>>>all Oso Veterans, Stand And Be Recognized<<<
 

In observance of Memorial Day and as a former Sp4 in the Army myself during the end of the Cold War era I would like to say THANK YOU! to all of our OSO brothers that have served our great nation in the past. Nobody understands the true meaning of Memorial day quite like a Veteran does, I would like to send out special thoughts and prayers to the following.

My Grandfather whom I never knew,
Command Sergeant Major Thomas B Kirkaldy who succumbed to complications of malaria shortly upon returning from the South Pacific campaign in WW2.

My Father,
Thomas W Kirkaldy who served in the Vietnam era and during the Cuban missile crisis at Barksdale AFB.

My lil Brother Mick,
Who served during the 1st gulf war era in Germany and 4 years afterwards in the Louisiana National Guard.
Enjoy your day off and your freedom, you've earned it.

I would like to say thank you all veteran's. We appreciate the sacrifices they and their families had made so that we could enjoy the freedom we have today. Although I'm not American I want to honor the U.S. War Vet's everywhere. My father was in the second World War in Europe with the Canadian Forces (Algonquin Regiment) and had passed a few years ago. think of him all the time. Thanks Dad and thanks to all the other veterans as well.

Thank you to all, I haven't served, but I was born in Ft hood Texas while my father was serving in Vietnam. God Bless the USA

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to all the men and women of our great armed forces. Without you and all of those before you, none of us would be able to enjoy the freedom we we have today.

To all the Vets: current, old and passed on.
 

To all the Vets, passed, present and future.
I thank you for my freedom.
We all BlTCH about everything, to many times, the Gov. is BS.. gas to high.. $ to low.. etc.. etc.
I say with tears in my eyes every Memorial day and 4th of July. THANK YOU FOR ALL THE PEOPLE AND MY DAD FOR THEIR SACRIFICES, so I have the opportunity to Bltch.
US of A is still the best Country.
Attachment 343343

Yes, thanks to all as well!!!!!

My Brother-in-law Dolph: Special Forces, served in Afghanistan.

My Brother-in-law Jason: Army 101st airborne Ft. Brag, served in Iraq

Thanks and God Bless to All!

Thank You to all the Vets for our Freedom!
I myself have not served in the Armed Forces but my family has a long heritage in the different branches. I would also like to thank all the hometown heros, especially the volunteers, in the fire, EMS and police departments. As a 19 year volunteer EMT I try to my part on a local level to help this great Nation!

Thanks to all the vets. I was in the AF from 2/81-2/86, supported the invasion of Gernada Hopefully, I won't have to work this weekend!:(
Dean

Thanks for all that all of you have done.:D

AWESOME THREAD !!!!

May God Bless all of our past present and future Veterans and their families for the sacrifices they freely accept for our great Nation.

Thanks Grandpaw, Thanks Dad.
Veterans are easy to recognize
By their special swagger
And their shattered eyes
By the way they stand so tall
When the flag is raised
And how they bow their head
When the Lord is praised.
They may have clabbered voices
And brown and mottled skin
A missing arm or leg or eye
But you can see the youth within.
What horrors did they see
What hell did they endure
To keep my flag and liberty secure?
What would our nation be like
Without veterans such as these?
Let us remember each of them
When we bow our knees
And may we give all reverence due
To the brave men and women
Who defend the Red, White and Blue.



Charles Chibitty, 84, last of the Comanche code talkers from World War II, died July 20.

Great thread!

Thanks to all the veterns, old and new, for the sacrifices you and your family make for us!

God Bless.

22 yrs in the Navy, 1981 to 2003!

Great thread!!!


Thanks to all who have served past and present!

Freedom isn't free... But it is worth it.

Rob Bowersox
Cpl. USMC
'93-'97

Thanks Vets!

Dave M.
U.S. Navy, 1984-1992

A Thank you to all Vets!!!

