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May 27, 2013

Greater Love Hath No Man Than This
— Dave in Texas

That a man lay down his life for his friends.

A Marine Gunnery Sgt. comforts his brother Sgt. I think I have these patches right. Three up two down, crossed rifles and three up crossed rifles.

There is no greater love.

Posted by: Dave in Texas at 03:34 PM | Comments (276)
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1 The love for a brother. It never goes away.

Posted by: Soona at May 27, 2013 03:37 PM (m0NNN)

2 A humbling picture, that one. Thanks, Dave.

Posted by: navybrat at May 27, 2013 03:37 PM (MCvta)

3 Damn these allergies.

Posted by: Taiwan_Joe at May 27, 2013 03:37 PM (O7aw+)

4 Where do we get men like this? And women.

Posted by: real joe at May 27, 2013 03:41 PM (PD2ad)

5 sniff

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at May 27, 2013 03:41 PM (piMMO)

6 Thanks once again Dave. I think the HQ has done an admirable job remembering our fallen. A local shooters forum I frequent didn't really post anything about today and one of the long time commenters got really PO'd just now.

Posted by: Tobacco Road at May 27, 2013 03:43 PM (4Mv1T)

7 "Greater Love Hath No Man Than This

That a man lay down his life for his friends."

As I recall, there is only one thing to say in these instances - "For sacrifice of that magnitude no thanks is necessary because none will suffice."

Posted by: Blacque Jacques Shellacque at May 27, 2013 03:44 PM (9+PGS)

8 David Cameron is a stuttering clusterf*ck of a miserable failure.

Posted by: boulder t'hobo at May 27, 2013 03:47 PM (QTHTd)

9 Not fair Dave! How can you expect me to continue in a good natured Army vs Marines feud when you post a pic like that.

Posted by: teej/the horde's canary in the mine at May 27, 2013 03:49 PM (3R0Zs)

10 I spent most of today with one of my best friends who served 3 combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. He is having a tough time with drinking, PTSD, and mostly survivor's guilt.

He saw many of his comrades killed. They were brothers to him and always will be. I held him while he cried and comforted him as best I could.

God bless him and all who have worn the uniform.

Posted by: Cheri at May 27, 2013 03:50 PM (EAgmr)

11 An interview with MOH recipient Walt Ehlers. http://www.pritzkermilitarylibrary.org/Home/medal-of-honor-walter-ehlers.aspx

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 27, 2013 03:50 PM (+98Gb)

12 Beautiful/brutal photo, as in heartbreaking.

The National Memorial Day Concert last night was brutal too. Taps and all.

Posted by: Filly at May 27, 2013 03:50 PM (6/Qsn)

13 Bye bye litter birdee.

Posted by: teej at May 27, 2013 03:51 PM (3R0Zs)

14 Dammit Cheri, why did you have to type that? Now I can't see.

Posted by: Ronster at May 27, 2013 03:53 PM (2SFSP)

15 What a great and poignant photo. Stirred even my dark, cold heart.

Posted by: Insomniac at May 27, 2013 03:53 PM (NEIxp)

16 Where do we get men like this? And women. Begotten, not made. I think it is bio, not socio. The magic brew is when a selfless, righteous individual* is raised by selfless, righteous parents. That's where we get men like this. *Individual: the next IRSS, DOJ keyword search

Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at May 27, 2013 03:54 PM (VVBLA)

I went to the cemetery today to visit the folks, and walked around the grounds a bit.

About 50 feet away was a new grave stone, and you could tell it was fresh from the new sod over the grave. Didn't have a birth or death date, but the guy was a Viet Nam vet. A little while later a younger, tough - looking guy came and knelt by the grave. I walked away and left, because he deserved his space. I think the new grave was his Dad.

It is part of living and dying here in this world. It's what we remember and carry with us that makes the difference.

It's always harder for the young, because they feel immortal and that they will last forever. As you get older and see more of death and loss, you become accustomed to it and to expect it. It doesn't lessen the pain and hurt, but the expectation of death is as much a part of life as anything else.

I hope the young Marine remembers. I hope we all remember. Semper Fidelis is not just a catchy Latin phrase.

Our freedom and the life of this Republic is bought and paid for by the blood of patriots, new and long gone, who gave up all their tomorrows that we might be free today.

Posted by: Reader C.J. Burch writes more nonsense at.... at May 27, 2013 03:54 PM (I2uSp)

18 "litter" birdee? Umm, blame spellcheck? little birdee.

Posted by: teej at May 27, 2013 03:56 PM (3R0Zs)

19 Posted by: Reader C.J. Burch writes more nonsense at.... at May 27, 2013 07:54 PM (I2uSp) Absolutely brilliant. A thousand times this.

Posted by: Insomniac at May 27, 2013 03:56 PM (NEIxp)

20 It's good to have this day of remembrance, but we remember every day, don't we?

Posted by: Craig Poe at May 27, 2013 03:56 PM (BVkEs)

21 Ronster - me too. I had a choice to go to a BBQ with friends but this friend needed me more.

How do we ever repay the debt to those that served, those that gave the ultimate sacrifice, and the families that loved them?

Posted by: Cheri at May 27, 2013 03:56 PM (EAgmr)

22 The sidebar story of Capt. John Cromwell's sacrifice on the USS Sculpin is chilling. What a terrible set of choices: surrender, and possibly reveal not only the plans for Tarawa invasion, but the allied breaking of the Japanese codes, which would lead to countless American deaths. Or, go to your death on a sinking sub.

He, of course, chose the greater good. I thank God that our country has been blessed by more than our fair share of men like Cromwell.

Posted by: elliot at May 27, 2013 03:57 PM (8zGOf)

23 20 It's good to have this day of remembrance, but we remember every day, don't we? Posted by: Craig Poe at May 27, 2013 07:56 PM (BVkEs) At a smart military blog like this, yes. Not everyone does, though.

Posted by: Insomniac at May 27, 2013 03:57 PM (NEIxp)

24 Where do we get men like this? And women. Posted by: real joe at May 27, 2013 07:41 PM (PD2ad) Truth is: The Military is full of them.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 27, 2013 03:57 PM (jE38p)

25 Reader C.J. Burch - Thank you for that.

Posted by: Cheri at May 27, 2013 03:59 PM (EAgmr)

26 I have some military men in my family tree first there was my totally unremarkable service to Mother Green in Europe 1976-79 My dad was a noncomm in the Air Police in the UK during the Korean Era Our most illustrious family member was my uncle John McInnes of Redland Arkansas who was a demolitions man in the 82nd Airborne- he jumped on D-Day- the only thing I can recall him ever saying about his service was that a .50 cal would cut a man in half- his decorations included a Purple Heart and Bronze Star on my mother's side of the family (UK) there were several great great uncles who served in the British Merchant Marine during WWII, and one man who fought in N Africa under Montgomery- my mother's recollection is that he died of exposure after a desert patrol went very wrong and since my mom is very much into Ancestry dot com, she has determined that my dad's people go all the way back to colonial North Carolina- I like to think that my distant ancestors took up arms against King George III

Posted by: Jones in CO at May 27, 2013 03:59 PM (8sCoq)

27 For those of you that wish to see the total hurt these men and women put on our enemies, WZ has an excellent war pr0n video.

Posted by: Soona at May 27, 2013 03:59 PM (m0NNN)

28 I went to visit my father today, and the way out of the cemetery (just outside of Camp Pendleton) has a memorial to the Marines from Camp Pendleton killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. It lists each one, with his name, rank, date of death, and age. It was painful to see so many 19, 20, and 21 year olds on that memorial. I tried not to think of those worthless OWS types, for fear that I couldn't contain my rage if I did.

Posted by: Jay Guevara at May 27, 2013 03:59 PM (IDSI7)

29
   Where do we get these men?

    Why they come from the length and breadth of the land.

   They come from a culture unequaled on the planet.

    If ever we cease to produce them, only THEN will this country alter and die.

Posted by: irongrampa at May 27, 2013 04:00 PM (SAMxH)

Ref. Captain Cromwell and the Sculpin.

I saw that on Navy Log when I was a kid. Seemed to be saying that it's the right thing to do. No matter what.

Posted by: Richard Aubrey at May 27, 2013 04:01 PM (dmbXR)

31 We should pay them more

Posted by: What at May 27, 2013 04:02 PM (W1zVU)

32 Thanks to DiT and Andy, and the rest of the cobs for doing a fine job throughout the weekend honoring The Fallen

Posted by: Albie Damned at May 27, 2013 04:03 PM (Yhu4q)

33 I went to Jefferson Barracks National Memorial Cemetery today. My wife and daughters drove, I rode my bike...we met up after the "Main Stage" ceremony was done. There was one, old (WWII for sure) sitting in the middle of the field. Just staring out. There was a photog from the fish-wrap paper (STL Post Dispatch, me thinks) just walking up: Me: (looking at the old Vet.) "That's a good shot." Him: "That's a great shot" He took a few pics, then went and interviewed him. That might be the first local paper I buy in 15 years. FWIW We went on to the Civil War tribute. Had Confederate re-en-actors discussing the War of Northern Aggression. Awesome. Day.

Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at May 27, 2013 04:04 PM (VVBLA)

34 The fallen are dead and in heaven.

Posted by: What at May 27, 2013 04:04 PM (W1zVU)

Cheri, thank you for comforting someone who is in a terrible struggle. Words on a blog are only words. What you did was very real and worthwhile.

****

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them

Posted by: Reader C.J. Burch writes more nonsense at.... at May 27, 2013 04:05 PM (I2uSp)

36 If shredded chi is around, let me know the Arlington Cemetery info as I hope to make it there soon. I'll probably pack it in early tonight.

