MILITARY QUOTES WORTH NOTING
12-16-2008, 03:27 PM
#113
Junior Member
SHOW GUEST
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Santa Rosa
Posts: 1
Rudy
I don't know how to say what I feel so this might ramble a bit.
Two years ago my wife and I were traveling through Belgium. We saw a small plaque on a cement post on the side of the roadway. As we drove past we noticed an American flag on it. We turned around and read about some battles that had happened in the area back in WWI. At the bottom it mentioned a cemetary a few miles away for the American Soldiers that had lost their lives in these battles. http://www.abmc.gov/cemeteries/cemeteries/ff.php
Neither my wife nor I had an ancestor serve during WWI, but we were compelled to stop and pay our respects. We were there for about two hours and we were moved. Up to that point in my life I have never cried as hard as I did that day.
While traveling in Europe again this summer we received word that my Mom had lost her two year battle with Cancer. Her lung collapsed, she contracted pneumonia and died within 24 hours. It was the worst day of my life. I was isolated and I felt a million miles from home and family, and there was nothing anyone could do to help. I have never cried as hard as I did that day.
I'm 46 and never served in the military (my generation didn't have a war), but it didn't stop me from respecting those who did. I've been registered here for some time, but I don't think I've been to the forum before...heck I think this might be my first post.
I just completed reading through this topic. I have never cried as hard I did just now.
I sleep in comfort and warmth provided by men and women such as your son. I am sorry for your sacrifice, but it lives not in vane. Let's hope that Lincoln's word will also ring true for our current heroes..."The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here"
I run cars on the West Coast with an Historic NASCAR group. http://www.HSCRS.com We do a race each season called The Fallen Heroes Invitational. Each of us has an opportunity if we'd like to stand at the awards ceremony at the end of the weekend and mention a name and a bit about the person. With your permission I'd like to mention Jay's name.
Jon Jordan
I don't know how to say what I feel so this might ramble a bit.
Two years ago my wife and I were traveling through Belgium. We saw a small plaque on a cement post on the side of the roadway. As we drove past we noticed an American flag on it. We turned around and read about some battles that had happened in the area back in WWI. At the bottom it mentioned a cemetary a few miles away for the American Soldiers that had lost their lives in these battles. http://www.abmc.gov/cemeteries/cemeteries/ff.php
Neither my wife nor I had an ancestor serve during WWI, but we were compelled to stop and pay our respects. We were there for about two hours and we were moved. Up to that point in my life I have never cried as hard as I did that day.
While traveling in Europe again this summer we received word that my Mom had lost her two year battle with Cancer. Her lung collapsed, she contracted pneumonia and died within 24 hours. It was the worst day of my life. I was isolated and I felt a million miles from home and family, and there was nothing anyone could do to help. I have never cried as hard as I did that day.
I'm 46 and never served in the military (my generation didn't have a war), but it didn't stop me from respecting those who did. I've been registered here for some time, but I don't think I've been to the forum before...heck I think this might be my first post.
I just completed reading through this topic. I have never cried as hard I did just now.
I sleep in comfort and warmth provided by men and women such as your son. I am sorry for your sacrifice, but it lives not in vane. Let's hope that Lincoln's word will also ring true for our current heroes..."The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here"
I run cars on the West Coast with an Historic NASCAR group. http://www.HSCRS.com We do a race each season called The Fallen Heroes Invitational. Each of us has an opportunity if we'd like to stand at the awards ceremony at the end of the weekend and mention a name and a bit about the person. With your permission I'd like to mention Jay's name.
Jon Jordan
12-17-2008, 04:28 AM
#114
Senior Member
RACING JUNKIE
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,230
Jon,
You can mention Jay anytime and anywhere you want to. It is my goal that Jay, as well as the others that have made such a sacrafice to not be forgotten. I can guarantee you that Jay would be very humbled by just a mere thought that someone was honoring him in any kind of way. I never , ever dreamed that one of my kids would become my real life hero. I must go, finding this very difficult.
You can mention Jay anytime and anywhere you want to. It is my goal that Jay, as well as the others that have made such a sacrafice to not be forgotten. I can guarantee you that Jay would be very humbled by just a mere thought that someone was honoring him in any kind of way. I never , ever dreamed that one of my kids would become my real life hero. I must go, finding this very difficult.
12-19-2008, 06:02 AM
#115
Senior Member
EXPERT BUILDER
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: atwood,Ky
Posts: 302
JON, that is the best first post ever. way to put it into words buddy cause i'm not any good at that stuff. Rudy as long as i am able i'm keeping this post on top just so people NEVER forget what Jay & alot of others have done for us! god bless you & yours.
john
john
12-19-2008, 04:59 PM
#116
Senior Member
RACING JUNKIE
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Emmett, Idaho
Posts: 7,334
Someones daughter.......
Ladies and Gentlemen!!!!!!!!
The Feminine Side of the Marines....
A 165 grain match bullet out of a Marine M-24, bolt action, 7.62MM, 725 yards distance, point of aim, point of impact, one shot, one hit, I love it, and I am sure you do too.... I truely liked seeing her picture in the poster that was made by the Corps after that shot.... . Get some Marine Kimmy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The ex-cheerleader (age 19) in the picture below was watching a road that led to a NATO military base when she observed a man digging by the road. She engaged the target, and she shot him. Turned out he was a bomb maker for the Taliban and he was burying an IED that was to be detonated when a U.S. patrol walked by 30 minutes later. It would have certainly killed and wounded several soldiers.
The interesting fact of this story is the shot was measured at 725 yards. She shot him as he was bent over burying the bomb. The shot struck him in the butt blowing him into the bomb which detonated. He was blown to pieces.
The Marines made a motivational poster of her. Her name is Kimmy. To you, Kimmy, we say, OoooRah! Thanks for your service.
The Feminine Side of the Marines....
A 165 grain match bullet out of a Marine M-24, bolt action, 7.62MM, 725 yards distance, point of aim, point of impact, one shot, one hit, I love it, and I am sure you do too.... I truely liked seeing her picture in the poster that was made by the Corps after that shot.... . Get some Marine Kimmy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The ex-cheerleader (age 19) in the picture below was watching a road that led to a NATO military base when she observed a man digging by the road. She engaged the target, and she shot him. Turned out he was a bomb maker for the Taliban and he was burying an IED that was to be detonated when a U.S. patrol walked by 30 minutes later. It would have certainly killed and wounded several soldiers.
The interesting fact of this story is the shot was measured at 725 yards. She shot him as he was bent over burying the bomb. The shot struck him in the butt blowing him into the bomb which detonated. He was blown to pieces.
The Marines made a motivational poster of her. Her name is Kimmy. To you, Kimmy, we say, OoooRah! Thanks for your service.
12-24-2008, 04:54 AM
#117
Senior Member
EXPERT BUILDER
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: atwood,Ky
Posts: 302
thanks to all the soldiers that give us the freedom to have christmas with are families while they protect us.my families thought and prays are with all of you .god bless and merry christmas.
12-24-2008, 12:44 PM
#118
Senior Member
RACING JUNKIE
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: EUGENE,OR.
Posts: 3,391
Thanks to all Military/Armed Forces on this day while you unselfishly protect us. May all your families & friends be blessed today... May all soldiers be blessed today, may God protect you today & everyday. Merry Christmas!!!