Another Veteran laid to rest today

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I had the honor of laying to rest today my Father, a Korean war Veteran. He served in Germany in 1948 and was called back to service for the Korean war. He was wounded in the leg by a enemy grenade. Dad never talked much about the war, I believe though he has seen some heavy combat, as he suffered some PTSD later in life.

I did take him out shooting when i got my CMP M1 Garand. I could he was familiar with the operation, although i did learn at that time, he carried a BAR during the war.

I was touched by the Military service. The sound of the Garands going off was comforting. The brass was policed up and was presented to my oldest son. He was so impressed by this, he talked non stop about it for the next couple of hours. I think Dad's purple heart will be going to me, so i hope to put together a display with his medals and blank shells.

God bless all our Veterans.

Brion
 
I am sorry to hear about your loss. I recently laid my grandfather to rest. My grandfather was a World War II veteran, having served in the Army Signal Corps. He was stationed on Okinawa in 1945. He was issued an M1 Carbine. When the army liquidated its Carbines, he purchased one. It's still in its original military shipping box, from Rock River Armory, Texarkana, Texas.
 
Its great to be proud of your dad. My dad passed a few years ago, he lied about his age to go fight the Japs in WW2, I have all his medals an his picture in a case on the wall. My bother has his little steel plated bible, with 2 big dents in it, it had saved his life. We owe so much thanks to these veterans, God Bless.
 
My condolances on your loss.

We are losing so many of the WWII and Korean Vets who made the USA great by their service and civilian work.

I always try to remember that old man who is holding things up in the parking lot or taking a while to get stuff together before pulling out of a parking space very well may have been dodging Nazi, Japanese, or Chinese bullets when he was a young man. We can never properly express our gratitude to these "old soldiers".
 
My condolences on your loss. I hope that you and your family can take solace in the fact of who your father was, what he did, what he stood for. Sounds like you are on the right track.

Now teach your kids and grandkids to be like your father. That's the best legacy anyone can have.
 
My condolences to you and your family.

Have you seen Clint Eastwood in Gran Torino yet? Not to change the subject, but it is relevant.
 
My sympathies-!
I know your feelings -!
My Dad a WW-II vet Passed away 1 year ago this month Im always thinking -I will ask dad about this and instantly reminded hes not here!
It takes a awhile to get better - prepare!
 
My condolences to you and your family for your loss.

I come from a long line of vets: My Grandfather in WWI, my uncle was a Ranger in Co. E 2nd Rangers WWII, My father fought in Korea w/ the 187 RCT, was a member of the 1st Special Forces Group, NCOIC w/ the Advanced Traning Group HALO at Fort Bragg NC. I served w/ the Third Armored Division. I have a high reguard for all Veterans, I feel as if we are all connected with a special bond, both brothers and sisters that have served.

I truly regret that you have encountered such a great loss. GOD bless you and your family.
 
My condolences to you and your family.
my Grandfather served in the island campains against the Japanese, and was wounded with a bullet in the leg, 10 years ago during the funeral service one of the world war #2 veterans gave a very moving speach, during which he commented on how every year their numbers were fewer and fewer, and we have since laid to rest the old veteran that made the speach that day,
i now fear that the freedom these men gave so much to defend will be squandered by the current , or next generation.
 
Brian, I'm sorry for your loss. I'm sure your dad was a good one and taught you well. Do the same for your kids or grandkids and the world will be a better place.

Ken
 
I am deeply sorry for your loss.

My Dad, were he alive, would be 90 years old tomorrow. He was an Army Air Corp vet from WW2; I can honestly say I have never met or encountered anyone in my life with a deeper love for his country than Dad- as he grew older and would attend sporting events with me it became increasingly difficult for me to keep my emotions in check as the National Anthem was performed and the old soldier came to attention. I think it was because as I grew older and learned more, I had a wider knowledge of what he went through in the war, fighting for the freedom of his country.

What a privilege is mine to be his son-
 
So sorry for your loss. You can take pride in him and also that you were a good son.
I fear the day my 90 yr old dad passes. He was at the battle of the bulge with the 101st and I was in the 101st in Vietnam Some times we talk about it.
But not often
They were truely the greatest generation
God bless him and you my friend.
 
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Sorry about your loss, but thanks for sharing.

When I was in College, my Great Uncle died(Never married) was a marine corpsman in the pacific. He made 7 landings, survived the war (Pysically), but was a walking example of PTSD/shell shock. Like so many, he didnt say much about it. When he died, the local vfw guys showed up in a heavy rain / storm. We were expecting an abreviated serimony, but they did the full taps, response to taps and 21 gun salute. The groups leader told me, "For what he did, we would have showed up in a tornado!" I'll never forget that!
 
Thank you for all the post and condolences. It was very touching.

Brion
 
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