Posted by: Vendette (formerly I lurk, therefore I am) at May 27, 2013 04:05 PM (uL0u2)

37 I knew Sculpin sounded familiar. On the evening of 3 December 1943, 240 miles southeast of Yokosuka - with some help from ULTRA - USS Sailfish (SS-192) sank Chuyo, and only one of the Sculpin prisoners onboard survived. --- In an ironic twist, Chuyo was carrying American prisoners of war from Sculpin, the same boat that had helped locate and rescue Sailfish Â— then Squalus Â— over four years before. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Sailfish_(SS-192)

Posted by: rickl at May 27, 2013 04:06 PM (sdi6R)

38 I wish I could say I've done something with my life that made it worth theirs.

Posted by: creeper at May 27, 2013 04:08 PM (/WYQ0)

39 Remembering my friend, SGT Stephen Harbor, MIA 07/02/70 SVA

Posted by: wing at May 27, 2013 04:08 PM (e4A7E)

40 I mentioned this yesterday, I know someone else brought it up this morning, but in case some in the horse missed it, one more time: Arlington National Cemetery has an app, ANC Explorer, that allows you to map your loved ones gravesite. Pictures of headstones and directions straight do it. I couldn't make it this weekend, so it was a bit of a comfort. And yes, thanks to everyone here for a job we'll done this weekend.

Posted by: shredded chi at May 27, 2013 04:11 PM (zc45R)

41 Good job, Cheri.

Posted by: rickl at May 27, 2013 04:12 PM (sdi6R)

42 Where do we get men like this? And women.

From all walks of life and from all over the country.

Posted by: NR Pax at May 27, 2013 04:13 PM (U+O64)

43 27 For those of you that wish to see the total hurt these men and women put on our enemies, WZ has an excellent war pr0n video. Posted by: Soona at May 27, 2013 07:59 PM (m0NNN) Just watched. Pure awesome. You ain't outrunning gunfire from an AC-130.

Posted by: Insomniac at May 27, 2013 04:13 PM (NEIxp)

Tough day.... for many of us...

and worst? caught about 10 seconds of Obama trying to tell us how WE don't understand...

/facepalm...

Posted by: Romeo13 at May 27, 2013 04:13 PM (lZBBB)

45 I wish I could say I've done something with my life that made it worth theirs.

Posted by: creeper at May 27, 2013 08:08 PM (/WYQ0)

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Take total responsibility for what you say and do. It's called freedom. It's what they died for.

Posted by: Soona at May 27, 2013 04:14 PM (m0NNN)

46 I went to Jefferson Barracks National Memorial Cemetery today. My wife and daughters drove, I rode my bike...we met up after the "Main Stage" ceremony was done. There was one, old (WWII for sure) sitting in the middle of the field. Just staring out. There was a photog from the fish-wrap paper (STL Post Dispatch, me thinks) just walking up:
Me: (looking at the old Vet.) "That's a good shot."
Him: "That's a great shot"
He took a few pics, then went and interviewed him.
That might be the first local paper I buy in 15 years.
FWIW We went on to the Civil War tribute. Had Confederate re-en-actors discussing the War of Northern Aggression.
Awesome. Day.

Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at May 27, 2013 08:04 PM (VVBLA)

That sounds like a great experience.

Both of my parents are buried there.

Posted by: Tami[/i][/b][/u][/s] at May 27, 2013 04:14 PM (X6akg)

47 I'd also like to chime in to thank the HQ cobs for the attention and respect paid to this most solemn and immeasurably important day. Posted by: The Third Horesman Of The Apocalypse at May 27, 2013 08:11 PM (vbh31) I can only offer an inadequate "what they said" to that. I wish I could say I've done something with my life that made it worth theirs. Posted by: creeper at May 27, 2013 08:08 PM (/WYQ0) We never really know the extent of the effect we've had.

Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith's Other Mobile[/i][/b][/s][/u] at May 27, 2013 04:14 PM (qyfb5)

48 I am a vet, lost Cpl Billy Taylor and Sgt Mark Adams in fallujah a while back, I think of them often, anyone here who feels like they don't do enough, the very fact that you feel like you are not doing enough only shows that you are doing far more than most people do . . .

Posted by: seaniep at May 27, 2013 04:15 PM (mHol2)

irongrampa;

These kids are the product of the same stock that has carried the water for this country since it was nothing more than a loose confederation of colonies. The people who work hard, who do what needs to be done without asking for or seeking recognition. They are the product, the offspring of people with morals and a sense of decency and respect for God, for The United States and for the ideals it stands for.

In a word, they're Morons. And I am greatful to be amongst them.

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at May 27, 2013 04:15 PM (B2fm1)

50 The America I love deserves heroes like these. The America I live in does not. Why this huge disconnect?

Posted by: EROWMER at May 27, 2013 04:15 PM (kxlCQ)

51 OT- sorry Tornado warning in Jewel county. NC Kansas. Not in watch or warning area here...yet. Most of the weather is NC Kansas and up into Nebraska right now. Stay safe folks. If it tracks like this afternoon it'll be heading for chemjeff and also our KC friends later. I was very bottom edge. On a side note, I just took my first sip of actual "shine" ever. Quite tasty actually but, holy Cape Canaveral. One little, tiny sip and... wait... is it getting kind of warm in here or is it just me?

Posted by: teej at May 27, 2013 04:16 PM (M7Cfv)

52 I wish I could say I've done something with my life that made it worth theirs.
Posted by: creeper

I think that we can live a good, faithful life and stand up for the ideals that made this country great. I think that this may be the only way to repay the debt we owe.

Posted by: Cheri at May 27, 2013 04:16 PM (EAgmr)

53 I posted up-thread an interview with Walter Ehlers. This is an excerpt from the speech he gave in Normandy to commemorate the 50th anniversary of D-Day: "..."While we braved these then-fortified beaches to beat back Hitler and to liberate Europe, to stop his massacres and to rescue his prisoners, we fought for much more than that. We fought to preserve what our forefathers had died for. We picked up our guns to protect our faith, to preserve our liberty. "Our purpose went well beyond aiding our allies as they faced the German blitz. It was to save our way of life, for our parents and siblings and home, for our children and the children we hoped to have and for their children. "It has been a way of life that was worth fighting for. We have enjoyed the longest period of world peace in modern history. We relish new spectrums of religious, racial and political tolerance. We are free of the tyrannies of the likes of Hitler. "We must not forget, however, what this freedom cost. We earned that security with our sweat and blood, some of us with our lives. Much of it was earned right here in Normandy. Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 27, 2013 04:17 PM (+98Gb)

54 50 The America I love deserves heroes like these. The America I live in does not. Why this huge disconnect? Posted by: EROWMER at May 27, 2013 08:15 PM (kxlCQ) You can thank the "Progressive" movement for that.

Posted by: Insomniac at May 27, 2013 04:17 PM (NEIxp)

55 The America I love deserves heroes like these. The America I live in does not. Why this huge disconnect? Posted by: EROWMER at May 27, 2013 08:15 PM (kxlCQ) It's not over yet.

Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith's Other Mobile[/i][/b][/s][/u] at May 27, 2013 04:18 PM (qyfb5)

56 Not to take anything away from Cromwell's heroism - which was monumental, and for which I have the greatest possible respect - but what was the brass thinking allowing an officer with knowledge of ULTRA to serve in a combat area, where he could be captured? Was there no one else with knowledge of wolf pack tactics they could send?

Posted by: Jay Guevara at May 27, 2013 04:21 PM (IDSI7)

It's not over yet.

No, indeed. And whenever the current state of the nation gets me down, I think that this country has endured worse times, and worse threats, and won through.

It is indeed not over yet.

Posted by: Jay Guevara at May 27, 2013 04:23 PM (IDSI7)

58 32/45 - Thanks for the Jefferson Barracks story...both of my parents buried there as well...it's a beautiful place. Recommend a winter visit in the snow. My humble thanks to the fallen.

Posted by: Whiskey_Joe at May 27, 2013 04:23 PM (W/Yy+)

59 Every team in Major League Baseball is wearing cammies caps toady. I know the San Diego Padres wear cammie Uniforms often.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 27, 2013 04:23 PM (jE38p)

60 WZ has an excellent war pr0n video. Plz. What is WZ?

Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at May 27, 2013 04:24 PM (VVBLA)

61 WZ has an excellent war pr0n video. Plz. What is WZ? Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at May 27, 2013 08:24 PM (VVBLA) Weasel Zippers

Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 27, 2013 04:25 PM (jE38p)

If you are unhappy with the United States as it presently is (I am) then we all better roll up our sleeves and get to work, like "Truman North" is in Massachusetts (and that's gotta be kind of a steep hill to climb).

I'm proud of our vets, and all who have served.

I quietly honor those that gave all so that this Republic might live.

It's up to us to fix what's wrong, to set right what's off course. If we don't, who will? If not now, then when?

We can't wait around for some mythical "burning time" when we think all the old accounts will be settled in some kind of Old Testament bit of retribution.

Likely as not, the retribution will come down on YOU as you were not sufficiently enthused about what was going on.

Honor the young Marine and his friend, and his lost comrade, by all of us, rolling up our sleeves and working to fix this.

Posted by: Reader C.J. Burch writes more nonsense at.... at May 27, 2013 04:26 PM (I2uSp)

63 seaniep Thank you, and all others here who are serving/have served, for your service to our country. Thoughts and prayers to those lost. America will always remember your sacrifice and bet forever grateful.

Posted by: loneduck at May 27, 2013 04:26 PM (trhwS)

64 @61: Weasel Zippers. 24/7 updated news posts, frequent "War Pr0n" videos, and the second-funniest comment section on the Internet.

Posted by: Ian S. at May 27, 2013 04:26 PM (OevbG)

65 Soona, Merovign, Third Horesman and Cheri...

Thanks for a better perspective.