Thanks to all the vets!! I served from 1990- 1997 Marines

My Grandfather was in the Army WWI and my Dad is and always will be a Marine, WWII. This will be my first Memorial Day without my Dad so I'd just like to say to him and all THE VETS...THANK YOU for allowing me and my family the FREEDON to live and play in the United States Of America. God Bless You All. I miss you Pop!

US Army 1976 - 1979

Thank you, Thank you gentleman. :D

god Bless The Troops And Veterans

U.S.A.F. 1980-1990 weapons puke:drink:

Thank you for the freedom we enjoy, and for everything you've given to our country.

JARHEAD JARHEAD JARHEAD JARHEAD JARHEAD JARHEAD JARHEAD

Love ya Chris!!!!!!! Thanks to all the military guys/gals out there!!!

US Army Field Artillery (155 propelled and 8 inch) from 88-91. BLOWDUP BICHEZ!!! :D

Would have hit the 20 year mark on this upcoming Aug 2.

My Uncle Bill: WWII, US Army, 2nd wave at D Day (he saw what happened to the first wave and went ashore anyways):eek:

My Uncle Bob: WWII, Navy, Pacific. He drove the landers for the Marines and watch many take their last steps. Died a few years ago from Cancer

My Grandfather, (dad's side) US Navy. WWI Died 1978 from just plain being older than dirt...

Great Great Grandfather: Civil War Union side: MIA, presumed dead at the time (1865)

5X Great Grandfather: Revolutionary War 9th Regiment Albany County NY Militia

I had another ancestor of my Great Grandmother in that same regiment with my direct Paternal ancestor. Weird that their descendants would marry each other.

Either way: God bless the USA and all those who step up to make the ultimate sacrifice!!!!

Thanks Vets!

4 Years Coast Guard Miami Fl, 3 Years Air Defense Artillary Ft Bliss Tx , 2years Natn'l Guard Reserves

my father, father in law, brother in law, and all my uncles served... thanks you and god bless... stecz

God bless the Vets! Thank You...

Semper Fi

USMC Infantry 0331/0352 4yrs Sgt.

Great thread!!!

My cousin Carolyn and her husband just returned safely from Iraq.

You guys are all "heroes" in a day and age that seems to have trouble with the definition of that term.

Thanks for the feeling of pride and the welling of tears I get every time I hear our National Anthem.

Mike

Great thread !!! Thank You to all our armed forces, and everyone that helps us keep our freedom, past present and future.

Frank & Lois

Thanks to all the vets I never served but my dad did.

Thanks for defending our freedom--past and present!!!!!
USMC 1961-1965
Semper Fi,
Jay

Thanks for all they have done to keep us FREE.

I see we've got good veteran representation in OSO.

Submarines 1984 to 2001, Govmt Civilian in Navy Budget Office in the Pentagon 2001 to present.

Getting ready to ride up and watch some cool iron tomorrow at rolling thunder from the boat in DC.

God bless you all for your service and sacrifices.

Navy, 1969 to 1973 on the carrier USS Midway

A Company 1/6 198th, Viet Nam, 1968

God bless all of my brothers and sisters and their families who serve in the U.S. Military past and present.

My dad fought in Korea on the front lines in the infantry of the U.S. Army....he's 78 years old.

I served; U.S. MARINES 77-81, Sgt. Infantry/Recon

I love America for the reasons for which it was founded upon by our founding Fathers.

"I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country."
Nathan Hale American soldier 1755-1776

"I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!" Patrick Henry 1736-1799

"The price of freedom is eternal vigilance" Thomas Jefferson 1762-1826

"The Constitution is the guide of which I will never abandon." George Washington 1732-1799

"Never was there a good war or a bad peace." Ben Franklin 1706-1790

"Sir, my concern is not whether God is on our side; my greatest concern is to be on God's side, for God is always right." Abraham Lincoln 1809-1865

God bless America!

Great quotes!!!