2014 Memorial Day Weekend memorial thread

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Posted: 5/22/2014 1:05:21 PM EDT

This coming Monday, 26 MAY 14, is Memorial Day. It isn't about barbecues, going to the lake, school ending, or another weekly sale from your favorite retailer. It's about remembering those men and women who've given their lives in military service to America. In light of that, please post the names of your family, friends, or brothers (and sisters)-in-arms who've made the ultimate sacrifice for us, so that others may know of them and to remind us all of the true cost of our freedom.

I'll start:

CPT Pierre Piche, KIA 15 NOV 03, Mosul, Iraq

CPT Jeremy Chandler, KIA 11 AUG 05, Tarin Khowt, Afghanistan

SSG Hector Perez, KIA 24 JUL 03, Al Hawijah, Iraq

SSG Michael Deason, KIA 31 AUG 06, Ad Dwar, Iraq

SGT Ariel Rico, KIA 28 NOV 03, Mosul, Iraq

SGT Michael Acklin, KIA 15 NOV 03, Mosul, Iraq

I served with all six of those men in the 101st ABN DIV (AASLT). RIP, my brothers.

Who do you want us to remember?

Posted: 5/22/2014 1:10:54 PM EDT

[#1]

Decoration Day

Posted: 5/22/2014 1:21:06 PM EDT

[#2]

For about the last 8-10 years I've made a tradition of watching "Saving Private Ryan", usually alone, always with moist eyes as I attempt to remember our fallen countrymen through all wars, conflicts, etc.

I didn't serve but I do observe the day in it's true meaning.

Posted: 5/22/2014 1:21:35 PM EDT

[#3]

OEF 1
Army Staff Sgt. Gene Arden Vance, Jr., 38, of Morgantown, West Virginia.
Vance was killed when his unit came under attack from hostile forces in Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 19th Special Forces Group, West Virginia National Guard.

OIF1
Army Sgt. Michael Paul Barrera, 26, of Von Ormy, Texas.
Barrera was fatally injured when his tank was hit with an improvised explosive device in Baqubah, Iraq. Barrera was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas. Died on October 28, 2003.

Army Spc. Isaac Campoy, 21, of Douglas, Arizona.
Campoy was fatally injured when his tank was hit with an improvised explosive device in Baqubah, Iraq. Campoy was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. Died on October 28, 2003.

Army Staff Sgt. Bobby C. Franklin, 38, of Mineral Bluff, Georgia.
Franklin died in Baghdad, Iraq of injuries sustained by an improvised explosive device. Franklin was assigned to the 210th Military Police Company, U.S. Army National Guard, Murphy North Carolina. Died on August 20, 2003.

Posted: 5/22/2014 1:26:14 PM EDT

[#4]

Uncle Joe: World War II

Posted: 5/22/2014 1:29:01 PM EDT

[#5]

My friends.

Posted: 5/22/2014 1:31:37 PM EDT

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PFC Robert J. Near
OEF X-XI

SFC Duane A. Thornsbury
OIF

I'll be sipping a glass of scotch for both of them Monday.

Posted: 5/22/2014 1:32:17 PM EDT

[#7]

I won't give a name, rank, or branch of service, but he was my identical twin brother. It's been about 29 1/2 years now.

Posted: 5/22/2014 1:33:54 PM EDT

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Prayers for you man.

Posted: 5/22/2014 1:48:23 PM EDT

[#9]

Nelson passed away February 28, 2013 at 91 years of age and was not a member of this fine forum, but perhaps he did earn an honorary membership on a small island named IWO JIMA. We need to remember these greatest generation heroes around our campfires.
Printed in Brownwoodnews.com on a happier occasion:
"VFW Post 3278 honored Cpl. Nelson Turnbow by awarding him the Iwo Jima Veteran’s Commemorative Medal on Friday, August 19, 2011, recognizing his moral courage for defending the Untied States.

On December 7, 1941, naval and air forces of Imperial Japan attacked the USN Pacific Fleet Base at Pearl Harbor, HI. Three years later, on February 19, 1945 a young Marine named Cpl. Nelson Turnbow was deployed to help invade Iwo Jima. Iwo Jima was one of the most heavily defended Japanese islands in the Central Pacific. By March 16th the Japanese forces had been destroyed in one of the hallmark battles in Marine Corps history. On September 2, 1945 Japan surrendered.

As Turnbow recognized his fellow veterans and thanked them for their service he stated “I am not a hero, but I have seen many heroes. I don’t like to be called a hero because it takes away from those who did things above duty and a number of them did.”
Semper Fi CPL Nelson Turnbow USMC

Great Memorial Day week thread! Thanks OP

Posted: 5/22/2014 1:51:03 PM EDT

[#10]

I do not have anyone specific.but please remember Rolling Thunder in Washington this coming weekend.