Posted by: creeper at May 27, 2013 04:27 PM (/WYQ0)

66 48 I am a vet, lost Cpl Billy Taylor and Sgt Mark Adams in fallujah a while back, I think of them often, anyone here who feels like they don't do enough, the very fact that you feel like you are not doing enough only shows that you are doing far more than most people do . . . Posted by: seaniep at May 27, 2013 08:15 PM (mHol2) First, may G-d grant you strength and ease your pain. Second, you are so right about feeling utterly impotent in the face of national calamity. It is not enough to merely recognize what is happening. We must act. I have no idea what it is that I must do, and at 53 years old, my options are somewhat limited. But I cannot watch my beloved country just go under like this. For the sake of people like your friends and my uncle for no other reason. G-d bless them.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 27, 2013 04:27 PM (+98Gb)

67 I belong to an organization that donates time and materials to the Arlington National Cemetery every year - we lime and aerate the lawns, prune trees, etc. It is a humbling experience to be with all of those men and women who have gone before us that served their country, many of whom gave the ultimate sacrifice. We were part of a group running aerators over a new section of the Cemetery, a section with casualties from the current conflicts in the Middle East. Taking turns running machines we got to talking to some of our fellow volunteers whom we had never met previously. One particular guy, a solid Iowa farmboy looking young man, wasn't saying much, at least with his mouth. As the conversation turned to the departed in the section that we were working in he finally blurted out that one of the graves was that of a buddy he had lost while he was in Iraq. At that point he just lost it... And so did we, right along with him. I never served, much to my considerable lament now that I am much older, so I will never pretend to know the brother and sisterhood these people form, nor the pain that they feel. But goddamn it, I get so fucking angry at how they are treated by the left and our fucking president in particular. They deserve nothing but our undying respect and admiration every day of the year, not just today and Veterans Day. They are the best and brightest amongst us. Thank you to each and every one of you that has worn the uniform and served our nation.

Posted by: turfmann at May 27, 2013 04:27 PM (GgGgG)

68 59 32/45 - Thanks for the Jefferson Barracks story...both of my parents buried there as well...it's a beautiful place. Recommend a winter visit in the snow. Another story from today? As I said, I rode down to JB today, my wife and girls drove. They were walking around, taking in the enormity of it all, and a reporter (same guy?) approached her: Him: "You look like you might be searching for your husband?" Her: "No! No, he's still alive. He served. But he's still alive..."

Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at May 27, 2013 04:29 PM (VVBLA)

69 Honor the young Marine and his friend, and his lost comrade, by all of us, rolling up our sleeves and working to fix this. Posted by: Reader C.J. Burch writes more nonsense at.... at May 27, 2013 08:26 PM (I2uSp) Amen. And love your Country and Never Ever Never apologize for it!

Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 27, 2013 04:29 PM (jE38p)

The America I love deserves heroes like these. The America I live in does not. Why this huge disconnect?

Posted by: EROWMER at May 27, 2013 08:15 PM (kxlCQ)

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We're at a time when the very soul of this nation is being tried. I'm quite positive that there will be a place for more heroes. Being strong and steadfast in what you think is right and wrong and the willingness to fight in whichever way it may take to make a stand will once more separate us from other nations. Always declare your freedom. Never be ashamed of it.

That's why our soldiers fight now. So we can win the war here at home.

Posted by: Soona at May 27, 2013 04:30 PM (m0NNN)

71 Posted by: Reader C.J. Burch writes more nonsense at.... at May 27, 2013 08:26 PM (I2uSp) Lovely. Well written and very true. Thank you all for giving me a deeper sense of this holiday. My family has had members serve in every conflict since the Civil War and yet this day has never hit home as much as it has this year, reading these posts and your testimonials.

Posted by: Ragamuffin at May 27, 2013 04:31 PM (fzFF6)

72 Vendette Above and beyond of you. Again, thank you very much. Section 25. Marker 4158.

Posted by: shredded chi at May 27, 2013 04:32 PM (zc45R)

73 Tell the Boston suburbs that the next time a bomber has them hiding inside their homes to call an American Idol contestant to save them ...

'Idol' Worship: Mass. Town Throws Costly Parade for Hometown Pop Singer, Then Cancels Memorial Day Parade!

http://tinyurl.com/ot2ftvu

Posted by: kbdabear at May 27, 2013 04:37 PM (mCvL4)

Some gave all. And the rest of us who served with them look upon them with a respect that words cannot convey. They made us what we are. They gave that last full measure. We must honor that, no matter what. These men and women are the true heroes.

My problem is that we as a nation are willing to give up what they gave for a perfectly groomed lawn and an approved color for a house (HOAs). We are willing to give up everything so that the authorities might learn when we pass a toll, and at what speed. If someone offends us, a new zoning ruling made by nosey busy-bodies must be made to maintain our balance.

F**k that. If you don't like your neighbors property, remember it is his, not yours. If you think that it reduces your resale value... It reduces your annual property tax.

And if you think you can determine your neighbors use of his property...

You are within range. Think on that.

Posted by: AZ Hi Desert (All my Hate cannot be found) at May 27, 2013 04:37 PM (ial2b)

75 69 - sounds like a typical StL P-D reporter... If you would, next time you're there, say hello to Joe Sr. for me...I'd appreciate it.

Posted by: Whiskey_Joe at May 27, 2013 04:37 PM (W/Yy+)

76 I was never able to write in words what I'm feeling at those times when it is required. The commentors on this blog do an excellent job. Wish I was so blessed.

Posted by: Ronster at May 27, 2013 04:38 PM (2SFSP)

77 Spoiled brat no talent hogger Lena Dunham lets the world know via Twitter that she observed the day by pissing in Starbucks bathrooms

'Girls' Star Lena Dunham: 'Happy Memorial Day! I've Already Peed in Two Different Starbucks Bathrooms!'

http://tinyurl.com/o9uyus6

Posted by: kbdabear at May 27, 2013 04:39 PM (mCvL4)

78 Just saw some Navy Types in their Whites at the Mets- Yankee game. I did not recognize them, but they have to be from my NOSC.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 27, 2013 04:40 PM (jE38p)

79 'Idol' Worship: Mass. Town Throws Costly Parade for Hometown Pop Singer, Then Cancels Memorial Day Parade!

http://tinyurl.com/ot2ftvu

Posted by: kbdabear at May 27, 2013 08:37 PM (mCvL4)

That is just so wrong....I'm speechless.

Posted by: Tami[/i][/b][/u][/s] at May 27, 2013 04:40 PM (X6akg)

80 75 Tell the Boston suburbs that the next time a bomber has them hiding inside their homes to call an American Idol contestant to save them ... 'Idol' Worship: Mass. Town Throws Costly Parade for Hometown Pop Singer, Then Cancels Memorial Day Parade! http://tinyurl.com/ot2ftvu Posted by: kbdabear at May 27, 2013 08:37 PM (mCvL4) Ungrateful, ignorant swine.

Posted by: Insomniac at May 27, 2013 04:40 PM (NEIxp)

81 @79: And Juan McAmnesty secretly crossed the Turkish border into Syria to meet with his and TFG's bestest pals, the Islamist rebels.

At least his daughter hasn't said or done anything stupid today. That we know of.

Posted by: Ian S. at May 27, 2013 04:43 PM (OevbG)

82 If you would, next time you're there, say hello to Joe Sr. for me. Yes. I would be oh, so happy to send you a pic of his immaculately cared for resting place. Let me know...

Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at May 27, 2013 04:43 PM (VVBLA)

83 The losses are eating at me this memorial day. i lost someone in early june last year. I dont know if hes dead or not, but the last message he left was not good. i miss that asshole so bad. i will drink to him, (vodka of course) and remember him again on his birthday.

im just not ok with it today. Good thing grim understands. Hes got his own stuff eating at him today. Guess tonight i will get drunk as a Moron.

Posted by: gushka's got a Kitty what plays fetch! ! at May 27, 2013 04:46 PM (r7Ddb)

84 That is just so wrong....I'm speechless.
Posted by: Tami at May 27, 2013 08:40 PM

Putting aside the affront to veterans, Idol is sinking fast and in 2 more seasons won't draw the ratings of "The Cleveland Show"

Posted by: kbdabear at May 27, 2013 04:46 PM (mCvL4)

85 im just not ok with it today. Good thing grim understands. Hes got his own stuff eating at him today. Guess tonight i will get drunk as a Moron. Posted by: gushka's got a Kitty what plays fetch! ! at May 27, 2013 08:46 PM (r7Ddb) It's okay to not be okay.

Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith[/i][/b][/s][/u] at May 27, 2013 04:47 PM (qyfb5)

86 It's up to us to fix what's wrong, to set right what's off course. If we don't, who will? If not now, then when?

I went to the service at Crown Hill in Indy today (I'll blog it, still processing). About an hour earlier, Civil War re-enactors commemorated Confederate POWs who died in a camp in Indy (briefly, they were given a choice between renouncing the CSA and being sent to guard Federal outposts, or remaining prisoners). The captain who spoke said--I'm paraphrasing--"Look, you don't have to agree with what they fought for*, but respect that they're Americans who fought for what they believed, and didn't capitulate...think about what you believe in, what are you willing to do to defend it?"

* My CSA ancestor held no slaves and not a fan of the practice, but he didn't think a bunch of Yankee assholes should be telling him or anyone else in Virginia how to live. I'm so down with that.

Posted by: HeatherRadish™ drinking beer at May 27, 2013 04:48 PM (hO8IJ)

87 46 I wish I could say I've done something with my life that made it worth theirs. Posted by: creeper at May 27, 2013 08:08 PM (/WYQ0) We never really know the extent of the effect we've had. Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith's Other Mobile at May 27, 2013 08:14 PM (qyfb5) This. We all touch others' lives in various ways; some obvious and some not so obvious. Just a casual remark can stick with another person. That happened to me. Without going into the details, I met an older man once who said something that eventually changed my outlook on life. It didn't happen right away, though. He probably doesn't remember me at all, assuming he's still alive. But I remember him. There's an old Twilight Zone episode, "The Changing of the Guards". (Season 3, 1962. Yes, I have the box set.) Donald Pleasance played a retiring school teacher who despaired about whether he had any real impact on any of his students. He was visited by some ghosts, a couple of which were war heroes who were killed in combat and were inspired by him. Come to think of it, that's actually an appropriate episode for Memorial Day.

