D Day
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Topic: D Day
Posted By: Hubert (Ga)engine7
Subject: D Day
Date Posted: 06 Jun 2021 at 6:19pm
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Today is the 77th anniversary of the Normandy invasion. Sad to say there was little to no mention of it by the lamestream media. These were young men, some still teenagers, that faced almost certain death with courage and determination to answer the call of their country. Our Nation needs to pause to remember their sacrifice and the sacrifice of their families. Our Pastor graciously took time during our morning service to honor them. ------------- Just an old country boy saved by the grace of God. |
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Posted By: jaybmiller
Date Posted: 06 Jun 2021 at 6:37pm
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It is sad, that very,very few people understand the true sacrifices the very young lads and gals made. neighbour is 98 this year, the last Vet I know of...dang he was 20ish when he was in the 'thick of things'.... ------------- 3 D-14s,A-C forklift, B-112 Kubota BX23S lil' TOOT( The Other Orange Tractor) Never burn your bridges, unless you can walk on water |
Posted By: DiyDave
Date Posted: 06 Jun 2021 at 6:51pm
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For those who served, and never made it back... https://youtu.be/Bfe4TxvUOiw" rel="nofollow - https://youtu.be/Bfe4TxvUOiw ------------- Source: Babylon Bee. Sponsored by BRAWNDO, its got what you need! |
Posted By: klinemar
Date Posted: 06 Jun 2021 at 8:48pm
| 10 days after Normandy another D-Day occurred on the other side of the world in the Marianas with the invasion of Guam and Saipan. Lest we forget! |
Posted By: ac hunter
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2021 at 7:11am
| Yes, those folks made sacrifices most can not comprehend. Dad and Mom always mentioned D-day, Pearl Harbor and other WWII events and what they were about on the appropriate dates. Dad and two brothers were in the Navy and Marines during the war and Mom worked for the Navy as a civilian at a facility that built LST"s. If we didn't learn about a lot of history in school we heard it at home. |
Posted By: Ted J
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2021 at 10:49am
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Alas, that is the normal for the mainstream media anymore. What ever happened to the so called monopoly companies breakups? They did it to Ma Bell way back when. Now these companies are HUGE compared to that. I think all media are owned by 2 or 3 families? This is WRONG!! We don't get the truth and they don't teach it in public schools, at least not here.  To the memories of all these young lads, THAT is what Memorial day is all about. ------------- "Allis-Express" 19?? WC / 1941 C / 1952 CA / 1956 WD45 / 1957 WD45 / 1958 D-17 |
Posted By: JTOOL
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2021 at 7:45pm
| @klinemar; Both of my uncles (Mom's brothers) were US Navy WWII veterans. One was an electricians mate on the USS Finback (was on board when they rescued GHW Bush after his plane was shot down) and the other served on an escort carrier and was there during the battle of Saipan. He's still alive, just turned 98. |
Posted By: klinemar
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2021 at 9:01pm
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JTool,tell your Uncles thanks from me! This Memorial Day I remembered two family members killed in World War Two. On my dad's side was Charles Kline from Fulton County Ohio who was killed in Febuary 1943 when the troop ship he was on was torpedoed by a German U boat and sank. On my mother's side was John Ferguson frm North Adams Michigan a B24 bomber pilot who died over Salzburg Austria June 9th 1944 when his bomber hit by Anti Aircraft fire exploded. As with most families we had relatives in all branches of service. My father was in the Army and served in Italy. Another of mother's cousins was in Burma with Merril's Marauders. |
Posted By: Tbone95
Date Posted: 08 Jun 2021 at 7:21am
To think, the USA fought a 2 Front War, the 2 fronts half way around the world from each other, in the 1940's!!!! Neither foe was a pushover. That concept never ceases to AMAZE me!!! |
klinemar wrote:Posted By: Greg (Hillsboro, OH)
Date Posted: 08 Jun 2021 at 8:49am
And here we are today, hackers shut down 1/3 of the country's fuel supply, and shut down the largest meat packing company; as well as we've shut down much of the transportation manufacturing and other computers by chip shortages. Our country has been crippled without ever setting foot into our country. Do you think we'd ever be capable of mobilizing our nation to support a war like was done in WWII???? |
Posted By: Tbone95
Date Posted: 08 Jun 2021 at 11:03am
OMG no, not a chance could we do that. How long did our unity last after 9-11? A year, maybe?? Beyond sad, the situation you're talking about. What a state of mess we're in.
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Posted By: JTOOL
Date Posted: 08 Jun 2021 at 11:51pm
| @klinemar; Thank you for the kind reply. And thank you and your family for the sacrifice's made for this great country. |