember and a time to say thank you. Thank you, Jordan and Cpl. Yale.



Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.
John 15:13
And while I am at it, let me take this opportunity to also honor my dad:

Erik A. Gude

US Naval Academy, Class of 1950

Veteran of the Korean War (USS Helena--also, the name of the woman he later married, aka "Mom")

Thanks, Dad. I miss you.

XXOO

Hans