Posted by: rickl at May 27, 2013 04:49 PM (sdi6R)

88 I'm the mayor of the town and if there's one vet who would parade in a wheelchair, I'm throwing the parade.

But our Bread and Circuses culture has decided that "hey, we're on TEEVEE!!!!" is the highest aspiration of a society

Posted by: kbdabear at May 27, 2013 04:49 PM (mCvL4)

89 So Beverly MA chooses national attention over a memorial day parade.

I don't care if there was only 1 living veteran alive to take part. The boy scouts, churches, HS bands and others could have taken part and honored them.

Posted by: Cheri at May 27, 2013 04:50 PM (EAgmr)

90 At least his daughter hasn't said or done anything stupid today. That we know of.
Posted by: Ian S. at May 27, 2013 08:43 PM

Day ain't over yet

Posted by: Curly at May 27, 2013 04:50 PM (mCvL4)

91 7 "Greater Love Hath No Man Than This That a man lay down his life for his friends." As I recall, there is only one thing to say in these instances - "For sacrifice of that magnitude no thanks is necessary because none will suffice." Posted by: Blacque Jacques Shellacque at May 27, 2013 07:44 PM (9+PGS) Blacque, I agree that none will suffice, and none are necessary, but some quantity more than zero is appropriate, and, speaking for this survivor, deeply appreciated.

Posted by: Bobymandius, Destroyer of Threads at May 27, 2013 04:51 PM (1efte)

92 There's an old Twilight Zone episode, "The Changing of the Guards". (Season 3, 1962. Yes, I have the box set.) Donald Pleasance played a retiring school teacher who despaired about whether he had any real impact on any of his students. He was visited by some ghosts, a couple of which were war heroes who were killed in combat and were inspired by him.

Come to think of it, that's actually an appropriate episode for Memorial Day.

Posted by: rickl at May 27, 2013 08:49 PM (sdi6R)

That was a great episode.

Posted by: Berserker at May 27, 2013 04:51 PM (FMbng)

93 I have been having a lot of eye problems and have found it very hard to see a lot of the posts on AoS clearly this weekend. I have always thought Memorial Day special, but for some reason, this one has really gotten to me. AoS Co-bloggers have just done a marvelous job. I still fear for the future of this country, but the many fine men and women that now serve, have served in the past, and those who given the last full measure while serving makes me feel hopeful in these perilous times.

God bless our fallen warriors and keep their families safe.

Posted by: Hrothgar at May 27, 2013 04:51 PM (Cnqmv)

94
     I had the honor of walking with a WW2 vet today in our Memorial Day Parade.   He was in a motorized wheel chair.

   The turnout, in my 2x4 town was heavy--it always is. Seems that the people here, in this mostly rural area of New York haven't lost track of what is fitting.

     What a fine, fine man. Proud to have met him.

Posted by: irongrampa at May 27, 2013 04:52 PM (SAMxH)

Watched Sgt. York last nite.

"After his platoon suffered heavy casualties and 3 other noncommissioned officers had become casualties, Cpl. York assumed command. Fearlessly leading 7 men, he charged with great daring a machine gun nest which was pouring deadly and incessant fire upon his platoon. In this heroic feat the machine gun nest was taken, together with 4 officers and 128 men and several guns.

Of his deeds, York said to his division commander, General Lindsey, in 1919:

A higher power than man power guided and watched over me and told me what to do"

Posted by: Cicero Kid at May 27, 2013 04:53 PM (jz0+s)

96 96 I have been having a lot of eye problems and have found it very hard to see a lot of the posts on AoS clearly this weekend. I have always thought Memorial Day special, but for some reason, this one has really gotten to me. AoS Co-bloggers have just done a marvelous job. I still fear for the future of this country, but the many fine men and women that now serve, have served in the past, and those who given the last full measure while serving makes me feel hopeful in these perilous times. God bless our fallen warriors and keep their families safe. Posted by: Hrothgar at May 27, 2013 08:51 PM (Cnqmv) --------------- Repost, and amen.

Posted by: Adam at May 27, 2013 04:53 PM (Aif/5)

97 Forgive me, gentlemen. I haven't earned it. I'm not sure anyone could.

Posted by: . at May 27, 2013 04:54 PM (Q8Wa9)

98 I think the projection bulb on my HD tv is about to take it's last breath. Good thing I have a spare.

Posted by: Soona at May 27, 2013 04:55 PM (m0NNN)

99 Denis Miranda, SEAL 20Aug10 Zabul, Afghanistan Warrior, friend

Posted by: Washington Nearsider at May 27, 2013 04:56 PM (m+5mp)

100
It's okay to not be okay.

Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at May 27, 2013 08:47 PM (qyfb5)

Yeah. im just not ok. staring at pictures and feeling sick. this sucks. its a weird feeling to have an official holiday for feeling bad. now i gotta go help with a euthanasia on a real nice horse who's just not gonna make it. today is kinda a suck-o-rama

Posted by: gushka's got a Kitty what plays fetch! ! at May 27, 2013 04:56 PM (r7Ddb)

101 I sometimes find myself reading the descriptions of MOH recipients and it always strikes me that an inordinate number threw themselves on grenades or shielded their comrades from deadly fire, saving them and absorbing the full force of the blast. Greater love, indeed.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 27, 2013 04:57 PM (+98Gb)

102 The city of Beverly called off its parade this year because so few veterans would be able to march.

In the Midwest, there's always a dealer who wants to show off new trucks, or someone with a restored convertible who could give a ride to those who are unable to march. Hell, call the Patriot Guard and see if anyone's got a sidecar.

Of course, you have to want to actually hold the parade for that to work.

Posted by: HeatherRadish™ drinking beer at May 27, 2013 04:57 PM (hO8IJ)

103 For every Lena Dunham, there is another young man or woman out there wearing a uniform and making it safe for Dunham, and for us, to blow through our days with little thought. It's not a lost generation, it's just that the worst tend to get the most press.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at May 27, 2013 04:57 PM (piMMO)

104 >> 'Idol' Worship: Mass. Town Throws Costly Parade for Hometown Pop Singer, Then Cancels Memorial Day Parade! Ridiculous. My little MA town has a great program where all our living veterans in attendance are honored by name, then we all parade down to the town cemetery and the names of our fallen soldiers beginning with the French & Indian War are read, followed by a rifle salute and taps. When they moved the federal holiday to the last Monday in May, the town didn't adopt the change, so our ceremony will be on the 30th, and I'll be there like I am every year. Wouldn't miss it.

Posted by: Andy at May 27, 2013 04:58 PM (li+aS)

105 Old picture but if isn't timeless.. http://tinyurl.com/ob6wtn3

Posted by: RWC at May 27, 2013 04:58 PM (Wl/Ht)

106 Dunham and her ilk should be shunned and mocked at every opportunity. They are beneath contempt. They have the opportunity to be as vile and profane as they want not even comprehending the brave souls that gave them that freedom with their own lives.

Posted by: Cheri at May 27, 2013 04:58 PM (EAgmr)

107 93 At least his daughter hasn't said or done anything stupid today. That we know of. Posted by: Ian S. at May 27, 2013 08:43 PM Day ain't over yet Posted by: Curly at May 27, 2013 08:50 PM (mCvL4) Lena FUPA Dunham did. Clueless, ugly and vile are not the way to succeed. Unless we are in alternate-universe America.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 27, 2013 04:59 PM (+98Gb)

108 Yeah. im just not ok. staring at pictures and feeling sick. this sucks. its a weird feeling to have an official holiday for feeling bad. now i gotta go help with a euthanasia on a real nice horse who's just not gonna make it. today is kinda a suck-o-rama Posted by: gushka's got a Kitty what plays fetch! ! at May 27, 2013 08:56 PM (r7Ddb) I'm sorry gushka. big hug. grieving is important. do it full bore.

Posted by: elizabethe at May 27, 2013 04:59 PM (qPCAa)

109

This was a friend from high-school. He got married a week before he went to SEATO. He was a week from coming back, but he went on Â“One Last PatrolÂ”.
He never got to meet his sonÂ…

http://virtualwall.org/dp/PearsonWD01a.htm

Posted by: ChrisP at May 27, 2013 04:59 PM (QFu1Y)

110 Old picture but if isn't timeless. **** Indeed, and it makes me a little sick to my stomach.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at May 27, 2013 05:01 PM (piMMO)

111 'Idol' Worship: Mass. Town Throws Costly Parade for Hometown Pop Singer, Then Cancels Memorial Day Parade! http://tinyurl.com/ot2ftvu Posted by: kbdabear at May 27, 2013 08:37 PM (mCvL4) ----- "As for the cost to the city, Scanlon said, Â“ItÂ’s kind of our national advertising for the year.Â” Yes it is buddy, yes it is.

Posted by: RWC at May 27, 2013 05:01 PM (Wl/Ht)

112 Posted by: gushka's got a Kitty what plays fetch! ! at May 27, 2013 08:56 PM (r7Ddb) God looked down and said "Damn, what a fine pair of shoulders! HERE YOU GO!" Take care of yourself the way you take care of everyone else (and you do), and go to sleep early tonight.

Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith[/i][/b][/s][/u] at May 27, 2013 05:02 PM (qyfb5)

113
grieving is important. do it full bore.

Posted by: elizabethe at May 27, 2013 08:59 PM (qPCAa)

thanks. After we do this job, i intend to. I hate losing my friend to this administration, in a stupid way for a stupid thing. Grim says im incredibly lucky he got on the Sat phone and could leave me a (somewhat confusing and alarming, ambiguous) message, but i dont know if that doesnt make it somehow worse. I know know i miss that Asshole and the world is so empty without his cheerfully hilarious profane humour.

Posted by: gushka's got a Kitty what plays fetch! ! at May 27, 2013 05:02 PM (r7Ddb)

114 This stanza from In Flander's Field (WWI poem) keeps coming back to me. (yes I know it's Canadian). "take up our quarrel with the foe, To you from fallen hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders field."

Posted by: elizabethe at May 27, 2013 05:02 PM (qPCAa)

115 Old picture but if isn't timeless..

http://tinyurl.com/ob6wtn3

Posted by: RWC at May 27, 2013 08:58 PM (Wl/Ht)

That is just too fucked up for words.