Posted: 5/22/2014 1:53:02 PM EDT

[#11]

Major Thomas W Radford, Jr. USAF Ret. April 19 1986. 26 missions B-24 Bombardier/Navigator WW2. One of the greatest generation, and my father. And each and every American soldier who has ever served their country. For those who have passed, rest in peace. For those still with us, thank you for you service to America.

Posted: 5/22/2014 1:58:27 PM EDT

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Posted: 5/22/2014 2:04:02 PM EDT

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SSG Wilson, best squad leader a young dumbass could have. Taught me much, about soldiering and life. So many memories, everything from asschewings and smoke sessions to brews out in Fayetteville and watching his cats for the weekend. Pretty much went from the orphanage to his new family, the U.S. Army. KIA in Iraq.

SFC Hill, hell on wheels if you were fucked up. Deployed with us to make sure our bonuses went through and our pay was on time. We got off the same plane in Atlanta coming home on mid tour leave. She felt a little out of breath, and the airport medics came to check her out. We all stopped to chat with her, but she just admonished us to hurry up to catch our connecting flights. When I got back to Baghdad a few weeks later, they asked me if I'd heard the news. SFC Hill had died from a clot developed during the 18 hours of flight time.

Posted: 5/22/2014 2:06:00 PM EDT

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SFC Duane A. Thornsbury

OIF
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You knew Tony? I ate dinner with him the night he died.

RIP, Tony.

He was tough as shit and one really nice guy as well.

Posted: 5/22/2014 2:10:31 PM EDT

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SSgt Tanner Volkers
SSgt Ray Rangel
SSgt Alfred Mines

R.I.P. To my fellow Firedawgs. it was a pleasure to serve with you.

Posted: 5/22/2014 3:20:05 PM EDT

[#16]

MAJ Michael Lee Green, TF Paladin, CJTF-82. KIA Jan 2008, Afghanistan.

My first Troop Commander when I was a lieutenant.

Posted: 5/22/2014 3:31:06 PM EDT

[#17]

TSGT Herman "Mack" Mackey - 3 May 2013

Posted: 5/22/2014 3:39:58 PM EDT

[#18]

Lt. Joe Helton

Posted: 5/22/2014 3:40:18 PM EDT

[#19]

ETERNAL R & R my brothers...

CPT Ritz,

SSG Epps,

SSG Ortiz,

LTC Rennie Cory Jr...

Posted: 5/22/2014 3:56:37 PM EDT

[#20]

RIP

Posted: 5/22/2014 4:17:47 PM EDT

[#21]

Juan Solorio

Anthony Yost

Nainoa Hoe

Jacob Palmatier

Brian Mack

Dave Mitts

Salamo Tuialuuluu

Bryan Hall

Jose Ruiz

Clint Gertson

Dale Goetz

Ioasa Tavae

Levi Ridgley

Oscar Sanchez

James Nehl

Posted: 5/22/2014 4:19:56 PM EDT

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Did you know MSG Yost? He was my senior instructor in the bravo course.

Posted: 5/22/2014 4:24:22 PM EDT

[#23]

SGT Anthony Vinnedge, C Troop, 2/107th CAV OHARNG

Died from non-combat related injuries in Iraq, 5 July 2007.

Fucked me all up. Ran PT with him and a few other guys on 4th of July, a day later he's dead.

Also, I never met Sgt. 1st Class Nathan L. Winder (KIA 26 June 2007), but had the honor to attend his memorial service.

But god bless all who died over there.

Posted: 5/22/2014 4:26:00 PM EDT

[#24]

I'll throw in a second in remembering SSG Gene Vance.
Gene passed this Monday twelve years ago.

Posted: 5/22/2014 4:31:49 PM EDT

[#25]

CW2 Doug Vose

SSG Donald Tabb

SFC Sean Mitchell

Posted: 5/22/2014 4:34:19 PM EDT

[#26]

Glasses up to the fallen.

MSG Enos Ward. (ret) IRAQ

He was a mentor, leader, and friend. The man was a genuine warrior. I was honored to have served under his leadership.

http://www.shadowspear.com/vb/threads/msg-enos-ward-ret.4406/

Posted: 5/22/2014 4:36:14 PM EDT

[#27]

Pfc. John Hutto

Spc4. Andy Alaniz

KIA 2-27-91, Jalibah Airfield, Iraq.

In Flanders fields the poppies blow

Between the crosses, row on row,

That mark our place; and in the sky

The larks, still bravely singing, fly

Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago

We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,

Loved and were loved, and now we lie

In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:

To you from failing hands we throw

The torch; be yours to hold it high.

