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05-25-2009, 12:33 PM
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| | BUFFALO HUNTER
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God bless all the soldiers that fought and died for us !!!
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05-25-2009, 12:40 PM
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| | US Coin Collector
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05-25-2009, 12:58 PM
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| | Indian Buffalo Gatherer
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Right on chief... :-)
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05-25-2009, 01:22 PM
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| | ANA# R3129541
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Here Here......
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05-25-2009, 03:20 PM
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| | Ones and Twos
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All of us have received a gift, the service and sacrifice of those who came before us. I am reminded of the last sentence of the Declaration of Independance.
"And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor."
It makes interesting research to find out how many of those who took the bold step of signing the Declaration did in fact give their life, fortunes, and honor. Recommended reading on the subject FOUNDERS OF FREEDOM IN AMERICA by David C. Whitney.
Coming from a long line of veterans I am proud of my service to my Country, and I salute those who also served.
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05-25-2009, 03:54 PM
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| | Toning Freak
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Even when we were fighting each other. The Battle of Antietam was one of the bloodiest battles in the Civil War, September 7th, 1862.   | |
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05-25-2009, 03:58 PM
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05-25-2009, 03:59 PM
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| | Dental Student
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Great post. I thought I would share this post from several years ago...I really wanted to post pictures of the coins but I couldn't find them anywhere. 
Anyway, my dad gave me some 5 cent tokens from a special forces compound in Vietnam he was at for a time. Here was my post...not much information. But, I thought today was a good day for it. I just wish I knew where the photos are. http://www.cointalk.com/forum/t15716/
Last edited by CamaroDMD; 05-25-2009 at 04:11 PM.
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05-25-2009, 04:09 PM
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Not seeing the photos Ritchie.....
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05-25-2009, 04:09 PM
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| | doggone it people like me
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Yes, may peace and the blessings of God be with ALL those who served, particularly those who gave their lives.
Even those not physically wounded were profoundly affected. My father served in World War II. He was a SeaBee (11th Special Construction Battalion). His tour of duty included New Caledonia, Okinawa, and Iwo Jima. The SeaBees were 2nd on the beachhead, immediately following the Marines.
I know what he saw on that beachhead.
He was deeply affected in a way that lasted a lifetime. That's all I'll say about that.
My father passed away on Memorial Day, 2001, at the age of 77.
He always remembered what some have forgotten - the awesome sacrifice this nation has made on behalf of others, the hundreds of thousands of lives we have paid for their freedom.
May God continue to bless this nation !
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05-25-2009, 04:11 PM
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| | Dental Student
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Originally Posted by green18  Not seeing the photos Ritchie..... | I know, they aren't working. I tried...but I can't find the files now. So...that post was kind of a bust.
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05-25-2009, 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by CamaroDMD I know, they aren't working. I tried...but I can't find the files now. So...that post was kind of a bust. | Shoot......well maybe you'll locate them at another time.
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05-25-2009, 06:17 PM
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| | Supporter**
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Simple and exquisitely said.
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05-25-2009, 06:25 PM
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I too served and am proud to have done it! I would do it again if called upon I salute all past, present, and the future generations to come!
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05-25-2009, 08:01 PM
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| | Ones and Twos
Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jackson MI
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Originally Posted by 900fine Yes, may peace and the blessings of God be with ALL those who served, particularly those who gave their lives.
Even those not physically wounded were profoundly affected. My father served in World War II. He was a SeaBee (11th Special Construction Battalion). His tour of duty included New Caledonia, Okinawa, and Iwo Jima. The SeaBees were 2nd on the beachhead, immediately following the Marines.
I know what he saw on that beachhead.
He was deeply affected in a way that lasted a lifetime. That's all I'll say about that.
My father passed away on Memorial Day, 2001, at the age of 77.
He always remembered what some have forgotten - the awesome sacrifice this nation has made on behalf of others, the hundreds of thousands of lives we have paid for their freedom.
May God continue to bless this nation ! | My father-in-law was one of those 6th Division Marines that invaded Okinawa. He was wounded on May 16th. Discharged from the hospital and from the Marines in December of that year. The SeaBees were instrumental in overcoming the fortifications that had been built.
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