Posted by: Berserker at May 27, 2013 05:02 PM (FMbng)

116 Lena FUPA Dunham did. Clueless, ugly and vile are not the way to succeed. Unless we are in alternate-universe America.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 27, 2013 08:59 PM (+98Gb)

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Look around the intertubes. Then evaluate your statement.

Posted by: Soona at May 27, 2013 05:04 PM (m0NNN)

117
Take care of yourself the way you take care of everyone else (and you do), and go to sleep early tonight.

Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at May 27, 2013 09:02 PM (qyfb5)

if i drink the vodka in his honour i guaran-damn-tee you i will.

Posted by: gushka's got a Kitty what plays fetch! ! at May 27, 2013 05:04 PM (r7Ddb)

118 Indeed, and it makes me a little sick to my stomach. Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at May 27, 2013 09:01 PM (piMMO) NDH, be forwarned - I am waiting for ONT to post a vid of what Memorial Day means to some. Either disregard, or move all breakables out of arms reach. I am assuming that not only do they not teach (schools as well as parents) what today means but they go out of the way to not acknowledge it.

Posted by: RWC at May 27, 2013 05:04 PM (Wl/Ht)

119 Sgt. David James Smith was a graduate of ECU. RIP!

Posted by: perdogg at May 27, 2013 05:04 PM (ziD3M)

120 The city of Beverly called off its parade this year because so few veterans would be able to march. Cycles!128 could have offered utility atvs

Posted by: old yankee at May 27, 2013 05:05 PM (I88Jc)

121 That is just too fucked up for words. Posted by: Berserker at May 27, 2013 09:02 PM (FMbng) It is, but I tend to look in awe at the older gentleman with his honor and integrity rather than the shit littering the street next to him.

Posted by: RWC at May 27, 2013 05:06 PM (Wl/Ht)

122 Dear friends in the box:

I began listening to this earlier today. Cannot get it out of mind. There are many versions. This one is as moving as the best of them.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KGHhEJdfFM

In The Mansions of The Lord.

Thank you all for your remembrances
of the day.

Posted by: insert nic here at May 27, 2013 05:07 PM (yDWX4)

123 NewsBreaker ‏@NewsBreaker 57s BREAKING: Search underway off #Okinawa Japan for a USAF F-15 jet which has reportedly crashed: NHK - @W7VOA

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at May 27, 2013 05:09 PM (piMMO)

124 Meghan McCain @MeghanMcCain Nothing quite like finding out via twitter that my father secretly snuck into Syria and met with rebel leaders. 9:15 p.m. Mon, May 27 ----- Nothing like finding out your pops is a cocksucker there Meghs.

Posted by: RWC at May 27, 2013 05:10 PM (Wl/Ht)

125 NDH, be forwarned - I am waiting for ONT to post a vid of what Memorial Day means to some. Either disregard, or move all breakables out of arms reach. I am assuming that not only do they not teach (schools as well as parents) what today means but they go out of the way to not acknowledge it. *** Thanks for the warning

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at May 27, 2013 05:11 PM (piMMO)

126

Ooooh My. George Takei in Green Berets, did not know that.

Posted by: USS Diversity at May 27, 2013 05:12 PM (hC80d)

127 today at Lowes, I saw an old guy in a Korea ballcap with an Eagle Globe and Anchor on it, he was using his cane to stand up out of his scooter and I put out my hand and said "Semper Fi killer", his back straightened right up and it was like for a moment he did not need his cane, he said "Semper Fi killer!" back to me, it was awesome

Posted by: seaniep at May 27, 2013 05:13 PM (mHol2)

128

I had the honorable, but very sobering experience of being stationed at Ramstein and seeing many of the caskets and the wounded men & women returning from downrange.

The continued positive attitude displayed by even the seriously injured troops always amazed me.

Posted by: Icedog at May 27, 2013 05:13 PM (ZolUS)

129 #7 BJS "For sacrifice of that magnitude no thanks is necessary because none will suffice." A lie. Living our lives, consciously, as a sincere thanks is not only sufficient -- but is necessary. Just like we do regarding that sacrifice of our Lord, who spake the words in the title. Yeah, I said spake. :inserts kjv gang-sign emoticon:

Posted by: Jdr-Taq at May 27, 2013 05:15 PM (e7KZr)

130 RWC I saw that warning earlier, and I have my shitkicking boots at the ready. For their sake, I hope all idiots stay out of my way for the next few days.

Posted by: shredded chi at May 27, 2013 05:16 PM (zc45R)

131 Picture & bio: http://freedomremembered.com/index.php/sgt-david-j-smith/

Posted by: Baldy at May 27, 2013 05:17 PM (tyDFN)

132

Posted by: RWC at May 27, 2013 08:58 PM (Wl/Ht)

I've always loved that picture. Nothing could be more poignant in highlighting the differences in generations.

Posted by: Icedog at May 27, 2013 05:17 PM (ZolUS)

133 Ooooh My. George Takei in Green Berets, did not know that.

Posted by: USS Diversity at May 27, 2013 09:12 PM (hC80d)

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*waves* Hi there, soldier.

Posted by: George Takei at May 27, 2013 05:18 PM (m0NNN)

134 Good evening all. Thanks for all your comments in the last thread. No posting, but I can describe the pic if you want to hear about it.

Posted by: EC at May 27, 2013 05:18 PM (doBIb)

135 So, on this Memorial Day, Senator John McCain flies off to meet with his "friends", the Al Qaeda affiliated 'rebels' of Syria?

Posted by: Craig Poe at May 27, 2013 05:19 PM (BVkEs)

136 ‏@gatewaypundit

Breaking: 89 Yr-Old British Vet Vows to Not Move From War Memorial Until Islam Graffiti Is Removed

http://tinyurl.com/na2dbgl

Posted by: Tami [/i][/b][/s][/u] at May 27, 2013 05:19 PM (X6akg)

137 i cannot handle images of flag draped coffins. it freaks me out. reminds me of my already losses or the unbearable possible loss that i cant stand to think about. I am so glad Grim will soon be out and that hes badly injured enough right now from a stupid accident that theres no way they can send him somewhere stupid.

i have an agreement with friends. When hes deployed, NO IMAGES OF COFFINS OR GRIEVING WIDOWS. i dont care how patriotic the sentiment. Cant handle it. it makes me lose my mind. today is really hard for me. this is the first Memorial day since i lost my friend, and it totally sucks...

Posted by: gushka's got a Kitty what plays fetch! ! at May 27, 2013 05:20 PM (r7Ddb)

138 George Takai in Green Berets. 'Kill all stinking Cong'.

Posted by: teej at May 27, 2013 05:21 PM (J3IzX)

139 Breaking: 89 Yr-Old British Vet Vows to Not Move From War Memorial Until Islam Graffiti Is Removed

http://tinyurl.com/na2dbgl

Posted by: Tami at May 27, 2013 09:19 PM (X6akg)

--------------------------------------------

I hope he's got someone around to protect him....and not just from muzzies.

Posted by: Soona at May 27, 2013 05:23 PM (m0NNN)

140 (((Gushka)))

Posted by: phoenixgirl....in Maui at May 27, 2013 05:24 PM (rymCg)

141 143 (((Gushka)))

Posted by: phoenixgirl....in Maui at May 27, 2013 09:24 PM (rymCg)

PG you know who it is.

Posted by: gushka's got a Kitty what plays fetch! ! at May 27, 2013 05:25 PM (r7Ddb)

142 134 Picture bio: http://freedomremembered.com/index.php/sgt-david-j-smith/ Posted by: Baldy at May 27, 2013 09:17 PM (tyDFN) ----------- The thing that gets me is he joined in 2003, we lost him in 2010. Seems like a long time but God damn it he was only 25.

Posted by: Adam at May 27, 2013 05:25 PM (Aif/5)

143 Wait.... No

Posted by: phoenixgirl....in Maui at May 27, 2013 05:26 PM (rymCg)

144 Posted by: gushka's got a Kitty what plays fetch! ! at May 27, 2013 09:20 PM

I am so sorry. Feel your feelings and don't try to hide them. Cry and feel the pain and it will pass. Talk to others about this that will understand and listen to you. Until then, you have the horde.

Posted by: Cheri at May 27, 2013 05:26 PM (EAgmr)

145 On this Memorial Day, I am ever mindful of the cost paid so that I may sit here, in confidence and safety, and type out this stupid, silly, fun shit. There are rough and hard men standing on the wall, prepared to give all, so that I don't have to. This year, more than others, I am grateful for those that come home. My BIL, a Lt in the USN who recently came home from Afghanistan. A good friend of mine, also a Lt in the USN, who's currently stationed in Japan.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at May 27, 2013 05:26 PM (GEICT)

146 I saw that warning earlier, and I have my shitkicking boots at the ready. For their sake, I hope all idiots stay out of my way for the next few days. Posted by: shredded chi at May 27, 2013 09:16 PM (zc45R) I just watched it again, they're not outright disrespectful just dumber than tree stumps. And the interviewer kind of leads some of the questioning. I guess what pisses me off is how F'ing stupid they are - and they vote.

Posted by: RWC at May 27, 2013 05:28 PM (Wl/Ht)

147 You hang in there in Gushka. Love and hugs from the Horde.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at May 27, 2013 05:28 PM (GEICT)

148 John McCain ... to meet with his "friends", the Al Qaeda affiliated 'rebels' of Syria? *** This doesn't mean Alex Jones isn't a horses ass.

Posted by: Beto at May 27, 2013 05:28 PM (MhA4j)

149

140 i'm sorry about your friend

T always said that anyone we know is welcome to the house but never in uniform if I'm not there

also we have a thing where it would be either my sis or me who would break the news

when my bil was shot at hood my sis saw it on the news and got a phone call from the tops wife

Posted by: navycopjoe at May 27, 2013 05:32 PM (vT+KP)

150

152 oh, when my little sis got hurt in bagdad I got the call in Italy and had to call my other sisters

went to see her in Germany and she wasn't pissed about her arm, she was pissed that she broke some of her nails

Posted by: navycopjoe at May 27, 2013 05:34 PM (vT+KP)

151 I got a niece shipping to the Chair Force in July. Beyond proud of her. I should teach her the moves necessary to fight off the instructors I guess.

