My family members who are no longer with us who fought to save the world.
Ivan Amick served in the Navy and his brother Lynn Amick died in France from German artillery . His other brother Caroll was a veteran of a Navy ship hit by kamikaze aircraft and they buried at sea while traveling back to San Francisco.
Lyle Hambeck my cousin by marriage was in the Korean War last battle with Chinese forces. Look it up, it was terrible.
From September to November 1952, the Chinese expeditionary force staged its sixth major offensive of the war, this time to force the allies back to the 38th parallel and to inflict unacceptable casualties on them. Raging from the valley of the Imjin through the Iron Triangle to the eastern mountains, the ground war followed the same dismal pattern. The Chinese infiltrated allied outposts at night, then attacked under the support of short, intense artillery barrages. Submachine guns and hand grenades ruled the trenches, and flamethrowers and demolitions became standard weapons for assault units. Obscure hills acquired memorable names: White Horse Mountain, Bunker Hill, Old Baldy, Sniper Ridge, Capitol Hill, Triangle Hill, Pike’s Peak, Jackson Heights, and Jane Russell Hill. By the time fighting faded in mid-November, the Eighth Army had lost 10,000 men, the Chinese 15,000. Chinese commanders hoped that they had persuaded president-elect Eisenhower to abandon any ambitious plans for a major offensive in 1953.
For many people, Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer and a three-day weekend of barbecues, beach trips and other outdoor activities. But for those who’ve lost loved ones to war, it can mean visits to the cemetery and the re-emergence of grief and pain.
Two former Navy SEALs who didn’t want people to lose sight of the true meaning of the holiday co-founded Carry The Load, a nonprofit group dedicated to the mindful awareness of those who died in service to the U.S. military.
Every year, Carry The Load organizes a monthlong national relay consisting of five routes covering 20,000 miles across all 48 states in the continental U.S. People march in remembrance of their loved ones’ service and to make sure their memories are never forgotten.
For many people, Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer and a three-day weekend of barbecues, beach trips and other outdoor activities. But for those who’ve lost loved ones to war, it can mean visits to the cemetery and the re-emergence of grief and pain.
Two former Navy SEALs who didn’t want people to lose sight of the true meaning of the holiday co-founded Carry The Load, a nonprofit group dedicated to the mindful awareness of those who died in service to the U.S. military.
Every year, Carry The Load organizes a monthlong national relay consisting of five routes covering 20,000 miles across all 48 states in the continental U.S. People march in remembrance of their loved ones’ service and to make sure their memories are never forgotten.
A guy I worked with was a veteran of the Vietnam War and the navy. He actually was one of those people who marched on the tomb of the unknown Soldier at Parlingtan in Washington DC.
A guy I worked with was a veteran of the Vietnam War and the navy. He actually was one of those people who marched on the tomb of the unknown Soldier at Parlingtan in Washington DC.
A guy I worked with was a veteran of the Vietnam War and the navy. He actually was one of those people who marched on the tomb of the unknown Soldier at Parlingtan in Washington DC.
My Uncle Henry ("Duke") Boswell was a paratrooper in WWII. He jumped into Sicily. He jumped behind the German lines at Normandy (and was near the paratrooper who landed on the church tower and played dead, later to be captured). He went through the Battle of the Bulge and was one of only eighteen of his original platoon who came through it all neither dead nor wounded.
Later he was sent to Korea and in the first week was hit by a mortar shell which, if it had landed a little further from him, would have killed him. A medic helpling to rescue him was killed. He lost a finger and had another that was crooked for life, and had deep wounds in his legs.
When he retired he became a school teacher and was greatly loved by his students who after graduating came back to visit him in such numbers the principal complained.
He died at age 92 in 2015.
A brother, my father, was a B-17 pilot who flew 51 missions into eight European countries survives him at the age of 103 and still lives at home alone.
Correction: At the start of the war, Staff Sergeant Boswell’s unit started with 146 men and by the end, there were 13 left who hadn’t been killed or wounded.
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Excellent correct and no political 👏
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My family members who are no longer with us who fought to save the world.
Ivan Amick served in the Navy and his brother Lynn Amick died in France from German artillery . His other brother Caroll was a veteran of a Navy ship hit by kamikaze aircraft and they buried at sea while traveling back to San Francisco.
Lyle Hambeck my cousin by marriage was in the Korean War last battle with Chinese forces. Look it up, it was terrible.
My brother Ronald served two tours in Vietnam.
The others were distant relatives.
They are all gone to heaven.
My cousin by Marriage Lyle Hambec served in this.
