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Map of Fallen Soldiers.
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Wow. Perfect Raine.
Will, I hate to be a bitch about this, but please don't conflate Memorial Day and Veteran's Day. Today we remember the fallen, those who aren't here to share their stories with us the living. In November on the 11th we honor those are still with us who have served.
Today, I honor the memory of my uncles, Charles Smith & William King. Who both served in the Second World War. I also honor the memory of my grandfather, Herbert King who served in the Great War.
Besides my family members, I will also remember a great friend of the family Mondo, Thomas Bratton. He left a good deal of him body in Viet Nam. Tom also left part of his soul there too. He was a troubled man. But a great friend to my family.
Quote by Raine:Quote by Mondobubba:
Wow. Perfect Raine.
Will, I hate to be a bitch about this, but please don't conflate Memorial Day and Veteran's Day. Today we remember the fallen, those who aren't here to share their stories with us the living. In November on the 11th we honor those are still with us who have served.
Today, I honor the memory of my uncles, Charles Smith & William King. Who both served in the Second World War. I also honor the memory of my grandfather, Herbert King who served in the Great War.
Besides my family members, I will also remember a great friend of the family Mondo, Thomas Bratton. He left a good deal of him body in Viet Nam. Tom also left part of his soul there too. He was a troubled man. But a great friend to my family.
Mondo, I agree with you about the conflation. I do not think you are being bitchy about it. This day is for those who died. I believe even our Vet's understand this.
I wish most of America did... Thank you for sharing.
I never knew my Uncle Dick, he was my Oma's brother. He was German, and was not allowed to fight on the front lines because of that. He signed up for the Navy during WWII and was assigned as cook on a battleship. (I do not know what ship) That ship was destroyed.
Blessed be that he is the only family member I have that gave their life for this country.
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Waiting for a link, but this is a VERY disturbing story:
Boxer Mike Tyson's 4-year-old daughter is in "extremely critical condition" after an accidental hanging, according to local media.
That said: Phoenix PD PIO couldn't confirm the identity of the little girl who was found in critical condition after apparent hanging.
It has been confirmed by the PPD that it WAS a 4 year old girl.