Posted by: USS Diversity at May 27, 2013 05:35 PM (hC80d)

152 she wasn't pissed about her arm, she was pissed that she broke some of her nails Posted by: navycopjoe

A woman after my own heart

Posted by: Cheri at May 27, 2013 05:35 PM (EAgmr)

153

John McCain ... to meet with his "friends", the Al Qaeda affiliated 'rebels' of Syria?

-------------------------------------------------

My anger over this has finally overcome the solemnity of the day. McCain should be ridiculed for this until the day he dies. What treachery. He has pissed on everyone that died during and after 9/11. Shame should be his mistress now.

Posted by: Soona at May 27, 2013 05:36 PM (m0NNN)

154

Major hugs to all who are grieving this day, those who've spoken on this thread and those who haven't.

Me, I think I'mma put in one of my favorite movies: Ike: Countdown to D-Day. And continue to be grateful that such men lived.

Incidentally, if any of y'all feel like learning a bit about heroes from across the Pond, go on YouTube and search for "Jeremy Clarkson War Stories." SFW if work doesn't mind discussions of battlefield conditions in 20th-century conflicts. It's actually two one-hour specials back to back: "The Victoria Cross: For Valour" and "The Greatest Raid of All: The Assault on St. Nazaire." Amazing history. (Might have to watch that again tonight, too.)

Posted by: Rose Bexar at May 27, 2013 05:37 PM (Mt8eo)

155 I believe it was the last episode of "The War," a woman named Emma Belle Petcher from Mobile was traveling to NYC, and while waiting to change trains in St. Louis, she saw row upon row upon row of flagged draped military caskets on the platform. She was in tears, and her description of it made me sob.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 27, 2013 05:38 PM (+98Gb)

156 Goodnight to all of you and thanks for sharing your thoughts, emotions and memories. As I get older, Memorial Day somehow seems to become more and more painful. Rest in peace to all who gave their lives for us, and may G-d comfort all who grieve.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 27, 2013 05:40 PM (+98Gb)

157 EC - are you really that desperate to get this kid in trouble? Leave it alone already - enough people have told you not to show the pic, not to describe the pic, and I'm respectfully asking you to stop talking about the pic.

Posted by: Marge at May 27, 2013 05:43 PM (njqtV)

158 BREAKING UPDATE: Japan Coast Guard: US F-15 did go down in NE waters off Okinawa. Pilot ejectedÂ—rescue ships en route -

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at May 27, 2013 05:43 PM (piMMO)

159 McCain reaches across yet another aisle. I am beyond disgust. Exclamation points are insufficient. Arizona, WTF?

Posted by: Bobymandius, Destroyer of Threads at May 27, 2013 05:44 PM (1efte)

160 William J. White Jr. May 27, 1970 brother and son

Posted by: Mike at May 27, 2013 05:44 PM (nnEHR)

161 You know how there are people who you shouldn't piss off. I think Senior Chief Don Shipley would be one. http://tinyurl.com/p8avnvx

Posted by: RWC at May 27, 2013 05:44 PM (Wl/Ht)

162 Another poem comes to mind. From Emily Dickenson. they dropped like flakes, they dropped like stars like petals from a rose when suddenly across the June a wind with fingers goes they perished in the seamless grass No eye could find the place But God on his repealless list Can summon every face

Posted by: elizabethe at May 27, 2013 05:45 PM (qPCAa)

163 BREAKING UPDATE: Japan Coast Guard: US F-15 did go down in NE waters off Okinawa. Pilot ejectedÂ—rescue ships en route -

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at May 27, 2013 09:43 PM (piMMO)

-----------------------------------------

Good news. Hope the pilot's okay.

Posted by: Soona at May 27, 2013 05:45 PM (m0NNN)

164 Posted by: EC at May 27, 2013 09:18 PM (doBIb) ------ You should just stop this right now, unless you goal is to get him into trouble. Just stop.

Posted by: Baldy at May 27, 2013 05:47 PM (tyDFN)

165

I'm sure many of you have seen this, but this is perhaps the most moving military picture I've ever seen. My apologies if someone has already posted it.

http://tiny.cc/nxtrxw

The occasion of this photograph was a Veterans Day Commemoration at Dallas City Hall on 11 November 2004. The veteran pictured is Houston James, a survivor of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, and the Marine is Staff Sgt. Mark Graunke Jr., a member of an ordnance-disposal team who lost his left hand, one leg, and an eye while defusing a bomb in Iraq in July 2003.

Posted by: Icedog at May 27, 2013 05:48 PM (3qKP/)

166

you ain't got nothing to worry about

I'll keep her happy till you get out

and you won't get out till the end of the war

in twenty hundred and seventy four

Posted by: Jody at May 27, 2013 05:48 PM (hC80d)

167 EC - are you really that desperate to get this kid in trouble? Leave it alone already - enough people have told you not to show the pic, not to describe the pic, and I'm respectfully asking you to stop talking about the pic. What? I can't describe a pic? No one is getting in trouble and I'm not revealing any personal information. Calm down.

Posted by: EC at May 27, 2013 05:48 PM (doBIb)

168 EC - are you really that desperate to get this kid in trouble? Leave it alone already - enough people have told you not to show the pic, not to describe the pic, and I'm respectfully asking you to stop talking about the pic. -- What? I can't describe a pic? No one is getting in trouble and I'm not revealing any personal information. Calm down. *** I clearly missed something

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at May 27, 2013 05:49 PM (piMMO)

169 On the recommendation of many morons, I just finished watching Taking Chance. I made it most of the way through without breaking down. Until Kevin Bacon meet the family. I'll definitely give another recommendation. Damn good movie.

Posted by: Adam at May 27, 2013 05:50 PM (Aif/5)

170 169 Jody's a good man just a little misunderstood

Posted by: DAve at May 27, 2013 05:51 PM (albkL)

171 My dad came back from Saipan, my uncle from the Phillipines, my brother from Vietnam, my husband and I from Desert Storm. But my aunt lost her fiancÃ© over the Pacific, my brother lost a lot of friends, my dad would never talk about Saipan and now I can't ask. We are so very very blessed. And the thing we can do is honor their memory y trying to do good and live.

Posted by: thunderb at May 27, 2013 05:52 PM (nH8jP)

172 I clearly missed something It's nothing. I was talking about a picture I took of my stepson, but I was hesitant to share it. I'm not planning to either.

Posted by: EC at May 27, 2013 05:52 PM (doBIb)

173 What? I can't describe a pic?

No one is getting in trouble and I'm not revealing any personal information. Calm down.

Posted by: EC at May 27, 2013 09:48 PM (doBIb)

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Why not be sure and drop the whole thing.

Posted by: Soona at May 27, 2013 05:53 PM (m0NNN)

174 Fuck that, Jody can fuck off and die.

Posted by: Adam at May 27, 2013 05:53 PM (Aif/5)

175

you had a good a home but you left

you're right

I was there when you left

you're right

your baby was lonely as lonely could be

but I provided comapny

Posted by: Jody at May 27, 2013 05:54 PM (hC80d)

176 I think the loss of friends is still too close for me to 'do' Memorial Day. Parades and public observances aren't something I'm ready for.

My only observance is to walk to the local cemetery and place flags and flowers on the graves of vets buried there.

I'm retiring from the AF after 25 yrs and have lost a great many friends over too many deployments.

Maybe after I retire I can reflect and honor those that gave the ultimate sacrifice, but for now, it's just too near.

Posted by: Phat at May 27, 2013 05:55 PM (VuCYw)

177 banhammer please 169 and 178

Posted by: thunderb at May 27, 2013 05:55 PM (nH8jP)

178 Jody definitely needs TB3K's attention. Cum guzzling cÂ–nt.

Posted by: Adam at May 27, 2013 05:56 PM (Aif/5)

179 TCM has been running a lot of great old war movies this weekend. John Wayne's were featured yesterday because it was his birthday. 'Air Force' is on right now but it's over in about 20 mins. 'Command Decision' is on next...with Clark Gable.

Posted by: Tami [/i][/b][/s][/u] at May 27, 2013 05:56 PM (X6akg)

180 you had a good a home but you left
you're right
I was there when you left
you're right
your baby was lonely as lonely could be
but I provided comapny

Posted by: Jody at May 27, 2013 09:54 PM (hC80d)

You're a dildo?

Posted by: Berserker at May 27, 2013 05:56 PM (FMbng)

181 But Jody cares enough to be there

Posted by: DAve at May 27, 2013 05:57 PM (albkL)

182

never replicate troll poo by pasting

banhammer please

Posted by: thunderb at May 27, 2013 05:57 PM (nH8jP)

183

Sound off!

One two three four

One two

Three four!

(it's a joke. I wasn't in the Army but I know what a Jody is)

Posted by: Reader C.J. Burch writes more nonsense at.... at May 27, 2013 05:57 PM (I2uSp)

184 Smells like raycon. Semi-sentient last night, full retard tonight.

Posted by: Tobacco Road at May 27, 2013 05:57 PM (4Mv1T)

185 Please do not re-post a soon to be banned post.

Posted by: Craig Poe at May 27, 2013 05:58 PM (BVkEs)

186

Did you ever see the movie "Battleground"?

Those lines are from the movie.

Posted by: Reader C.J. Burch writes more nonsense at.... at May 27, 2013 05:58 PM (I2uSp)

187 180 banhammer please 169 and 178

Posted by: thunderb at May 27, 2013 09:55 PM (nH8jP)

Not sure what's going on but 'jody' is 'USS Diversity'.

Posted by: Tami [/i][/b][/s][/u] at May 27, 2013 05:58 PM (X6akg)

188 184 You don't see where I was going with this but that's ok it doesn't mean that much to me- moving on

Posted by: DAve at May 27, 2013 05:59 PM (albkL)

189 The odds of a twenty-something GI maintaining a dating relationship with a civilian "back home" until they return to the states from an extended deployment or overseas tour is less than 1%....and I'm being generous.