From September to November 1952, the Chinese expeditionary force staged its sixth major offensive of the war, this time to force the allies back to the 38th parallel and to inflict unacceptable casualties on them. Raging from the valley of the Imjin through the Iron Triangle to the eastern mountains, the ground war followed the same dismal pattern. The Chinese infiltrated allied outposts at night, then attacked under the support of short, intense artillery barrages. Submachine guns and hand grenades ruled the trenches, and flamethrowers and demolitions became standard weapons for assault units. Obscure hills acquired memorable names: White Horse Mountain, Bunker Hill, Old Baldy, Sniper Ridge, Capitol Hill, Triangle Hill, Pike’s Peak, Jackson Heights, and Jane Russell Hill. By the time fighting faded in mid-November, the Eighth Army had lost 10,000 men, the Chinese 15,000. Chinese commanders hoped that they had persuaded president-elect Eisenhower to abandon any ambitious plans for a major offensive in 1953.
Before he got alzhiemerz disease he told me a little bit about it. I couldn't believe what he went through.
AIRBORNE!
He hit the ground, the sound was "SPLAT", his blood went spurting high;
His comrades, they were heard to say "a hell of a way to die!"
He lay there, rolling 'round in the welter of his gore,
And he ain't gonna jump no more
[Chorus]
Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die,
Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die,
Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die,
He ain't gonna jump no more
[Verse 8]
There was blood upon the risers, there were brains upon the chute,
Intestines were a-dangling from his paratroopers suit,
He was a mess, they picked him up, and poured him from his boots,
And he ain't gonna jump no more
[Chorus]
Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die,
Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die,
Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die,
He ain't gonna jump no more
I'll bet Roger's relatives would all be so proud that Roger is trying to undermine the very rights they fought to protect!
For many people, Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer and a three-day weekend of barbecues, beach trips and other outdoor activities. But for those who’ve lost loved ones to war, it can mean visits to the cemetery and the re-emergence of grief and pain.
Two former Navy SEALs who didn’t want people to lose sight of the true meaning of the holiday co-founded Carry The Load, a nonprofit group dedicated to the mindful awareness of those who died in service to the U.S. military.
Every year, Carry The Load organizes a monthlong national relay consisting of five routes covering 20,000 miles across all 48 states in the continental U.S. People march in remembrance of their loved ones’ service and to make sure their memories are never forgotten.
For many people, Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer and a three-day weekend of barbecues, beach trips and other outdoor activities. But for those who’ve lost loved ones to war, it can mean visits to the cemetery and the re-emergence of grief and pain.
Two former Navy SEALs who didn’t want people to lose sight of the true meaning of the holiday co-founded Carry The Load, a nonprofit group dedicated to the mindful awareness of those who died in service to the U.S. military.
Every year, Carry The Load organizes a monthlong national relay consisting of five routes covering 20,000 miles across all 48 states in the continental U.S. People march in remembrance of their loved ones’ service and to make sure their memories are never forgotten.
My father Ivan was a life long Democrat. He worked for the CCC in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
I actually visited the tiny house where my oldest sister Marilyn was born!
Quit censorship. And ✔️ no politics on this topic
A guy I worked with was a veteran of the Vietnam War and the navy.
He actually was one of those people who marched on the tomb of the unknown Soldier at Parlingtan in Washington DC.
He said that after it he cried for a long time.
A guy I worked with was a veteran of the Vietnam War and the navy.
He actually was one of those people who marched on the tomb of the unknown Soldier at Parlingtan in Washington DC.
He said that after it he cried for a long time.
Censorship and asshole
A guy I worked with was a veteran of the Vietnam War and the navy.
He actually was one of those people who marched on the tomb of the unknown Soldier at Parlingtan in Washington DC.
He said that after it he cried for a long time.
Well it’s Arlington and they don’t match on the tomb
My Uncle Henry ("Duke") Boswell was a paratrooper in WWII. He jumped into Sicily. He jumped behind the German lines at Normandy (and was near the paratrooper who landed on the church tower and played dead, later to be captured). He went through the Battle of the Bulge and was one of only eighteen of his original platoon who came through it all neither dead nor wounded.
Later he was sent to Korea and in the first week was hit by a mortar shell which, if it had landed a little further from him, would have killed him. A medic helpling to rescue him was killed. He lost a finger and had another that was crooked for life, and had deep wounds in his legs.
When he retired he became a school teacher and was greatly loved by his students who after graduating came back to visit him in such numbers the principal complained.
He died at age 92 in 2015.
A brother, my father, was a B-17 pilot who flew 51 missions into eight European countries survives him at the age of 103 and still lives at home alone.
Still the greatest generation.
Correction:
At the start of the war, Staff Sergeant Boswell’s unit started with 146 men and by the end, there were 13 left who hadn’t been killed or wounded.
https://www.shrineofremembrance.com/henry-boswell/
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McConnell is a rational Republican.
Although I don't agree with him but he is a rational Republican
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