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Joined: 09 Sep 2006 Posts: 863 Location: NoDak

In memory of all the fallen and those who had served and are serving, our prayers and thoughts will always be with you.

Our family has had members who have fought in the War of Independence, War of 1812, War Between the States (Union), WWI, WWII, Korea and Vietnam. I'd also like to honor in particular my Father the finest man I've ever known

Julius M Westberg

3rd Bn, 351st Inf Regt, 88th Inf Div (The Blue Devils) a nickname the Germans gave the division.

Entered Service 1942
Italian Campaign 1943-1945 ( was in the Liberation of Rome)
Discharged 1946

Bronze Star
Purple Heart w/Oak Leaf
Good Conduct Medal
American Campaign Medal
EME Campaign Medal w/3 campaign stars
WWII Victory Medal
Occupation Medal
Combat Infantry Badge

Miss you dad!

Love

Greg

Member Joined: 09 Dec 2005 Posts: 989 Location: Las Vegas

Thank you Greg. My father was only with me for 14 years before he died. He was a corporal in the Marines during WWII. He went through every one of those hideous beach landings in the pacific. My mother told me years later that he would wake up screaming in the middle of the night. He taught me to fish, shoot and hunt. I inherited his 1950 Sweet 16.

I think about him every day.

Matt

Joined: 18 Feb 2018 Posts: 621 Location: va, ct, mo

(...and those who had served and are serving....)

sorry guys, but we/they have their own day. its veterans day and armed forces day.

lets single out and focus on those that paid the ultimate price today and none others.

regards
bob k
22 years usn/ret

Joined: 09 Sep 2006 Posts: 863 Location: NoDak

Your right bobski, just got carried away in the moment!

Best,

Greg

Gentlemen,

Bobski is correct on Memorial day we honor and remember the fallen hero's who gave all in defense of our country and the US Constitution.

To the families of this fallen men and ladies we send our thank from a grateful nation.
We will never forget your families sacrifice while protecting our country.

God's Speed,

Pine Creek/Dave
US Army CID Special Agent - Retired

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He did NOT die in Europe
BUT he also never REALLY came home
Always had trouble in social situations after that.

My Father in Law, purple heart, POW,
Medic, Airborne, Glider rated,
326 A/B Medical Company
God bless his soul

Mike

p.s. parts of his diary
Landed France “D-Day” 6 June 1944 Utah Beach
Wounded June 10 1944 Hiesville, France
Arrived 93rd General Hospital June 1944 Great Malvern England
Reported
Granted 7 Day leave to Cardiff S. Wales, July 7, 1944
Made airborne landing 17th Sept. 1944 Zon, Holland
Moved to Nymigen, Holland 28th Sept 1944
Continous contact with enemy until 28 November 1944
Motor trip to France and returned 28 November 1944
Moved to Reims France, 29 November 1944
Went into combat 17, December 1944, Bastogne, Belgium
Captured 19 December 1944 Bastogne Belguim
Arrived Prison Camp 1st January, 1945 Muhlburg, Germany
Liberated by Russian Army 23 April, 1945, Muhlburg, Germany
Contacted Americans 69th Divison 25 April, 1945 Torgau, Germany

Yes, I agree this day is for those who died in combat.

Member Joined: 27 Jun 2012 Posts: 1113

It's good to remember those who have fallen defending our freedoms. I just raised my flag from half mast at noon today and find myself thinking of the squadron mates we lost in Viet Nam. Really great guys that were gone too soon, but it is the price of freedom.

I have never figured out a response for those who thank me for my service on memorial day. I was one of the fortunate ones who made it through my missions over the North unscathed and start feeling guilty when I'm recognized by friends and neighbors on Memorial Day, but mostly I'm confused about how to respond. I simply thank them and let it slide rather than sound preachy and try to educate them. Afterwards I feel a little guilty at that copout.

riflemeister,

When people thank me on Memorial Day for my service, I simply say thank you and then advise them that I just did what needed to be done, and those that gave their lives for our country are the military people we proudly honor and remember on Memorial Day.

Every military man or lady who returned home safely carries a little guilt, it's what happens when we see our friends give their lives for our freedom, I try to remember them proudly and not feel guilty in any way, they would definitely not want it.

Pine Creek/Dave
US Army CID Special Agent - Retired

Joined: 18 Feb 2018 Posts: 621 Location: va, ct, mo

on memorial day when someone says thanks tome.........
I tell them, don't thank me. im still walking.
please go pay your respects to the ones buried at your local cemetery, that died for your freedom........

Joined: 16 Jul 2015 Posts: 2125 Location: Hudson,Wy

Absolutely.

Riflemeister, my 91 year old mom feels the same way as you and doesn't mind expressing her opinion. It galls her when she hears a TV commercial telling audience to have a "fun" Memorial Day.

"All gave some;
some gave all."
Forever Young:
SSGT Thomas Henry Laird, "Air Apaches", 500th Bomb Sqdn, 345th Bomb Group, 5th Air Force, MIA/KIA October 16, 1943, Wewak, New Guinea
PFC Robert Hardeman, 2nd Marines, KIA July 2, 1944, Saipan.

Mom's oldest brother; mother-in-law's only brother.

Mom's brother Tom's plane after being forced by AA to ditch just off the coast of New Guinea, Oct 16, 1943. The crew was later seen in the raft before being picked up by a Japanese boat. He was reported alive, but it is believed executed by the Japanese as was the fate of allied airmen shot down and captured. Photo taken by another B-25 that was on the mission. They had just strafed and parafragmentation bombed a Japanese airbase on Wewak, NG. Gil
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