Posted by: Icedog at May 27, 2013 05:59 PM (ZolUS)

190 hi all
great post, Dave

so I went to the WW1 museum today, quite a neat place

Posted by: chemjeff at May 27, 2013 05:59 PM (BBWjt)

191 Semi-sentient last night, full retard tonight. In his defense, going full retard is really all he has.

Posted by: Sean Bannion at May 27, 2013 05:59 PM (hX88J)

192 Not sure what's going on but 'jody' is 'USS Diversity'. Then it was the world's most idiotic joke.

Posted by: Sean Bannion at May 27, 2013 06:00 PM (hX88J)

193 Just broke up a stray cat fight. 'Tis the season.

Posted by: Soona at May 27, 2013 06:00 PM (m0NNN)

194 You figure making jody jokes is a bannable offense now? Where's that rulebook?

Posted by: DAve at May 27, 2013 06:00 PM (albkL)

195 In his defense, going full retard is really all he has. Posted by: Sean Bannion at May 27, 2013 09:59 PM (hX88J) Never go full retard.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at May 27, 2013 06:01 PM (GEICT)

196 *Maybe after I retire I can reflect and honor those that gave the ultimate sacrifice, but for now, it's just too near.
Posted by: Phat at May 27, 2013 09:55 PM*

Phat...Thank you for your service.

*Slides over a beer*

Posted by: insert nic here at May 27, 2013 06:01 PM (yDWX4)

197 I was promised an ONTwith my Platinum Membership... And re: Jody: how does it go? Gonna take me a 96/ gonna put him in a great big fix

Posted by: DC in Towson at May 27, 2013 06:01 PM (jIaZt)

198

maybe I am humorless today but I fail to see the humor in something that causes a deployed warrior grief, at least today.

No, prolly every fucking day

Posted by: thunderb at May 27, 2013 06:01 PM (nH8jP)

199 In defense of USS Diversity, those lines are straight out of "Jodys" used in military PT for decades. They are a bit 'tongue-in-cheek' and are a part of military lore. I don't believe any disrespect is intended.

Posted by: Icedog at May 27, 2013 06:02 PM (ZM9OS)

200 Btw, in laws insisted on The Voice. Good news, Gentleman Jack and Coke. Better news, Shakira is smokin hot.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at May 27, 2013 06:02 PM (GEICT)

201 Btw, in laws insisted on The Voice. Good news, Gentleman Jack and Coke. Better news, Shakira is smokin hot. *** I know it's NBC, but I really enjoy that show. Much, much better than AI.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at May 27, 2013 06:03 PM (piMMO)

202 Am I the only one that doesn't get Dunhams "joke"? I wouldn't have even known it was supposed to be offensive.

Posted by: shrimp husband at May 27, 2013 06:03 PM (7UFw3)

203

I know what a Jody is.

Is this the thread to do it.. prolly not

Posted by: thunderb at May 27, 2013 06:04 PM (nH8jP)

204 I know it's NBC, but I really enjoy that show. Much, much better than AI. Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at May 27, 2013 10:03 PM (piMMO) Soooooo much better.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at May 27, 2013 06:04 PM (GEICT)

205 Jack and coke, huh? Slide me one. A bottle of wine and 3 black velvets aren't enough to give me a buzz, it would seem.

Posted by: DC in Towson at May 27, 2013 06:04 PM (jIaZt)

206 Where's that rulebook?

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Where's the rulebook that says YOU can't be cunt-punted as well?

Posted by: Craig Poe at May 27, 2013 06:04 PM (BVkEs)

207 Infidelity jokes on Memorial Day are cool!

Posted by: ME! at May 27, 2013 06:04 PM (Aif/5)

208 Isn't there something like an ONT that supposed to happen around this time?

Posted by: Soona at May 27, 2013 06:05 PM (m0NNN)

209 208 Jack and coke, huh? Slide me one. A bottle of wine and 3 black velvets aren't enough to give me a buzz, it would seem. Posted by: DC in Towson at May 27, 2013 10:04 PM (jIaZt) Gentleman Jack. Good stuff. A step above regular Jack, but not quite the $40 a bottle Single Barrel Jack. *slides bottle* Step up and make it a double.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at May 27, 2013 06:06 PM (GEICT)

210 >>>Posted by: Icedog at May 27, 2013 10:02 PM My bad for misjudging who the poster was/is.

Posted by: Tobacco Road at May 27, 2013 06:06 PM (4Mv1T)

211 Jack and coke, huh? Slide me one. A bottle of wine and 3 black velvets aren't enough to give me a buzz, it would seem. Posted by: DC in Towson at May 27, 2013 10:04 PM (jIaZt) what is a black velvet?

Posted by: elizabethe at May 27, 2013 06:06 PM (qPCAa)

212 203 Btw, in laws insisted on The Voice.

Good news, Gentleman Jack and Coke.

Better news, Shakira is smokin hot.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at May 27, 2013 10:02 PM (GEICT)

They're still there?!

Posted by: Tami [/i][/b][/s][/u] at May 27, 2013 06:06 PM (X6akg)

213 Here is 'Jodie'

http://www.screamingeagleslhg.co.uk/37.html

Posted by: chemjeff at May 27, 2013 06:07 PM (BBWjt)

214 Isn't there something like an ONT that supposed to happen around this time? I'm just here for the Memorial Day ONT boobehs.

Posted by: Sean Bannion at May 27, 2013 06:07 PM (hX88J)

215 Posted by:Â BCochran1981 - Credible HulkÂ at May 27, 2013 10:02 PM (GEICT) You got another one of those for a moron in need? At the in-laws and all I have here is bud light. It'll be an hour before I can get back home to a bourbon... And, no. Not the time or place for that "humor"

Posted by: shredded chi at May 27, 2013 06:07 PM (zc45R)

216 They're still there?! Posted by: Tami at May 27, 2013 10:06 PM (X6akg) Yes. And will be. We're now looking at a Sunday departure. 2 1/2 weeks.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at May 27, 2013 06:08 PM (GEICT)

217 They're still there?! Posted by: Tami at May 27, 2013 10:06 PM (X6akg) I know right? I am lol'ing.

Posted by: elizabethe at May 27, 2013 06:08 PM (qPCAa)

218 I'm just here for the Memorial Day ONT boobehs. It's proper courtesy to let the ettes go first.

Posted by: EC at May 27, 2013 06:08 PM (doBIb)

219 My bad for misjudging who the poster was/is.

Posted by: Tobacco Road at May 27, 2013 10:06 PM (4Mv1T)

-----------------------------------------

Perhaps a banning isn't in order, but it certainly wasn't appropriate, even for this place.

Posted by: Soona at May 27, 2013 06:08 PM (m0NNN)

220 Well, this post has gone to hell. Later.

Posted by: Craig Poe at May 27, 2013 06:09 PM (BVkEs)

221 Ok, apparently it's needed. Round of Jack and Cokes for the Rons. Tequila shooters for the Ettes. Cause I'm noble like that.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at May 27, 2013 06:09 PM (GEICT)

222 Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at May 27, 2013 10:02 PM (GEICT) 'Voice' on the DVR. Sure you don't want to keep the booze for yourself??? unless my guide is wrong and it's on now

Posted by: RWC at May 27, 2013 06:10 PM (Wl/Ht)

223 Isn't there something like an ONT that supposed to happen around this time? Posted by: Soona at May 27, 2013 10:05 PM (m0NNN) Man I hope so, because I've switched from day time margarita's to evening gin and tonics and I'm not going to last long.

Posted by: elizabethe at May 27, 2013 06:10 PM (qPCAa)

224 I'm so stupid....I watched 'Battleground' yesterday and still didn't recognize the 'Jody' reference.

Here's the clip from the movie.....skip to 1:40.

http://tinyurl.com/nevqo64

Posted by: Tami [/i][/b][/s][/u] at May 27, 2013 06:10 PM (X6akg)

225 Sorta reminds me of a Dead show, where they would smoothly transition from one song to another without stopping. Likewise, we seem to be transitioning to the ONT here.

Posted by: rickl at May 27, 2013 06:10 PM (sdi6R)

226 what is a black velvet? Had a very nice Hendricks G&T tonight elizabethe. I thought of you. Mrs Bannion of course wanted to know who the hell elizabethe was. So I need you to do me a solid and come to NoVAMoMee so I can prove you're real.

Posted by: Sean Bannion at May 27, 2013 06:10 PM (hX88J)

227 216 How dare the Screaming Eagles see the humor in something that causes a deployed warrior grief? Geez youse goys: Currahee!!!

Posted by: DAve at May 27, 2013 06:10 PM (albkL)

228 My grandpa was in WWI, and highly decorated, although I had no idea until well after he died of old age. He didn't keep the medals, and didn't talk about it at all. Ran into no mans land to pull out soldiers who had fallen, that sort of thing. I can't imagine him doing that, but then, I didn't know him until he was very old and frail.

My dad didn't know, either.

My husband's grandpa served in WWII, Tarawa, Iwo Jima, and all that jazz. He never talked about it either--had to find it out from Grandma, to whom he apparently spoke a bit, but not much. She had letters from him that were half blacked out. She had a pretty good idea where he was and what he did.

Compare and contrast to the little idiots at OWS or similar venue who think the world owes them a living because they can breathe in and out.

There's a reason why the folks on this board are conservative, and I just listed two of them. The third can bite my ass.

Posted by: tcn at May 27, 2013 06:10 PM (VLG62)

229 Tequila shooters for the Ettes. *** During my 20's my favorite drink was the tequila slammer, then I hit the tequila wall at age 28 and no more.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at May 27, 2013 06:11 PM (piMMO)

230 Nood up.

Posted by: RWC at May 27, 2013 06:11 PM (Wl/Ht)

231 Yes. And will be. We're now looking at a Sunday departure.

2 1/2 weeks.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at May 27, 2013 10:08 PM (GEICT)

Oh dear God! You poor thing....here have some chips and dip with your drink.

