Today is Memorial Day, which makes it a Roosie give-away day!
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I have a beautiful 1996-P MS67FB to give-away.
If you want it, you have to tell me what makes this day so special to you. Thats it, and it could be yours! Comes with a bonus Roosie that I also made in a blue box with FREE shipping.
Dan50 gets to pick the winner!
Good luck!
Paul.
If you want it, you have to tell me what makes this day so special to you. Thats it, and it could be yours! Comes with a bonus Roosie that I also made in a blue box with FREE shipping.
Dan50 gets to pick the winner!
Good luck!
Paul.
Later, Paul.
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It is extral special to me because my cousin who I grew up with as a kid was over there at the same time I was and he didn't make it back. Just like that he was gone. I will never forget the feeling I had when I learned the news of his death. And his parents never got over it.
I just want to thank everyone and their familys who gave the ultimate gift for our freedom.
Thank You from the bottom of my heart.
Jon
PS: Don't put me in the give-away either. I have a 96-P in 68, which as you know beats a 67fb to me!
Please do not count me in towards the contest...but I read something today that made me realize that while we remember those that have died for our country...we should also remember those that sacrificed their bodies and minds and who fortunate enough to still be alive. I never knew that this went on in the Pentagon:
by LTC Bob Bateman
10:30 hours (local EST), Friday, 11 May 2007: Third Corridor, Second Floor, The Pentagon:
It is 110 yards from the "E" ring to the "A" ring of the Pentagon. This section of the Pentagon is newly renovated: the floors shine, the hallway is broad, and the lighting is bright. At this instant, the entire length of the corridor is packed with officers, a few sergeants, and some civilians, all crammed tightly three and four deep against the walls. There are thousands here. This hallway, more than any other, is the "Army" hallway.
The G3 offices line one side, G2 the other, G8 is around the corner. All Army. Moderate conversations flow in a low buzz. Friends who may not have seen each other for a few weeks, or a few years, spot each other, cross the way and renew. Everyone shifts to ensure an open path remains down the center. The air conditioning system was not designed for this press of bodies in this area. The temperature is rising already. Nobody cares.
10:36 hours (local EST): The clapping starts at the E-Ring. That is the outermost of the five rings of the Pentagon and it is closest to the entrance to the building. This clapping is low, sustained, hearty. It is an applause with a deep emotion behind it as it moves forward in a wave down the length of the hallway. A steady rolling wave of sound it is, moving at the pace of the soldier in the wheelchair who marks the forward edge with his presence. He is the first. He is missing the greater part of one leg, and some of his wounds are still suppurating.
By his age, I expect that he is a private, or perhaps a private first class. Captains, majors, lieutenant colonels, and colonels meet his gaze and nod as they applaud, soldier to soldier. Three years ago, when I described one of these events on Altercation, those lining the hallways were somewhat different. The applause a little wilder, perhaps in private guilt for not having shared in the burden as yet. Now, almost everyone lining the hallway is, like the man in the wheelchair, also a combat veteran. This steadies the applause, but I think deepens the sentiment. We have all been there now. The soldier's chair is pushed by, I believe, a full colonel. Behind him, and stretching the length from E to A, come more of his peers, each private, corporal, or sergeant assisted as need be by a field grade officer.
10:50 hours (local EST): Twenty-four minutes of steady applause. My hands hurt, and I laugh to myself at how stupid that sounds in my own head. "My hands hurt." Christ. Shut up and clap.
For twenty-four minutes, soldier after soldier has come down this hallway -- 20, 25, 30. Fifty-three legs come with them, and perhaps only 52 hands or arms, but down this hall came 30 solid hearts. They pass down this corridor of officers and applause, and then meet for a private lunch, at which they are the guests of honor, hosted by the generals.
Some are wheeled along. Some insist upon getting out of their chairs, to march as best they can with their chin held up, down this hallway, through this most unique audience. Some are catching handshakes and smiling like a politician at a Fourth of July parade. More than a couple of them seem amazed and are smiling shyly. There are families with them as well: the 18-year-old war-bride pushing her 19-year-old husband's wheelchair and not quite understanding why her husband is so affected by this, the boy she grew up with, now a man, who had never shed a tear is crying; the older immigrant Latino parents who have, perhaps, more than their wounded mid-20s son, an appreciation for the emotion given on their son's behalf. No man in that hallway, walking or clapping, is ashamed by the silent tears on more than a few cheeks. An Airborne Ranger wipes his eyes only to better see. A couple of the officers in this crowd have themselves been a part of this parade in the past. These are our men, broken in body they may be, but they are our brothers, and we welcome them home.
This parade has gone on, every single Friday, all year long, for more than four years.
I am a Vietnam vet who has also known folks who did not make it back. I will never forget them and their sacrifice was no less important eventhough it was an unpopular war.