If ye break faith with us who die

We shall not sleep, though poppies grow

In Flanders fields.

I miss you, Brothers and look forward to meeting again at the final muster.

Posted: 5/22/2014 4:37:02 PM EDT

[#28]

TecSgt. Henry Swank...WW2 tank driver
Cpl. Wayne Dillard.....WW2 MP
Sgt. David Trees.....Vietnam, grunt

Posted: 5/22/2014 4:39:50 PM EDT

[#29]

SFC Trent Bricker. 4-21-09. Died while on active duty - non combat related.

He was in Afghanistan in 2003 and Iraq in 2006.

Posted: 5/22/2014 4:40:24 PM EDT

[#30]

SPC Ryan Grady
SGT Steve Deluzio

KIA Afghanistan, 2010.

Posted: 5/22/2014 4:43:15 PM EDT

[#31]

SSgt. Todd "TJ" Lobraico. 5 Sept 2013.

Posted: 5/22/2014 4:45:12 PM EDT

[#32]

SPC Brian Anderson

SGT Anthony Maddox

Posted: 5/22/2014 4:49:57 PM EDT

[#33]

Everyone I personally knew that deployed made it home. However, there were countless others that didn't. I was not informed of their names, or even the exact number of them, but was informed of every one escorted down Disney Drive while on my tour.

Posted: 5/22/2014 4:51:43 PM EDT

[#34]

SP4 Max Pugmire. KIA 5/10/69

Posted: 5/22/2014 4:59:09 PM EDT

[#35]

SFC Jonathan McCain
SGT Jeffrey Sherer
SPC Heath Pickard
SPC Joshua Pearce
PFC Doug Cordo

Rest In peace Barbarians

Fuck I need a beer.

Posted: 5/22/2014 5:01:10 PM EDT

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Posted: 5/22/2014 5:06:01 PM EDT

[#37]

I'll add my first and last.

too many in between

CWO3 Bobby G Frost
IT1 Sean Caughman

Posted: 5/22/2014 5:19:41 PM EDT

[#38]

SPC Jeffrey L White.
SPC Tyler Davis.

Posted: 5/22/2014 5:27:16 PM EDT

[#39]

CPT Mark Stubenhofen

December 7, 2004 in Baghdad, Iraq 1/41 IN

"STRAIGHT AND STALWART SIR"

Posted: 5/22/2014 5:43:24 PM EDT

[#40]

SSG Jesse Ault, Iraq. A big reason I went back in.

SgtMaj Mike Curtin, 9/11 at the WTC.

Posted: 5/22/2014 5:45:20 PM EDT

[#41]

This thread's making an old fool cry.

Posted: 5/22/2014 7:16:21 PM EDT

[#42]

Pfc. Evan W. O'Neill 1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th MountainShkin, AfghanistanAfghanistan
Spc. Chad E. Fuller 1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th MountainShkin, AfghanistanAfghanistan
Pfc. Adam L. Thomas 1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th MountainShkin, AfghanistanAfghanistan

Posted: 5/22/2014 8:04:16 PM EDT

[#43]

SPC Shane Pugh - KIA near Musayyib Iraq - 02MAR05

SGT Danny Varnado - KIA in Haswah Iraq - 23MAY05

Posted: 5/22/2014 8:08:51 PM EDT

[#44]

Lcpl Chad R. Hildebrante - Ar Rutba 05 - 1st LAR Bn
Lcpl Daniel R. Budd - Ar Rutba 05 - 1st LAR Bn
Lcpl Jeremy P Tambrillo - Al Anbar Province 05 - 1st LAR Bn
PFC Natchez Washalanta - Al Qaim 04 - 1st LAR Bn

Posted: 5/22/2014 9:28:17 PM EDT

[#45]

Geraldine Marquez-Rincon. 27 mar 07, Bagram AB, Afghanistan.
The reason my wife and I are together and i have my son.
Rest in peace Markie. We were all better for knowing you and you are dearly missed.

Posted: 5/22/2014 10:46:18 PM EDT

[#46]

I'm in but have to wait till morning and will edit this post.

Posted: 5/22/2014 11:22:01 PM EDT

[#47]

SGT. Mike Knapp KIA Bostick, Afghanistan.
SGT. Jabraun Knox KIA Bostick, Afghanistan
SSG. Raynard McKinnon Stomach cancer, didn't get home from Afghanistan in time for treatment.

I think about them just about every day.

Posted: 5/22/2014 11:50:02 PM EDT

[#48]

My sons and I will watch this every week or two.
Link
On a personal note- My dad died in 2002 from liver cancer at the age of 56. He struggled with liver problems from his tour in Vietnam (Agent Orange).