*see how nice I am....I didn't give you sweets*

Posted by: Tami [/i][/b][/s][/u] at May 27, 2013 06:11 PM (X6akg)

232 *guzzles jack* thanks, BC! *hic* >>>what is a black velvet? Guiness and hard cider mixed. I like to use a whole 15 oz guiness draft and then fill the big ass chalice with cider. Cougar uses a whole 12oz cider and fills with guiness. Damn tasty, and the name is very appropriate.

Posted by: DC in Towson at May 27, 2013 06:11 PM (jIaZt)

233 SЯΞҜCЦS

Posted by: RWC at May 27, 2013 06:12 PM (Wl/Ht)

234 Did the Screaming Eagles play it at a Memorial Day concert? Super awesome DAve!

Posted by: thunderb at May 27, 2013 06:12 PM (nH8jP)

235 So I need you to do me a solid and come to NoVAMoMee so I can prove you're real. Posted by: Sean Bannion at May 27, 2013 10:10 PM (hX88J) lol! taken into consideration. how are you and the lovely mrs. bannion?

Posted by: elizabethe at May 27, 2013 06:13 PM (qPCAa)

236

I think Ace must have decided not to have an ONT tonight. Seeing as how everyone has been talking this up and all.

Having said that, I think we should start with the boobage post haste (before everyone gets too drunk to post them).

Posted by: Soona at May 27, 2013 06:13 PM (m0NNN)

237 233 Nood up.

Posted by: RWC at May 27, 2013 10:11 PM (Wl/Ht)

You must have a platinum membership.

I don't see a nood.

Posted by: Tami [/i][/b][/s][/u] at May 27, 2013 06:14 PM (X6akg)

238 Thanks Tami! DC, that reminds me of an old Denis Leary bit...orders a whisky and gets a speech. "Sir, this isn't just any whiskey. This is 120 yr old oak barrel aged family recipe SIPPING whiskey." "Oh really? *slams it back. CLANG* "Bring me another one asshole. In fact, bring me the whole damn bottle."

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at May 27, 2013 06:14 PM (GEICT)

239 how are you and the lovely mrs. bannion? Lovely, thank you. And you and your horde?

Posted by: Sean Bannion at May 27, 2013 06:14 PM (hX88J)

240 >>233 Nood up. Posted by: RWC at May 27, 2013 10:11 PM (Wl/Ht) Got me. You bastard.

Posted by: DC in Towson at May 27, 2013 06:14 PM (jIaZt)

241

Banhammer, seriously?

Lyrics from Battleground

Did a hitch

Jody got me, too.

LTFU

Posted by: USS Diversity at May 27, 2013 06:15 PM (hC80d)

242 Banhammer on RWC!

Posted by: EC at May 27, 2013 06:15 PM (doBIb)

243 Nood up.

'tain't

Posted by: fluffy at May 27, 2013 06:15 PM (z9HTb)

244 Yo! Fluff!

Posted by: tcn at May 27, 2013 06:16 PM (VLG62)

245 You must have a platinum membership. I don't see a nood. Posted by: Tami at May 27, 2013 10:14 PM (X6akg) βΔZIΠGΔ apologies

Posted by: RWC at May 27, 2013 06:16 PM (Wl/Ht)

246 fine. Go play Jody in a cemetery. Knock yourself the fuck out

Posted by: thunderb at May 27, 2013 06:16 PM (nH8jP)

247 OK, so someone posts a cadence from the 101st Airborne on Memorial Day (observed) and people want him banned for offending their sensibilities. Golf clap.

Posted by: DAve at May 27, 2013 06:17 PM (albkL)

248 It's TIIIIIIME!!!!!!!!

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at May 27, 2013 06:17 PM (GEICT)

249 "Jody" was in ALL of the marching chants in basic in '67.
It was a warning to all of us...

Posted by: ChrisP at May 27, 2013 06:17 PM (QFu1Y)

250 ONT up. Seriously, you guys. I was just ahead of my time.

Posted by: RWC at May 27, 2013 06:17 PM (Wl/Ht)

251 Hi tcn

Posted by: fluffy at May 27, 2013 06:18 PM (z9HTb)

252 LTFU

Posted by: USS Diversity at May 27, 2013 10:15 PM (hC80d)

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Time and a place dude. Fap to it somewhere else next time. FTISENT

Posted by: Craig Poe at May 27, 2013 06:18 PM (BVkEs)

253 you have got to be shitting me Poe

Posted by: USS Diversity at May 27, 2013 06:19 PM (hC80d)

254 USS D made a bad joke. It happens. I've stepped on my crank a time or two. The trick is to avoid putting on golf shoes and start marking time.

Posted by: DC in Towson at May 27, 2013 06:19 PM (jIaZt)

255 Not everyone "got" your "joke" USS. See the problem?

Posted by: Craig Poe at May 27, 2013 06:20 PM (BVkEs)

256 man even you?

Posted by: USS Diversity at May 27, 2013 06:21 PM (hC80d)

257 Hmmm

Posted by: Yeah! at May 27, 2013 06:22 PM (STc45)

258 259 So the punishment for you not getting a joke is banning someone? What a world... I got it right away

Posted by: DAve at May 27, 2013 06:22 PM (albkL)

259 DAve is soooo much smarter than everyone else.

Posted by: Yeah! at May 27, 2013 06:23 PM (STc45)

260 I got it right away

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Well bless your heart.

Posted by: Craig Poe at May 27, 2013 06:24 PM (BVkEs)

261 wasn't even really supposed to be a joke. I love that scene in the movie.

Posted by: USS Diversity at May 27, 2013 06:25 PM (hC80d)

262 Might want to cite the movie next time, if there is one.

Posted by: Craig Poe at May 27, 2013 06:26 PM (BVkEs)

263 263 Wow. Deal with your loneliness some other more productive way, little one. That isn't it at all. Some veterans here have appointed themselves the final arbiters of the veteran experience. Most of their victims are other veterans, most with more combat experience that they have.

Posted by: DAve at May 27, 2013 06:26 PM (albkL)

264 They grave the two Marines are kneeling in front of is that of Sgt. David James Smith. Here's a little about him: http://arlingtoncemetery.net/djsmith.htm There is a memorial fund: http://sgtdavidjsmith.org/

Posted by: drawandstrike at May 27, 2013 06:27 PM (/y+no)

265 Whatever Craig I guess your judgement on what is worthy of public discussion is superior to that of the 101st Airborne. Everyone has seen what you did here.

Posted by: DAve at May 27, 2013 06:29 PM (albkL)

266 Now DAve is upset that some didn't get the joke. Poor DAve.

Posted by: Yeah! at May 27, 2013 06:30 PM (STc45)

267 DAve, taking the degrading way out? Pitting veteran against veteran, even?
For shame.

Posted by: Craig Poe at May 27, 2013 06:30 PM (BVkEs)

268 Everyone has seen what you did here.

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And just what has "everyone" seen what I's done up in here, DAve?

Posted by: Craig Poe at May 27, 2013 06:34 PM (BVkEs)

269 273 I was done a while ago with this idiocy. From this point forward please go down to Ft. Bragg and tell those guys yourself how they have offended your delicate sensibilities. I'm sure they care at least as much as i do, and will work hard to do better at pleasing your majesties. After all that's their mission, ain't it?.

Posted by: DAve at May 27, 2013 06:37 PM (albkL)

270 DAve it isn't the cadence, its putting it in this particular thread. Can you see that?

Posted by: thunderb at May 27, 2013 06:40 PM (nH8jP)

271 all roads do indeed lead to Bragg..yes indeed.

Posted by: fastfreefall at May 27, 2013 06:44 PM (Tz35j)

272 No hard feelings people. It was meant in jest, but not everyone got it, and it made for a bad situation. Remember: It's not funny when you have to explain it.
God Bless All Vets.

Posted by: Craig Poe at May 27, 2013 06:44 PM (BVkEs)

273 I see men like this, and I wonder if I'll ever be able to approach half their valor during my own service. Being a 20 y.o. in the Corps means dealing with lots of bullshit, but every now and then you see a Marine (or Marines) that remind you exactly why you enlisted. Rah God bless these men and women

Posted by: Danny at May 27, 2013 06:46 PM (sYzZv)

274 I hope one of your contributors will cover Dorothy Woods' speech today at the Mt Soledad Memorial. The central event was the unveiling of two plaques for Ty Woods (Dorothy's husband) and Glen Doherty. The San Diego Union-Tribune covered the themes (http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/may/27/navy-seals-benghazi-mount-soledad/), but not the way she developed these themes or the fury and sense of betrayal underlying her calm and intelligent theory. She build her remarks around what she called an incredibly ignorant and insulting question, "what difference does it make." She went on to say that Ty and his fellow SEAL's and all the fallen veterans are heroes because they insisted on making a difference. She urged the audience to strive to make a difference. She closed by weaving in another quote, saying that Ty and his comrades are far more than a "bump in the road." Dorothy is a very smart and accomplished woman who has much to say to all of us.

Posted by: Tom Bache at May 27, 2013 07:04 PM (nkCGi)

275 Being a 20 y.o. in the Corps means dealing with lots of bullshit, but every now and then you see a Marine (or Marines) that remind you exactly why you enlisted. Rah ! Being a 20 y.o. ANYWHERE means dealing with lots of bullshit. At least you know... I would recommend to you the Blog and Occasional Comments of Empire of Jeff http://bit.ly/114EJ6p It's never gonna get any LESS bullshit, but if you apply yourself, you may, someday, learn to cuss as creatively and to such effect, as EoJ! That's really all you have to look forward to.

Posted by: Deety at May 27, 2013 07:34 PM (IFXnr)

276 Our soldiers used to go to war with our enemies and surviving that return home in peace to live theri lives. Now our soldiers go to war, and try to survive a hostile enemy and a government siding with the enemy and abandoning our soldiers on the field of battle.and the rest come home to find their honor besmearched by those same politicians, often even falsely.
Remember at election time or quit false posturing about caring.

Posted by: ron n. at May 28, 2013 07:05 PM (6fvl0)

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