Popular Post 41chevy Posted May 24, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2014 As a veteran this weekend is a time that is very important to me and my family, In 238 years my family has fought in most of our wars. Once on the wrong side and once on both sides, so I figured I would post this. The local school always has the students write their thoughts and ideas of Memorial Day. This was one of their works. Click it to make it bigger. Paul 11 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35830-memorial-day/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hatcity Posted May 24, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2014 Thank you for your serviceTHANK YOU to ALL those that have served and sacrificed 3 Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35830-memorial-day/#findComment-246576 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiant2 Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 A Big Amen 1 Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35830-memorial-day/#findComment-246577 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel67 Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Happy memorial weekend you all! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35830-memorial-day/#findComment-246579 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bobby j Posted May 24, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2014 Thank you and your family for your service to our great nation 41chevy...........in this day and age of govnt handouts,etc. people tend to forget without veterans they wouldn't have all they have......once again thanks....bobby j. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35830-memorial-day/#findComment-246580 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 What they ^^^^^^ said....THANKS! Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35830-memorial-day/#findComment-246583 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 when I crack a beer later tonight I will say thanks to those who gave all! and for those who gave some... THANK YOU!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35830-memorial-day/#findComment-246585 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ditchkus Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Welcome Home to all Vets. Joe D. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35830-memorial-day/#findComment-246599 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 57 bcr Posted May 24, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2014 Dad & I are both vets also,Paul. I think we would both agree,IT WAS OUR PLEASURE TO SERVE. That's great your school still recognizes the ultimate sacrifice that some people made to protect our freedoms. It is a subject near and dear to our hearts. I still think ALL Commanders-In Cheifs should have prior military service( or at least a deep love for this country and what it stands for) GOD BLESS AMERICA!! Al 3 Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35830-memorial-day/#findComment-246606 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullhusk Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 As a veteran this weekend is a time that is very important to me and my family, In 238 years my family has fought in most of our wars. Once on the wrong side and once on both sides, so I figured I would post this. The local school always has the students write their thoughts and ideas of Memorial Day. This was one of their works. Click it to make it bigger. Paul2014-Memorial-Day-Poems.jpgMany thanks to you and all the Vets! BULLHUSK Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35830-memorial-day/#findComment-246611 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rw613 Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 that's a big 10`4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35830-memorial-day/#findComment-246630 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post General Ike Posted May 24, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2014 My wife, our 6 year old, and I were just discussing this at the breakfast table. We will be taking a bike ride over to the War Memorials by the Winter Park FL VA clinic on Monday and doing some decorating. Our biggest pet peeve about this weekend is that everyone is so damn happy to have an extra day off from work and a big BBQ that they don't take the time to say a prayer and remember those who are the entire reason behind the creation of the holiday to begin with. 5 Quote Ed Smith1957 B85F 1242 "The General Ike" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35830-memorial-day/#findComment-246645 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post eddeere Posted May 24, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2014 As a veteran and from a long line of veterans I would agree with General Ike. Most of the younger generation have no idea of what Memorial Day is about. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35830-memorial-day/#findComment-246655 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 a big thanks to all veterens,,,and thier family,s god love em,,,and have a swingin time fellas...bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35830-memorial-day/#findComment-246799 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Lets remember by taking care of the Vets and their families. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35830-memorial-day/#findComment-246805 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 2 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35830-memorial-day/#findComment-246851 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ditchkus Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 I think the citizens of the U.S.A. made a big turnaround on how they treat the Vets. When I came home from Vietnam we were considered outcasts by some not all by any means. Now most everyone I talk to or hear comments about Vets are positive. A lot of liberals still do not like the military but it is necessary now as much as ever before. I personally do not trust the leaders of some countries.A Leopard does not change it spots.Just my opinion.The Veterans and their Families deserve the best treatment not a handout but a fair break. Joe D. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35830-memorial-day/#findComment-246859 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Thank you for your service,Joe D. I thought the way you guys got treated was a damn shame! I was just a kid (born in '61) during that war,and couldn't understand why people were being so hateful to our servicemen. It did not happen in our house (having a Vet for a Dad). I am glad the public has a different view on returning war Vets now.ABOUT DAMN TIME!! I agree with the taking care of the Vets and their families,it should be a PRIORITY! Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35830-memorial-day/#findComment-247054 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Thanks to all that served. I consider this one of the most important Days in the Year. I did not Serve in the military but Have always flown the flag in front of my house and give the utmost respect to my country and those that have served. I Did a trip into Galena IL this weekend and the many little towns across Rt20 in northern IL had flags on both sides as you passed thru. Saw many Grave yards decorated with flags. Today I was happy to see a boy scout troop decorating the local cemetery. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35830-memorial-day/#findComment-247057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted May 27, 2014 Author Share Posted May 27, 2014 I think the citizens of the U.S.A. made a big turnaround on how they treat the Vets. When I came home from Vietnam we were considered outcasts by some not all by any means. Now most everyone I talk to or hear comments about Vets are positive. A lot of liberals still do not like the military but it is necessary now as much as ever before. I personally do not trust the leaders of some countries.A Leopard does not change it spots.Just my opinion.The Veterans and their Families deserve the best treatment not a handout but a fair break. Joe D.I deplaned in California and was spit on and called things I won't repeat. went to the local VFW and was denied permission to join because the WWII vets considered us" losers". I would never tell anybody I was a Vietnam Veteran for over 35 years. I never got a welcome home or a simple thank you until 2005.The current administration and Congress are the people and the children of the people who were the people so vocal against us in the 60's and 70's.That said if I knew than what I know now, I would still have came when my country called. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35830-memorial-day/#findComment-247098 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2stacksuperdog Posted May 27, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 27, 2014 A couple of us from our fire dept went and put out flags. Gonna do more next year since we usually only do a couple in town but no one else did the others so were gonna try to do those next year too. 3 Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35830-memorial-day/#findComment-247103 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Paul,Thanks for your service (and all the other persons who served). I don't care what the cause or reason but when people are on the line being shot at, etc. - I applaud and admire you!!!! 2 Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35830-memorial-day/#findComment-247120 Share on other sites More sharing options...
grayhair Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Yes, all who served deserve our heartfelt thanks and respect. In WWII my dad in Hawaii, an uncle in the airforce, another uncle in the landing at Anzio, an uncle in Belgium, and both grandfathers worked for a while at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia where 53 ships were built. They saw some horrific stuff but never spoke of it after the war. Quiet heros that did what they needed to do. And so for all of our vets before and since.You may have ssen this video before when I posted it last year, but if not, definitely worth seeing. The music is quite moving too. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR7HPQM0Jgg Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35830-memorial-day/#findComment-247145 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted May 28, 2014 Author Share Posted May 28, 2014 Yes, all who served deserve our heartfelt thanks and respect. In WWII my dad in Hawaii, an uncle in the airforce, another uncle in the landing at Anzio, an uncle in Belgium, and both grandfathers worked for a while at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia where 53 ships were built. They saw some horrific stuff but never spoke of it after the war. Quiet heros that did what they needed to do. And so for all of our vets before and since.You may have ssen this video before when I posted it last year, but if not, definitely worth seeing. The music is quite moving too. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR7HPQM0JggMy dad was at Anzio.5th Army, 3rd Division,7 infantry. He went from Tunisia to Bergesgarten, He He went overseas in 1942 for Operation Torch and came into NYC on Thanksgiving Day 1946. Never talked about his experiences until I came home from service with my CIB. That was the key to him talking to me. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35830-memorial-day/#findComment-247148 Share on other sites More sharing options...
grayhair Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 My uncle served for a while under Patton. Said he was one crazy SOB but he and the other men loved him and his spirit and would (and did) follow him anywhere. Makes you wonder where are the men of that caliber today? I don't see them in Washington. A veritable dearth of leadership... I remember George Carlin talking about the "pussification." Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35830-memorial-day/#findComment-247151 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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