Memorial Day 2024

[SoCalEagle]

Taking a moment today to remember our fallen heroes who lost their lives in defense of our great country, including my Uncle Joseph who fought and died in Korea many years ago.  May they all Rest In Peace, and may we always honor the great sacrifice they made for us. 

[Warriors4ever]

Amen.
My uncle Chester, who I never met, killed in 1945 in the Philippines.

[HutchwasClutch]

God bless and give rest and peace to the souls of our soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice. 

[MU82]

My dad fought under Patton in WWII, and my brother was in the Army.

Neither died while bravely serving our country, but both have passed away and are missed every day.

[muwarrior69]

My dad fought under Patton in WWII, and my brother was in the Army.

Neither died while bravely serving our country, but both have passed away and are missed every day.

My Uncles and my Dad served in WWII. The only action my Dad saw was from the air, dropping supplies to our troops at Attu. My Mom also served in the Womens Army Corp (WACs). That is where they met.

The WWII Alaska battle refers to the Aleutian Islands campaign, a military campaign conducted by the United States, Canada, and Japan in the Aleutian Islands, part of the Territory of Alaska, in 1942-1943. The main conflict of the campaign was the Battle of Attu, where American forces recaptured Attu Island from Japanese forces on May 30, 1943, after a 19-day battle. It was the only World War II battle fought on North American soil. Japan had also seized Kiska Island but withdrew its troops in August 1943.

82, Here is one thing we agree on: honoring their memory.

[Uncle Rico]

My Uncles and my Dad served in WWII. The only action my Dad saw was from the air, dropping supplies to our troops at Attu. My Mom also served in the Womens Army Corp (WACs). That is where they met.

The WWII Alaska battle refers to the Aleutian Islands campaign, a military campaign conducted by the United States, Canada, and Japan in the Aleutian Islands, part of the Territory of Alaska, in 1942-1943. The main conflict of the campaign was the Battle of Attu, where American forces recaptured Attu Island from Japanese forces on May 30, 1943, after a 19-day battle. It was the only World War II battle fought on North American soil. Japan had also seized Kiska Island but withdrew its troops in August 1943.

82, Here is one thing we agree on: honoring their memory.

My grandfather and great uncle fought in the Aleutians as well

[dgies9156]

My Mother's eldest brother Joe fought in World War II on a Naval ship.

Mom's middle brother was a Marine who fought in the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir in Korea and was left for dead in -15 degree weather. Being a good Superiorite, that kind of cold didn't phase him, though the Chinese thought he was dead and left him as they passed. Jim was later recovered after Marines retook the area where he had been wounded. It took more than a year for Jim to recover, but fortunately, he did.

Here's to all the Joes and Jims that didn't make it back and the sacrifice they made so we can have the right to argue about anything we want without retribution! And to their families who never saw their loved ones again, we owe unending respect and support.

[MU82]

My Uncles and my Dad served in WWII. The only action my Dad saw was from the air, dropping supplies to our troops at Attu. My Mom also served in the Womens Army Corp (WACs). That is where they met.

The WWII Alaska battle refers to the Aleutian Islands campaign, a military campaign conducted by the United States, Canada, and Japan in the Aleutian Islands, part of the Territory of Alaska, in 1942-1943. The main conflict of the campaign was the Battle of Attu, where American forces recaptured Attu Island from Japanese forces on May 30, 1943, after a 19-day battle. It was the only World War II battle fought on North American soil. Japan had also seized Kiska Island but withdrew its troops in August 1943.

82, Here is one thing we agree on: honoring their memory.

I honor the memories of all those I loved, whether or not they were in the military. I'm guessing we agree on that, too.

[muwarrior69]

I honor the memories of all those I loved, whether or not they were in the military. I'm guessing we agree on that, too.

Certainly.

[tower912]

Both my grandfathers did not serve in WWII.  Paternal grandfather was a firefighter.  Maternal grandfather was in a factory making war supplies.   The only military service in my family was a paternal uncle who was given the choice of the army or jail, circa 1960.  He died while joyriding off base.

But I honor and appreciate those who served and sacrificed.

[Goose]

My Dad was a weatherman in WWII. Was stationed in Saudi Arabia and Iraq during his time overseas. My Uncle Joe was killed in combat, and I was named after him. I salute any man or woman that has ever served this country.

On a sidenote, I am very proud of a friend, and MU alum, that continues to do outstanding work with Mission BBQ. If you have one in your city I highly recommend supporting it. MB continues to support our military and first responders and does so because it really is mission for them.

[NCMUFan]

My parents were both stationed and met in Japan during the Korean war.  My father serving as a dentist (MU Grad) and my mother a nurse.

[Lennys Tap]

My Dad was a Marine in WWII and fought on Iwo Jima, Saipan and other islands. My uncle (his younger brother) went to the Naval Academy and served in Korea.

Mom had sisters, neither she nor they were in the military.

[Skatastrophy]

Only person that was a sucker in my family was my grandpa (korean war vet). The 21 gun salute at his funeral startled me, I didn't see the guys getting ready with guns, but it was a nice tribute and the casing is a nice momento to have of him and his service.

[Uncle Rico]

Only person that was a sucker in my family was my grandpa (korean war vet). The 21 gun salute at his funeral startled me, I didn't see the guys getting ready with guns, but it was a nice tribute and the casing is a nice momento to have of him and his service.

I come from a family of suckers.  In addition to previously mentioned, my other grandfather fought in the Pacific theater and all his brothers fought either in WWII or Korea, with 2 of them being lifelong members and one of his sisters being a lifelong member.

One great uncle survived D-Day and the Battle of the Bulge.

My dad's cousin was a marine who flew Marine One for W.