This is what makes it so important to realize the meaning ot his day. While I was in Vietnam, I will be honest. I did resent those who escaped their duty because of their economic status. However, I did not view those who protested against the Vietnam war as against the soldiers serving at that time. Similarily, I do not view those against our occupation in Iraq as against the soldiers serving there. In fact, I view the absence of participation in the major discussions of today as a manifestation of a lack of knowledge and/or inadequate gratitude to those who gave their lives so that we may participate in constructive discussions.
Let's continue to understand and appreciate why our differences of opinions and the way we articulate them represent additiona dividends from the service and sacrifice of those who defend these liberties for us all.
All the best,
Casabrown
Unfortunately, most of the rest of the country only thinks about them one day a year.
Steve
In memory of the USAF Security Forces lost: A1C Elizabeth N. Jacobson, 9/28/05; SSgt Brian McElroy, 1/22/06; TSgt Jason Norton, 1/22/06; A1C Lee Chavis, 10/14/06; SSgt John Self, 5/14/07; A1C Jason Nathan, 6/23/07; SSgt Travis Griffin, 4/3/08; 1Lt Joseph Helton, 9/8/09; SrA Nicholas J. Alden, 3/3/2011. God Bless them and all those who have lost loved ones in this war. I will never forget their loss.
Someday REAL American HERO's will be on our COINS.
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* I come from a family were most male, and some female, members have served. In peacetime and in wartime. My grandfather was a paratrooper during WW2 and got shot (in the butt, luckily, of all places) parachuting down over enemy lines. He lived and I was able to know him. Today is special because of all the family that I have had that were willing to make the extreme sacrifice for the rest of us (even those unborn at the time).
* The above is true for everyone that has served....today allows those like me to have a day to appreciate what they have done.
* I am able to spend the time with family today....no traveling. No big parties. Just a day to remember and to look forward as I look at my son and wife and am thankful for what others have continued to enable....the American Way of Life. I can't think of too much else that one could be more thankful for....spending time with a loving family/friends in the US.
(and, today is also cool because we were able to get my son a few more Roosies for his set...ebay was a little deserted today, I think, and the snipes got them while we were outside playing baseball now that he is healthy again....winners all around no matter what
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In memory of those who have protected our flag and the land it flys majestically over. Never let us forget them.
Served in the 9th Div 4th Bat 47th Inf in beautiful Dong Tam, Viet Nam with the Mobile Riverean Force. 68/69. Also in DaNang during 70/71.
Ken
Both sets of our grandparents are still alive and all but one of the grandparents were involved in WWII (My Grandma on my mom's side). But anyway, we always hear stories of what it's like to enjoy life, enjoy special occasions, and to be with family. I am fortunate to still be able to be with all my grandparents and to be in their presence, they are my heroes and I love them very much.
I know on this holiday my thoughts should be on all vets past and present but I seem to only focus and what my grandfather took pride I and what my Step grandmother must have felt that weekend.
I have read his sig line a few times in the past, and it shows me that he remembers "everyday" the costs of being in the service of our country..
I won't drag out all my feelings about Memorial day. But those of us having been there, we have no choice but to remember. And those of you that have not, be thankfull to those that went in your place, be very thankfull.
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CONGRATS!
Look for a PM!
Later, Paul.
Later, Paul.
<< <i>My Nephew is currently in the Army, stationed in Az. He has orders to go to Afganistan, so I felt like having a givaway, and it looks like FullStepJeffs get it!
CONGRATS!
Look for a PM!
Later, Paul. >>
I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment
After further thought, (and showing this message board to my significant other... a big thing since she never knew this place existed until today), I have decided to auction off the coin received and donate the proceeds to a military charity. Many of them do so much for the troops and their families (including mine) that I think they would ultimately use the gift much better than I could ever try to. I'll even match whatever the Roosevelt is worth with one or more of my own Jeffersons in other auctions.
I think that's the way I should remember all those who have been lost.
Again, I appreciate the giveaway.
Steve
In memory of the USAF Security Forces lost: A1C Elizabeth N. Jacobson, 9/28/05; SSgt Brian McElroy, 1/22/06; TSgt Jason Norton, 1/22/06; A1C Lee Chavis, 10/14/06; SSgt John Self, 5/14/07; A1C Jason Nathan, 6/23/07; SSgt Travis Griffin, 4/3/08; 1Lt Joseph Helton, 9/8/09; SrA Nicholas J. Alden, 3/3/2011. God Bless them and all those who have lost loved ones in this war. I will never forget their loss.
I stop when I see a flag being raised and I remember what some others only imagine, still all of us have the right to our opinion because some of use went when we were called, all the time knowing that not all of us would return. I love this country and support the hard decisions that have to be made even though I don't get to see all the evidence supporting the tough decisions. Leave me out of the contest i have my medals !!
Here is a photo I took while at Pearl Harbor.
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